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Question 1

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Explain the unique position of the super mind in the metaphysical scheme of Aurobindo՚s philosophy.

Metaphysical Scheme of Aurobindo՚s Philosophy
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Unique Position of the Super Mind in the Metaphysical Scheme of Aurobindo՚s Philosophy

  • Super mind, in Sri Aurobindo՚s philosophy of integral yoga, is the dynamic manifestation of the Absolute, and the intermediary between Spirit and the manifest world, which enables the transformation of common being into Divine being. - Super mind is a plane betwee…

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Question 2

Appeared in Year: 2018

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What is evolution according to Sri Aurobindo? Describe the process triple transformation and the nature of gnostic being in his philosophy.

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Involution and Evolution
  • The concept of evolution is central to Sri Aurobindo՚s philosophy. “The sum and substance of all he says,” writes K. N. Gupta, “is that man is growing and has to grow in consciousness till he reaches the complete and perfect consciousness, not only in his individual, but in his collective social life. In fact, the growth of …

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Question 3

Appeared in Year: 2019

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Explain the unique position of the super-mind in the metaphysical scheme of Aurobindo՚s philosophy.

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The realm of Brahman or the realm of reality, according to Aurobindo is divided into two hemispheres; higher and lower.

Aurobindo says, the higher realm represents the principle of sat-chit-ananda; truth, existence, bliss, consciousness, etc.

Whereas, the lower sphere deals with matter, life, psyche and mind. Aurobindo says, the truth of creation or …

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Question 4

Appeared in Year: 2020

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What does Aurobindo mean by life divine as a possibility and inevitability?

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Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, poet, philosopher and a spiritual reformer. He founded the Aurobindo Ashram, which is located in Pondicherry. Some of his main literary works are; The Divine Life, Synthesis of Yoga, Savitri, The Human Cycle, The Mother, Hymns of Mystic Fire, etc. He also wrote commentaries on Bhagavad Gita,…

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Question 5

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What is evolution according to Sri Aurobindo? Describe the process of triple transformation and the nature of the gnostic being in his philosophy.

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Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, poet, philosopher and a spiritual reformer. He founded the Aurobindo Ashram, which is located in Pondicherry. Some of his main literary works are; The Divine Life, Synthesis of Yoga, Savitri, The Human Cycle, etc.

  • Creation according to Aurobindo is nothing but an expression of joy (Ananda) .
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Question 6

Appeared in Year: 2021

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According to Sri Aurobindo, ‘the awakening of the psychic being and its gradual prominence over all the other parts of the being is the first step in the conscious evolution of man.’ Explain and examine. (Paper 1)

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According to Aurobindo, the psychic being is the soul which is developing in the evolution. The true soul of a human being is under some infiltration of the divine light of which only few are aware of. Aurobindo says that the divine supports the obscurity of the nature around which grows the psychic being, considered as the formed soul or the real …

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