Growing Within: The Psychology of Inner Development

by Sri Aurobindo, The Mother, A.S. Dalal

In essence,evolution is the progressive emergence of higher evils of consciousness.With the appearance of man,evolution has become an increasingly more conscious and accelerated process,in contrast to the unconscious and tardy development in the pre-human stages.Inner growth is the rapid process of "conscious evolution".It's goal is development beyond what is now the normal human consciousness towards a total reversal of the present state,a brth into a new consciousness.Using quotations from Sri Aurobindo and The Mother,this book attempts to throw light on the psychological processes,methods,conditions,difficulties,and inner eexperiences of such transformation.The reader who can be receptive to the consciousness of the masters with which their words are infused is apt to find the "helpful not only in understanding but also in fostering inner development. The selections have been compiled by A.S.Dalal.The other books are Powers Within,The Hidden Forces of Life,,Looking From Within and The Yoga of Sleep and Dreams.All the books are listed with amazon.. The selections in this compilation provide an overview of the meaning, nature, and processes of inner development. These include the first awakening of consciousness, the basic requisites and initial stages of inner growth, the individual means and methods to grow in consciousness, some of the difficulties and pitfalls along the way, and the eventual new birth into a spiritual life that comes from a reversal of consciousness. The focus of the book is inner growth as an experiential process based on certain universal psychological elements and principles, and its purpose is to help seekers understand and recognise the processes and experiences of inner development and foster its growth in their lives.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Sri Aurobindo (Bengali: শ্রী অরবিন্দ Sri Ôrobindo) was an Indian nationalist and freedom fighter, major Indian English poet, philosopher, and yogi. He joined the movement for India's freedom from British rule and for a duration (1905–10), became one of its most important leaders, before turning to developing his own vision and philosophy of human progress and spiritual evolution.

The central theme of Sri Aurobindo's vision is the evolution of life into a "life divine". In his own words: "Man is a transitional being. He is not final. The step from man to superman is the next approaching achievement in the earth evolution. It is inevitable because it is at once the intention of the inner spirit and the logic of Nature's process."

The principal writings of Sri Aurobindo include, in prose, The Life Divine, considered his single great work of metaphysics,The Synthesis of Yoga, Secrets of the Vedas, Essays on the Gita, The Human Cycle, The Ideal of Human Unity, Renaissance in India and other essays, Supramental Manifestation upon Earth, The Future Poetry, Thoughts and Aphorisms and several volumes of letters. In poetry, his principal work is Savitri: a Legend and a Symbol in blank verse.

Reviews

[Manav Panjwani · Rating 4 out of 5]

One must every morning clean it soul and body .If one doesn't have time for both we should surely clean our soul.

What's the use of chanting prayers or turning to God when your soul is not clean.

[Shivam Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A deep read into exploring the unfathomable potential of inner evolution through meditation, work and Bhakti.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE BOOK IS GREAT FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONTEMPLATING A SERIOUS MEDITATIVE PRACTICE. THE READINGS ARE ALWAYS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO STAY THE COURSE.