On SAICE That is why to those who come and ask what qualifications are obtained at Sri sAurobindo International University,¹ I reply: “Go then, go and see, there are numerous universities which are infinitely better than ours, much better equipped, much better organised. Ours is nothing, you see, it is just a drop of water in the ocean. Go then, there are others everywhere, there are many even in India, there are many in all the great countries, infinitely more important universities, better than ours. Go there then. You will have much more of what you need.” This is why we do not try to enter into competition with other institutions. page 392, vol -7, 30th nov

The usual sadhanas have for aim the union with the Supreme Consciousness (Sat-chit-ananda). And those who reach there are satisfied with their own liberation and leave the world to its unhappy plight. On the contrary Sri Aurobindo's sadhana starts where the others end. Once the union with the Supreme is realised one must bring down that realisation to the exterior world and change the conditions of life upon the earth until a total transformation is accomplished. In accordance with this aim, the sadhaks of the integral yoga do not retire from the world to lead a life of contemplation and meditation. Each one must devote at least one-third of his time to a useful wor

*NUMBERS* 1 − The One 2 − Decision for Creation 3 − Beginning of Creation 4 − Manifestation 5 − Power 6 − Creation 7 − Realisation 8 − Occult Formation 9 − Power of Static Fulfilment 10 − Power of Expression 11 − Progress 12 − Perfect Manifestation Stabilised Page - 39 1 − The Origin 2 − Appearance of the Creative Consciousness 3 − Sachchidananda 4 − Manifestation 5 − Power 6 − New Creation 7 − Realisation 8 − Double Enclosure ( protection from inner and outer enemies ) 9 − New Birth 10 − Perfection 11 − Progress 12 − Double Perfection (spiritual and material) 14 − Transform

The Service tree is a Rishi . Service tree has helped The Mother in her work

The rules are very few so that each one can enjoy the freedom needed for his development but a few things are strictly forbidden: they are ― (1) politics, (2) smoking, (3) alcoholic drink and (4) sex enjoyment. Great care is taken for the maintenance of good health and the welfare and normal growth of the body of all, small and big, young and old. 24 September 1953 Appearances and rules change, but our faith and our aim remain the same. 30 October 1954 page 112, vol -13, Words of The Mother

To surrender to the Divine is to renounce your narrow limits and let yourself be invaded by It and made a centre for Its play. If you are truly surrendered to the Divine, in the right manner and totally, then at every moment you will be what you ought to be, you will do what you ought to do, you will know what you ought to know. But for that you should have transcended all the limitations of the ego. > Cwmce > Words Of The Mother Volume-14 >

Auroville The city the earth needs. 22 February 1969 (Message for the first anniversary of Auroville) Let Light, peace and joy be with all those who live in Auroville and work for its realisation. Blessings. 28 February 1969 (Message for the first anniversary of Auroville) Freedom is possible only in union with the Divine. To unite with the Divine one must have conquered in oneself the very possibility of desire. 28 February 1969 page 206 , Word of The Mother , vol - 13 To Be a True Aurovilian

(The Mother’s statement on the working of Kali) Behind all destructions, whether the immense destructions of Nature, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, floods, etc., or the violent human destructions, wars, revolutions, revolts, I find the power of Kali, who is working in the earth-atmosphere to hasten the progress of transformation. All that is not only divine in essence but also divine in realisation is by its very nature above these destructions and cannot be touched by them. Thus the extent of the disaster gives the measure of the imperfection. The true way of preventing the repetition of these destructions is to learn their lesso

According to what I see and know, as a general rule, children over 14 should be allowed their independence and should be given advice only if and when they ask for it. They should know that they are responsible for managing their own existence. Page 153, vol -12, On Education