On Thoughts and Aphorisms

Ce volume comporte les commentaires de la Mère sur les Pensées et Aphorismes de Sri Aurobindo, et le texte de ces Aphorismes.


The Mother’s commentaries on Sri Aurobindo’s 'Thoughts and Aphorisms' were given over the twelve-year period from 1958 to 1970. All the Mother's commentaries were spoken or written in French. She also translated Sri Aurobindo's text into French.

Pensées et Aphorismes : traduction et commentaires
- JNANA (Knowledge): First period of commentaries (1958)
- JNANA (Knowledge): Second period of commentaries (1960-1961)
- JNANA (Knowledge): Third Period of commentaries (1962-1966)
- JNANA (Knowledge): Fourth Period of commentaries (1969-1970)
- KARMA (Works): Fourth Period of commentaries (1969-1970)
- BHAKTI (Devotion): Fourth Period of commentaries (1969-1970)
- Note on the Text

Aphorism - 207
207—That thou shouldst have pity on creatures is well, but not well, if thou art a slave to thy pity. Be a slave to nothing except to God, not even to His most luminous angels.
For those who want to live according to Truth, the only way is to become conscious of the Divine Presence and to live exclusively according to Its Will.
This is the only way to escape from evil and suffering, the only way to be always in peace, light and joy.
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