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“After having stopped the lower activities of the mind, it must be made receptive; and, instead of weaving all kinds of empty and idle thoughts, the mind should receive intuitions from above.” quote by Sri Aurobindo
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“After having stopped the lower activities of the mind, it must be made receptive; and, instead of weaving all kinds of empty and idle thoughts, the mind should receive intuitions from above.”

Sri Aurobindo

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Quiet the mind’s chatter to become open to higher insights instead of idle thoughts.

In simple terms: Calm thoughts to receive deeper ideas.

Key Takeaway

Practice mental stillness for intuition.

Themes

mindfulness spirituality growth

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical guiding

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • problem solving
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Meditation intuition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance stillness and activity?
  • When does intuition become over‑reliance?
A Different Perspective

Silence can also stall progress if not balanced with action.

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