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“What do you want to do sadhana for? The aim should not be the satisfaction of egoism: "I want to be a great yogi; I shall have so much power and with that power I shall establish myself in the world." All such thoughts must be thrown far away.” quote by Sri Aurobindo
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“What do you want to do sadhana for? The aim should not be the satisfaction of egoism: "I want to be a great yogi; I shall have so much power and with that power I shall establish myself in the world." All such thoughts must be thrown far away.”

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.

Sadhana should aim at self-transcendence, not egoic power; true spiritual practice discards personal ambition for universal consciousness.

In simple terms: Spiritual practice seeks selfless growth, not ego fulfillment.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility and focus on universal service.

Themes

spirituality self-transcendence ego purpose

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • service work
  • mindful living
  • community volunteering

Key Concepts

yoga philosophy selfless service inner transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates your practice?
  • How do you recognize egoic attachment?
A Different Perspective

Ego-driven goals can masquerade as spirituality, leading to spiritual materialism.

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