Behinds Quote by Sri Aurobindo
“The psychic being and the mental being, Manomaya Purusha, are not the same. The psychic being is behind the mind, it is what the Westerners call the soul. It takes interest in the movements of the mind and the vital only when there is a harmony between these movements and the truth above. The knowledge of the psychic being is deeper.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life Divine, Sri Aurobindo, 1931
The psychic self (Manomaya Purusha) is distinct from the mental self; it aligns with deeper truth and guides the mind when harmony exists.
In simple terms: The soul differs from the mind and follows deeper truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner harmony beyond mental activity.
Themes
spirituality
self‑knowledge
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Manomaya Purusha
psyche
mind
truth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discern the influence of the psychic self in daily choices?
- What practices foster harmony between mind and deeper truth?
