Accepting Quote by Sri Aurobindo
“The Purusha should assume at all times the attitude of a giver of sanction while rejecting the lower movements and accepting only truth-movements.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: "The Life Divine" (1938)
The quote advises maintaining a stance of granting authority while rejecting lower impulses, and embracing only higher truth movements.
In simple terms: Adopt a giver stance, reject base impulses, follow truth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate discernment and higher purpose.
Themes
spirituality
ethics
truth
self‑control
Mood
serene
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- leadership training
Key Concepts
higher consciousness
sanctioning
moral hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “lower movements” versus “truth‑movements”?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on personal judgment can be risky; how to balance authority and humility?
