This episode covers the 7th and 8th paragraphs of the chapter ‘The Three Steps of Nature’ from the book The Synthesis of Yoga by Sri Aurobindo. (incarnateword.in/cwsa/23/the-three-steps-of-nature)
Sri Aurobindo suggests that the full development of mental life is not yet a universal trait in humanity, appearing fully evolved only in certain individuals. This disparity in mental evolution may cause imbalances, yet it signifies Nature's effort to prepare us for higher, divine mental faculties. The genius, often misunderstood as an anomaly or pathology, is instead a natural progression towards this divine intellect.
Sri Aurobindo also posits that mental life is not new but a re-emergence from a past pinnacle of evolution, suggesting that apparent savagery or barbarism in civilizations is not a beginning state but a regression from previous advancements. This perspective hints at a latent, widespread capacity for intellectual development, contradicting the notion of mental incapacity and highlighting the transformative power of the right conditions and stimuli.


Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) was a multifaceted Indian revolutionary, yogi, philosopher, and poet. He envisioned humanity at an evolutionary crossroads, declaring, "man is a transitional being." He believed we face a crucial choice: continue on our current path or embrace a transformative evolution towards a brighter future.

Sri Aurobindo's monumental work, "The Synthesis of Yoga," deconstructs and synthesises the rich diversity of Indian yoga traditions. It culminates in his revolutionary Integral Yoga, a powerful vision and method for transforming human nature through the power of the divine Shakti, revealing Earth's potential for evolutionary transformation.

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