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Yes - you are quite right to say that Sri Aurobindo's philosophy is quite complex - also, his writings are quite voluminous. They are intended only for the serious seeker. The system is complex on the face of it, but once grasped, or seen, has a beautiful simplicity about it too. It does not...

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I'm just wondering if anyone else on these boards is interested in the work of Sri Aurobindo, the Indian Yogi, Philosopher and poet? In my opinion, Rishi Aurobindo is perhaps the greatest and most important of Hindu seers and philosophers of recent times. You can find out about Sri Aurobindo...

According to Buddhism there is reincarnation, and a sojourn in a hell realm would be followed by a further incarnation in some other world, perhaps this one. The whole idea is that we are entangled in the illusion, the samsara, and this will continue indefinitely, through infinite cycles of time...

Is Jesus the son of Krishna? It depends on your interpretation of hindu philosophy. For the Hare Krishnas, who are Bhakti Yogis, and believe Krishna to be the Supreme God, or supreme reality, Jesus is son of Krishna. However, the position of the Hare Krishna movement is not a very accurate...

It's a shame but many Indian people have similar attitudes - although not all. There is a kind of traditionalist, backward-looking trend in hinduism as in most religions - and a kind of fundamentalist attitude that grips some. But I have also met Indian people who are accepting of a wider...

I've also read that Valiante played a role in editing certain material that was given by Crowley to Gardner, and did serve, at least partly, as a basis for the Book Of Shadows. I think it was in a book by Vivienne Crowley (no relation to Aliester). Anyway, I have to say that I've been...

Just a couple of points I'd like to make. The pentagram (5 pointed star) is more usually shown with one point upwards. It is the symbol of the microcosm, and of man according to some authorities on the kabbala, whilst the six-rayed star of david is the symbol of the macrocosm. In Crowleyan...

Hi All, I found this place earlier and it looks interesting so thought I'd give it a go. I've been interested in many aspects of spirituality etc for many years, and I've read and practiced quite widely. Look forward to some interesting discussions. *peace*