Those who have advanced rise to the mind which is in the head, - they have the play of their mental movements in the head itself. But all these are inside the body; man is, as it were, shut up in a box, his entire consciousness is confined within the organism. This imprisonment has to be undone.
Sri AurobindoPhysical education for the body to be effective must be rigorous and detailed, far sighted and methodological. This will be translated into habits. These habits should be controlled and disciplined, while remaining flexible enough to adapt themselves to circumstances and to the needs of growth and development of the being.
Sri AurobindoAn active mind needs an outlet. If it stops by itself from within, well and good; otherwise one should not try to stop this by force.
Sri AurobindoWhile doing sadhana you must quieten your mind and keep awake the Purusha consciousness behind all your activities.
Sri Aurobindo