Each month we take a question of this nature and present an answer based on the writings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, with the belief that this could be of help to a larger number of persons. We welcome further comments on making our endeavour beneficial to all.
Birthdays are days of joy and happiness everywhere.
But nowadays they are becoming more and more occasions for merely outer celebrations and parties, which often externalise and lower the consciousness. On the other hand they can play an important role in one's inner growth. The Mother was once asked about the deeper significance of Birthdays. We give here some questions and the Mother's revealing answers which throw an entirely new light on this subject. We hope these will help us in spending the Birthdays in the right way and taking advantage of the occasions for making a special progress.