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From Conscious Evolution to Spiritual Revolution — Liberation and
Transformation
Preeti Mahurkar
Abstract
The shift from conscious evolution to spiritual revolution, as envisioned by Sri Aurobindo and
The Mother, calls humanity toward a divinised life on Earth — one of peace, unity, and harmony.
Moving beyond materialism and separation, conscious evolution becomes a path of ‘Integral
Liberation’, where individuals awaken to their divine essence and transform life itself. Through
surrender and self-realisation, we merge spirit and matter, embodying divine consciousness in
every action. Sri Aurobindo’s vision is of an enlightened community where, “All life is Yoga,”
fostering a sacred, collective existence that reflects the divine purpose. This journey toward self-
knowledge and spiritual integration fulfils the ultimate aim: the creation of a divinised world
grounded in unity and divine love.
The emergence of a new consciousness is
unfolding, heralding a paradigm shift from the
old to the new, from ignorance to knowledge,
from separateness to oneness. Humanity
stands at the crossroads of evolution, where
the pursuit of material progress is no longer
sufficient to quench the thirst of the soul. In
this pivotal moment, Sri Aurobindo’s vision
of conscious evolution offers a profound path
to not only individual enlightenment but also
the collective transformation of the world.
Let us explore the journey from conscious
evolution to spiritual revolution, the merging
of spirit and matter, the realisation of our
divine nature, and the dawn of a new Earth,
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