Generosity is one of the twelve attributes of the Mother’s symbol.
Generosity gives and gives itself without bargaining.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – III: CWM, Vol. 15, p. 50
Generosity is to find one’s own satisfaction in the satisfaction of others.
The Mother – On Thoughts and Aphorisms: CWM, Vol. 10, p. 282
Generosity in the vital gives itself unstintingly.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – II: CWM, Vol. 14, p. 354
Psychic generosity gives for the joy of giving.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – II: CWM, Vol. 14, p. 338
I shall not speak here of material generosity which naturally consists in giving others what one has….
I want to speak of moral generosity. To feel happy, for example, when a comrade is successful. An act of courage, of unselfishness, a fine sacrifice have a beauty in them which gives you joy. It may be said that moral generosity consists in being able to recognise the true worth and superiority of others.
The Mother – Questions and Answers: CWM, Vol. 4, p. 30
Nobleness and generosity are the soul’s ethereal firmament; without them, one looks at an insect in a dungeon.
Sri Aurobindo – Essays Divine and Human: CWM, Vol. 12, p. 456
So the first thing to do when one has money is to give it. But as it is said that it should not be given without discernment, don’t go and give it like those who practise philanthropy, because that fills them with a sense of their own goodness, their generosity and their own importance. You must act in a sattwic way, that is, make the best possible use of it. And so, each one must find in his highest consciousness what the best possible use of the money he has can be. And truly money has no value unless it circulates….
The Mother – Questions and Answers: CWM, Vol. 7, p. 54
Prayer Given to the Children of Dortoir Boarding:
We all want to be the true children of our Divine Mother. But for that, sweet Mother, give us patience and courage, obedience, goodwill, generosity and unselfishness, and all the necessary virtues.
This is our prayer and aspiration.
The Mother – On Education: CWM,Vol. 12, p. 127
One can see, when one studies oneself very attentively…. For example, if you observe yourself, you see that one day you are very generous. Let us take this, it is easy to understand. Very generous: generous in your feelings, generous in your sensations, generous in your thoughts and even in material things; that is, you understand the faults of others, their intentions, weaknesses, even nasty movements. You see all this, and you are full of good feelings, of generosity. You tell yourself, “Well… everyone does the best he can!”—like that.
The Mother – Questions and Answers: CWM, Vol. 6, p. 262
When you no longer have this generosity in your movements, you receive much less and this is one of the reasons—one of the chief reasons—why physical progress stops….
The Mother – Questions and Answers: CWM, Vol. 5, p. 208
…. For one who has developed a truly refined taste will, because of this very refinement, feel incapable of acting in a crude, brutal or vulgar manner. This refinement, if it is sincere, brings to the being a nobility and generosity which will spontaneously find expression in his behaviour and will protect him from many base and perverse movements.
The Mother – On Education: CWM,Vol. 12, p. 21
But now this effort must become the basis of each individual’s existence, more especially for those of you who have a responsible position and have to take care of others. The leaders must always set the example, the leaders must always practice the virtues they demand from those who are in their care; they must be understanding, patient, enduring, full of sympathy and warm and friendly goodwill, not out of egoism to win friends for themselves, but out of generosity to be able to understand and help others.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – I: CWM, Vol. 13, p. 164
All Nature hails Thee, O Lord, and with arms lifted and hands outstretched she implores Thee. Not that she doubts Thy infinite generosity and thinks she must ask in order to have; but that is her way of bowing to Thee and giving herself to Thee, for is this giving anything else than being ready to receive? She delights in thus offering a prayer to Thee though she knows that this prayer is superfluous. But it is an ardent and happy adoration. And the feeling of devotion is thus satisfied without in any way hurting the intellectual consciousness which knows Thee to be one with everything and present in everything.
The Mother – Prayers and Meditations: CWM, Vol. 1, p. 188
It is only when the central vibration remains pure and expresses itself in its initial purity, which is an unfolding—what to call it?… it is something that radiates, a vibration that spreads out in splendour; and it is a blossoming, yes, a radiant blossoming—then it remains true. And materially, this is translated as self-giving, self-forgetfulness, generosity of soul. And that is the only true movement…..
The Mother – On Thoughts and Aphorisms: CWM, Vol. 10, p. 214
Generosity
Gives and gives itself without bargaining
Psychic Generosity – Gives for the joy of giving.
Generosity in the Vital – Gives itself unstintingly.
Perfect Generosity in the Vital – (No comment)
Psycho-Physical Generosity – Generosity of thought and act.
Generosity in the Physical – Loves abundance and loves to give it.
Manifold Generosity – All in nature is spontaneously generous.
Generous Wealth – Likes to be given and spread far and wide.
The Mother – Spiritual significance of flowers
