Sri Aurobindo
Writings in Bengali
Translated into English
Patrawaly: Letters to N. and S
6. Inner Vision — Symbols — Colours
The snake is an energy of nature. Muladhar (physical centre) is one of its main seats. It remains asleep there in a coiled state. When awakened by sadhana, it unites itself with the higher truth. With the descent of the Mother's Force it has become golden, that is to say, filled with divine Truth.