reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, The Hidden Forces of Life, Ch. 5 Occult Forces, pp. 130-131 This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2024/06/23/vital-beings-utilize-vital-drives-to-control-human-action-for-their-own-benefit-and-enjoyment/ Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are all available on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871 More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of Sri Aurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com