The Mother

Obstacle of Fear in Intimacy with the Mother

All fear ought to be cast out. This movement of fear belongs to a still unchanged part of the vital which answers to the old ideas, feelings and reactions. Its only effect is to make you misinterpret the Mother's attitude or the intention in her words or looks or expression. If the Mother becomes serious or has an ironic smile, that does not in the least mean that she is angry or has withdrawn her affection; on the contrary, it is with those with whom she is most inwardly intimate that she feels most free to become like that―even to give them severe chidings. They in their turn understand her and do not get upset or afraid,―they only turn to look inside themselves and see what it is on which she is putting her pressure. That pressure they regard as a privilege and a sign of her Grace. Fear stands in the way of this complete intimacy and confidence and creates only misunderstanding; you must cast it out altogether.

22-5-1932

There is no need to ask for pardon, for the Mother has not in the least been angry or displeased with you. You may be sure of her love always.

29-9-1933

It is always a mistake to attach importance to what others say―it is enough to have true devotion and the right attitude towards the Mother. You need have no apprehension of this kind at all.

28-4-1933

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