Letters to Vasudha and Chandulal
The Mother : correspondence
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LETTERS TO CHANDULAL
May we rise above the ordinary forms of manifestations, so that Thou canst find the necessary instruments for thy new manifestation. May we be always one with Thy Force, a Force which the earth does not yet know and to reveal which is the mission Thou hast given us.
0 the sweetness of Thy calm certitude, the power of Thy Peace 1
This makes a beautiful programme... it will make a still better realisation.
August 12, 1932
It is with the concentration of our will and the intensity of our aspiration that we can hasten the day of victory.
August 13, 1932
As to my belief in the efficacy of prayer, I believe in its efficacy only when it is addressed to the Mother. I mean that Mother in that room who is there in flesh and blood. If you refer it to some unknown, or unknowable, invisible god, I do deride it as filshufie.1
I find your answer quite good. But D. is quite free to expect more help from an invisible and silent Mother (who never contradicts you openly) if he likes.
August 15, 1932
' meaning mere philosophy.
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* Why do I do something in a dream which I would not do in the waking consciousness ?
† Is it because there is no mental control in the dream-state and hence the vital being is free to act as it likes ?
* The movement comes from a subconscient layer which is not allowed to express itself in the daytime.
† No true and constant control is established in that part as yet.
August 16, 1932
The physical being is always fatigued when it is asked I to keep a lasting concentration.
The concentration can be kept constantly but not by mental decision.
It must be a divine decision.
What activity will most fully utilise all the energies?
That which is done in the most perfect spirit of consecration.
August 20,1932
You say nothing about the carving on this furniture.
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Have you had the wood-carver called? I was thinking that while they are working on the dresser, the carpenter could make the almirah-cum-rack I have asked for.
I shall also need a long low bench to put under Sri Aurobindo's table.
The measurements will be given at 11 o'clock when you come.
October 6, 1932
I hesitate to say yes because many people will feel the loss if they cannot come up onto the roof-terrace. And as I myself walk there it is difficult for me to deprive others of this. Is it not possible to repair it without removing the ladder?
October 10, 1932
I am very happy about your progress in French. With a little more study of grammar it will be very good.
October 13, 1932
Tomorrow the lumber-yard is closed, but I shall work all day at Cycle House because H. does not want to work on holidays.
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There are those who do the work for the love of it and those who do it as a duty.
October 15,1932
It is better to be simple and sincere rather than clever.
October 31,1932
To love the Divine is to be loved by Him.
November 2, 1932
We are soon going to have a beautiful cow!... But before it comes, Krishnayya is asking that the bullockshed be repaired. It seems the ground does not have sufficient slope, water stagnates and the poor animals lie in the mud! It is really bad and I don't like it. So you will have to make the necessary repairs. Krishnayya says it will not cost more than Rs. 20. I agree to this sum.
November 7, 1932
Chandulal,
Because of the sudden rain we wanted to shut the windows and found, with some discomfort, that not a single one was shutting properly. Unless one is a Hercules
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and a wrestler one has no hope of shutting them at all. They stay closed through goodwill I suppose, but this goodwill would certainly not withstand any strong gust of wind !
November 9, 1932
The well of the ladies' house (Vasudha's house) must be covered this very day. Urgent.
November 30,1932
Lila says that you went to see her window and that you said that it was all right; but as she cannot close it herself, she asks for a straw curtain to hang in front of it—these curtains are quite costly and do not last. In the long run would it not be cheaper to repair the window and make it a little more easy to handle ?
Pavitra has a high fever and a severe headache — I don't think it is safe to break the concrete, above his room today—at least not this morning....
Your little sister Vasudha is somewhat depressed. If
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you can spare a little time to speak with her, I think it would do her good.
December 9,1932
Sweet Mother,
I met my "little sister" in the reading room early in the morning (at 7.30). I think she was in a good mood.
She was turning the pages of an illustrated magazine with interest.
"Is it Vasudha ?" I asked.
"Yes. Look at these fashionable sarees. I have chosen one of them, and shown it to Mother. She has asked me to make one like it for her."
December 10,1932
If you try to hide something from the Divine, you are sure to fall on your nose, plouff ! like that....
Happiness lies in having absolute confidence in the Divine.
January 2,1933
Why, when you are in trouble, do you no longer ask for the help of the Divine Grace? Though you know
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by experience that the result is unfailing and marvellous!
January 16, 1933
No. Because people are mean, it is no reason to be mean oneself.
April 24, 1933
Here ends the notebook. May all past imperfections disappear with it.
May 9,1933
The old servant Kaveri is asking for employment for her young son (who is under eight, I think). Could he be employed to remove the debris at Ganapati House ?
It is impossible to make a child of under eight work. It would be criminal.
June 9, 1933
We want to be faithful workers for the Great Victory.
June 26, 1933
The carpenter Mariappan: He has taken ten days'
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leave in order to get remarried. He is asking for an advance of Rs. 40/- which he proposes to repay at the rate of Rs. 8/ - per month. I have already told him that Mother approves neither of marriage — even less of remarriage — nor of advances encouraging marriages.
He insists on asking Mother.
Your orders please, Mother wonderful!
What to do ? He is a good and regular worker, isn't e? I hope this new marriage will not make him irregular.
Should we give him the money ? If you think that
t is necessary, I shall not say no.
July 6,1933
/ am overcome by sleep. Let me lie down at Your feet.
Sleep, child, sleep! July 22,1933
Do you know what a swing is ?
It is a thing I loved to play on when I was small. I1 is made of wood, and the plank on which one sits is suspended by strong ropes from rings fixed to a ¦ bar above with the supporting posts firmly driven into
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the ground. I was thinking something similar could be done for the sieve.
September 19,1933
Just be happy to have become conscious of the lack of thoroughness, since that awareness allows you to make progress. In fact, making progress, overcoming a difficulty, learning something, seeing clearly into something of which one was not conscious — these are things that make man really happy.
September 22,1933
It is possible that physical appearance has something to do with it, but. strictly speaking it does not count for very much. I believe rather in the influence of atmospheres. Each individual has around him an atmosphere made up of vibrations resulting from his character, his state of being, his way of thinking, feeling, acting. These atmospheres act and react on one another by contagion; the vibrations are contagious, that is, we readily pick up the vibration of those we meet, especially if that vibration is at all strong. Thus, it is easy to understand that someone who carries within and around himself peace and goodwill, will, in some way, impose something at least of his peace and goodwill on others. Whereas contempt, irritability, anger will arouse in others similar movements. Along this line lies
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the explanation of many events, although, of course, it is not the only explanation !.
October 30, 1933
This morning during Pranam a prayer from my heart Sprang towards you: "May this day bring me an opportunity to remain calm even in the face of provocation." It was a very spontaneous prayer.
Now there's a rash prayer for you ! It is as if you were deliberately bringing down upon yourself an unpleasant experience....
November 3, 1933
Yes, here everyone thinks only of spending, spending, spending as much as he can, no one thinks of saving and avoiding waste. It is the triumph of egoism. You can show this to them and add that it is I who have given the order to make use of all the old pieces of wood as far as possible.
November 13,1933
Important — Aroumé (the kitchen) I forgot to enquire about an important point. As the vessels used for cooking are very large, the top of the
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fire-places should not be much higher than ground level. This must be checked while the kitchen is being repaired. The top of the fire-places should not be more than 50 cm. above ground, so that the vessels can be raised and lowered without danger.
December 5, 1933
One must be calm and concentrated, must never utter a useless sentence and must have faith in the Divine help.
December 12, 1933
Some reflections concerning Aroumé (the Dining Room).
1) Will you or can you tell me why Venkataraman has built a new cistern under the tap on the platform for washing face and hands after meals ?
The tap had been moved precisely so that it would not be over a cistern and now they have constructed a new one!
2) The doors of the little house in Francois Martin St. (in front of Government House) do not close well, it seems, and a strong push is sufficient to open them. You must check and do what is necessary. One of these doors will surely be used by the workers: it should be made so that one can open and close it easily from inside as well as from outside.
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3) Finally, and this is for your brother1 even more than for you, why has no one told me that Clairon's shop is an American bar (it is written on the door) where they drink, smoke and all the rest. It is, indeed, of all possible neighbours the most undesirable! If I had been informed about it I would have sent word to Xavier to rid us of such a neighbour.
I shall be glad to have your comments when you see me in the afternoon.
December 27,1933
This moving becomes a big affair, because it is necessary that one has the evening meal on time. If people could have skipped just one meal, it would have been easier. But who would agree to miss a meal!...
January 3, 1934
Make me always laugh as You laughed this morning. Your laughter is still ringing in my cells.
It is true that I laughed heartily.
January 8,1934
I do not think the sadness has arisen from that, but
1 Amrita — the Mother called them brothers.
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rather from the state in which I was myself. When you came yesterday at half past twelve I was very concentrated, rather preoccupied—I was troubled by this story of cement and wasted money. I don't like to be stupidly robbed.
Then Amrita asking for a thousand rupees, while nothing is coming in, troubled me. This state of things troubles me. Finally, Chinmayi was quite seriously in disposed and for that reason too I was concentrated. I did not attend to you as usual and I think that has acted upon you although you are not aware of it.
January 25,1934
I told Sri Aurobindo that you will speak French like a Frenchman.
February 1, 1934
An exercise: If you notice that your voice is rising, stop speaking at once; call for Mother's help, so that She may make you conscious of the hidden deformation.
Is it all right, Sweet Mother ?
It is absolutely all right. All my compliments for this marked progress.
February 9, 1934
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If I have not made a single mistake (in French) Sweet Mother will give me a little kiss tomorrow morning, and I will give a thousand kisses at the feet of dear Mother.
I salute Thee, Mother Wonderful!
If... yes, but... three mistakes.
March 24, 1934
Why do you want an outer sign of my love ? Are you not satisfied with knowing that it is there ?
April 16, 1934
I appreciate this attitude and this effort. It proves the sincerity of your aspiration. But I did not have that particular point in mind — I was speaking in a I much more general way. All of you, in your relationships among yourselves, have much to change and much to learn.
April 20, 1934
Sleep well! Happy dreams ! Happy waking !
May 2,1934
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It seems that the notice about the holidays has been circulated only in French. I don't think you should do that, for it means imposing the study of French on all those who work in the Building Department, which is impossible.
For instance Naik asked me once whether it was indispensable to learn French and I told him no. There. are others also in the same situation. In my opinion you should attach the English version to the French and circulate both together.
May 4, 1934
Naik has asked whether one could pay double for the extra hour of work in the evening from 6 to 7.1 have said yes. For you must surely know that in France all extra hours in the evening are paid double, and it seems reasonable.
May 4,1934
Let me lie down at Your feet, Sweet Mother, and may you appreciate that I haven't made a single mistake in spelling or grammar this evening. I have become a scholar, due to the pains You take.
Indeed, it is very good. Bravo!...
May 11,1934
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/ love Thee from the profoundest depth of my heart, 0 Sweet Mother.
And I return it fully.
I wish you a happy birthday—may it be the beginning of a year of integral progress, enlightenment, organisation, transformation.
With deep love, I bless you.
May 16, 1934
All that you say is quite correct and there are yet many other things you have riot said and which I know. The trouble could be summed up thus:
1) Too many workmen.
2) Too many different projects undertaken at the same time.
3) Lack of consciousness in some of the supervisors. Naturally, N° 2 could be corrected by increasing the number of supervisors, on condition, of course, that they are sincere and honest, which would also be the remedy for N° 3. But perhaps of all the remedies, this one (I mean being honest, sincere and conscientious) is the most difficult to achieve.
Several times we have spoken in a general way of
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decreasing the number of workmen. I have always said yes, and I would be very happy to reduce expenses as much as possible.
But when we came to the details of putting it into practice we always found ourselves confronted with the same difficulty: whom to send away? and according to your answers the difficulty seemed to be insurmountable.
Now I propose this — to put up a notice which Duraiswami could draft something like this:
"Due to the ill-will of the inhabitants of the town, I have found myself compelled to stop buying houses. Consequently there is now not enough work to occupy all the workmen. I am very sorry about this, but I find myself compelled to part with a certain number of them (you will give the number) and since they have all been hardworking and faithful, I am even more at a loss as to whom to choose. So I am informing them three weeks in advance. From the 1st July the number of workmen will be reduced by... (the exact figure to be given). That will give them time to look for work elsewhere. Those who find work are asked to let us know."
Before putting up the notice you will speak to the workmen (masons, carpenters, painters, coolies, etc.) whom you positively want to keep and you will tell them that the notice that is going to be put up is not for them and that in any event we want to keep their services, so they don't have to look for work elsewhere. To be sure that there is no possible misunderstanding
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it will be better if Duraiswami or Amrita speaks to them, in your presence.
And, from the 1st July we shall have to think of decreasing also the number of projects undertaken simultaneously, in order to obviate the difficulty of supervision.
That is the clearest I see for the moment.
June 5,1934
I am going to begin by telling you a very small story. Then I shall answer you.
You must have seen the new clock which is supposed to run for six months. When it was set going it was running very fast, Pavitra tried to find out how to regulate it and discovered a sort of screw with which you can lengthen or shorten the pendulum. I looked at the clock with the inner sight and I told Pavitra, "You have to shorten the pendulum in order to make it go slower." He looked at me with stupefaction and explained that in mechanics the longer the pendulum the slower the movement (I know that all right — but this is not an ordinary pendulum since it works by a rotatory movement). I answered, as I always do: "Do as you think." He lengthened the pendulum and the clock started going even faster. After a day's observation, he agreed to shorten the pendulum and now the clock is working all right.
I believe in the superiority of the inner vision over
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the outer vision and this belief is based not only on a theoretical knowledge but on thousands of examples I have come across during a life that is already long. Unfortunately I am surrounded by people who, although they are here to practise yoga, are still convinced that "a cat is a cat", as we commonly say in French, and that one can rely only on one's physical eyes for seeing and observing, on one's physical mind's knowledge for judging and deciding and that the laws of Nature are laws, that is, all that is an exception to them is a miracle. This is not true.
That is at the root of all the misunderstanding and reservations. You know already, and I am mentioning it only to recall it to your memory, that an experiment made with an attitude of reservation and doubt is not an experiment and that the outer circumstances will always combine to support the doubts, and this for a reason not very difficult to understand: doubt veils the consciousness and the subconscious sincerity and in action some small factors creep in which seem to be of no importance at all but which are just sufficient to change all the factors of the problem and to bring about the result which, in one's doubt, one had foreseen.
I have nothing else to add except this. When the question of re-doing Pavitra's rooms arose, I looked very carefully and repeatedly with the inner eye and I saw this: brush the wall with the metal brush so that whatever is loose falls off and cover the rest with a thick layer of distemper which for the very reason that it is thick will be enough to hide the irregularities. The
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process was expected to be simple, rapid and fully satisfactory. I put into it all the necessary force for it to become an effective formation charged with the power of realisation and I said that the work could be done, adding in a few words how it was to be done (This was long ago—the first time that it was decided to re-do the walls of Pavitra's apartment, it was perhaps a year ago). My formation was so living, so real, so active, that I made the mistake of not recalling it to your memory before the work began. I have the tendency to believe that the consciousness of those around me is, at least partially and in its limited functioning, similar to mine. I explain — I know that each one of you has a very small and limited consciousness compared with mine, but within its limits, I have the illusion that its nature is similar to mine, and that is why there are many things I do not say because they are to me so obvious that it would be absolutely pointless to say them. It is here that from your side, there must intervene a freedom of movement and speech that arises from a loving confidence. If there is something of which you are not sure, you must ask me about it; if you do not see very clearly my intention, you must find it out; if you do not know my formation very accurately, you must ask me to explain it to you. When I do not do so, it is because I think you are sufficiently receptive for the formation to act and realise itself without my having to speak about it, and, in fact, this happens often — it is only when the mind and vital get in the way, for some reason or the other,
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that the functioning becomes faulty.
Read this carefully, study it and when you come to-day I will ask you to read it from the point I have marked with a red cross, for I think it can be useful to all those who will be there. I shall surely ask you to translate it into English, in order to be sure that you have understood fully.
May Peace be with you — I bless you.
June 7, 1934
/ am thirsting, thirsting for Your love, 0 Sweet
Mother !
Just open your heart and your thirst will be quenched, for the waters of love run not dry.
July 3, 1934
Sleep well and rest under the protecting shade of my benediction.
July 11,1934
M. F. D.,
Dara wants curtains for his windows, but the measurements he gives seem quite fanciful. I told him you would go and see.
I was thinking of giving him curtains for covering
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the glass part. Let me know exactly how his windows are and what we can do.
December 13, 1934
We have finished "Jeanne d'Arc". This evening Vasudha wept for half a minute upon hearing the last scene. What shall we read tomorrow. Sweet Mother ?
I spoke to her about something to read when "Jeanne d'Arc" was finished. Now I do not remember what it was. Perhaps she will remember.
June 7, 1935
We finished "Merlusse" this evening. Tomorrow we Ware going to start "Mer, Mann, Marine". On every page there are so many words which I understand only vaguely and I cannot explain them to Mademoiselle Vasudha. What shall I do, Sweet Mother?
Use a dictionary !
July 11, 1935
You have made me aware of the subconscious movements determining action. Every time that the opportunity arises you make me more and more aware. Do not withdraw when you see me depressed, Sweet Mother.
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/ assure you, I promise you, that with your Grace I will be myself again within a short time.
I aspire to the blessed day when the conflict, the momentary losses of faith, will cease forever and you will use me even as you use your feet, 0 Sweet Mother.
I salute you with gratitude, full of joy.
I am very glad of the way you have taken it. When I speak to you so frankly it is a great proof of the confidence I have in. you.
My blessings are with you.
July 16,1935
When we are in the presence of hostile forces, only the purity of an absolute truth can conquer them.
July 20,1935
0 Supreme Lord, Divine Master, Life of my life, Light of my light, I promise to Thee today that I shall never be discontented with Sweet Mother. May my confidence in Sweet Mother not vacillate in any way, may my love for wonderful Mother grow day by day.
Sri Aurobindo's reply:
1
July 21,1935
1 Tathastu: so be it.
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At the Lotus Feet of the Lord Supreme.
Douce Mere took the opportunity of the leak in "N. S." to make me more conscious,
Misguided by the suggestions of the refractory parts of my being I took it as an undeserved reproach. I became discontented and missed the opportunity. I feel very much ashamed. My heart has dried up. I am not even able to face Douce Mere.
1)1 had prayed to Douce Mere to make me conscious immediately whenever I was on the point of losing the right attitude and I had promised to accept Her signal with full faith. Alas ! when She tried I failed.!
2) I had promised Thee, Supreme Lord, that henceforth I would never be discontented with Douce Mere.
I failed to keep that promise.
For this double failure I feel very much ashamed.
I pray to Thee again to pull me out of this state
and I promise again that I shall never, never more be
discontented with Douce Mere*
† It was simply a statement of fact, not a reproach, and it was not you but your ego that got discontented because it felt scratched by the facts.
* Very well, I take the promise. But the rising of discontent is surely a sufficient indication that the consciousness is going wrong. As soon as you feel it you should immediately draw back and say "Oh, ego you are up again against the Mother ! Stop that or I will take you by the scruff of the neck and throw you
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out of the window." I hope indeed to see that "thrown out" actually happen one day.
October 21, 1935
My little M.F.D.,
Do not be sad. I love you very much.
December 24, 1935
0 Sweet Mother,
Permeate the whole of my being and transfigure it so that Thou alone abides! in us and with us.
The main door of your being is open, but certain others are not yet. You must open them all, for I am there and I am waiting.
With my blessings
April 1, 1936
I send you my special blessings on this day of your birthday. May this year bring you more light, peace and joy and help you to make decisive progress on the path of integral transformation and perfect union with the divine Will.
May 18, 1936
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Y. has just written that he has recognised his mistake in having given up the work and that he will resume work this morning. So you have to behave as if nothing had happened and receive him well. I hope T. too will not pass unnecessary remarks.
September 23, 1936
French reading with Vasudha:
1) The chapter on the Ashram in "À la poursuite de la Sagesse".1
2) "Athalie", the entire drama, Which of these two choices do you approve, Sweet Mother ? Where can I get the book ?
I approve of them both. You can start with "A la poursuite de la Sagesse" — the book is in the library.
January 18,1937
/ hesitate very much to put you to the trouble of correcting my exercises in French composition. Will you not allow me to ask M. Pavitra to see my notebook — a page every day, at a time that will suit him ?
We always do it together—it doesn't take long.
January 21, 1937
1 In the Pursuit of Wisdom by Maurice Magre, a French author who visited the Ashram and has written in his book some beautiful pages on the Mother and the Ashram.
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0 Supreme Lord,
For a long time, a really long time, I have not received anything in writing from Thee. I love Thee from the depth of my heart and I sing Thy praises.
0 Eternal Master, I salute Thee.
My blessings written and unwritten.
June 15,1937
Perhaps Sweet Mother is displeased with me over something ?
I am not at all displeased. But what a funny idea to allow oneself to be upset by such small things! Where's the Yoga?
You must shake off all that and return to a better state of consciousness.
Blessings
July 8,1937
Regarding Arul, the site of the dead grape fruit tree:
Jyotin keeps some flower-pots there. He can always keep them all around.
How do you like the idea. Sweet Mother ?
Excellent. You must speak to Jyotin about it. But would it not be better, before planting a new tree, to
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find out why the other died ? Have they found out the cause of this premature death ? I bless you, my dear child.
July 9,1937
Obviously Jyotin would prefer not to give up that place. It is true that when the other tree died I said that it would be better not to plant a new one. I think indeed, that it would spoil the look of the courtyard.
July 10, 1937
You are correct, my child; such sincerity is the sure way to progress.
I bless you very affectionately.
September 4, 1937
I think it is better to let R. take the Governor around and show him everything. Then if explanations are required, you may give them. That will be easier and simpler for you.
I don't know if it is really necessary to take him to Harpagon. The place is rather messy and not so impressive beyond the main store. But there too you should let R. do as he thinks.
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It is better if everyone stays put at his work.
July 6,1938
/ don't know why I have lost my self-control and peace.
It's a pity! Perhaps you are a little tired — I hope you are sleeping well. I would like you to go to bed earlier. All this work after the meditation (discussions, accounts, etc.)—is it really indispensable? In order to keep one's self-control one must have enough time to rest, to go within oneself and find calm and tranquillity.
October 19, 1938
One must efface from oneself once and for all the feeling that one is "superior" to others—for no one is superior or inferior before the Divine.
December 6,1938
It is all right. Now you should be on your guard to have only good and true wishes. My blessings are always with you.
April 26, 1939
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In spite of all my efforts to collaborate with J. as a friend, I have failed. I pray you to tell me in de tail the defects which prevent me from succeeding. I promise you to make a sincere effort to get rid of these defects and with your help I am sure I shall succeed.
I had dreamed that we would discuss the work in hand, the work to be done; that we would exchange views, I mean, speak the way Khirod and I speak together. But I am unhappy that J. keeps me at a distance, remains reserved and when he does speak, I find him difficult.
This state of things arouses in me feelings of revolt. The effort required to keep my peace and calm seems to me beyond my capacity.
I prostrate myself at your feet and I pray to you to guide me and give me the light. I kiss your feet, 0 Sweet Mother.
I am afraid it is a lack of affinity in the vital and even in the mind. These things are difficult to over come, for it would require both to open to a higher consciousness. It demands time and a continuous effort of sadhana on the part of both.
In the present conditions I think it would be better not to persist obstinately in your attempt at friendly relations with him, that only increases his sense of importance.
As to the need for exchanging your views and opinions concerning work, I am not convinced. My impression
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is that one always talks much more than necessary and that it is not with words that good work gets done.
At all events, calm and Patience are absolutely necessary — and you ought to have them since my blessings are with you.
October 10,1939
It is all right; my love and blessings are with you to lead you on the path towards the total Light.
December 23, 1939
A year of silence and expectation... let us find, 0 Lord, our entire support" in Thy Grace alone.
1940
The disease: a narrow and egoistic ambition in the mind, expressing itself as strong vanity in the vital that falsifies your notions of things and your reactions.
The remedy: Surrender all that to "^Sweet Mother" completely and once for all.
With my loving solitude and my blessings.
March 5, 1940
My dear child,
May this day be for you a truly new birth
May 18,1940
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I am glad that you have seen clearly, but it does not surprise me. I was sure that one day you would understand.
Let the light of a luminous consciousness enter into you; widen yourself within this vast consciousness so that all the shadows may disappear forever.
June 5, 1940
Yes, I think it is always preferable to keep me informed about things—but it is a mistake to be upset over such trifles.
My blessings
October 3, 1940
It is very good, my child; I was quite sure that this too would come to an end, for I know the goodness of your heart.
October 15, 1940
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