November 25, 1972 (The day before, Mother came out on her balcony for the November "darshan.") How was it yesterday, on the balcony ? (Mother returns the question) How was it? I don't know.... Seemingly quite good, in any case! Where were you? At the door of Sujata's house, downstairs. And for you, how was it? (long silence) (Smiling) The apprenticeship of personal nonexistence. I don't know.... It's difficult. Yes. A growing sensation that without the Divine there's no existence. Page 313 Forgetting the Divine even for a minute is becoming catastrophic, you see. Now and then, for a few seconds, the true beatific consciousness comes - but o

January 1, 1973 (Message for the year) When you are conscious of the whole world at the same time, then you can become conscious of the Divine. [[Original English. ]] Page 343

February 23, 1972 (Mother gives Satprem some papers, most of which have been published in this Agenda as "Notes.") And here is more of T.J.'s notebook - I haven't reread it, I don't know what she put in it. You'll see if something is interesting. Normally, part of it is scheduled to be published in the nextBulletin. No, only what's worthwhile. Certain things are.... One or two things are revelations, but I don't know if she included them. I had one or two important revelations; they seemed like nothing, but they were.... But I don't know if they're included. Do you want me to read them to you? There's not enough time, mon petit. Do you have something? Nothing par

December 6, 1972 (The night of the 5th, a violent cyclone struck Pondicherry. At Nandanam, in the middle of the devastated garden, a white hi biscus bloomed. Satprem places the flower on Mother's knees.) A "Grace" flower bloomed in the thick of the cyclone, Mother. (silence) (One can hear the axes hacking away at the broken branches of the great yellow flame tree called "Service," which spreads its foliage above Sri Aurobindo's tomb.) Page 321 The tree that gave me all my "Transformation" flowers [from Satprem's garden] is broken. The "Service" tree also: some of its branches have been torn off. Usually it didn't come this way.... The consciousness m

January 12, 1972 Do you happen to remember where I wrote the twelve attributes of the Mother (the symbol with twelve petals)? There's one, four, and twelve. Yes, I think it was for Auroville. For Auroville? But I said it years ago.... Page 27 I saw it recently. The twelve? (Sujata goes out in search of the paper) On this one there aren't any details. (Mother extends a note in English) The Mother's Symbol The central circle represents the Divine Consciousness. The four petals represent the four powers of the Mother. The twelve petals represent the twelve powers of the Mother manifested for Her Work. January 24, 1958 The Mother (silence)

April 12, 1972 (Mother shows Satprem a card with her photo and the following text in English printed on it.) No human will can finally prevail against theDivine's will. Let us put ourselves deliberately and exclusively on the side of the Divine and the victory is ultimately certain. The Mother Strange how human nature resists that. Ordinary human nature is such that it prefers defeat on its own terms to victory in another way. I am making amazing discoveries these days - just amazing. Human stupidity is abysmal. Abysmal. It's as if the Force I mentioned before [[The descent of February 21 (the "frightening pressure to compel the necessary progress"). See conversat

January 30, 1972 (Message from Mother:) Sri Aurobindo came upon earth to announce the manifestation of the supramental world. Not only did he announce this manifestation, but he also partially incarnated the supramental force and gave us the example of what we must do to prepare ourselves for this manifestation. The best way for us is to study everything he told us, strive to follow his example and prepare ourselves for the new manifestation. This gives life its true meaning and will help us to overcome all obstacles. Let us live for the new creation and we will become stronger and -stronger, while remaining young and progressive. Page 48

March 21, 1973 What's up? I saw you last night. (In a delighted tone) Aah! Oddly enough, I was trying to devise - to invent or construct-a new bed for you, as though yours wasn't comfortable. A bed that would allow you ... yes, to be a little more comfor table. I've no idea what it means! I do. It's very good! (laughter) Very good. (silence) What's the time? ... What would you like? [[Mother means contemplative silence, naturally. ]] Whatsoever you like. No! ... (laughing) I am at your disposal! You don't have anything to say? I've noticed I am becoming extremely sensitive. The least disturbance in the atmosphere and I get blows. Oh, me to

April 29, 1972 How are you? I don't know, so-so. Nothing particular? No, Mother, nothing particular. And you? Page 171 (silence Mother sits gazing) You are more conscious of what has to be demolished than of what is being built. Yes, it's true - yes, I am very conscious of that. Yes, of what must be demolished, but it's more interesting to be conscious of what's being built. But, Mother, when at every step you're made to face all sorts ofthings that aren't very ... that you want to get rid of. But that's down there (gesture to the ground). You must look above. (silence) But is it getting built in spite of all the resistance? Fortunately!

January 5, 1972 How are you? It still drags. (Mother gives Satprem her latest message) "Sri Aurobindo does not belong to any onecountry but to the entire earth. His teaching leads us towards a better future." (Then Mother listens to Satprem read a letter from a disciple who had felt a specially strong descent of force and was asking it it was related to the new year.) It is related to the year of Sri Aurobindo. Sri Aurobindo's Force will exert a pressure this year. I felt it immediately, on the very first of January. A strong pressure from his force, his consciousness, like this (Mother lowers both arms). (silence) Well then? Won't you say something?