Mahasamadhi Lord, this morning Thou hast given me the assurance that Thou wouldst stay with us until Thy work is achieved, not only as a consciousness which guides and illumines but also as a dynamic Presence in action. In unmistakable terms Thou hast promised that all of Thyself would remain here and not leave the earth atmosphere until earth is transformed. Grant that we may be worthy of this marvellous Presence and that henceforth everything in us be concentrated on the one will to be more and more perfectly consecrated to the fulfilment of Thy sublime Work. 7 December 1950 * Page–6 The lack of receptivity of the earth and men is mostly responsible fo

INDIA India (On 2 June 1947 Lord Louis Mountbatten, the Vice- roy of India, delivered a radio speech proposing the partition of Pakistan from India, and of certain other parts of India into Hindu and Muslim states. After hearing the broadcast, Mother issued the following statement.) A proposal has been made for the solution of our difficulties in organising Indian independence and it is being accepted with whatever bitterness of regret and searchings of the heart by Indian leaders. But do you know why this proposal has been made to us? It is to prove to us the absurdity of our quarrels. And do you know why we have to accept these proposals? It is to prov

Finance and Economy First of all, from the financial point of view, the principle on which our action is based is the following: money is not meant to make money. This idea that money must make money is a falsehood and a perversion. Money is meant to increase the wealth, the prosperity and the productiveness of a group, a country or, better, of the whole earth. Money is a means, a force, a power, and not an end in itself. And like all forces and all powers, it is by movement and circulation that it grows and increases its power, not by accumulation and stagnation. What we are attempting here is to prove to the world, by giving it a concrete example, that by inner ps

General From many instances I have come to know that my face is like a mirror showing to each one the image of his own internal condition. 28 June 1931 * I feel inclined to reply: I live so far from all these conventions that I had not even thought of that. 16 May 1932 * About 24 April 1920 The anniversary of my return to Pondicherry, which was the tangible sign of the sure Victory over the adverse forces. 24 April 1937 * “Who are you?” asks the adverse force. “I am the impartial and truthful mirror in which each one can find his true likeness.” 25 March 1952 * The Supermind had descended long ago very long ago into the mind and even i

RELATIONS WITH LOCAL VILLAGERS Mother Divine, A few points on which Thy divine guidance is re- quired. There is resistance from the villagers in selling their lands. This may be because we have done noth- ing to integrate them with Auroville. They feel it is a foreign imposition on them which will do them no good but will drive them from their hearths and homes. Should we not demonstrate to them our real in- tentions by providing them with facilities such as a dispensary, a school, clean drinking water, etc.? This would be money well spent if it is done with love and humility and not as charity. This is indispens

All the reasonings in your letter come from the external physical mind. You cannot expect me to come down to that level and discuss with you from there. I see things from another plane and in a different way. 19 July 1942 * It is quite inexact that in my consciousness there is a will to be late. The truth is that the will to be ready in time does not take precedence in me over the other wills: it is in its place among the others, not exclusive and unique but forming part of the whole in which degrees of greatness and importance may not conform to what you think or feel. In fact, your sense of relative importance is not the same as mine. Moreover, you consider the probl

Early Talks June 1965 Have you heard of Auroville? For a long time, I had a plan of the “ideal town”, but that was during Sri Aurobindo's lifetime, with Sri Aurobindo living at the centre. Afterwards, I was no longer interested. Then the idea of Auroville ― I gave the name ― Auroville was taken up again, but from the other end: instead of the formation having to find the place, it was the place ― near the lake ― which gave birth to the formation, and until now I took only a very minor interest in it, for I had received nothing directly. Then our little A took it into her head to have a house there, by the lake, and to have a house for me next to hers, and to offer it to

Eternal Presence You spoke of Sri Aurobindo's birth as “eternal” in the history of the universe. What exactly was meant by “eternal”? The sentence can be understood in four different ways on four ascending planes of consciousness: 1. Physically, the consequence of the birth will be of eternal importance to the world. 2. Mentally, it is a birth that will be eternally remembered in the universal history. 3. Psychically, a birth that recurs for ever from age to age upon earth. 4. Spiritually, the birth of the Eternal upon earth. 1957 * Since the beginning of earth history, Sri Aurobindo has always presided over the great earthly transformat

Nations Other than India MESSAGE FOR AMERICA Stop thinking that you are of the West and others of the East. All human beings are of the same divine origin and meant to manifest upon earth the unity of this origin. 4 August 1949  * MESSAGE FOR THE INAUGURATION OF A  FRENCH INSTITUTE AT PONDICHERRY In any country the best education that can be given to children consists in teaching them what the true nature of their country is and its own qualities, the mission their nation has to fulfil in the world and its true place in the terrestrial concert. To that should be added a wide understanding of the role of other nations, but without the spirit of im

Blessings Every day, at each moment, my blessings are with you. My child, My blessings are with you to widen and purify your consciousness so that peace may always be within you. Whether the words are written or not, I always send you my blessings. 23 April 1934 * My blessings are always there to awaken you, but you must want to make use of them. 21 October 1935 * Blessings are a manifestation of the divine grace, in favour of an individual or a collectivity. 22 October 1935 * My love and blessings are with you. Understand that blessings are for the best spiritual result, not necessarily according to human wishes. My blessings are very d