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\nPractical Affairs <\/span><\/i><\/b>  <\/span><\/p>\n

GENERAL<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Under no pretext should the cycles be left
\noutside in the sun. <\/span><\/p>\n

27 February 1933<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Do not worry about the French; you will
\nlearn it little by little. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hydrogen Peroxide is costly. I should like
\nto know if I can prescribe it. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

You might
\nprescribe for the moment <\/i>and later, when
\nX is better, replace the Peroxide by Potassium Chlorate. <\/span><\/p>\n

31 March 1935<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>The trees planted in the Subbu<\/span> house do not belong to us but to the house owner <\/i>and they cannot be cut
\nwithout the house owner\u2019s <\/i>permission.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Any other action than the above one could
\nlead us to great trouble. <\/span><\/p>\n

1937 <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>As you are ordering the tweezers, it might
\nbe better to order at the same time the few things you require. The need for
\nthem can come suddenly and then there is no time to order.<\/span><\/p>\n

\nPage – 281<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n
\n

<\/span><\/div>\n

 By  <\/span>buying like that
\nlittle by little, we will one day be properly equipped. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

6 July 1938<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>I do not see much necessity of your
\nlearning sitar − but if it amuses you, you can continue. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>With my blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

28 March 1940<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mother, <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>The
\nhouse I have taken for my people belonged to a patient with tuberculosis. I
\ncame to know this only after I had already paid for the house. But then we got
\nthe whole house washed and burnt sulphur<\/span> in some
\nrooms. The thought that a T.B. patient lived here did not trouble me because he
\nhad gone away nearly six months back. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>However,
\na suggestion about the danger of infection has been thrown into the atmosphere,
\nso I pray to you for the protection of those who will stay there. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

As the house has
\nbeen thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, there is no danger at all. People need
\nnot fear. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>My blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

19 February 1940<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>If the pains do not disappear tonight, it
\nwould be better to take rest tomorrow. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>My love and blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

27 July 1939<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

\nPage – 282<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n
\n

<\/span><\/div>\n

Who are the
\nangels? What is their function in the cosmos? How can one come in contact with
\nthem? Are there books which can give a starting-point? Please tell me something
\nabout these things. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Your questions are
\nimpossible to answer in brief. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>I know no books that say anything of value
\non the subject. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>My love and blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

2 June 1940<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

(About the legend of the Dalai Lama\u2019s
\nrebirth and discovery) <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

At one time I knew
\ntheir legend, but now I have forgotten it, so I can say nothing about it, except
\nthis general statement − that man can imagine nothing that has not
\nhappened at least once; so there is always a truth behind the statement. The
\nmistake is to generalise<\/span> and make a rule of it. <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Mother, <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

My parents very
\noften ask me to keep a few rupees for pocket money, but I have been refusing it
\nbecause I did not want them to feel that I suffer here for want of anything. Do
\nyou think it desirable for me to keep a few rupees for small expenses? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

You can keep a few
\nrupees as pocket money. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>My love and blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

25 September 1940<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>When you say \u201cBonjour<\/i>\u201d to someone, you are wishing him a good day<\/i>.
\n <\/span><\/p>\n

\nPage – 283<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n
\n

<\/span><\/div>\n

\nIf you do it consciously,
\nthinking about what you are saying, the word \u201cBonjour<\/i>\u201d takes on a great force and helps to make the day a good
\none. <\/span><\/p>\n

7 October 1951<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

(Someone wrote to
\nthe Mother about an acquaintance. The letter ended:) <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>On
\nmy arrival in <\/span><\/i>India<\/span><\/i> in 1957, I dreamed vividly that this man would give me $50,000 −
\nthe price of X House (as I now know). Do you see anything interesting here? I
\nhave tried to present a clear mental picture for you to contact. <\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

You can always
\nwrite to him about this − and wait with a quiet faith for the result <\/i>which is − \u201cbien<\/span> entendu\u201d\u00b9. − in the hands of the Lord. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>love and blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

14 April 1963<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

Mother, <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>I
\nam informed that on the north and south walls of the studio only plain glass
\nwill be used. It will be a pity if this is done. These two sides are completely
\ncovered with glass and as the sun goes to the north we get a strong light
\ncoming in from the north-east. The same thing happens when the sun moves south.
\nThe glasses are so high that even curtains cannot be used at that height. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>It
\nis not a big problem to convert the plain glass into ground glass. It is only a
\nquestion of one or two months more. It has taken eighteen months to secure the
\nglass, two months more should not\u00a0
\n<\/span>matter.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b9Of course<\/font><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\nPage – 284<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n
\n

<\/span><\/div>\n

I am quite sure
\nthat if you have frosted glasses everywhere, the room will be so dark that it
\nwill be impossible to work in it. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>That is why I did not answer to X on the
\nsubject. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>But now I must tell you frankly what I
\nsee. In any case, it might be wiser to have the glasses sprayed lightly, so
\nthat if it is found too dark, the spray can be removed. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

7 August 1963<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

Beloved Mother: <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The new tenants in
\nX House have locked all the downstairs doors so that I am now unable to use the
\ntoilet facilities. Since there are none for my room, what shall I do? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

From the beginning
\nI had said to put a commode and a zinc tub in your second room for your
\npersonal use, so that you could be quite independent of everybody. I know that
\nthe water arrangement is made. How is it that the commode and the tub are not
\nthere? <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>The downstairs arrangement belongs to the
\ndownstairs accomodation<\/span>, and it is the full right of
\nthe people living there to keep it locked. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

23 August 1963<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>I ask you to move at once, but for a short
\ntime only, to one of the places put at your disposal. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Your refusal would put me in an awkward
\nposition as I have given my word. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Blessings.  <\/span><\/p>\n

\nPage – 285<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n
\n

<\/span><\/div>\n

Here are some of the printer\u2019s proofs
\nreceived from Calcutta. They are not all very good. I am asking for some
\ncorrections to be made. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

These proofs are not good<\/i>. Why do you want them to do
\nsome more? They are simply spoiling the work and it is a big loss of time and
\nmoney. Almost all of these pictures are unusable as they are and have to be
\nremade. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>I cannot agree to your giving them any
\nmore work to do. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

12 January 1966<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

Mother, <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Should we rebuild
\nour agricultural project at Rassendren<\/span> Gardens, or
\ninstead move our project to Ehny<\/span> House, or thirdly
\nattempt to do both? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

If you have the
\ncapacity to do both well, do both. If one alone suffices to take your energies,
\nconcentrate on Ehny<\/span> House. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

4 May 1966 <\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

Sweet Mother, <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

We would like to have
\n− as the expression of what You want − a message from You about the
\nnew life for Sanskrit, of which You gave us a glimpse in Your talk of <\/span><\/i>11 November 1967<\/span><\/i>. We would like to translate this message and publish it in the Ashram
\njournals, for some disciples would like to know what You have said about this
\nmatter. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

I see no need for
\nany message. Messages only convince those who are already convinced.  <\/span><\/p>\n

\nPage – 286<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n
\n

<\/span><\/div>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>It would be better to learn Sanskrit and
\ntry to make it a truly living language. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n

16 August 1969<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

Mother, I want to experiment with
\ngunpowder rockets, but X told me to ask You before doing anything with these
\nexplosive and dangerous devices. Will You allow it? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

It is primitive
\nand undeveloped natures that like noise. As for explosives, they are always
\ndangerous; all this cannot be an object of curiosity. <\/span><\/p>\n

2 September 1971<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>You should not use paper and envelopes
\nwith a printed letterhead to write to me − it is a waste. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Inform the school. <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

There are a lot of ants in the walls of
\nthe bakery. They come onto the table and get into the baking tins. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

You must find out
\nwhere they are coming from, which hole they are coming out of, and put a little
\npile of sugar near the hole. They will keep themselves busy carrying it away
\nand will not bother you any more. <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Mother, today I
\nfound a honey-comb on the Patience tree. We work in the shade of this tree. The
\nhoney-<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\nPage – 287<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n
\n

<\/span><\/div>\n

comb will get
\nbigger and the tree is not very high. What could be done? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think that
\nthe bees will sting you if you do not disturb them. But if you are afraid\u2026  <\/span><\/p>\n

\nPage – 288<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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