The Mother’s commentaries on Sri Aurobindo’s 'Thoughts and Aphorisms' spoken or written in French.
Ce volume comporte les commentaires de la Mère sur les Pensées et Aphorismes de Sri Aurobindo, et le texte de ces Aphorismes.
The Mother’s commentaries on Sri Aurobindo’s 'Thoughts and Aphorisms' were given over the twelve-year period from 1958 to 1970. All the Mother's commentaries were spoken or written in French. She also translated Sri Aurobindo's text into French.
289—Mankind have wearied of strength and joy and called sorrow and weakness virtue. wearied of love and called heartlessness enlightenment and wisdom. 290—There are many kinds of forbearance. I saw a coward hold out his cheek to the smiter; I saw a physical weakling struck by a strong and self-approving bully look quietly and intently at the aggressor; I saw God incarnate smile lovingly on those who stoned him. The Page 295 first was ridiculous, the second terrible, the third divine and holy.
289—Mankind have wearied of strength and joy and called sorrow and weakness virtue. wearied of love and called heartlessness enlightenment and wisdom.
290—There are many kinds of forbearance. I saw a coward hold out his cheek to the smiter; I saw a physical weakling struck by a strong and self-approving bully look quietly and intently at the aggressor; I saw God incarnate smile lovingly on those who stoned him. The
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first was ridiculous, the second terrible, the third divine and holy.
Sri Aurobindo tells us that to radiate love in all circumstances is a sign of the Divine who has equal love for the one who strikes him and the one who worships him—what a lesson for humanity!
17 January 1970
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