Champaklal Speaks

3 June 1934

I was wondering what would be the effect on me of a rebuke for some mistake of mine. I think Champaklal, Chandulal and Amrita do sometimes get rebukes from you, but I am sure their trust is not shaken because of that.

Of course not. They get it frequently, especially Amrita and Chandulal. Formerly they would sometimes get upset (especially Chandulal), but that was long ago. Now they have learnt to take it in the right way.

3.6.1934

Sri Aurobindo

My Sweet Mother,

Champaklal and Kamala are painting so well but I am not making progress. What should I do?

Champaklal has a natural talent already developed to an unusual degree. As for K she did very poor things at first and took a long time to develop—now she does well. So you need not be discouraged—painting is not learnt as Rome was not built in a day. Only you are a little irregular—sometimes doing very well, sometimes falling back into what is less good. You must try to do always your best.

Sri Aurobindo