Champaklal Speaks

Madhav’s Office

Whenever the Mother came to Sri Aurobindo's room unexpectedly—at times other than in her current routine,—we used to watch her expression and decide whether we could stay in the room or must go out. At times she herself would sign to us to go; at other times, when we made a move to go, she would say, “Not necessary.”

This day she was looking so happy as she entered Sri Aurobindo's room that I did not leave the room—I wanted to hear what she was going to tell Sri Aurobindo. She was all smiles as she told him: “I went down just now to see Madhav's office.” Sri Aurobindo smiled and uttered “Umm.” It was longer than usual, showing that he took interest in the topic. The Mother continued: “I saw his cupboard; he has classified everything very nicely and arranged them in an orderly and beautiful manner.” Sri Aurobindo responded very sweetly to Mother's happiness.

On such occasions it was my habit to go to the places appreciated by the Mother and see everything for myself. Accordingly I went down immediately to Madhav's office and saw his cupboard. I saw with my own eyes and agreed with her. I may observe that it was not always that I concurred.