The Spirit of Auroville

Vasudha, the Mother's personal attendant, read out this letter of mine to her. She remained in trance and said nothing except that she sent a blessing-packet through Vasudha.

One month later, on 28.4.73, I wrote to the Mother again about this matter:

28.4.73

My dearest Mother,

I have been always frank with You because You are my true Mother and I know that You understand me perfectly well. What You have said about the secret chambers in the Matrimandir, is perfectly right. I myself feel within me that the Supreme Lord and the Supreme Mother do not need any human devices. So it is all right. But I hope that the beautiful gardens, rockeries, small waterfalls and tall trees will be retained.

You have confirmed to build my house in the framework of the gardens. But let me inform you and clear this matter, that two months back or so Alain and Ruud came to me according to Roger's instructions. They showed me the plan and spoke to me that Roger had told them that somehow Roger and these people would accommodate me in one of the rooms of the Reception Building which would be quite far from the Matrimandir—at the end of the garden. If Roger explained to you this framework of the gardens, then he means exactly that, and perhaps from his point of view I am supposed to be a receptionist and not the guardian of the Matrimandir.

You have appointed me a guardian of the Matrimandir, and You told me and wrote to me several times that my tiny house would be very close to the Matrimandir. How can I remain very far if I have to look after the Shrine? And I cannot be a receptionist because I do not know the job.

It is understood from within that it is out of the question to have my house in one of the petals of the Matrimandir, because the Truth must stand by itself—above everything and everyone. But to be reasonable, isn't it proper to have a very small house surrounded by trees and flowers somewhere near the Matrimandir? With all my heart and soul I do aspire to remain near the Shrine and serve the Truth and do the work whatever You command, but please don't send me far.

I am sure You will plan out everything regarding my life and work. And You will surely fulfil the aspiration of my soul.

With love.

Ever Yours

Huta