Indra Sen's Correspondence with The Mother

26 July 1946

During the last few months I have had alternating periods of faith, surrender and aspiration and periods when these qualities were put to a test. During the test I have not come off as well as I would like. When I have felt you severe and harsh, I have not entirely succeeded in retaining the perception of your goodwill and love. I believe that when you are severe and harsh, your goodwill and love must be more intense. I earnestly pray that my perception of it may become an abiding experience.

My dear child,

I am somewhat astonished to hear that you have felt me sometimes "severe and harsh" because I am not aware of having shown towards you any severity or harshness. I may have in certain circumstances to act with force and decision in order to counteract wrong influences but that in no way alters my love and compassion.

26 July 1946