Madanlal Himatsingka's Correspondence with The Mother

16 July 1965

Mother Divine,

In Thy own Divine words I pray to Thee: “What is this small meanness, stupidity, vanity, ignorance, bad will that is there hiding in a corner, preventing me from crossing the threshold to the new discovery?”³⁰

Mother, what is the defect and weakness in me which I am unable to find and pull out? Please help.

Madanlal, my dear child,

It is better not to concentrate on one’s defects and weaknesses.

This life upon earth as it is at present is a constant struggle with all the opposite forces outside — to that constant exterior struggle, those who want to do yoga have to add the constant struggle against the inferior nature which stands in the way. To counterbalance this strain, it is better to concentrate on the positive side of the trust in the Divine’s Grace and Mercy which is always there to help, guide and comfort.

If you can establish and keep in you this faith and confidence, then the way becomes easier.

With my love and blessings

16 July 1965