Learning with the Mother 2016 Edition
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Recollections of the Mother’s work from 1950 to 1954 with the youngest children, the genesis of her French classes, the beginning of the physical education ...

Learning with the Mother

  The Mother : Contact   On Education

Tara Jauhar
Tara Jauhar

Recollections of the Mother’s work from 1950 to 1954 with the youngest children, the genesis of her French classes, the beginning of the physical education ...

Learning with the Mother 2016 Edition
English
 The Mother : Contact  On Education

THE DICTATIONS

Brave children of the world, what are the bad things that you must learn to fight? What should man learn to overcome or destroy?

They are those that threaten his life and hinder his progress. All that weakens, degrades or makes him unhappy.

08.04.1951

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Without the Divine, life is a painful illusion, with Him all is bliss.

29.04.1951

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The Mother giving dictations to the Green Group children

There is a great beauty in simplicity. Persevere and all obstacles shall be overcome.

13.05.1951

There is greater joy in overcoming a desire than in satisfying it.

20.05.1951

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Peace and silence are the greatest remedies of all illnesses.

29.05.1951

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The Divine Grace alone has the power to intervene and change the course of universal justice.

03.06.1951

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In truth he is happy who loves the Divine for the Divine is indeed always with him.

10.06.1951

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Peace of mind and Equanimity — here is the first step.

01.07.1951

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Peace and calm are there — ready for you to welcome them.

09.07.1951

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Be open to the consciousness which is working on you and within you, and always remain as calm and peaceful as you can.

15.07.1951

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Openness to the Divine light cannot be accomplished by force.

23.07.1951

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I only ask for the sacrifice of ignorance, of inconscience and of the limitations of ego.

29.07.1951

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All depends on the intensity of the faith and the steadfastness of the right attitude.

06.08.1951

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Persevere in your aspiration and you will succeed.

12.08.1951

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Fear nothing, your sincerity is your protection.

19.08.1951

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Work done in the right spirit is meditation.

26.08.1951

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Keep a firm aspiration, be patient in your effort, and your success is assured.

02.9.1951

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All your prayers will be answered if you have patience and determination.

10.09.1951

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In a spirit of strong and joyous equanimity the greatest progress is achieved.

16.09.1951

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The hours wasted in doing nothing useful or good are the most tiring.

23.09.1951

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The path of later on and the road of tomorrow lead only to the castle of nothing-at-all.

30.09.1951

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Never put off till tomorrow that which you can do today.

(Benjamin Franklin)

07.10.1951

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Violence is never a good means to make a cause triumph. How can one hope to win justice by injustice, harmony by hatred?

14.10.1951

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The English translation of the above facsimile is given in the dictation dated 14.10.1951

Always be good and you will always be happy.

21.10.1951

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Make a sincere effort for progress, and know to wait with patience for the result of your effort.

28.10.1951

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In Truth, in truth, in humility lies the cradle of glory!

04.11.1951

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An atmosphere of spirituality helps much more at times than an exchange of words.

25.11.1951

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The Divine Universal Mother has turned her gaze towards the earth and blessed it.

09.12.1951

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You who are full of hatred, all rancour will be erased from your heart like the sea erases the impression on the sand.

Never mistake rashness for courage, or indifference for patience.

11.11.1951

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16.12.1951

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The sea grew suddenly calm, and the stars flashed a thousand lights.

18.11.1951

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In the silence I saw Thy infinite and eternal beatitude.

23.12.1951

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O my sweet Master, Thou art the conqueror and the conquest, the victor and the victory !

30.12.1957

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Speech is silver but silence is golden.

06.01.1952

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Try to do with joy all that you do.

When you are interested in what you do, you enjoy doing it.

To be interested in what you do, you must try to do it better and better.

20.01.1952

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In progress lies true joy.

27.01.1952

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The perfect spirit pervades everything.

03.02.1952

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The divine fire burns indivisibly and fills all the abysses of the world. (Lamblicus)

10.02.1952

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The present is the most important moment in life.

24.02.1952

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Leaving the past far behind us, let us run towards a luminous future.

16.03.1952

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Lord, grant that nothing in us may be an obstacle to thy work.

06.04.1952

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imageDuring the dictation class

It is by a still and immutable peace that the real victories can be won.

13.04.1952

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It is in peace that knowledge and power are truly effective.

27.04.1952

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In an inward peace and silence you will grow more and more conscious of the constant Presence.

18.05.1952

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In the quiet you will feel that the Divine protection, help and strength are always with you.

25.05.1952

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May the immense peace of the Divine permeate your whole being and be the origin of all your actions.

15.06.1952

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May the Peace manifest in you more and more constantly and integrally.

22.06.1952

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Sincerity is the key to the gates of the Divine.

29.06.1952

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Every sincere call is indeed heard and answered.

06.07.1952

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Everything depends on each one’s attitude and the sincerity of his aspiration.

13.07.1952

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It is good to have an unshakable faith; this makes the path easier and shorter.

20.07.1952

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The conviction of victory brings infinite patience with maximum energy.

18.08.1952

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Keep the inner fire burning steadily within you and wait quietly for the sure result.

24.08.1952

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Always be conscious of my constant loving presence and all will be well.

31.08.1952

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In all human beings is not falsehood always mixed with truth?

07.09.1952

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Do not pay attention to the stupidity of others, pay attention to your own.

14.09.1952

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To aspire and to call for the help are indispensable.

14.09.1952

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If one remains perfectly quiet and without fear, nothing harmful can happen.

28.09.1952

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Fear is always a very bad advisor.

05.10.1952

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When falsehood is overcome all difficulties will vanish.

19.10.1952

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Mother announced, “From today, we will take for dictation, What A Child Should always Remember

A child must always remember the necessity of an absolute sincerity.

26.10.1952

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A child must have the certitude that truth will finally triumph.

02.11.1952

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A child must know the possibility of constant progress and must have the will to achieve it.

09.11.1952

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Nothing is impossible for one who is attentive.

16.11.1952

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From 23rd November 1952 the Mother divided the children into two groups ‘BIG’ and ‘SMALL’.

The ideal child has a good character. (SMALL)

23.11.1952

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The ideal child has a good character.

He does not become angry when things seem to go against him or decisions are not in his favour. (BIG)

07.12.1952

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The ideal child is truthful. (SMALL)

14.12.1952

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The ideal child is truthful.

He is not afraid of telling the truth whatever the consequences. (BIG)

21.12.1952

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The ideal child is a good player. (SMALL)

04.01.1953

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The ideal child is patient.

He is not disheartened when he has to wait very long to perceive the results of his efforts. (BIG)

11.01.1953

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The ideal child is patient. (SMALL)

18.01.1953

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The ideal child is enduring.

He faces the inevitable difficulties and sufferings without complaining. (BIG)

25.01.1953

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The ideal child is enduring. (SMALL)

01.02.1953

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The ideal child is persevering.

He never slackens his effort, however long it may have to last. (BIG)

08.02.1953

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imageThe Mother surrounded by children for getting their notebooks corrected

The ideal child is persevering. (SMALL)

15.02.1953

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The ideal child is poised.

He keeps his equanimity in success as well as in defeat. (BIG)

22.02.1953

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The ideal child is poised. (SMALL)

01.03.1953

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The ideal child is courageous.

He fights continuously for the final victory, regardless of the number of defeats he suffers. (BIG)

08.03.1953

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The ideal child is courageous. (SMALL)

15.03.1953

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The ideal child is cheerful.

He knows how to smile and keep a happy heart in all circumstances. (BIG)

22.03.1953

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The ideal child is cheerful. (SMALL)

05.04.1953

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The ideal child is modest.

He does not boast about his success, nor does he feel superior to his comrades. (BIG)

19.04.1953

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The ideal child is modest. (SMALL)

26.04.1953

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The ideal child is generous.

He appreciates the merits of others and is always ready to help others succeed. (BIG)

10.05.1953

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The ideal child is generous. (SMALL)

24.05.1953

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The ideal child is loyal and obedient.

He observes the discipline and is always honest. (BIG)

07.06.1953

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The ideal child is loyal and obedient. (SMALL)

14.06.1953

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In true courage there is no impatience and no rashness.

21.06.1953

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Glory to Thee O Lord, victor over all obstacles.

28.06.1953

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How I would love to go out in such beautiful weather! cried Poupette.

06.09.1953

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Only the divine grace will be our support. (SMALL)

13.09.1953

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The noblest courage is to recognise one’s faults.

20.09.1953

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Forward, forever forward !

27.09.1953

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He is truly great who is above insult and offence.

04.10.1953

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At the end of the tunnel there is light. (SMALL)

11.10.1953

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Good taste is the aristocracy of art.

25.10.1953

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In order to be filled anew the vessel must sometimes be emptied. (BIG)

06.12.1953

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At the end of the battle is the victory. (SMALL)

13.12.1953

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Take delight in questioning, and hearken in silence to the words of the wise.

(Thomas Kempis)

20.12.1953

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Only a wise man can recognise the wise. (SMALL)

27.12.1953

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Question attentively and then meditate at leisure over what you have heard.

(Confucius)

03.01.1954

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He who likes to question increases his knowledge.

31.01.1954

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He who loves to question, expands his knowledge; but he who considers only his personal opinion becomes more and more narrow.

(Tsu-Ching)

28.02.1954

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