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The Mother within me said: “My son, do not be out with me.

I am never lavish in eyeless advice.

I say, never judge things by appearances.

Never murmur at the arrangements made by me.

Never muse over past errors.

Ruthless grief shall prey upon your heart if you possess half-baked notions.

Be patient of endless toil and be patient in bearing grave misfortunes.

You should be dead to everything.

Desire is a Dead-Sea apple.

Do not allow ignorance to darken the door of your heart.

Always try to be kind even to a fault.

If you abide by my advice, my son, you will never be the food for worms.

Be sure, your heart will be the cherished nectar for the deathless Gods.”

From:Chinmoy,Chandelier, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 1959
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