Sri Aurobindo

Letters of Sri Aurobindo

Volume 2. 1938

Letter ID: 2103

Sri Aurobindo — Nirodbaran Talukdar

May 17, 1938

Guru, again with a Herculean effort I have kept out most of my blessed “dear” terms, with what effect, you know.

Yes, only aureole remains. There is of course immortal – and eternal, but these we have allowed. Also “glow, wine, splendour” perhaps; but if we go too far in exclusiveness, your inspiration may cease to glow also. So we will be moderate in our exactions on the Muse.

T has fever (two days) and pain on the left side which makes it difficult to move or even turn on the bed. Better see her and it may be best to call André to see what is the matter with her, for she has been complaining of bad health for long – weakness, inability to work, lassitude, etc.