Nirodbaran

Correspondence with Sri Aurobindo

Second Series

2. Art and Literature

Poetic Inspiration and Yoga

Need one aspire even for writing poetry?

Aspiration is an essential part of the sadhana.

If one waits calmly, does not the Grace descend by itself without our asking?

Not unless one is in a state of Grace – in a psychic condition.

If a person asks and doesn't get it, he is likely to get disappointed.

If he asks with the vital, yes. Your mind is too active in these matters. Get your mind silent, learn to feel within, to aspire from within – then things will come more easily.

Please give me one direct and decisive rule to follow.

Aspire for the opening to the right place of inspiration.

10.05.1934