Sri Aurobindo
Writings in Bengali
Translated into English
Patrawaly: Letters to N. and S
5. Dependence on the Mother
Relation with the outer world must be maintained but all that must remain on the outer surface. You should live within, close to the Mother and watch everything from there — this is what is wanted. It is the first step of the Karmayoga. Then from within conduct all external work with the help of the Mother's force. This is the second step. If you can do this, then you will not have any further trouble.