Sri Aurobindo

Letters on Himself and the Ashram

The Complete Works of Sri Aurobindo. Volume 35

Admission, Staying, Departure

The Purpose of the Ashram [5]

It will not be possible for me to return to Gujarat. I was ill-treated in my father-in-law’s house. I stayed with my parents for a few months but I can’t go back there permanently. I had permission for Darshan so I came here. Now let the Mother do what she thinks is right for me.

The Asram is not a place where people can come merely because they are unhappy in their homes. At that rate we should have to keep thousands of people. The Asram is for those who want to practise Sri Aurobindo’s Yoga.

13 July 1934