Sri Aurobindo
Autobiographical Notes
and Other Writings of Historical Interest
Part Three. On Indian and World Events 1940–1950
1. Public Statements, Messages, Letters and Telegrams
On the Second World War 1940–1943
Notes about the War Fund Contributions [2]1
This letter should not be sent.2 This is a time to remain quiet. I did not intend by my contribution and letter to the Madras Governor to start any political action or political controversy. Let them stand for themselves. If anything farther is necessary at any time about it, I shall myself see to it.
22 October 1940
1 Sri Aurobindo wrote this note on the back of a letter written by Anilbaran Roy to one of his friends. Anilbaran’s letter is dated 22 October 1940.
2 The letter referred to was written by Anilbaran Roy, a disciple of Sri Aurobindo’s, in answer to questions raised by an acquaintance. – Ed.