Chapter 11December 29, 1971

(A note by Mother in English)

We are at a decisive hour in the history of the earth. The earth is preparing for the advent of the supramental being, and because of this the old way of living loses its value. One must launch oneself consciously on the path of the future in spite of the new exigencies. The pettinesses tolerable at one time are no more so; one must widen oneself to receive that which shall be born.

(Mother caresses Satprem’s swollen eye.)

No, no, it really doesn’t hurt, Mother... Do you have anything new?

It’s moving – moving fast.

Because it’s moving fast, it’s excessive (gesture of straining). For example, during the same meal, I eat without even noticing it, solely in the divine consciousness, then all of a sudden I am back – and I can’t swallow anymore! I choke. It’s very extreme, because it’s going so fast. But I know what it is.

I just gave a meditation to X.144 It is not AT ALL what it used to be... (what shall I say?). There’s a sort of quiet authority now. But he is receptive.

The Force... (Mother lowers her hands in an irresistible gesture), ohh! there’s a great change.

(long silence)