Chapter 5The Gods, Superior Beings and Adverse Forces

The Gods, Superior Beings and Adverse Forces

THE GODS Those who still believe in gods can certainly continue to worship them if they feel like it — but they must know that this creed and this worship has nothing to do with the teaching of Sri Aurobindo and no connection whatever with the Supramental Realisation.

* Even the gods have to make their surrender to the Supreme if the Divine creation is to be realised upon earth.

* What is the origin, significance and purpose of festivals such as Deepavali, Dasera, Rakhipurnima, etc. — and also some of the western festivals? On these days do the gods respond more to human aspirations? Thirdly, what is the connection between the inner truth and the external functions of these festivals? Lastly, what should be our attitude towards these festivals?

Men like festivals.

9 November 1969

* As an answer to my letter on the significance of festivals you wrote to me: “Men like festivals.” Does it then mean that they are men’s fancy and whim?