(Translation of the Original in Odiya)
Dear
Shriman Kartikeshwar-babu, 13.11.2013
Namaskar,
That day I was very pleased to
have spoken to you over the phone. Of all our conversations that day the song
that you sang without preparation struck in my ears and rang for a long time.
Most political figures usually lose interest in such subtle and refined pursuits.
But you are an exception, therefore my congratulations.
This is a personal letter. I
leave for Goa tomorrow in the morning and will be back on the 16th.
I am writing a short note in case of any delay. I have no interest in arguing
with anyone. I have looked upon you with affection since your student days.
So
I am writing to you what I feel is true. Please do not show this letter to
anyone (except dear Umarani).
During the lifetime of the
Mother and Sri Aurobindo there have also been several attacks by dark forces on
the Ashram. But fortunately / unfortunately because of their Force these dark
forces did not get a chance to express themselves. At present whatever is
happening is purely an attack by falsehood – I cannot explain this clearly
enough in a letter – but the lady you mentioned was completely possessed and
controlled by dark forces. During the Mother’s lifetime too such incidents
have happened. I will elaborate when we meet.
I have been living in the
Ashram for more than half a century. There has never been any event that can
be called sexual harassment. Even when some such weakness has surfaced the Ashram
has taken appropriate remedial action. The Ashram’s accounts are so transparent
that they can stand as example for any other institution to follow.
A few people who have been
possessed by dark forces are propelling the Ashram into a maze of insurmountable
problems by sticking posters everywhere, shouting in the Assembly with the help
of some politicians who have no relation with the Ashram, distributing
pamphlets and showing fake films etc. as well as resorting to court cases.
Perhaps because the Victory of the Truth is drawing closer, the adverse forces
have become so active. It was prophesied that this would happen. I cannot
give you any details. I am enclosing a photocopy of a letter and an issue of Auroville
Today. This letter is a sample of the anguish of some senior sadhaks of the
Ashram. The issue of Auroville Today is an exact account of the thoughts of the
followers of Sri Aurobindo internationally.
Now I will draw your attention
to a few small errors. You think what you have heard is true. I have never
spoken to anyone scholar or professor regarding anybody’s Visa. This is only
one false propaganda among millions of such propaganda. Once when I was in
Delhi, two or three MPs wanted to meet me. They conveyed that they were sorry
for having signed the letter which has been sent to the Ashram without knowing
anything. But I did not go to meet them because I was not interested. I
only met one MP cum Minister, Srikant babu, primarily to dispel his wrong
impressions. Secondly, I wanted some help for a school from the MP’s fund.
Kartikeshwar-babu because you
have creativity (in literature and music) although are in politics, you tend to
become emotional. Therefore, I don’t blame you. Those whose appeal and
request inspired you to take some steps are very cunning and their clever use
of Sri Aurobindo’s name has naturally influenced you. But unfortunately they
have become weapons in the hands of dark forces. Many really bright,
intelligent and scholarly people can also be controlled by dark forces. But
these people who are influencing you can never claim to be in the same league.
I have stated earlier that I am
not interested in arguing. If I did not have so much affection for you I would
not have written such an elaborate letter. This is simply a disinterested work
on my part. You may or may not accept my point of view. I end for the moment.
Greetings to you and Umarani.
Once again please acknowledge
when you receive the letter.
Yours
Manoj Das
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