Preparing for the Miraculous

66 eleven talksNonetheless one has yet to read reflections or comments onit in the Aurobindian literature, where the existence of theOverman Consciousness and the existence of the overmanhim- and herself is barely acknowledged.We should be aware that behind our existence and ourtiniest effort there are: 1. the presence of Sri Aurobindo, forthe Avatar never deserts his Work; 2. the presence of theMother, who exists in the archetype of an immortal, omnipresentsupramental body; 3. the Supermind, active in theEarth-atmosphere since 1956; 4. since 1 January 1969 thepresence of the Overman Consciousness “in search of peoplewho can receive it.” The people called to participate inthe realization of the new world should be aware of theseextraordinary Forces. The miraculous is present now as itwas during the lifetime of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother,but to perceive it one has to be prepared for it.Five confirmationsIs there any confirmation that Sri Aurobindo’s and theMother’s vision is not another “mystic” chimera? This is acommon and valid question from the few, among the massof humanity, who have heard of them. In answer one couldpoint to Auroville, “the utopia of all utopias” continuing toexist and growing against all odds, and to the Matrimandir,that place “out of this world” at the centre of Auroville. Butbizarre or impressive buildings have been built in manyplaces on the globe, by groups or movements counted asno more than eccentric sects.In 1947, on the occasion of India’s independence, SriAurobindo was invited to address the nation in a radiobroadcast, which he read from his room. On that occasionhe talked about his “five dreams,” these dreams being fiveprominent tasks he had set himself to be accomplished