The most important condition is trust, a child-like trust, the candid feeling that knows that needed things will come, that there is no question about it. When the child has a need of anything he is certain that it is coming. This kind of simple trust or reliance is the most important condition.
The Mother – On Education: CWM, Vol. 12, p. 125
For him who trusts the Divine there is no fear.
The Mother – More Answers from the Mother : CWM, Vol. 17, p. 407
Trust is the mind’s and heart’s complete reliance on the Divine and its guidance and protection.
Sri Aurobindo – Letters on Yoga – II : CWSA, Vol. 29, p. 88
Trust in the Divine: very indispensable for the impulsive vital.
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Vital trust in the Divine: full of courage and energy, no longer fears anything.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – II : CWM, Vol. 14, p. 355
The Grace is infinite for him who sincerely trusts the Grace.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – II : CWM, Vol. 14, p. 91
Faith is a feeling in the whole being, belief is mental; confidence means trust in a person or in the Divine or a feeling of surety about the result of one’s seeking or endeavour.
Sri Aurobindo – Letters on Yoga – II : CWSA, Vol. 29, p. 88
The relation of the child to the Mother is that of an entire, sincere and simple trust, love and dependence.
Sri Aurobindo – The Mother with Letters on The Mother : CWSA, Vol. 32, p. 448
I hail Thee, O Lord, with a joyful and trusting devotion. May the peace of Thy divine love be with all beings.
The Mother – Prayers and Meditations : CWM, Vol. 1, p. 71
My Lord, grant me this quiet trust in Thee which overcomes all the difficulties.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – III : CWM, Vol. 15, p. 212
The path is long, but self-surrender makes it short; the way is difficult, but perfect trust makes it easy.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – II : CWM, Vol. 14, p. 108
Remain quiet and trust in the Grace; it is always present and ready to help those who call on it with a sincere heart.
The Mother – More Answers from the Mother : CWM, Vol. 17, p. 138
It is the true attitude so to leave all to the Mother and trust entirely in her and let her lead you on the path to the goal.
Sri Aurobindo – The Mother with Letters on The Mother : CWSA, Vol. 32, p. 147
The Divine Grace is always with you and by your trust you allow its action to be effective.
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It is in proportion to our trust in the Divine that the Divine Grace can act for us and help.
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Integral trust in the Divine: the trust that gives the true support to life.
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Our trust in the Divine must not depend upon outward circumstances.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – II : CWM, Vol. 14, pp. 91-92
With trust in the Divine’s Grace all obstacles can be surmounted.
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When we trust in the Divine’s Grace we get an unfailing courage.
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Have full trust in the Divine’s Grace and the Divine’s Grace will help you in all ways.
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Like the child who does not reason and has no care, trust thyself to the Divine that His will may be done.
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Whatever happens we must remain quiet and trust the Divine’s Grace.
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Nothing can be compared to the peace that comes from a total trust in the Grace.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – II : CWM, Vol. 14, p. 92
..Have an absolute trust in the Grace, set aside your little personality and allow the Grace to act; it will make you do what is needed and everything will be all right.
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For one who has total trust in the Divine, in His wisdom and mercy, there are no more problems.
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The triumph of the Divine is certain. If we keep the true trust, we shall never take the wrong path.
It is only by remaining perfectly peaceful and calm with an unshakable confidence and faith in the Divine Grace that you will allow circumstances to be as good as they can be. The very best happens always to those who have put their entire trust in the Divine and in the Divine alone.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – II : CWM, Vol. 14, p. 94
Spontaneous boldness: one of the results of perfect trust in the Divine.
The Mother – Words of the Mother – II : CWM, Vol. 14, p. 169
The core of this inner surrender is trust and confidence in the Divine. One takes the attitude, “I want the Divine and nothing else.” I do not know why you should think that you can be asked to give up that—if there is not that, then the Yoga cannot be done. “I want to give myself entirely to him and since my soul wants that, it cannot be but that I shall meet him and realise him. I ask nothing but that and his action in me to bring me to him, his action secret or open, veiled or manifest. I do not insist on my own time and way; let him do all in his own time and way, I shall believe in him, accept his will, aspire steadily for his light and presence and joy, go through all difficulties and delays relying on him and never giving up. Let my mind be quiet and turn to him and let him open it to his light; let my vital be quiet and turn to him alone and let him open it to his calm and joy. All for him and myself for him. Whatever happens, I will keep to this aspiration and self-giving and go on in perfect reliance that it will be done.”….
Sri Aurobindo – Letters on Yoga – II : CWSA, Vol. 29, p. 70
If one has faith in the Divine and also trust, what is the between faith and trust?
Faith is something much more integral—that is what Sri Aurobindo has written—much more integral than trust. You see, you have trust in the Divine, in the see that you are convinced that all that comes from Him will always be the best for you: whatever His decision and whatever the experience He sends you or the circumstances in which He puts you, it will all be always what is best for you. This is trust. But faith—that kind of unshakable certitude in the very existence of God—faith is something that seizes the whole being. It is not only mental, psychic or vital: it is the whole being, entirely, which has faith. Faith leads straight to experience.
The Mother – Questions and Answers : CWM, Vol. 6, p. 122
…. And trust—indeed, trust in the Truth, trust in the Grace, trust in the divine Knowledge—this puts you in that state of receptivity in which you can receive these things.…
The Mother – Questions and Answers : CWM, Vol. 5, p. 370
For those who have within them a sincere call for the Divine, however the mind or vital may present difficulties or attacks come or the progress be slow and painful,—even if they fall back or fall away from the path for a time, the psychic always prevails in the end and the Divine Help proves effective. Trust in that and persevere—then the goal is sure.
Sri Aurobindo – Letters on Yoga – II : CWSA, Vol. 29, p. 29
…. A constant trust and patience must be cultivated—must be acquired—not least when things go against—for when they are favourable, trust and patience are easy.
Sri Aurobindo – Letters on Yoga – II : CWSA, Vol. 29, p. 32
…. It is not by his own strength or good qualities that anyone can attain to the divine change; there are only two things that matter, the Mother’s force at work and the sadhak’s will to open to it and trust in her working. Keep your will and your trust and care nothing for the rest—they are only difficulties that all meet in their sadhana.
Sri Aurobindo – The Mother with Letters on The Mother : CWSA, Vol. 32, p. 219
The first thing the physical consciousness must understand is that all the difficulties we meet with in life come from the fact that we do not rely exclusively on the Divine for the help we need.
The Divine alone can liberate us from the mechanism of universal Nature. And this liberation is indispensable for the birth and development of the new race.
It is only by giving ourselves entirely to the Divine in perfect trust and gratitude that the difficulties will be overcome.
The Mother – Some Answers from the Mother : CWM, Vol. 16, p. 433
Trust in the Divine
Most indispensable for the impulsive vital.
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The Mother – Spiritual significance of flowers
