with Sri Ganesh

Another one was addressed to “The Mother, for Ganesh Temple”, also on a ready envelope, with a blessings packet attached; it read thus: “MAA – 6-4-98 – 5.00 pm. My dear Mother. Lots of Love. Last few days a thought is there about our Sri Ganesh Temple. You have given me this work 1972 and it is going on. I like to continue this service at the end of my life with your blessings. But my “Maa”, I am not feeling physically so strong + thinking in my absent somebody will do this service. Only you know who will be! But which may you provided in advance Divakar to help me, to offer his service to Sri Ganesh Temple, I have a great hope about him. His devotion, his dedication, his perfection of the work, his skillness, his ability indicates he is the proper person who can take the full charge of the Ganesh Temple and premises. It is also a deep feeling in me, “Maa” you have provided Divakar for this service now and after. My humble prayers to you, please bless him and grant my prayer. Love Yours Kusum” Another letter, the latest one, was in its own envelope marked by Kusum’s hand “My wish for G. Temple in future” across the top, above the original address written by someone else “AV Ganesh Temple – Pujari Kusum ben.” The letter inside reads thus: “MAA – 26-3-002 – Aum Sri Ganeshay Namah. My Friends, I like to tell you about our Ganesh Temple in Auroville. Today I am in inner pressure to say something for the future of Ganesh Temple. I like to clear that in my absence Divakar will be Incharge of the G. Temple. He has full right to take, to make any decision about G. Temple. Why! You know! When I really need someone to help for G. Temple work I would say that time nearly 10 years before our Mother sent him to me. How! I did not know him at all. Our first meeting 1993 by chance for the Marble Work inside the G. Temple. It was the beginning of our joint afford, + he continue till today. He became a dedicated worker of the G. Temple. Now what you seeing the scenery + shape of the premises (Riddhi room, black stone wall, Avirbhav pond, garden etc) it is offering service of our Divakar to G.

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