India and the World

One sees that the world in general is at present in a sort of disequilibrium and chaos. Does this mean that it is preparing itself for the manifestation of a new force, for the descent of the Truth? Or is this the result of the action of hostile forces in revolt against this descent? And what place does India occupy in all this?
It is both at the same time. It is a chaotic means of preparation. India should be the spiritual guide explaining what is happening and helping to shorten the movement. But, unfortunately, in her blind ambition to imitate the West, she has become materialistic and neglectful of her soul.
13.10.1965

India is supposed to be the Guru of the world in order to establish the spiritual life on earth. But, Mother, in order to occupy this high position she must be worthy politically, morally and physically, must she not?
Without any doubt — and for the present, there is much to be done!
7.9.1966

Why this chaotic condition in our present government? Is it the sign of the change for the good, for the reign of Truth?
It is the pressure upon the entire earth of the force of Truth which causes disorder, confusion and falsehood to spring up everywhere in a refusal to be transformed. The way of the Truth is certain, but it is difficult to say when and how it will come about.
14.9.1966

Mother, I have heard that in 1967 India will become the spiritual Guru of the world. But how? When we consider the present condition…
India ought to be the spiritual leader of the world. Inside she has the capacity, but outside… for the moment there is still much to do for her to become actually the spiritual leader of the world.
8.6.1967

India has become the symbolic representation of all the difficulties of modern mankind. India will be the land of its resurrection — the resurrection to a higher and truer life. … And it is for this that I have been made to start Auroville.
3.2.1968

Years ago, at the time when Sri Aurobindo was here, there was the vision that India was the place where the destiny of the earth would be decided… It is like a conflict between the forces that wish to destroy the earth and the terrestrial transformation. If these forces can be checked, then the terrestrial progress and transformation are going to proceed straight and quickly — magnificent!
19.4.1969