The solar calendar has certain advantages over the lunar in terms of the date returning cyclically after a fixed number of days. I suppose it is better to keep the English calendar as the standard date and the panchang only as an additional one if one so wishes. The Mother and Sri Aurobindo themselves used the solar calendar for everything which is like a final seal. Some people however take the date of their first visit to the Ashram or turning to the Mother as the real birthday, the date of second birth as it is called.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
My second question i meant to say that today there are so many programs are being conducted for pathachakra , sammilani , but i found that in most of program it is being celebrated as older pratha or some how organisers are thinking that as it is to be done so we are doingย but i feel that they remaining far away from actual truth , and not doing so consciously that we should be very specific to the writings of Sri Aurobindo and The Motherย while addressing to mass gathering of people,ย they are calling speakers for speeches as to maintain time only , some speakers are conscious but some go on speaking as their wish with out any point . my opinion was we should remain strict to the teaching of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother , in that situation if we say anything they thought that we are against them.
In that situation what should be our attitude as the program is being conducted is The Mothers work but the flow goes in some other way.
I understand and share your concern. In such a situation it is best to express your thoughts but then leave it to the organisers to do it their way. Perhaps people are not ready for more. When the time comes and if people truly aspire for true things then the means will be created.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
