The photograph is more personal. It is not just a vibration but a Presence. Sri Aurobindo spoke of the Mother’s Presence in the photograph. One connects with them through the photograph in a very personal way.
The Relics have also the same powerful Divine vibration but it is more in an impersonal way. Anyone who comes in its zone of influence will be touched whether he has personally connected with Sri Aurobindo or not.
It must however be understood that the Relics are of Sri Aurobindo. There are no Relics of the Mother as such. Though they are one and the same yet there is a subtle difference in the action.
The rest depends upon the faith and aspiration of the seeker which is of primary importance in spiritual things.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
