Sri Aurobindo
Autobiographical Notes
and Other Writings of Historical Interest
Part Three. On Indian and World Events 1940–1950
1. Messages
On the Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi [1]1
REMAIN FIRM THROUGH THE DARKNESS THE LIGHT IS THERE AND WILL CONQUER.2
4 February 1948
1 Mahatma Gandhi was murdered on 30 January 1948. On 4 February a certain Mr. Kumbi of Gadag, Karnataka, telegraphed to Sri Aurobindo: “Darkness sorrow spreads fast India Bapuji death children pray message.” Sri Aurobindo telegraphed this message in reply. It was published in the Hindu on 7 February.
2 Telegram sent to Mr. Kumbi of Gadag, in reply to his telegram “DARKNESS SORROW SPREADS FAST INDIA BAPUJI DEATH CHILDREN PRAY MESSAGE.” Sri Aurobindo’s telegram was later released to the newspapers. – Ed.