Question: When I work, I feel very old and it often happens during the night. At that time I also feel everything so clearly. What is that state of clearness?

Sri Chinmoy: In India many seekers used to stay up all night. Their Masters would scold them. At night nature is fast asleep and everybody wants to sleep. Your children are sleeping. They are not making a noise. This is the time spiritual people use for their work since it is the best time to create. At night nature is helping you by her peace. You are getting additional power. During the night you can create; during the day you cannot. You have to be very wise. Create at night when the forces are best for you.

The feeling of being old means wisdom. You have wisdom at that moment, others don’t have it. A certain maturity has given you wisdom, and the sense of being an experienced, wise soul.