This was during the World War II when the Japanese bombing had penetrated deep into India. There were mandatory stipulations to see that all windows are closed and no light streaked out on the streets. Nirodbaran reports the following:

One day, putting a dark shade over Sri Aurobindo's table lamp, the Mother said with a smile, "Your lamp lights up three streets, Lord." "So I should be darkened?" he asked smiling. In truth, I do not think that any Japanese aeroplane flew over Pondicherry. I was very much amused at the sight of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo taking this human precaution against any possible threat.   more »

…It is not at all unnatural that the anger brought back peace and harmony; for this anger was a form of loyalty to the Divine and that put you in touch with your psychic consciousness again. Sri Ramakrishna was quite right about anger. The hostile powers are proof against gentleness and sweetness and non-resistance and soul-force, but a current of righteous anger often sends them flying…    more »