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वीरेश्वराय विद्महे विवेकानन्दाय
धीमहि । तन्नो वीर: प्रचोदयात् ।
All of you have doubtless reached Madras by this time. I should
think Biligiri is certainly taking great care of you, and that
Sadananda serves you as your attendant. In Madras
the worship should be done in a completely Sattvic manner,
without a trace of Rajas in it. I hope Alasinga has by now
returned to Madras.
Don't enter into wrangles with anybody — always maintain a calm
attitude. For the present let the worship of Shri
Ramakrishna be established and continued in the house of
Biligiri. But see that the worship does not become very
elaborate and long. Time thus saved should be utilised in
holding classes and doing some preaching. It is good to initiate
as many as you can. Supervise the work of the two papers, and
help in whatever way you can. Biligiri has two widowed
daughters. Kindly educate them and make special efforts that
through them more such widowed women get a thorough grounding in
their own religion and learn a little English and Sanskrit. But
all this work should be done from a distance. One has to be
exceedingly careful before young women. Once you fall, there is
no way out, and the sin is unpardonable.
I am very sorry to hear that Gupta was bitten by a dog; but I
hear that the dog was not a mad one, so there is no cause for
alarm. In any case, see that he takes the medicine sent by
Gangadhar.
Early morning, finish daily your worship and other duties
briefly, and calling together Biligiri with his family, read
before them the Gita and other sacred books. There is not the
least necessity for teaching the divine Love of Râdhâ and Krishna. Teach them pure devotion to
Sitâ-Râm and Hara-Pârvati. See that no mistake is made in this
respect. Remember that the episodes of the divine relationship
between Radha and Krishna
are quite unsuitable for young minds. Specially Biligiri and
other followers of Râmânujâchârya are worshippers of Rama; so
see to it that their innate attitude of pure devotion is never
disturbed.
In the evenings give some spiritual teaching like that to
the general public. Thus gradually "even the mountain is
crossed".
See that an atmosphere of perfect purity is always
maintained, and that there enters not the slightest trace of
Vâmâchâra. For the rest, the Lord Himself will guide you,
there is no fear. Give to Biligiri my respectful salutations
and loving greetings, and convey my salutations to similar
devotees.
My
illness is now much less — it may even be cured completely, if
the Lord wills. My love, blessings, and greetings to you.
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