HARI OM
Kumbhakonam
June 23, 1952.
It was not possible for you to perform Yagna of Naam-Smaran for 24 hours in the ashram and yet you did not lose peace and happiness. For that, I congratulate you. It is not a small matter to keep impartiality, balanced mind, be peaceful and not let the mind be disturbed even a little bit, when faced with incidents, where the things does not happen our way and expectations. I would be very happy if you write me about such incidents.These incidents are the beauty of life and penance. It develops Bhava in my heart towards you. If we continue to do this, we can experience the grace of the Chetan on us automatically. Having bad feeling in mind, getting angry, feeling of contempt, feeling insulted, feelings getting hurt etc, are like adding Ghee (clarified butter) to the burning coal and igniting the fire. We should become quiet with determination, maintain happiness, peace and balanced mind during such times. These incidents should be taken as the opportunity for the development of the life. If we use these Gunas with awareness, we will realize the strength of these Gunas at the time of its application during such incidents. Do write me about such incidents whenever it happen.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Pravesh
Edition 2; Pages 47 - 48.
