S.S. Cohen's first darshan of Sri Baghavan

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S.S. Cohen describes his first darshan* of Sri Baghavan :

"I rushed straight into the hall with my hat and full suit on.

Behind me calmly walked in the hall , impressive figure

of the Maharshi with leisurely though firm steps.

I was alone in the hall with him. Joy and peace suffused

my being - such a delightful feeling of purity and well-being

at the mere proximity of a man, I never had before.

My mind was already in deep contemplation of him -

not him as flash , although that was exquisitely formed and

featured. when after a while I became aware of my environment,

I saw him looking at me with large penetrating eyes, wreathed

in smiles rendered divinely soothing by their child-like innocence.

 

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Sri Ramana Maharshi

A Picturial Biography ,

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darshan = seeing a holy person or image ,

from the glossary of "Day by Day with Bhagavan"