Reminiscences of Shri Kunju Swamigal - 25

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If anyone came from outside Tiruvannamalai that person used to

arrange for bhiksha for

Sri Bhagvan.In those days, Rs.5/- was enough for a bhiksha.There were

very few ashramites.

The person who offered the bhiksha generally liked to go around the

hill with Sri Bhagvan the

same evening.Sri Bhagvan used to go around the hill as desired,along

with the person and other

devotees.We used to meditate and recite verses.Sometimes we would

return early next morning.

We never used to feel tired,because of Sri Bhagvan's company.Next day

we used to take a nap

in the afternoon.But Sri Bhagvan could not take any rest,as devotees

would always be pouring

in.If there was bhiksha that afternoon also and if the person

concerned asked Sri Bhagvan to

accompany Him on His giripradakshina,Sri Bhagvan would oblige him.He

would ask us by a gesture

not to tell the person anything about His having gone round the hill

the previous night.

There were occasions when Sri Bhagvan did not sleep for two or three

days consecutively because

of continuous bhikshas.

 

in Sri Bhagvan,

sriram