A Scientist Becomes A Vedantin, #2

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He received the Maharshi's darshan as soon as he arrived. He had not seen rishis before, except in films, and the Maharshi was unlike any of the cinematic rishis he had seen. Though he wore only a loincloth, the Maharshi appeared to be an ordinary person. The young man prostrated to the Maharshi and sat in front of him in the hall. The Maharshi was just sitting silently, and not even a whisper came from those who were sitting near him. Some time passed in this way, but the young man could not sit still for long without speaking. However, he did not know what to talk about with the Maharshi. Fortunately for him, there were books near the Maharshi. He picked one out and began to read it. It was an English commentary on Ulladu Narpadu.

 

 

....to be continued

 

taken from The Mountain Path, Deepam 2004