Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Earlier in 1895, the casual mention of the name Arunachala struck a responsive chord deep within him. The turning point came six weeks after the thanatopsis — the vision and contemplation of death. On August 29, 1896, Venkatraman was copying an exercise mechanically from a book in English grammar. His heart was not in it. The members of his family were not slow to notice the marked change in his behaviour. His brother said in a jeering tone, `Why should one, who behaves thus, retain all this?' The implied meaning was clear to Venkatraman and it went home. The magic name Arunachala, which was haunting him, flashed across his mind and he lost no time making his plans to go there. He said that he had a special class to attend. His brother asked him to pay his college fee. Venkatraman took three rupees to buy the ticket to go to Tiruvannamalai. He did not pay his brother's college fee. Instead of going to the school, he proceeded to the railway station without casting a longing, lingering look behind. He left a letter which is preserved in Ramanashram. Its gist is: " I have set out in quest of my Father and at his bidding. This is only embarking on a virtuous enterprise. Therefore, let none grieve over this affair. Let no money be spent in search of this. " The letter was not signed. Source: http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/07/16/stories/2004071602490600.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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