A2 (parents) leaving after darshan tomorrow. I was standing waiting for S. G. Sir (probably near the Hostel office), got news Swami came out, ran, asked him (having wash) whether Chaitanya and I could go, with the keys. "Go!" - shouted he, irritated. So, went, stood outside as Swami gave Sevadal (gents) each Rs. 100 and material for shirt/pant. "Money for stitching."
Trayee - Swami called Mr. Ratanlal to speak. "Philosopher, Pakistan - MA Philosophy". Who is taller? You or I? No, no, I'm talking physically. 5 feet. I am 5 feet 3 inches without hair, 5'6" with hair! Talked of Ritam and Sathyam to him. Then, "Eleven pranams? Ekadasi pranams?" No, Swami, Loving pranams.
Swami talked to the Muddenahalli teachers who wanted to stage a Kannada drama Prahlada - said few Kannada. Tamil raise hands - Hindi, Telugu, Malayalis. "Ashok, when are you going?" Whenever You say. Jhoot mat bolo (don't lie) - permission 3 din ke liye hai, na? (Permission is for 3 days, right?) All laughed. If anyone else, fellow like this will swallow like Appalam. As I see past, present, future, am careful.
Mr. Ratanlal - Bombay 1965 or so, Swami had sent for tiffin. When returned, "Who are you?" Silent. Later, twice again. Same reply. Maybe correct reply. Said will give ring. When Rajmata was present, produced a ring. She turned white (it was her ring!) Showed it to all, called him, put His palm face down on his hand, hands met, ring disappeared. This is also Philosophy. This is also God. A shrub given to him before darshan became a shivalinga after darshan on blowing. Then made a hole, tie around neck. Tulsi leaf - made golden - broke to find green tulsi inside, ate up Himself!
Anil Kumar Sir told of three other rings - Kasturi's ring disappeared instead of getting diamond ring! Will you take if I give? Waited for 20 years for this! He got a beautiful ring - too small - later asked for it - didn't give! Fearing it may go away. Kakade's ring sitting on Trayee steps. Kodai songs He sang - "You in Guntur who'll translate" film song tune. Also, Andame Aanandamu - He inspired them to write / compose. Comment - "I'm going on 10th, let boys go for holidays."
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