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to slake their thirst from a neigh Vni ring iveli. The
sadhu, owing to an attack of some eye disease, vns six- -rt
°£ sight. He was very hospitable and land. He i e£p=-d that
they might stop with him for the midday meal. They
agreed, With the help <jf Ramcharandas the old s^Ihn
Prepared meals. It was now discovered that the sadhu had
«Jnly earthen p-jts for cooking. The meii! being ready the
simple and deyout sadhu first fed L:s guests, after actually
worshipping them in the orthodox style. Then he dined
ttpon the remnants uf the food left by them. After some rest
they prepared to si art.
Ramdas turned to Ra:neharundasantl sitia: k*Rim, G«,d
has not been slow in creating an opportunity for parting
the bag and utensils. He vills that we should hand
the bag to the sadhu here. The sadlm is in need of
metal vessels. So leave the articles with him and alsu uny
Jnoney you possess.1"
Ramcharandas is a pure soul. He cheerfully resigned
the bag to the sadhu. There yet remained vith him a small
hag vhich contained a black deerskin meant for Ramdas"
use, which he would not give a\vjiy. and a brass lota with a
cup ^hich he carried in Ms hand. As for Ramdas, in
addition to the cloth *with "which he covered himself, the
long coat presented at Supa lay across his shoulder.
The sun was still hot. They continued their journey*
Going over a mile they took shelter for awhile tinder a
aeem tree. Ramcharandas released the bag from his shoulder
and laid it on the grassy ground. The lota was still in his
hand. Ramdas spread the cloak on the ground and sat on
it. ISfow Ramdas went on expatiating on the qualities of
self-surrender.
"The sense of possession is a great obstacle to the
realisation of God," he started. "The idea of "I1 and
'mine' must disappear entirely before the aspirant can find
absolute freedom and peace in union with God. Verily,
to the Lord who dwells in the hearts of