62 IN TEH VISION G? GOD
all creatures and things* Attachment to any external object
narrows our vision, creates the ego and gives rise to the false
notion that we are separate from God, L e. from the
universal life and spirit. So to reach the goal—eternal
freedom and bliss—we ought to surrender up the ego, and
behold all life and forms as the manifestation of the one
underlying and indwelling Truth who is universal and
eternal."
Ramcharandas listened to what Ramdas said with great
concentration, and RamJas was completely lost in the
essential truth of what he was expounding. Then they got
up and walked on. When they had travelled about a mile
and a half it was discovered that Ramcharandas was not
carrying the smaller bag.
46Ram, "what became of your other bag?" asked
Rani das.
He looked surprised and retorted: "What became of
your coat, Swainiji?1'
The fact was both had forgotten to take the things from
the place vhere they had rested beneath the tree.
" "Wait here, Swamiji,1* exclaimed Ramcharandas, *' it is
not a long run from here. I shall return to the spot and
fetch tie things.1'
"None of it, Ram,1' replied Ramdas. "God thought
that even those articles were unnecessary for us; so He has
freed us from their possession. Then why go in for them
again? "
How unerring are the ways of the Lord! It was clear
that the Lord wanted them to be all for Himself. His grace
descends on His devotees for dispelling the shadow of
I~uess—the root of all ig-norance, in order that we may
realize our perfect union with Him.
(ill) How Sod Feeds!
The sadhus proceeded until they reached a village where
they stopped in the temple of Maruti, Their rule usually