390 IN THE VISION OF GOD
Gandhi. He invited Ramdas lo his house where he and
his modest \vife and lively children fchowod groat kind-
ness and affection for him.
One day, at Ugarchaucl Shot's, he dinod with his several
frionds. After meals, when he way sitting in the drawing
room of Ms palatial house, the Shot said in a mock-
serions mood:
"Swami, lama business-man, a commission agent in
trade and I am very wealthy. 1 promise you a decent
commission if you would show mo Ram whom I am so
eager to see."
"Well," replied Ramdas, "Raimlaa can show yon Ram
provided yon present him with tlio kind of commission
he demands. He does not want your wealth, Astftiro him
that you would hand ovor the thing ho wants from you
and you shall see Ram in all His magnificences."
41 What is it that you want?" ho inquired with groat
eagerness.
"Do you promise before Ramdas tolls you wlmt it is?11
Ramdas asked.
He thought for awhile and naid: **T cannot promise.
Kindly tell me what is the eommi union you demand and I
shall see if I am in a position to grant it."
Ramdas was about to drop the matter, but the Shot
insisted on Ramdas1 speaking out about the commission.
At last Ramdas enlightened him.
"What Ramdas wants from you in exchange Łor the
vision of God is your mind, ftummdor it up to Ramdas
totally and you will see God face to face/1
"Oh!" he exclaimed, throwing up hifl hands: **T can-
not do that."
"Right," Ramdas replied, "you wish to retain the
mind for owning this house, your va«t riches, property and
relations as yours and undergo anxiety, cares and worries
concerning them all. Please yourself. The truth is, unless
we give over our mind entirely to the thought oŁ Ood ami