श्री नवनीहरण मुखोपाध्याय के पत्र : (61 -62)Like "Sri Chaitanya appeal again and again to Jagai and Madhai"

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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

18 May 1999

My dear Bijay, 

                        Brahmchari Sunil (Ex - Mahamandal, Indore) who is now at Sri Ramakrishna Math , Mylapore, Chennai, has written to us that about a month back he sent the Hindi translation of an editorial from 'Vivek-Jivan' to you, but get no acknowledgment so far. 

                 You also so far did not inform me about such a translation sent by him. Let me know if you have got it and also write to him. If you have not get it , write to him to send a copy. He is eager to do this sort of work for the Mahamandal. S.K. Padhi and Panda also asked him to undertake such work. He translated ' Debate on Conversion.'

                        Another thing, regularly send the Hindi 'Vivek -Jivan' to him, even some back copies may be sent if available. Let me know all you do in this matter. I was very glad to meet you at Konnagar. No report either from you or from Janibigha regarding the camp has come so far. 

                     Work with full enthusiasm for the Mahamandal . Why don't you ask old friends who are not coming now ? Prestige should not stand in the way. Like Sri Chaitanya you must appeal again and again to even Jagai and Madhai -the most dangerous people to come. No loss of respect should be feared on this score. For it is our obligation. 

                 Hope everything is all right at home. With love and blessings.

Yours Affectionately

Nabanida. 

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(postcard)

Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

18. 11. 1999 

My dear Bijay, 

                          Received your letter on Ambikapur Camp. Very good. When you want to draw my attention address the letter to me personally with address only ...itting Mahamandal . Otherwise it may escape my notice. 

       I know what is happening in respect of Mahamandal Camps. Our workers are lagging behind. The need is much more than what they do. 

            The Hindi translated version of 'स्वदेश मंत्र " may be shown to me before the annual camp starts. I have no time to do it myself all during the camp.

     

          My health is not at all good. Hope you are coming.  

Nabanida.

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श्री नवनीहरण मुखोपाध्याय के पत्र : (59 -60) "Nuclear devices can't change the mind of man to pierce the veil of Maya "

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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

13 July 1998  

My dear Bijay, 

                              Received your letter dated 12 June very late. It is good that now you remain calm in adverse situation. Go on doing your duty always, and leave the rest to the Lord. I am not in position to write a long letter. The health is not well and there are many problems and a lot of work to do. 

                        If everybody had 'ज्ञानमयी दृष्टि ' , then it will not be world of Maya. That cannot be , one has to struggle to pierce the veil of Maya. So it is that everyone does not understand the world properly. It is not something very difficult to understand. 

              

                 Have you not understood the things yet, about which you ask and get the same answer again and again ? If you still have doubts about the necessity of Mahamandal's work what shall I add?

                    The Hindi 'Vivek-Jivan' is coming well. Use only translations . That will do good. Happy to know that it is being received well by subscribers.  

             Elder members will always be like that . Be happy that younger ones are enthusiastic. Don't try to change old people . Don't waste  your time for them. Glad to know that Sukanta is helping now in the work sincerely. 

             Mental disease is spreading fast throughout the world. Only fools will accuse Mahamandal; if any boy who is associated with the Mahamandal gets mental disorder.            
                 
                Those who are associated with Mahamandal amongst them few may have the trouble , but those who are outside,  will be more pron to have mental disease. Those who keep information will understand this. Why can you not explain the situation clearly to guardians of such boys (Father and brothers of Saurbh. S. Sharma).The people of Bihar are very caste conscious and that is the reason why they are comparatively backward, Politics always fans casteism.  

                 It is good that you have met the girl who came to S.N.S Camp from Jani Bigha. I hope you will keep touch with Prabhat kumar Gunjan also. I only reminded you , as you promised Maharaj at Varanasi that you again contact him. Why did you send a boy (Saurabh's brother?) to Banaras (Ashram's) Hospital ? had you contact the Swami there previously ?  You have not yet understood their mode of work. Did the Benaras devotee contact you after getting Hindi " Vivek-Jivan" ? At least you may write a letter to him to keep your promise to contact later. 

                 Nuclear devices can destroy the world and even humanity but they cannot change the mind of man. Don't hope for the impossible. Do as much as possible written in the domain of possibility, don't be insincere (कपटी), that's all . 

                With love 

Yours Affectionately

Nabanida.

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Date-10 September, 1998

My dear Bijay,

                             Yesterday we reach Howrah at 4.50 am. but it took long time to reach Khardah (8 am). Things at home are tolerable. My health is not at all well. I write to send you the copy of the certificate of Registration of " Vivek-Jivan". Please acknowledge receipt. 

          Hope you all are well. 
                 With love and blessings 

Yours affectionately

Nabamida

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श्री नवनीहरण मुखोपाध्याय के पत्र : (57 -58) 'Contact the Maharaj at Varanasi and Gunjan '

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Date-12/4/98

My dear Bijay, 

                          I talked to you on phone and discussed all matters in your last letter. I enclose a copy of the last concession letter for " Vivek-Jivan" postage.  See if it can help you as suggested by your Post Master. Report position as you come to know. 

             With blessings 

Yours affectionately

Nabanida.

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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

2 June 1998 

My dear Bijay, 

                             Hope everything is fine about you there. I went to Indore and came back. In the Sarada Nari Sangathan Camp one girl came from Jani Bigha with a boy. It is very encouraging to see their interest in the work.  

                     Now I have got a letter from Azamgarh. I don't know from where they have come to know about Mahamandal, but they are very-eager to start the work in their village. I have advised him to contact you.                        

                      You may also write to them immediately and ask them to meet you at Jhumri Telaiya or you may visit them and explain to them how to go about starting a center. I give below their address. What happens after they contact  you please let me know. This letter may be acknowledged just stating that you are taking action. 

                      Did you do anything to contact the Maharaj at Varanasi about the proposal to do something there in line with the Mahamandal ? They asked you to contact and go there. 

                          I am getting Hindi 'Vivek-Jivan.' I sent the papers are: postal concession. I don't know whether  you got the papers and what you have so far done in the matter. 

                          

                         With love and blessings 

Yours Affectionately, 

Nabanida.

आजमगढ़ के लड़के का पता : 

श्री प्रभात कुमार गुंजन 

आदर्श ग्रामीण पुस्तकालय 

आजमगढ़,

पो : संजडीहा 

जिला-  गया

बिहार - 824  217  

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श्री नवनीहरण मुखोपाध्याय के पत्र : (55 -56) Criticize None : don't be impatient with the foolishness of 'Devotees'.

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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

12 Septeber 1996 

My dear Bijay, 

                             Received your letter of 29th August. For the last 2 months I did not get any rest. Health condition is very bad. Writing is very difficult. 

                 

               There is no Bihar State Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal. How it had a meeting ? I do not understand. Maybe you meant State Level Camp Committee meeting. Be clear about it.We did not get any information or minutes of any such meeting. All of a sudden your request came for my participation , but the date did not suit .  

                 You cannot imagine in what condition I am passing my days for the last 2 months. I have no rest and moving like a shuttlecock. Health is also very bad. About the camp you should have talked to me on phone. 

                Your very long letter of 29th August came on 4/9 , but I did not get time (and was out for several days) to read such a long letter. Again I am leaving on 17 Sep for Bhilai, Indore, Segaon, etc and will return on 28th Sept. 

              About Hindi translation I will talk to you later on. Computer composing may not be suitable. One you did. What is the position of that book ? I don't remember what title it was . I suggested some corrections. Did you do that ?  

              Dr. B.N. Ghosh came to Konnagar for special Training Camp, but did not tell anything about State Level or Zonal Camp. Pramod also talked to me on phone, but he also did not say anything in this regard. 

                 Upon receipt of your earlier sudden letter about Zonal Camp with a date, I immediately contacted you on phone. But you took a long time to let me know about your decision. It is difficult immediately to commit that it will be possible for me to come on 1,2,3 November, though some sort of camps are very essential. 

                     "भक्तलोग " तो worthless ही होते हैं।' Everybody will not understand the things (real purpose). But criticize none, do not be impatient with their foolishness . We have to work with them and gradually take them in the fold. So, go on without grudging.

            But you have not mentioned when and by which train I will go and when and by which train I will return . Timings - beginning and end -of Camp is also essential .Without knowing all these cassettes cannot be given.  

                  I am leaving for M.P. and Maharashtra on 17th and will back on 28th. After that try to contact me on phone, when I will be in a position to say if the dates will suit. 

                     One thing more , with the condition of my health it has now become difficult to travel by 2nd Class. The experience of last time was horrible. You should consider these factors. 

                  With love 

Yours affectionately

Nabanida

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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

27 November 1997 

  Reference No : VYM/ UT-118 / 97-98/ 675 

To

The Secretary,

Jhumri Telaiya Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal, 

C/o Tara Niketan, Bishunpur Road,

P.O. Jhumri Telaiya,

Dt. Koderma , Bihar- 825 409. 

Dear Sir, 

                       We are glad that during the last ten years you have been working in your area on the line of the Mahamandal according to its Aims and Object . 

                    This is to inform you that having considering your application dated 19 September , 1997 for affiliation, the Executive Committee of the Akhil Bharat Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal at its meeting held on 21st November, 1997 has been pleased to accord affiliation to the unit of the Mahamandal, formed by you and known as 'Jhumri Telaiya Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal' and authorize you to conduct its activities according to its Memorandum of Association and Regulations to the units of the Mahamandal (copy enclosed) .  

                  

             The present Executive Committee , as formed by you, has also been approved to work for the current term until your next Annual General Meeting to be held according to the Regulations. 

                   You should submit reports on the activities of the unit at least once in three months. More frequent reports will be appreciated .

                 You should keep records and accounts of the unit properly and submit Annual Report and audited accounts every year after the Annual  General Meeting. 

                  You may henceforth use the symbol and flag of the Mahamandal .

Please acknowledge receipt .

Yours ever in Service,  

sd/

(Nabaniharan Mukhopadhyay) 

SECRETARY.

Enclo: One Memorandum of 

             Association and 

             Regulations of the units.

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श्री नवनीहरण मुखोपाध्याय के पत्र : (53 -54)"How to Grow in Love and keep the 'Fire' burning always ?"

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[postcard] 

Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

8.5.1996 

To the Secretary, 

Jhumri Telaiya Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal,
P.B. No. 52
P.O. Jhumritelaiya 
Dist. Koderma 

Bihar - 825 409 

Sir,
                Repeated instructions are given in " Vivek-Jivan" and related announcements are made in every camp about the manner of sending money by money order.
            But unfortunately an M.O. has been received from an old unit like your in which the Senders name, address or amount of money or what is the purpose for which money is sent are not mentioned. This is also a matter of common sense . The pion cannot be made ....(not readable) to take ..... these form the whole form. Which is taken back just leaving coupon. 

                      This is very regrettable that neither directions are followed nor common sense is applied while sending money orders. 

Yours ever in service.

N. Mukhopadhyay 

Secretary 

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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

12 August 1996 

  Reference No : VYM/

My Dear Bijay, 

                          Received your letter Q 11/7 on return from Delhi. I am not keeping well and a lot of work is pending. What I wrote to you in my last letter I do not remember .

                 

                 Your understanding of मनीषा is more or ....all right. Love for all comes from recognizing God in all and to recognize the imperishable in all what is perishable is called मनीषा  in the Bhagavata. To grow in love is only thing to be achieved in life.

                    

                Anger is the greatest enemy of man. Equanimity of Mind in distressing situations is the only thing to acquire to find happiness. There is no doubt that Mahamandal Work can do the greatest good to India, though many will not understand it.  

                      

         Who is Sudip Mukherjee , I cannot readily place him. You have got the information that I will not be available on 21/9 or 22/9 , when I will be in M.P. and Maharashtra. I cannot give you any date right now. It may be possible only in November if it suits you.

             

                Utpal (Sinha ?) does not come nowadays . It may not be possible to take him. I heard that you held meeting for the State Level camp. What happened to that?  Anyway even a District level camp cannot be fixed immediately. If November suits you, let me know the tentative dates.  

                

              Have faith in पुरुषकार and leave the rest to the Mother. Without पुरुषकार dependence on 'Her' seems to be hollow.Let me know about everything including the proposed camp. Why don't you settle the dates at the Annual Camp ? 

          
          You should know that camps , small or big, are to be held every year, if you want the 'fire'** burning always. 

  

        With blessings 

Yours affectionately

Nabanida.

Received on 24.8.96
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 **Every Year Camps are essential;  If you want to Grow in Love and keep the 'fire' burning always. 
अगर आप प्रेम में आगे बढ़ना चाहते हैं और 'आग' (प्रभु-भक्ति) को हमेशा जलाए रखना चाहते हैं, तो हर साल कैंप करना जरूरी है। 

श्री नवनीहरण मुखोपाध्याय के पत्र : (51 -52) "Attractions of Almora was first described in Exhibition"

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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

16 January 1996 

  Reference No : VYM/

   My dear Bijay,  

                               Hope everything is fine there and you are all doing well. I did not get time and will get little time to go through the whole book 'चरित्र -निर्माण' That you have nicely completed.   

                        Now there is difficulty is the font of type , with my eye-sight it is difficult to read the letters so pressed closely. However , I was just turning over the last few pages. Patanjali is included in Mental Concentartion. Did I disscussed in detail so much in connection with Character Building ? Of course there is relation between Mental Concentration and Character Building.  

                        

                  However, I would point out some little mistakes . Page 39, line 5 - 

" सम्पूर्ण विश्व के साथ एकत्वबोध" होना , यह पातंजलि योग की बात नहीं है; वह कहा गया था वेदान्त से , स्वामीजी के भाव से। "

                  Page 40, line 4 : " इस विज्ञान को पतंजलि योग सूत्र कहते हैं" -ऐसा लिखना ठीक नहीं है।  होना चाहिये था--- " इस विज्ञान को योग या राजयोग कहते हैं। इसका मूल शास्त्र है पतंजलि योगसूत्र नामक ग्रन्थ। इस योग को अष्टांग -योग कहते हैं , क्योंकि इसकी पद्धति में आठ अंग होते हैं। "   

               Did you take a copy of the new booklet in Bengali from the camp this time - " अलमोड़ार आकर्षण " ? If you have,  read it . You may see if it can be translated in Hindi ? 

                    With love and blessings 

Yours affectionately

नवनीदा 

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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

18 March 1996 

  Reference No : VYM/

   My dear Bijay, 

                         

                             Your letter has just come. Rajat wrote at least a dozen letters, I replied to each one, but some on the way perhaps got lost. I do not think I got any from Jitendra. 

                   Are XXX relatives really depriving them of their property and troubling him in various way? That is what he wrote .Whatever XXX has been saying or doing , he says or does so,  under the spell of his mental stress. His lack of common sense or outbursts of anger is due to his mental stress. It is not so much necessary that he takes a lot of interest in the study circle or the library. If he does so willingly for his own good it is all right. 

                You or any particular person cannot be held responsible for XXX troubles . It is very wrong to suggest so. Nobody can lose his head under under influence of somebody else . 
            There who suggest so, do not know anything about  psychic diseases. They should desist from doing so, if they really want XXX's welfare . Nobody is competent of declare him mad or sane. Are they psychologists ? Try to help him by any Service-job and counseling treatment as far as you can. A Service-job  for him is very much necessary. The next depends on Thakur's Kripa .

                   It is good that your daughter's marriage was nicely solemnized. So, in samsara there will always be trouble and anxiety . If you know my trouble you will be astonished. But I do not want to burden your mind with details.  

              You are right. The artist who painted the pictures for our exhibition in the camp (this year), was thoroughly guided about theme and details of every picture by me. I visited all the spots at Almora (Advaita Ashram: Mayavati) and researched about the details minutely before writing the booklet. That was done only being earnestly requested by the monks there.           

            Atman, though bliss itself cannot enjoy the Ananda unless it gives up its non-duality and takes birth just for that. But without Maya the world cannot be conjured up and duality does not take form. 

            In time and space 'Ananda' gets mixed up with 'sufferings'. मनीषा or buddhi can reject suffering and take only Ananda. That is possible only by man. Suffering is not intentionally dumped on man, it comes in the process of creation. 

          But without creation Atman cannot enjoy bliss , This is Maya. Where there is 'KNOWING' there is no 'suffering' . Therefore, it not like Hot Ice. If you say some body has had 'Knowledge' , yet he is suffering that will be Hot Ice ie. something like a castle in the air. 

       

         With love 

Nabanida.

[received on 25.3.96] 

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Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati, is a branch of the Ramakrishna Math, founded on 19 March 1899 at the behest of Vivekananda, by his disciples Captain James Henry Sevier, and Charlotte Sevier. Today it is publishing the original writings of Vivekananda. As an ashram dedicated to the study and practice of Advaita Vedanta, no images or idols are worshipped there, not even of Ramakrishna; and no images were kept in the premises according to the Ashram ideals set by Vivekananda.

Captain James Henry Sevier who had served the British Indian Army for five years and his wife Charlotte Elizabeth Sevier, met Swami Vivekananda in England in 1895. In 1896, the Swami and the Seviers travelled for several weeks through Switzerland, Germany, and Italy.In the Alps, Swami Vivekananda expressed a desire to have a mountain retreat for monks in the Himalayas.

 In December 1896 the couple went to India to follow the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and with a plan to buy a place near Almora and set up an Ashram similar to what Swami Vivekananda had described.The Seviers purchased land near Almora in 1898. Set amidst deodar, pine and oak forests; the land had been a tea farm and estate.

With the help of Swami Swarupananda, the ashram was set up, along with a small dwelling for the monks, ashramites and the Seveirs around the same time as the Belur Math was being established near Kolkata. They moved in on 19 March 1899, the birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna that year.

The publication of the Swami's English journal Prabuddha Bharata was suspended in May 1898 after the death of its first editor, 24-year old B. R. Rajam Iyer at Chennai. Swami Vivekananda asked Sevier and his wife to revive the magazine, and the editorship was given to Swami Swarupananda, who became the first head of the Ashram upon its opening on 19 March 1899, but also remained its editor, at its new base, until his death in 1906.

In a letter to Swami Swarupananda, editor of Prabuddha Bharata, Mayavati, Swami Vivekananda wrote the following letter and recommendation on the way the Ashram was to be conducted:

[March 1899]

MY DEAR S,

             I have no objection whether Mrs. Sevier's name goes on top or mine or anybody else's; the prospectus ought to go in the name of the Seviers, mustering my name also if necessary. 

            I send you few lines for your consideration in the prospectus. The rest are all right.I will soon send the draft deed.The lines for the prospectus are given below:

          " In Whom is the Universe, Who is in the Universe, Who is the Universe; in Whom is the Soul, Who is in the Soul, Who is the Soul of Man; knowing Him — and therefore the Universe — as our Self, alone extinguishes all fear, brings an end to misery and leads to Infinite Freedom. Wherever there has been expansion in love or progress in well-being, of individuals or numbers, it has been through the perception, realisation, and the practicalisation of the Eternal Truth — THE ONENESS OF ALL BEINGS.

               "Dependence is misery. Independence is happiness." The Advaita is the only system which gives unto man complete possession of himself, takes off all dependence and its associated superstitions, thus making us brave to suffer, brave to do, and in the long run attain to Absolute Freedom. 

        Hitherto it has not been possible to preach this Noble Truth entirely free from the settings of dualistic weakness; this alone, we are convinced, explains why it has not been more operative and useful to mankind at large. To give this ONE TRUTH a freer and fuller scope in elevating the lives of individuals and leavening the mass of mankind, we start this Advaita Ashrama on the Himalayan heights, the land of its first expiration.

             Here it is hoped to keep Advaita free from all superstitions and weakening contaminations. Here will be taught and practiced nothing but the Doctrine of Unity, pure and simple; and though in entire sympathy with all other systems, this Ashrama is dedicated to Advaita and Advaita alone.

     Captain Sevier died on 28 October 1900, while the Swami was out of India and the Captain was cremated in the nearby river Sarada, according to Hindu traditions as he wished. Swami Vivekananda visited the ashram from January 3-18 1901, primarily to console Mrs. Sevier. Where the Swami stayed has been turned into a library. Mrs. Sevier continued to live at the Ashram for several years.

(Courtesy:https://www.vivekananda.net/HistoricalPreservation/MayavatiAshram.html)

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श्री नवनीहरण मुखोपाध्याय के पत्र : (49 -50) "Common Logic (बकलमा) : Family work first to do Swamiji's work."

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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

26 November 1994  

 Reference No : VYM/

कल्याणीय विजय , 

                           तुम्हारी १५ दिनांक की चिट्ठी मुझे आज मिली, बहुत अधिक व्यस्तता के कारण अब मैं ज्यादा पत्र नहीं लिख पाता हूँ। नोखा में प्रैक्टिस करने वाले तुम्हारे मौसरे भाई (साढू-डॉ विजय) की मौत का खबर सुनकर दुःखित हुआ। गया में काम होगा तो अच्छा ही है। कैम्प के बाद बची हुई राशि को केन्द्रीय संस्था के लिए भेज रहे हो, जानकर प्रसन्नता हुई।  

                       शरीर ही धर्म का पहला साधन है। शरीर से ही सब कुछ मिलता है। इसीलिये शरीर को झट से न छोड़ना। दुष्ट अहम् काल में चला जायेगा। किन्तु कल्याणकारी कार्यों को करने के लिए जितने अहम् की जरूरत होती है, वह तो रहना चाहिये। 

                   आत्मा किसी का दास नहीं है, न प्रारब्ध का न संचित का ! जब ज्ञान आ जाता है, तब कर्मबन्धन टूट जाता है। कर्मफल के बारे में कभी न सोचना। इतना मान लो कि जो अपने को ठाकुर और माँ की सन्तान समझता है, उसके लिये कर्मफल बेकार है। मैं तो उसे बिल्कुल भी नहीं मानता हूँ।  

                    तुम्हें डॉक्टर के पास नहीं जाना पड़ेगा, यह तो बहुत अच्छी बात है। परन्तु 'अन्दर की शान्ति भंग नहीं होना, और हृदयहीन होना ' --इन दोनों में बहुत फर्क है। 

                    सहनशील रहते हुए भी कुशाग्र -बुद्धि (acumen) पर अधिकार प्राप्त करना सम्भव है। कुशाग्रबुद्धि और सहनशीलता - ये दोनों परस्पर विरोधी नहीं हैं। ये दोनों अलग -अलग गुण हैं, और दोनों को रखना चाहिये। जो निर्बुद्धि है, उसकी सहनशीलता का कई मतलब ही नहीं होता है। 'पुरुषकार' तो और एक तीसरा गुण है, जिसके बिना मानवजीवन - व्यर्थ हो जाता है। 
                
                  स्वामी जी में पुरुषकार कितना था ; पर उनकी सहनशीलता भी आकाश जैसी थी। यदि तुम यह समझते हो कि 'पुरुषकार' - संचित को भी नष्ट कर सकता है, तब तुम स्वामी जी को भी कुछ समझ सकोगे। यही सत्य है, मान लो।

                    केवल गृहस्थ ही क्यों संन्यास में भी त्यागी होना बहुत ही कठिन है। श्री रामकृष्ण देव कहते थे - 'एक कौपीन के वास्ते क्या -क्या हो जाता है !' गृहस्थ के लिए यह और कठिन है, पर धीरे धीरे सम्भव हो जाता है ---मैंने अपने जीवन में खुद देखा है। 

                     रजत ने मुझे झुमरीतिलैया से ही एक पत्र भेजा था। उसमें केवल वहां की इकाई के अध्यक्ष के बारे में कुछ आशंका उसने व्यक्त की थी। उसको तुमने जो कुछ बताया वह ठीक ही है, किन्तु -" मुझसे तब तक मत मिलो" --इतना कहना भी प्रेमविरोधी माना जायेगा। 

                      फुलवरिया, बरही, हजारीबाग, बसरिया आदि से जो लड़के आ रहे हैं, उनसे पता चलता है कि कुछ खास काम बनने वाला है। उनको हर प्रकार से मदद देते रहना उचित होगा। 

                      बहुत से लोग मुँह से कहेंगे कि महामण्डल का काम बहुत अच्छा है, लेकिन कहने से भी वे काम में भाग नहीं लेंगे। इससे नाराज न होना। ऐसी ही संसार की गति। 

                  अब तुम्हें और जितेन्द्र को कैम्प में आवश्यक कार्यों में लगना पड़ेगा। उद्घाटन सभा में जितेन्द्र बोलेगा। अनुवाद आदि कार्य तुमसे होगा। 

                 आशीर्वाद के साथ  

नवनीदा   

     
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Bhuban Bhavan,

P.O. Balaram Dharma Sopan.

Khardah, North 24-Parganas (W.B)

Pin Code 743121

1 March 1995  

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May dear Bijay, 
                                 I received your long letter of 3rd February a few days back. Your doubts seem to be same as you have been experiencing., from time to time .
            
               No doubt without 'Vairagya' one can not be completely fearless . Bhartriharihari has said -वैराग्यमेवाभयम्‌॥ But even Sanyasins often are not found to have real Vairagya. So don't hurry for it. Swamiji said, 'First Bhog and then Yoga or Vairagya'. If you try Vairagya when you are not fit for it, you will lose both.That is not a good idea.

                 So, you have to look after your business, kids and day to day affairs. Do that with great care. If you cannot do it, know that Vairagya will not help you. I have repeated these again and again , but you have not yet understood.  

                   You need not try to convince everybody or look for cooperation from all. It will never come. It does not come from the world.  If you study Swamiji , you will know this. 

               Better read Mahamandal books repeatedly and clearly before you try to understand Swamiji. Swamiji said many things for all kinds of people, but everything is not for everybody. Do not commit this mistake that the highest teachings of Swamiji are for you now. 

                  Don't worry. You have repeated almost the same things about which I wrote several times in the past. Do you think you can shake off your attachment to Body -mind at one moment ? No, it is not possible. And trying to do that you are losing your peace and practical efficiency .  If you do Mahamandal work without emotion, I assure you will get Mukti in the long run . But if hurry for it now you will lose everything. 
                   
                       As you will not be allowed to do Swamiji's work without doing service to family, common logic will ask you to do family work first, so that you  can do some work for Swamiji. Self-restraint does not mean keep aloof from wife , children, parents. Who has taught you such wrong things ? Even Thakur did not say so. Lead a normal life of a householder and do Swamiji's work.

           Time will come when when you can detach yourself from this . I take the responsibility to guide you suitably at all times. Give me your destiny in my hands. Don't think about it again.    

                       Translating into Hindi all the Mahamandal books is an important work.Do as much as you can. But, your wife is quite right when she reminds you of your duties to family, first. This is what the Mahamandal prescribes. Thank her for this reminder, she will then help you in your work. 

                     Yes, life after life we should desire to work for Swamiji's ideas. I am happy to know that Jitendra has changed.  Have you recognized the the medicine that worked ? It was nothing but Love ! I am very happy to know that a great change has come in all members of the unit there. 

                  Some people will cut jokes, That was the case with Ramakrishna and Vivekananda also. You are expected to swallow these and make no replies. A great western thinker said; ' Some insane persons are necessary to keep the- 'Sanity of the World.' What do fools understand about it ?  
  
            Blessings, blessings, blessings 

Yours affectionately

Nabanida.

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