Passage 11

In English

Devotion is essential, no doubt! You all have devotion. There is a limit even to this devotion. There is a limit for everything and anything. The temperature within our body has its limit. We call 98.4 degrees as normal. When it goes up to 99, it means there is some disturbance in the health. Similarly, the heart is considered healthy when the pulse rate is 75 or 76. If this rate goes either up or down, it is an indication of some disturbance in the heart. There are some limits to the air we breathe, the food we eat, and so on. Even (devotion) should have a limit without which it develops some sort of disease. You are all devoted no doubt; but in certain aspects, you tend to exceed limits. You have the right to pray to Swami to come. You can surely do or prayer for any length you desire, that is outside the college and hostel timings. On the contrary, if you are engaged in evading college, then you will be subjected to ‘remark’. Even Swami will not give you any ‘marks’. Within the hostel also, you must observe punctuality with regard to things like and (meals). You should not mix up these things. You should not resort to them as and when you like. should always be conducted in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere conducive to mental tranquility. Even if you do for a few minutes in such a condition, it will go straight to God. There is no use in doing in a reckless manner. Then, it is like playing a gramophone. It is painful to singers as well as listeners. Therefore, the hostel discipline is a bit harsh in certain aspects. I am aware of this. Take for example the case of a violin or a .