In English
Follow in the footsteps of saints
Then we have , who built the temple at . Today it is difficult to find men who would refrain from unscrupulously misappropriating temple funds. But used his life and his means, even the lives and means of his kith and kin, for rebuilding and renovating the temple at . Later, while in jail for the alleged misuse of state revenue, he pleaded with , "By spending 10,000 I got made a green gem necklace for , the Mother. I got made a crown of diamonds for you, my . You accepted them coolly and put on airs! No, no, , do not get angry at my disparaging speech. When these people here deal blows of injustice, I blurt out harsh words. Pardon me!" See how near and dear took to be, and how full of (love) he was for the deity. Such great persons are found not only in , but in other regions too. The culture of India has ever extolled such embodiments of devotion and held them up as examples before the common man. You must read about these saints, revere them and follow in their footsteps. To do this, you must also keep yourselves in good company. In most of the temples you will find the idol of the bull installed right opposite the . Devotees taking of look straight over the head of the bull, for the bull itself is taking with concentrated devotion which they want to share. Just as the devotees of keep company with His vehicle, the. Bull, to earn His Grace, you too must choose friends who by their company would help in raising your aptitudes. Moreover, as teachers, you have to be models for the children as well as for their parents, who often look up to you as the only educated persons in the vicinity.