Passage 2

In English

Unique friendship between &

Genuine friendship can only be possible between one and another, that is to say, between two persons who have each realized that is the core of their being. Nowhere on the mundane plane can you get the genuine which is declared as the penultimate stage to or (total surrender and dedication to God), among the trivial, transitory friendships of worldlings. and had this genuine between them. saw as his (friend), and therefore had the temerity to use words of jesting irreverence during 'play, or while in repose, or when seated by him, or at meals' (). The two often ate meals from the same plate, and were ready to help each other under all circumstances. Do not be under the impression that was insidiously overpowered by . He was mature in character, well-versed in the Vedhic lore and a redoubtable warrior and bowman full of courage and heroism. was the (Supreme Being), the (best human). It was a friendship between the Embodiment of the Highest and the embodiment of the best. was the Avatharic (incarnated) Person; was the anandhic (blissful) person; it was a coming together of the and the . was often addressed by as . This name has a deep significance. means 'act, activity, .' means 'happy, delighted.' , therefore, means he who is delighted while engaged in activity. Throughout the eighteen chapters of the , is alert and active, participating vigilantly in every turn of argument.