TRANSLATION OF THE SANSKRIT TEXT IN FREE ENGLISH

His Holiness, who now presides over the Vyakhyana Peetha of Sringeri, has a spiritual grandeur of his own. His prodigious memory and flashes of intuitive wisdom are unsurpassed; his profound learning and lucid exposition of the Sastras keep the scholars spell-bound; his exemplary conduct is praised by all.

He gave insight into the Supreme truth to numerous seekers who met him during his recent tour, which he undertook to shower his blessings on the devotees. Sri Krishnaswami Aiyar of Tirunelveli has gathered these teachings just as a bee collects the honey from flowers. Lord Vishnu had distributed nectar to the assembly of gods. None should enjoy tasty food all by himself, but should share it with others. This compilation of dialogues between the Guru and the seekers has been prepared by the author with the same noble object in view. It contains the words that came from the mouth of the Guru, words comparable to nectar in their purity and sublimity.

Endowed with true humility and various other noble qualities, Sri Krishnaswami Aiyar has a deep and abiding faith in the way of life prescribed in the Vedas. He treasured in his memory the words that fell from the master’s lips, thought over them and utilized them for his spiritual benefit. To share this benefit with others he has now compiled them in this book. Undoubtedly this noble endeavour of his will be praised by all.

Year Sravana, Krishna Saptami, —Srikanta Sastri Nanjangud (August 20, 1935)