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In plain words

It is winter. The sun has just risen in the eastern quarter. To the west of the tamarisk grove the Ganges flows on. She is flowing north now—the flood tide has come in with her. All around are trees and creepers. Not far off can be seen the place of spiritual practice, the foot of that bel tree. The Master is talking with his face to the east. Mani, facing north, is listening with humility. On the Master's right are the Panchavati and the Hanspukur. It is winter, and at sunrise the world seems to be smiling. The Master is speaking of the Knowledge of Brahman.