________________ 150 Memoirs about Shrimad by Gandhiji or negotiations which might have involved hundreds of thousands of rupees. He often had enquiring seekers like me present, with whom he never hesitated to start religious dialogues or spiritual discourses. He did not follow the rule that only one thing should be done at one time, business at business time and religion at its time. Only someone like Shrimad, who had tremendous mental prowess could afford to break this rule. If an average person tried to imitate Shrimad, he was bound to fail in the same manner as someone attempting to ride two horses at the same time. Any individual who is perfectly religious minded and free from all worldly attachments should focus on one and only one thing at a time. Such a conduct on his part is a proof of his being a true seeker of union with the divine. There is religion in it. In all other worthwhile matters too, such as trade or profession, he must be fully focused on performing the same with sincerity. Nevertheless, while performing one's external duties, he must also ensure that the process of contemplation upon the soul must continue unabated just like breathing. It should not be halted or broken even for a moment. A person who is engaged in such deep contemplation can at the same time remain focused on his external duties. I am not implying that the Kavi was not behaving in the manner described above. I have already said that he would manage the business very intelligently. However, I got the impression that he had overexerted himself physically. Could this perhaps signify his spiritual deficiency? While performing one's duties, one should not neglect one's physical health. That would be most inappropriate. To ignore one's physical capacity while performing a duty is most noble. But to take on tasks beyond one's capacity and to call it as one's duty indicates attachment and passion. I kept