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MIRA AND MAHAVIR
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MIRA-I leave these things to you. You had your
doubts, and now you have knowledge. I never had any, and am content. Mine is but an offering-a lcaf, a flower, a fruit--at the lotus-feet of the Lord.
But I cannot forget the deep, divine eyes that I saw. MAHAVIR-Nor I, indeed. And I cannot forget your beautiful lines too -
I wander in quest of thee, O Lord, -
I wander in quest of thee. Mira-- And now I wait for thee, O Lord,
Till thou come home to me. MAHAVIR-I could go on like this for ever. There is a
strange urge within me--what it is, I know not. My licart throbs; I hear a voice; and I see those strange, deep, mysterious eyes looking into me. (Rising i11 excitement) I shall do thy bidding, O Lord! I shall
do thy bidding. Mira-Sit down, sit down. We must all do the bidding
of the Lord in little acts of service, which are the beginning of Sacrifice. When we have faith, when we think of Him, when we are unselfish and do a good deed out of simple kindliness of heart—there is God; and when Nature smiles, flowers bloom, fruits
ripen, and Life grows and multiplies--there is God, MAHAVIR--Yes, yes, yes. How sweet it is to surrender
our will and obey. Be you my guide: I follow. (Sits down and smiles).
