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world vigorously in a systematic manner according to their capacity, temperament and taste, we will indeed have a new and glorious India, full of new religious life with spiritual and moral upheaval.
This is a dire need of the present hour. A thorough overhauling of the organisation of this fourth order of life-Sannyasa—is an imperative necessity. Mere social service in some form or other and a little Katha or preaching here and there will not bring about satisfactory results. A drastic form of service is indispensably requisite How active was Sri Sankara himself, the propounder of Maya-Vada! Look at the magnanimous work turned out by him! He preached against selfish Karmas only. He was not against selfless actions. He himself was a wonderful Karma Yogi!
Let us all follow in his footsteps and his ideal and remove the wrong impressions that are formed in the minds of our countrymen It is only Sannyasins bold who have worked wonders in the past. They can do wonders now also They are whole-timed free men They are full of energy, concentration, strength, purity and capacity They have spiritual and ethical powers. They can undoubtedly thrill and electrify the whole world in the twinkling of an eye. Glory, glory to such exalted Sannyasins, children of Sri Sankara and Dattatreya, the real spiritual kings and spiritual teachers of the three worlds! May their blessings be upon us all! May the Sannyasins guide and enlighten
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