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Sikhee became conscious. He could clearly see the gloominess on the face of his Guru. He considered this and said :
"Sir! For the first time in my life, I have got a drop of mother's love. I am not going to stay there. I will return within two or three days."
The teacher clarified :
"If the ocean of mother's love had really swallen up, Jalinee could have herself come to you. Mother's invitation may be termed unjust from the worldly point of view. So it is better if the son goes to his mother. But somehow or other, my mind tells me that 'will it not be that you are going away from me forever ? You may go if you like, but my tongue falters. I can't give you permission
gladly."
Sikhee trying to remove the worries and sadness of his Guru, said: