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#104, WHY SWAMIJI WANTS CHRISTINA TO SUBDUE HER EXPRESSIONS?

FACTS Swami Vivekananda wrote to Ms. Christina Greenstidel (Christine)from Marseilles (may be from the ship on way to London from India, during the second visit)on July 23, 1899. In the letter he asked her to come to London dock (to receive him). "... Come to the Dock if that is possible and discreet. Yes, it is discreet, as there is a lady in the party and others will come to meet her. Only, Christina, don't if you feel the least tired or unwell. I hope you are enjoying London immensely. The Orientals do not like any effusion of feeling. They are trained to hide all expression. ..." OBSERVATIONS, INTERPRETATIONS, DEDUCTIONS Meaning of the word "discreet" as per www.dictionary.com: "... 1. judicious in one's conduct or speech, esp. with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect ... " . Why did Swami Vivekananda want Ms. Christina to be discreet? Why did he want her t...

#103, All of you are Saadhus and great saints

Swami Vivekananda wrote to Swami Brahmananda (Rakhal) from San Francisco, on Mar. 12, 1900: "... Evil actions leave none scot-free; Mother never spares anybody. I admit my actions have been wrong. Now, brother, all of you are Saadhus and great saints , kindly pray to the Mother that I do not have to shoulder all this trouble and burden any longer. ... " BLOGGER'S VIEWs *What are these evil actions which Swamiji himself is admitting? *Why did he feel that he would not be left scot-free? *Why the sarcasm? *What will happen to his slogan "Arise, awake and stop not till thy goal is achieved"