#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...