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Radha’s Prem -Swami Sivananda
Scene 3
Act 1
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(Jnana Dev and Prem Das, with his party, assemble under the banyan tree, alter bath,meditation, Japa, etc. In a corner are seated Murkharaj and his party of friends. Time at about 8 A.M.) Jnana Dev: Now Prem Dasji, last evening you enquired about the method of developing pure selfless love for God Sri Krishna in this Yuga when he is not apparently present amongst us. For a real Bhakta, the Lord is always present—within his heart. He sees him as he sees you, he plays with him. Haven’t you heard of instances in this Yuga itself to prove this statement? Prem Das: Yes, Swamiji, I have heard some stories. But how is it possible. At best, I have seen Bhaktas doing Kirtan before some image. I too am an idolator, but I don’t have any such experience. I have faith, but I lack Shraddha because...... Murkha Raj: Exactly, how can you expect a piece of stone to talk to you? Jnana Dev: Oh, what a shame! I did not notice our new friends earlier. Prem Dasji, pardon me for a few minutes while I make Sri ...... Murkha Raj: Mr. Murkharaj. Jnana Dev: Sri Murkharaj’s acquaintance. (Turns to Murkharaj) We are indeed blessed today by your holy visit to this humble abode of the poor. Don’t you feel uncomfortable sitting on the floor. (To a Brahmachari) Please bring four chairs for these Murtis. Murkha Raj: Never mind; we are O.K. as we are. (The Brahmachari brings the chairs and Murkharaj and party seat themselves.) We were just going about sight-seeing and when we saw a group of huts here we thought we could get some tea here and so dropped in. I now see I was deceived by a mirage. Thanks for the kind words all the same. Good-bye! |
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