While discussing the efficacy
of developing will power I would like to quote Swami Vivekananda. In
soul-stirring words he once said, "Stand up, be bold and strong. Know that
you are the creator of your own destiny. All the strength and succour you need
is within you." It is a very inspiring message. It tells us in no
uncertain terms that we should have tremendous faith in ourselves.
An instance in the life of
Swamiji is also worth recalling. About a week before Swamiji passed away, one of
his disciples came to him. He was Sarat Chandra Chakrabarty. He was in a very
restless frame of mind, and in an agitated manner he came rushing to his guru
at the Belur Math. The conversation that took place between them has been
recorded in a book called Swami Shisya Sambad. We are told that in spite of
being initiated by Swamiji, Sarat Chandra failed to meditate properly. He
lacked the will power to concentrate his mind. That day he had made up his mind
to ask his guru for a solution to this problem. He was worried that in spite of
having such an exceptional guru, the most illustmus disciple of Sri
Ramakrishna, Ile was a failure in inward life.
Vivekananda could fathom what
was in his disciple's mind. That day Swamiji was taking a walk on the bank of
the Ganga. In those days there was no big temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna
or holy Mother at Belur Math. There was only Vivekananda's quarters, monastery
and kitchen. In such a place when Swamiji was walking, his disciple approached
him with his problem. As soon as Sarat Chandra saluted Swamiji, the latter knew
the reason for this visit and told him not to say anything at that time.
Instead Swamiji asked his beloved disciple to meet him in his room after the
evening arati. They would then be alone and could find a solution to the
problem in peace.
Naturally the disciple was overjoyed to get this
assurance from his guru. He would get an opportunity to have his guru
absolutely to himself which is a rare privilege for a disciple. Sarat Chandra
then went to the old temple and attended the arati. After that he silently went
to Swamiji's room and found his gum absorbed in deep meditation. l le thought
that it was a great privilege to see Swamiji in such a state. He should not
unload his mind or disturb his guru at such a moment. Silently he took his
position in one corner of the room and sat observing Swamiji.
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