One evening, Acharya Maharaj was seated in the open courtyard outside the temple. For a while, there was a discussion on matters philosophical. We were very happy to be in the vicinity of Acharya Maharaj in that sacred and peaceful environment. Then it was time for samayik. Acharya Maharaj got up and went inside the temple. Someone asked me to switch the light inside on. Acharyaji heard this command. The moment I stepped inside, he said, “ Oh yes, do switch the inner light on!
He was referring to the innate radiance of the soul. I was dumb-struck. These words of his have been my guide, inspiring me to this day to keep the light of my soul burning bright
Kundalpur (1977)