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"Though Babaji and Lahiri Mahasaya were omniscient, and had
no need of communicating with each other through me or any other
intermediary, the great ones often condescend to play a part in the
human drama. Occasionally they transmit their prophecies through
messengers in an ordinary way, that the final fulfillment of their
words may infuse greater divine faith in a wide circle of men who
later learn the story.
"I soon left Benares, and set to work in Serampore on the scriptural
writings requested by Babaji," Sri Yukteswar continued. "No sooner
had I begun my task than I was able to compose a poem dedicated to
the deathless guru. The melodious lines flowed effortlessly from
my pen, though never before had I attempted Sanskrit poetry.
"In the quiet of night I busied myself over a comparison of the
Bible and the scriptures of SANATAN DHARMA. {FN36-4} Quoting the
words of the blessed Lord Jesus, I showed that his teachings were
in essence one with the revelations of the VEDAS. To my relief,
my book was finished in a short time; I realized that this speedy
blessing was due to the grace of my PARAM-GURU-MAHARAJ. {FN36-5}
The chapters first appeared in the SADHUSAMBAD journal; later they
were privately printed as a book by one of my Kidderpore disciples.
"The morning after I had concluded my literary efforts," Master
continued, "I went to the Rai Ghat here to bathe in the Ganges.
The ghat was deserted; I stood still for awhile, enjoying the sunny
peace.
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