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heads only out of compulsion; rather they are the ones who
shave others with the razor of learning and virtue. At that time,
people expressed doubt if so few people could transform the
nation. However, Dr. Hedgewar had complete faith in his mind
that it is a national task, it is a divine task. Gradually, he came
into contact with noble people. This was the reason that just the
previous year, we all have celebrated the centenary anniversary
celebrations in the honour of the Man. Madhav Sadashiv
Golvalkar (Guruji) with complete vigour and enthusiasm. With
the blessings of Almighty, I was appointed the Chairman of the
entire National Programme, and I accepted this task in all
humility. Nobody knew that Doctor Saheb would pass for the
heavenly abode so soon, and he assigned this task to a teacher
to take it forward.

Guruji, in his heart of hearts, wished to be a Sanyasi. He
was initiated into Brahmacharya (celibacy) by Swami
Akhandanand, the Gurubhai (pupil-brother) of Swami
Vivekananda and pupil of Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa.
He grew hair and beard too. He looked noble in this garb.
Swamiji gave him the Kamandal (the alms pot) and said that
his hair and beard looked pretty well; and he asked him not to
shave them. In the meanwhile, he visited the Man. Dr.
Hedgewar.

Doctor Saheb saw Golvalkar. He had been a teacher, he was
a renouncer. He had the spirit of detachment from the material
world, so he had become a Sanyasi. Dr. Hedgewar asked Guruji,
“What are you busy with?” The response was: “I am busy in
meditation.” “For what?” “For Moksha (emancipation).” “This
is such a noble idea, but tell me one thing. You are just about to
find the bliss of Moksha when you find thousands of people
falling in the pit of hell, what will you do then?” Guruji replied,
“I would first deliver those suffering people from the pit, and
only then I would go to seek Moksha.” Dr. Hedgewar said, “Just
the same situation India is facing now. Hundreds of people are
falling in the pit of hell, but there is no one who will think for
Mother India. It appears to me that you should abandon the
idea of Moksha.”