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interview.” Now, the voice of Vakil Saheb grew sensitive. He
pressed the Swayamsevak’s shoulder softly and said, “Look the
financial condition of your house is not sound. You may not
know, but I am always aware of every trifle. Your family is facing
terrible problems these days, so you must help them financially.
The Sangh work is meant for lifelong, it will continue to be done,
but now you must return immediately and join the service and
thus lighten your father’s burden.”

The Swayamsevak had tears in his eyes. How close was
Vakil Saheb with every family, though in his capacity as a Prant
Pracharak, he always stressed punctuality and harsh discipline.
He was worried for every family. Maybe this is the reason that
numerous families, not Swayamsevaks, joined the Sangh. Every
family felt that Vakil Saheb was its own.

You can find such Swayamsevaks even today. They have
adorned the inspiring image of Vakil Saheb in their hearts!

The Sangh Cares
I can guess it was the year 1982 or 1983. Vakil Saheb’s health

was fast deteriorating. A Swayamsevak approached him and
said, “With God’s grace I have some money, I wish to spend it
in your care. Please accept it.” Vakil Saheb replied, “Brother, I
can understand your sentiments, but the Sangh is there to look
after me and it does it very well. So, there is no question of
accepting any money for this purpose.” The Swayamsevak had
no reply to it. Still he strongly wished to give the money. He felt
that he must do something for a person during his illness who
had shown him and his family a suitable path, who stood by
him in joy and sorrow. Vakil Saheb too was right in his response,
which revealed his exalted nature and his faith in the Sangh.
Still the Swayamsevak was unwavering. He wanted to give it
anyhow. In the end, Vakil Saheb found a way out. He said,
“When you insist so much, then I shall take the money. We run
a medical centre for the poor brethren, we shall use it there.
Why, how do you like it? As it is, you want to spend this money
for medicine.” With these words he accepted the money, and
the Swayamsevak was contented.