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metaphysics and sermons issued by Swami Vivekananda are in
consonance with this conduct of mine. I am more influenced by
his teachings than anybody else’s. I am confident that I would
be able to take forward the work of Swami Vivekananda if I
stay in the Sangh.’ While giving such arguments, I had seen a
streak of self-confidence in the eyes of Guruji, and I just cannot
forget it. Doctor Saheb had grown serious. This was the
psychological fancy of Guruji behind his complete dedication.”

A small sentence uttered by Doctor Saheb had awakened
his unflinching spirit of being a Swayamsevak, and he abided
by this ideal all his life. He kept working without a brake for
thirty-three years on its basis.

Dedication and devotion of Guruji never showed any signs
of recession. It kept on gradually augmenting. We find nothing
but doubts during his initial interactions with Dr. Hedgewar.
With the passage of time, the element of curiosity was
introduced in it. Guruji says himself: “His speeches had no
impact on my mind; but the time etched the same speeches, the
same words, the same face, the same reasoning into my mind
and heart. Doctor Saheb had conquered not only his intelligence,
but the entire scope of sentiments. This process of devotion
continued unabated, and did not stop even after the demise of
Doctor Saheb.” Later, this sentiment saw the zenith when Guruji
was wont to say about himself: “Whenever I felt shaky, the life
of Doctor Saheb inspired me and guided me.” He always urged
the Swayamsevaks to practise the life of Doctor Saheb.

Unending National Journey
It is no trivial thing to travel continuously over thirty-three

years. Did he never suffer from illness? Did his transport never
break down? Did he never get late for the schedule of rest? Did
he not confront any of the factors that could have impeded his
march – fever, feeling cold, sun and shadow, change of season?
He must have had to face a number of difficulties. However,
Guruji nursed no ambitions, no wants, and he set out on his
path with the spirit of complete devotion and firm resolve. He
kept moving ahead, working hard every moment, for thirty-