I have got too rigid
orthodox principles. If I see an untouchable or a sweeper, even from a yard or so, I take a
bath and wash my clothes. I shall be glad to know whether these Niyamas should be
observed.
Pray to God to give you that day on which you will embrace a scavenger with joy, feeling
oneness. That day will be a blessed day. You have a very small, narrow, constricted heart. Try
to expand. Slowly give up the “Don’t touchism”. It will greatly bar your spiritual progress. It
will take a long time in your case. You have got a deep-rooted idea of “Don’t touchism”. In this
very second, ruthlessly break all barriers that divide or separate man from man. You will enjoy
indescribable joy and supreme peace.
From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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