is a change inside the mind, there must be a change outside also. Wearing the ochre-coloured
cloth, the orange robe, is very necessary for one who has a changed mind. Due to the force of
Maya or habit, when the senses go to the objects of enjoyment, the moment you look at the
coloured cloth you wear, it will remind you that you are a Sannyasin. It will give you a kick and
save you from vicious actions. It has got its own glory and advantages. A real Sannyasin only
can cut off all connections and ties and completely get rid of Moha. His friends and relatives will
not trouble him. The robe is of great service when one appears on the platform for preaching. It
has got its own sanctity in the minds of Hindus. The common people will receive the ideas more
readily from Sannyasins.
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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