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SHANTINIKETAN
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that no false ideas crept in, that such a one was poor, and therefore unimportant, and such a one was rich, and therefore great.
It was those forest saints who were really able to uphold the ideals of India, which made peace and tranquillity the greatest of blessings. In the solitudes of these forests, and in the midst of the beauty of these woods, the teaching given had a deep and penetrating effect. That was the reason why the students of those days saw such a wonderful glory in the world.
From the story that I am going to relate, you will be able to see what great strength a pupil gained from his training in a solitary place such as I have described.
So now I will begin my story.
