Epistles (fourth series)

Leon Landsberg

XXVII
To Mr. Leon Landsberg
Hotel Bellevue,
Boston,
13th September, 1894.
Dear Leon {Landsberg},
Forgive me, but I have the right, as your Guru, to advise you, and I insist that you buy some clothes for yourself, as the want of them stands in the way of your doing anything in this country. Once you have a start, you may dress in whatever way you like. People do not object.
You need not thank me, for this is only a duty. According to Hindu law, if a Guru dies, his disciple is his heir, and not even his son--supposing him to have had one before becoming a Sannyasin. This is, you see, an actual spiritual relationship, and none of your Yankee "tutor" business!
With all blessings and prayers for your success,
Yours,
Vivekananda.

 

 

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