Conversations with Sri Swamiji – 26

A first-time visitor to the ashram had an interesting conversation with Sri Swamiji.

This gentleman spoke very highly of a particular person.

‘I have not seen another Dharmatma like him!’, he exclaimed

Sri Swamiji asked ‘ Why do you say so? Can you elaborate?’

‘ He leads a life in strict adherence to the shastras. He does not miss a single ritual for his(Pitru kaaryam) late parents and performs them with utmost orthodoxy. ‘

Smiling, Sri Swamiji replied ‘ It is commendable indeed! No doubt about that…. But I would consider the son who takes good care of his parents during their lifetime as a greater dharmatma than the one who performs rituals perfectly after their time!’