The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda/Volume 5/Epistles - First Series/XCVIII Mother
XCVIII
The Math, Belur,
Howrah Dist., Bengal,
2nd February, 1901.
My Dear Mother,[1]
Several days ago I received your letter and a cheque for Rs. 150 included. I
will tear up this one, as the three previous cheques I have handed over to
my cousin.
Joe is here, and I have seen her twice; she is busy visiting. Mrs. Sevier is
expected here soon en route to England. I expected to go to England with
her, but as it now turns out, I must go on a long pilgrimage with my mother.
My health suffers the moment I touch Bengal; anyhow, I don't much mind it
now; I am going on well and so do things about me.
Glad to learn about Margot's success, but, says Joe, it is not financially
paying; there is the rub. Mere continuance is of little value, and it is a
far cry from London to Calcutta. Well, Mother knows. Everybody is praising
Margot's Kali the Mother; but alas! they can't get a book to buy; the
booksellers are too indifferent to promote the sale of the book.
That this new century may find you and yours in splendid health and
equipment for a yet greater future is and always has been the prayer of your son.
Vivekananda.
- Notes
- ↑ Mrs. Ole Bull.