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regularly on account of his being busy with the duties of the ashrama. Mother said in reply, "Whose works are these? They all belong to Him."
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   11.To a monk who wanted to go for Tapasya, Mother said, "Why so, my child? You are now doing my work. You are devoting yourself to the Master's work. Are these in any way less spiritual than austerities? Why should you abandon these works?"
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   12. "What will you do day and night if you are not engaged in work? Can one practise meditation and Japa for twenty four hours? You referred to the Master. His case was different. Mathur used to supply him with proper diet. You are able to get your food because you are doing some work. Otherwise you would have to roam from door to door begging for a


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