Letters from Sri Ramanasramam, by Suri Nagamma

None had opened his lips to ask Bhagavan of that treasure.

But the fault really lies with us. This was not the kind of
food we really required, but of a different variety, the ekarasa,
the one without a second. It is said that even a mother never
gives anything without being asked. We only silently murmur
about some want. But if we yearn for it with genuine hunger,
would he not feed us with the spiritual food of everlasting
knowledge? He is the ocean of love and sympathy. We didn’t
know how to ask him for it. How is he affected thereby? He
kept his treasure hidden safely in Arunachala as if it were
his own house. How striking are the actions of Mahatmas!
He always fixes his gaze on It through the window. He never
becomes unaware of this hidden treasure even for a moment.

Is it possible for people like me to find out that treasure? He
bestows it on us only when we acquire the requisite merit. It
is said that gifts according to one’s deserts should be made,
and seed according to the nature of the soil should be sown.

Though we possess among us such a Bestower as our Guru,
we are not able to attain that Treasure, the reason being our
own incompetence. What do you say? Is it not true?