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Anonymous

IN 1943 (OR 1944), Dr. Jesudasan, known as Peria Annan
(the Chinna Annan being Dr. Paton), accompanied by Dr.

Raja went to Sri Ramanasramam. Peria Annan who was a highly
qualified doctor and who had done his medical studies at
Edinburgh, wanted to serve the poor. At the same time he had
a deep spiritual longing, and spent long hours in prayer,
meditation, and reading the scriptures. Some accused this odd
sanyasi doctor of not giving his full attention to medical work
and wasting his expert talents. He himself was disturbed about
this seeming dichotomy in his life.

He went to Sri Ramanasramam and sat in silence before
the Maharshi amidst several devotees. Solemn silence prevailed
and after some fifteen minutes, Periannan ventured to speak
out and seek Bhagavan's guidance. Smiling, the Maharshi said,
"Some call me also a lazy fellow. Do what you feel like doing."

Periannan realized in a flash that there was no real dichotomy
in his life.

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