The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda/Volume 8/Epistles - Fourth Series/CL Brahmananda
CL
To Swami Brahmananda
21 WEST 34 ST.,
NEW YORK,
21st November, 1899.
MY DEAR BRAHMANANDA,
The accounts are all right. I have handed them over to Mrs. Bull who has
taken charge of reporting the different parts of the accounts to different
donors. Never mind what I have said in previous harsh letters. They would do
you good. Firstly, they will make you business-like in the future to keep
regular and clear accounts and get the brethren into it. Secondly, if these
scolding don't make you brave, I shall have no more hopes of you. I want to
see you die even, but you must make a fight. Die in obeying commands like a
soldier, and go to Nirvana, but no cowardice.
It is necessary that I must disappear for some time. Let not anyone write me
or seek me during that time, it is absolutely necessary for my health. I am
only nervous, that is all, nothing more.
All blessings follow you. Never mind my harshness. You know the heart
always, whatever the lips say. All blessings on you. For the last year or so
I have not been in my senses at all. I do not know why. I had to pass
through this hell — and I have. I am much better — well, in fact. Lord help
you all. I am going to the Himalayas soon to retire for ever. My work is
done.
Ever yours in the Lord,
VIVEKANANDA.
PS. Mrs. Bull sends her love.
V.