The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda/Volume 8/Epistles - Fourth Series/II Sir
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(Translated from Bengali)
BARANAGORE,
22nd February, 1889.
DEAR SIR, (Shri Pramadadas Mitra)
I had intended to go to Varanasi, and I planned to reach there after
visiting the birthplace of my Master. But unluckily on the way to that
village I had an attack of high fever followed by vomiting and purging as in
cholera. There was again fever after three or four days — and as the body is
now so weak that I can barely walk even two steps, I have been compelled now
to give up my previous intention. I do not know what is God's will, but my
body is quite unfit for treading on this path. Anyway, the body is not
everything. Recovering my health after a few days here, I entertain the hope
of visiting you there. The will of Vishweshwara, the Lord of the universe,
will prevail — whatever that may be. You also kindly bless me. My respects
to you and brother Jnanananda.
Your servant,
VIVEKANANDA.