Seth Jamanlal Bajaj and Rajaji
Swamigal was camped at Rangoon Chathiram at Thiruvanaika in March of 1926. Seth Jamanlal Bajaj, a Congress leader, was touring Tamil Nadu and wanted to have darshan of Swamigal. He conveyed his desire to Dr.T.V.Swaminatha Shastrigal, then Congress leader at Tiruchi, who in turn consulted with mutt officials and made arrangements for the meeting. On the appointed day, Bajaj, Chakravarty Rajagopalachariar, Dr.Shastri and V.Jayarama Iyer, a lawyer went to the chathiram.
Bajaj, Shastri and Iyer went upstairs to where Swamigal was staying. When they prostrated and sat down, Swamigal inquired if anyone else had accompanied them. They replied that Rajaji had come with them, but was standing outside. Swamigal sent Jayarama Iyer and asked him to bring Rajaji to the room. Rajaji came in to the room and prostrated before Swamigal as per practice. When Swamigal asked him why he did not come in, he replied that he had not taken a bath yet and was planning to come have darshan of Swamigal after completing his ablutions. Swamigal looked at him and said that people who are devoted in the service of the country would not get the time or the opportunity to cleanse their body in a timely manner. Their tireless service is their prayer and vrata. Rajaji was a person with a pure heart and was eligible to have his darshan at
any time. Rajaji informed Swamigal about the national freedom struggle, Hindi prachar and Gandhiji’s service to the nation. Swamigal also conveyed his opinions to the leaders gathered there. They prostrated to Swamigal and said this darshan would enable them to do both worldly and religious service. Swamigal also donated one thousand rupees towards Khadi machine. (either a kadhi machine or kadhi machines)
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