Amrita's Correspondence with The Mother

14 February 1932

Mother,

Sivalingam has given up his oil bath for a fort-night or so. The oil that was bought for him is with him unused. He asked me to put the following before you: As he will not be using oil for besmearing himself, the soap-nut powder is of no use to him. Therefore, he prays to you to let him know whether he would be allowed the use of shampoo powder and the scented hair oil from the “Stores”.

Yes, he can have them. Prepare a chit for him and I shall sign it.

He is suffering very badly from what he calls rheumatism in one of his legs.

Why does he not go to the dispensary for treatment?

14 February 1932