Jagannath Vedalankar's Correspondence with The Mother

11 January 1947

Gracious Mother,

Almost every night, before going to bed, I utter in my heart, “O Mother, the duty of keeping the Press in the night is offered to Thee. Thou doest it. Thou alone canst do it. Make me a worthy vehicle for it.”

Is it right, or is there anything ignorant in it?

It is all right.

You were to make an inquiry regarding the supply of filtered water for the Press. Although we are getting one pitcher of water from Cycle House, we also want a part of our requirement from the Dining Room, especially because it is nearer to our premises and the servant who carries the pitcher on his head feels more trouble to bring it from a farther distance. Is it possible to get at least three litres of water from there?

I have made an inquiry and have found out that the D.R. filter is not giving enough water for the D.R. There is only one solution to the problem. I am ordering two big filters, one for Aroumé [the Dining Room], the other one for the Press.

Blessings

11 January 1947