THE BASIC FAITH

A MAN must have some kind of faith before he
undertakes a work. Further, he feels joy when he
thinks of it. Only then does he set about
performing the work. Suppose a jar of gold coins is
hidden under-ground. First of all a man must have
faith that the jar of gold coins is there. He feels joy
at the thought of the jar. Then he begins to dig. As
he removes the earth he hears a metallic sound.
That increases his joy. Next he sees a corner of the
jar. That gives him more joy. Thus his joy is ever
on the increase.
Standing on the porch of the Kali temple, I have
watched the ascetics preparing their smoke of
hemp.
I have seen their face beaming with joy in
anticipation of the smoke.