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 the world and for the world may grow less and less day by day, for I see that my work growing manifold only makes me lose sight of Thee. Sometimes I think that I do my duties unat- tached to the world, but I know not how I de-ceive myself and do them through attachment instead. I give alms to the poor, and behold, I seek for fame, Oh I know not how!" Shambhu (Mullik) talked of founding hos- pitals and dispensaries, schools and colleges, of building roads, sinking wells and digging tanks for the good of all. I said to him: "Yes, whatever comes in your way and is absolutely necessary you will do; even that, without seeking any reward. Do not seek more work than you can well per- form. If you do you will forget the Lord. A man desired to see the shrine of the Divine Mother. On his way he stopped and spent all