Is That What He Truly Wanted ?

Shrimadji possessed a wide range of abilities. 


He was skilled in poetry, possessed a phenomenal memory and had the faculty to attend to a hundred activities simultaneously. 
In addition, He had a remarkable sense of perception by touch : 


Blindfolded He could tell the names of books by merely touching them or He could tell which items of food had too little or too much salt, again without having to taste them at all. 


From childhood, Shrimadji had been full of devotion for matters spiritual and full of detachment with regard to worldly concerns. 


Despite the large audiences He attracted and the fame and glory He had achieved, He remained calm, solemn and detached, introspective at all times. 


Chief Justice Sir Charles Sargeant once suggested that He should perform in England where His talents would be truly appreciated. 


The suggestion of the Chief Justice made Shrimadji think. 


He would certainly earn much fame and respect abroad, but is that what He truly wanted ? 


After all, His main goal in life was a spiritual one and these performances would distract Him from His primary purpose. 


He decided not to follow Sir Charles' suggestion, and also stopped all His public performances.