The Young Can Be Wiser Than The Old...

It was broad daylight and there was an unusual sight in the market place of Morvi. 


The sun was fierce and a fifty-year magistrate was holding an umbrella over the head of a twenty-year-old. 


many laughed at this strange sight. 


It was very unusual behaviour for a magistrate. 


The young man was Shrimadji. 


The magistrate Dharshibhai was greatly impressed by Him since last ten years. 


Shrimadji used to instruct Dharshibhai in religious matters. 


The rules of the material world do not apply between a Guru and a disciple.


The young can be wiser than the old, and thus command respect. 


It was a hot summer afternoon. 


As Shrimadji wished, Dharshibhai accompanied Him for a stroll. 


Since it was very hot, he took an umbrella with him to provide shade. 


As they walked and discussed many issues, Shrimadji asked Dharshibhai to open the umbrella. 


He did so, but covered Shrimadji's head, not his, with it, causing much surprise in the market place. 


At the outskirts of the town, Shrimadji asked him to fold the umbrella. 


Dharshibhai responded that it was even hotter outside town. 


Shrimadji replied that what was needed was to remove the heat of the passions from the soul.