3 May

I was going through the money order coupons while Nolini-da was sitting on his bed reading a magazine. I said to him: "You have an article called 'Kabitwer Ekti Shutra'. What is the English word for 'Shutra'? May I use 'principle'?"

For a minute or two we meditated. Then Nolini-da said: "Yes, you can use 'principle' since I am not getting a better word."

"I have completed your book Madhuchhandar."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that in the latest issue of the Mother India I completed the translation of your Madhuchhandar Mantramala."

Nolini-da said: "Oh, I see. What is next?"

"I am planning to translate your Vaidic Kathopakathan (Vedic Conversations), which are not yet out in book form."

Nolini-da said "That's fine."