He Accepts More Service Before Taking Rest

When Kārtika-vrata was taking place in Chandigarh, Gurujī was the first person to arrive at the sabhā at 3:30 am, starting the jayadhvani and mangalacharana. He was also the last to leave at about midnight after the last sabhā. There were never signs of fatigue seen on his face; it was amazing. There were no signs of drowsiness or yawning; he appeared ever-fresh.

Some brahmacārīs were given the duty of guarding at night. Out of curiosity, I wanted to peep into Gurujī's room to see what he does in privacy. I was strolling outside his room and checking to see if any of his windows were open. 

I saw that indeed one of the windows of his room was open and I looked between the gap between the two curtains and saw that only a dim light was on. Gurudev was sitting inside a mosquito net with a letter in one hand and a torchlight in the other. He was replying to those letters while writing in that dim light. 

Once after he delivered hari-kathā and kirtan the whole day in the sabhā, I saw him doing harināma in his room at night since he didn't get time during the day. He exhibited the quality of guḍākeśa, one who has conquered ignorance and sleep. He showed us the importance of this human life through his example.

—Śrī Bhakti Kiṅkar Dāmodar Mahārāj