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On June 17 the spark of P.P. Balasaheb's life merged into the elements. We have lost a formidable supporter. During our work at the Samiti whenever some problems would arrive we used to approach Balasaheb to discuss the matter with him. That used to solve our problems.
One of our problems was how to start Samiti work in a new place where we did not know any people. He offered us addresses of some swayamsevaks who would help us. But he insisted that we do some concrete work and be on our own. it would not be proper to seek the help of fraternal friends on a regular basis. Actually Balasaheb supported us to become self-reliant, not to be dependent on the RSS.
Every year we used to call on him on the conclusion of the summer training camp, We were required to give him on exhaustive report. He would then ask us how many workers would the camp turn out, how many new shakhas could we start, etc. He did give an impression of being involved with the work of the Samiti.
Devi Ahalya Mandir has boarding facilities for girls- students from Poorvanchal. M. Swamalata Bhishikar from Jnan Prabodhini had come to consecrate the girls with the upanayana samskara. P.P. Balasaheb had a keen desire to know how the sacred-thread ceremony of girls would be performed. As a matter of fact he was not at all well, But his will power brought him there. He had Latatai explaining every mantra and the attendant accompanying ritual.
Author By Ushatai Chati
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