12.

One of Dilip's most poignant entreaties is recalled by him in his classic book Netaji the Man — Reminiscences.

[Dilip to Subhas:] "I want you to fulfil your life following your swadharma, to wit, the deepest call of your nature. Why waste it? Come along with me to Pondicherry."

"I know, Dilip," he retorted. "But I can't turn to Yoga, branded 'defeated' by life." His lips quivered and sparks flew from his eyes.

"But you are not defeated — yet. On the contrary, you are the idol of young Bengal…."

"…If I go with you into even a temporary seclusion, I am afraid I may not be able to come out again into the open with the fire of the fighter in me."