14 September
"Nolini-da, I have written a poem on Amrita-da. I would be extremely grateful if you would translate it into English.""What is wrong with you?"
"Nothing is wrong, but if you would translate it I would be very glad, grateful and proud."
"In that case, leave it here on the table." Smiling, he said, "Sincerity always pays."
Sri Chinmoy, A service-flame and a service-sun, Agni Press, 1974
