Wisdom of the Sadhu - Plough

mountain track. Even the physical feat was remarkable;but the moral stamina that made him ready to risk adangerous disease while others had passed by was morenoteworthy still. Only because he was living with theSadhu, did the inspiration come to this young man withsuch compelling force as to make him act in this manner.Still further, the humility and reticence with which thisbrave deed was done were themselves a reflection of theSadhu’s spirit.What, it may be asked, was the attraction that madesuch a wonderful change? Nothing that was merelysecond-rate could possibly have effected it. No mode ofliving, half in comfort, half in self-denial, could haveworked such a miracle. Indeed, those of us who did ourwork surrounded by too much outward comfort did notimpress the young people. We did not think it possiblefor us to change our style of living, though we oftentalked the matter over. But Sundar Singh’s life couldstand the test. It was reckless in its self-spending. Hehad counted the cost. The Cross was not preached only,but lived – and that made all the difference.41• jnana • knowledge