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April 3, 1984, London. Peter Snowden,
a freelance photographer had come to the temple to see Swamishri. Vivekjivan
Swami asked him, “Would you like to ask any questions?”
“I have this opportunity but I don’t know what to ask, “Peter
replied somewhat confused. “I am really honoured. I am a Baptist
and it is really odd for me to come to a Hindu temple.” Then he
stared at Swamishri for a few moments and said with exhilaration, “Swamiji’s
eyes! They’re fascinating! His eyes are wonderful. I cannot look
into his eyes.”
Peter took a few photographs of Swamishri, particularly clsoe-ups of
the eyes. Then with traditional British manners, he meekly asked, “Can
I touch Swamiji?” Swamishri just watched on innocently as the
Englishman carefully stretched out his hand. Peter later had a photograph
taken of himself with Swamishri.
When he left the room, he was shaking his head in disbelief. “The
experience was mind-blowing! My mind was silenced, He seems very peaceful
and calm. I can’t describe him. Whether my boss will pay me or
not is immaterial. I have gained a personal experience. Tomorrow I’ll
go to church and in our meeting when we are asked of any special experience
I’ll talk about Swamiji.”
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