85. For the last ten years or so I have not seen the Pujā of Shri Durgā in Bengal which is the great affair there.

LAHORE,

16th October, 1898.

YOUR HIGHNESS,

The letter that followed my wire gave the desired information; therefore I did not wire back about my health in reply to yours.

This year I suffered much in Kashmir and am now recovered and going to Calcutta direct today. For the last ten years or so I have not seen the Pujā of Shri Durgā in Bengal which is the great affair there. I hope this year to be present.

The Western friends will come to see Jaipur in a week or two. If Jagamohan be there, kindly instruct him to pay some attention to them and show them over the city and the old arts.

I leave instructions with my brother Sāradānanda to write to Munshiji before they start for Jaipur.

How are you and the Prince? Ever as usual praying for your welfare,

I remain yours affectionately,
VIVEKANANDA.

PS. My future address is Math, Belur, Howrah Dist. Bengal.