Sometimes in year 1977, Mahan, Guru Sankaran and myself were enjoying a cup of tea at the garden of the Sabhai at Lorong Morib, Off Klang Road (Guru Sankarans residence) when we heard loud music far away. Mahan inquired what it was and was given the explanation that Sivarathi festival was being celebrated at Sivan Temple, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya. Mahan commented that in large gatherings there is no higher knowledge and only in quiet small gatherings real wisdom can be found. In large gatherings money grabbing, politics, back stabbing, gossiping will be in the forefront. So do not be duped or awed with large gatherings.
