My children must plunge into the breach, must renounce the world – then the firm foundation will be laid. Go on bravely – never mind about designs and other details at present – “With the horse will come the reins.” Work unto death – I am with you, and when I am gone, my spirit will work with you. This life comes and goes – wealth, fame, enjoyments are only of a few days. It is better, far better to die on the field of duty, preaching the truth, than to die like a worldly worm. Advance!”
(p.114-5, CW, Vol. V, Swamiji’s letter to Nanjunda Rao dt. 26th August 1896)