Narendra fell down, one day, <br />When he went to play <br />And hit against a sharp stone <br />That pricked his right eye bone. <br /> <br />The wound bled profusely <br />And it got healed up slowly. <br />Leaving a scar permanently, <br />But he took it very lightly. <br /> <br />Later, Guru Ramakrishna said, <br />“This had happened for good, <br />To avoid havoc in the world, <br />Extra energy was lost with blood.” <br /> <br />At the age of eight, he entered <br />High school where he studied <br />English with deep interest. <br />In due course, he mastered it. <br /> <br />He used to spend more time <br />In variety of games, gymnasium, <br />Fencing, wrestling, rowing, <br />Besides his interest in cooking. <br /> <br />His courage and simplicity, <br />His frank talks and honesty, <br />Earned people’s admiration, <br />And enhanced his reputation. <br /> <br />This exceptional youth <br />Never had any faith <br />On superstition, nor <br />Had he any kind of fear. <br /> <br />He used to say, “Find out <br />The truth and reason it out, <br />Rather than believing others <br />Or what is read in books.” <br /> <br />Where others hesitated <br />There he soon rushed <br />To do humanitarian services, <br />Or redress other’s grievances. <br /> <br />The years of his teen age, <br />Brought a marked change <br />From his boyish behavior <br />To an adolescent nature. <br /> <br />His talks were more spiritual, <br />And on matters intellectual. <br />He attended public meetings, <br />And periodical music concerts<br /><br />Rajaram Ramachandran<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/06-vivekananda-narendra-s-early-years-ii/
