Excerpts From Gurudev’s First Global Tour - 6. Swami Chinmayananda -
25/07/2019 6. The interview was mainly directed to the 12,000 students of the university, and according to information, it was well received. On the 20th of April, Mrs. Lee Graham interviewed Swamiji for Radio WNYC for 25 minutes for broadcast under the “People and Ideas “program. After introducing him, Mrs. Graham asked Swamiji a number of questions:- Q. When did your interest in spirituality start ? A. First, I was almost an atheist or, say, a sceptic. After University education, I studied various scriptures which confirmed there is something higher to seek for. So I went for contemplation and study in the Himalayas under a master in the right atmosphere. Q. Do you find marked differences between Eastern and Western students ? A. Western students initially find it difficult to understand Eastern philosophy, but they are more anxious to live it, whereas Eastern students are more curious to know philosophy. In fact, West studies Eastern philosophy more intelligently and p