April 21, 1950
Students of the Detroit Center
c/o J. Oliver Black
18094 Parkside
Detroit, Michigan
Dear Ones:
I send you greetings from my private retreat, where I am in strictest seclusion, devoting all my time to
writing and meditation. I cannot reveal to you yet all the wonderful things that are in preparation, but I
am furiously working fourteen hours a day, rushing to complete these projects that they may inspire, and increase the understanding of truth-hungry souls the world over. The response to the Autobiography of a Yogi shows how much these truths are needed.
I have been so happy that you all have carried on in a wonderful way throughout the years, living by
Self-Realization teachings in the greatest way. You must all go on being examples that others may be
helped and inspired by you. We are the pioneers. I have laid the groundwork, and I am counting on you all to carry on these living teachings by the examples of your lives, ever keeping the link of God and gurus.
My love and my blessings are ever with you, and if you follow the principles and the techniques of the Praecepta in your lives, and meditate deeply every day, you will know that I am ever with you in God.
Unceasing blessings,
Very sincerely yours,
P. Yogananda