Life of Sri Maa - 12

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Life of Sri Maa - 12

 

Since the time of Shodasi Puja (the puja which Sri Ramakrishna did

with Sarada Devi as the Deity), Sarada Devi's consciousness of motherhood

had been awakened. No one, not even Sri Ramakrishna could hold her back in

her acts of compassion. Many are the instances when her motherhood asserted

itself and clashed with the dictates of her husband. One such instance may

be mentioned here: Sarada Devi could not turn away anybody who addressed

her as `Mother'. One day, as usual, she was carrying Sri Ramakrishna's food

to his room when a woman said to her: `Mother, please let me carry the

plate.' She agreed and the woman took it to the Master's room and placed it

there and went away. But the Master could not even touch the food. Looking

at Sarada Devi, who was watching, he said: `What have you done? Why did you

allow her to touch the plate? Don't you know she lives an immoral life? How

can I eat the food she has touched?' Sarada Devi pleaded with him that he

eat the food, but he wanted her promise that she would not allow that woman

to carry his food again. The Mother said with folded hands: `Master, I

cannot give any such promise, but I shall try to bring the food myself. If

someone addresses me as " Mother " , and wishes to carry the plate, I shall not

be able to refuse. You must not forget that you are not only my Lord, but

you are the Lord of all.' Sri Ramakrishna was satisfied and ate his meal.

 

 

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Extracts from the book : Sri Sarada Devi (A biography in pictures)

Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta (http://www.advaitaonline.com/).

 

 

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