Life of Sri Maa - 41

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Life of Sri Maa - 41

 

In 1912, Holy Mother visited Benares. In Benaras she was impressed

by Chameli Puri, a very old monk. Golap-ma asked him who provides him with

his food. `Mother Durga,' the holy man answered in a strong voice, `Who

else, do you think ?' Holy Mother was delighted with his words and said

later: `The face of that old man -- I cannot forget it; it is just like a

child's.' After visiting him Holy Mother had no desire to visit any other

holy man.

 

At Benares, one day Holy Mother was seated with Golap-ma and several

other companions, when a woman who had never before seen her came in and

wanted to show her respect. Her eyes first fell upon the dignified figure

of Golap-ma. As she moved towards her to take the dust of her feet, Golap-ma

at once pointed out Holy Mother. Now she approached the Mother, but the

latter, out of innocent mischief, indicated by her finger that Golap-ma

was the one she was looking for. Golap-ma again directed her attention to

Holy Mother, but the Mother again pointed at Golap-ma. Then Golap-ma said

to the stranger, `Can't you distinguish a divine face from a human one ?'

The woman at a glance discovered the elusive grace and charm of the

Mother's face.

 

 

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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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