10-05-2016 Tuesday
Holy Mother By Swami Nikhilananda: 113
In The March of Events – 25
Sarada Devi was thoroughly aware of Sri Ramakrishna’s renunciation, both in spirit and in practice. She had seen many instances of it. She knew very well how even his nervous system recoiled at the idea of hoarding. Here is an example. The Master was fond of chewing certain spices now and then, especially after meals. One day after he had taken his meal at her room Sarada Devi gave him some spices in a packet of paper and asked him to take them to his room. The Master started for his room but felt confused. He walked straight to the embankment and was about to fall into the river. Sarada Devi did not know what to do. She was too bashful to come out in public and restrain him. Suddenly she saw a priest of the temple and asked him to call Hriday, who saved the Master from the imminent catastrophe. Evidently, to Sri Ramakrishna, the carrying of a small packet of spices was an act of hoarding.
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Holy Mother - Being the Life of Sri Sarada Devi Wife of Sri Ramakrishna And Helpmate in his Mission By Swami Nikhilananda p: 74
