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Birthdays of the Direct Disciples of Sri Ramakrishna
(During this quarter we observed birthday of the following direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. These small note is our humble and devotional tribute to him)
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Swami Yogananda A real teacher practices what he preaches. People do not trust him if his speech and actions do not coincide. Sri Ramakrishna used to tell his disciples to test him as money changers test their coins.
Once Jogin (pre-monastic name of Swami Yogananda) decided to stay overnight at Dakshineswar with intention of serving Sri Ramakrishna if necessity arises. After dinner Sri Ramakrishna went to bed on his couch whereas Jogin slept on the mattress on the floor. Jogin was a light sleeper. At midnight he woke up and found that Sri Ramakrishna was not in his bed. A terrible suspicion gripped in his mind: “Has Sri Ramakrishna gone to be with his wife? Can it be possible that his actions are contrary to his teachings?”
Determined to find the truth Jogin hide himself and kept on looking at the door of the quarter where holy Mother used to stay. Suddenly the heard clattering of slippers coming from the other side. Sri Ramakrishna came closer and found Jogin waiting for something at the dead of night. Jogin hung his face in shame for doubting his Guru. Sri Ramakrishna understood the state of mind of his disciple. Instead of taking offence, Sri Ramakrishna assured Jogin: “well, you are quite right – you must examine a holy man by day and by night before believing in him.”
