bati. Radhu had to endure so much of tribulations there. One morning when the Holy.Mother was performing her worship in her rented house in Baghbazar, she had that vision of Radhu. Remembering the last words of Abhay, she returned to Jayrambati in a few days' time. The Mother used to say, "Through this girl I have been caught in the snares of Maya." At some other time the Holy Mother was lying seriously ill at Koalpara. One day all on a sudden Radhu left for Jayrambati with the idea of visiting her father-in-law's house. Before leaving, she said to the Mother, "You have so many devotees to look after you but who have I except my husband?" Referring to this incident, the Mother said, "The way Radhu threw away the bondage of my attachment yesterday and went to her husband's home worried me. I said to myself that perhaps the Master does not want me to live any longer." The Mother further said, "My constant doting on Radhu uttering 'Radhi, Radhi' is nothing but a form of Maya with which I am bound."
The twilight of dusk was advancing towards the darkness of night. Manindra and Prabhakar were getting ready to take leave of the Mother. They wanted to reach Arambagh that very night. The Mother said: "You take some food and go."
Prabhakar: We have come here after taking our food.
Mother: Won't you please take at least some little refreshment? Dear, please bring some sweets for them.
She later told us, "You should take food and some rest before you leave."
Manindra: Yes, Mother.
Mother: Have you hired a cart?
Manindra: Yes.
When we saluted her while taking leave, she blessed us saying, "May your mind be inclined towards God."
Mahindra: May our bond of Maya break asunder.
On hearing this, the Mother cast an approving glance.
23rd April 1919.
When the devotees went to prostrate at the feet of the Holy Mother, Narayana Iyengar told her, "Mother, your mind is now disturbed because of the premature death of Maku's son. I am therefore thinking of leaving this place soon."
Mother: Joy and sorrow, where will they go? They are our