of their own conduct. Besides at the time of quarrels, they have to suffer caustic comments, and so they restrain themselves of their own accord.
Disciple: Well, Mother, you being a Brahmana lady, how could you take rice twice?
Mother: What do you mean, dear? When did I eat rice twice?
Disciple: At the time when you gave Prasad to my son.
Mother: I can do everything for the welfare of my children. There is no harm in it. Besides, in the case of Prasad it is not objectionable to eat even five times! Consecrated food is not like ordinary food. Don't let your mind be disturbed over these trifles. It will make you forget the Lord. Whatever people may say, remember the Master and do what you consider to be correct. The Master used to say, "Look upon people as worms." By this he did not mean all kinds of men. He was referring only to fault-finders and people of mean tendencies.
It was now time for me to depart. A carriage was waiting for me. With tears in her eyes the Mother stroked my head and said, "Come again." I could not bear the idea of departing. I caught hold of Mother's feet and began to weep. The Mother said, "Don't weep, dear; I am already your own. Come again."
This was my first and the last meeting with the Holy Mother. Her blessings and loving words of consolation are the treasures of my life.