Swami Adhbhudhanandha  - Sri Latu Maharaj

Pranams at the lotus feet of Latu Maharaj!

Chapter – 21

It was during Durga Puja, Ma Sharadha arrived in the Balram shrine, she came to meet her favorite son/disciple Latu Maharaj in his chamber, Latu Maharaj said “ Ma, why did you come here, you are from a superior clan, you could have sent somebody to call me,” Sri Sharada Ma was well aware of the humility of Latu, she laughed at him and went away.  Latu Maharaj whispered to himself in despair “ who is father and mother to a Sanyasin? A Sanyasin should not have any worldly bondage and illusion,” At that moment Sri Ma was coming down the stairs, she called “ Son, Latu, you need not consider me as your mother, I shall remain your mother always.” Latu Maharaj got cleared all his doubts instantly.  He cried and fallen at the feet of Ma, and Ma’s eyes were overflowing with tears.  Latu Maharaj wiped off her tears with his upper clothe and said: “ Ma, you are going to your father’s home, you should not cry.”  After few days Latu Maharaj thought of leaving to Kashi and spends some time, he came to Adhvaitha Ashram and stayed there for quite some time. 

Later he arrived in Pandey Bungalow and lived there for some time.  One day one of the young servants in the Bungalow approached Latu Maharaj and said: “ I am not in a position to spend money on my ill health, kindly bless me to get rid of this illness or die.” Latu Maharaj said “ Don’t worry, if Thakur's grace on you, there is no doubt you will be alright soon.  Today onwards, after having a dip in Ganga, go and visit Lord Vishwanatha shrine, consume the sacred water offered at his feet, you will be alright with the grace of Lord Vishwanatha.” After a few days, the youth has completely cured of the illness.