Swami Adhbhudhanandha  - Sri Latu Maharaj

Pranams at the lotus feet of Latu Maharaj!

Chapter – 16

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa constantly put an effort to keep his disciples void of impurities like ego and self importance.  Latu Maharaj said “ Once, me and Bhrmanand had received an order from Thakurji to go for begging  alms, whenever we leave the Ashram, Thakurji always remind us that some may give you money, or grains, some may insult you or get angry on you, you have to receive it all with humbleness.” While begging alms, one day a pious man shouted at him. He said “You are young and healthy, can’t work and earn money,” after listening to the words of the pious man Bhramanand became upset, Latu Maharaj convinced him “ Thakurji, already told us to receive whatever we get.” That day they went to beg alms before the house of a widow, she said “ Children, why you want to beg? What’s that make you go for begging?” Latu Maharaj informed the widow that they are following instructions of Thakurji, she blessed them and gave grains.  In this way, they continued begging alms and returned with a bag full of rice to Ashram.  All the incidents were detailed to Thakurji, he said “ That widow said it right. It was Suryanarayan’s blessings always on you both.”

Latu Maharaj was the principal attendant of Thakurji, so has to follow Thakurji on every visit, he had to make frequent visits to the house of a wealthy man’s family in Kolkata.  He had the opportunity to mingle with these people and learned good manners.  Latu Maharaj was so simple and innocent.  Once he was not feeling well, so he went to Thakurji and explained. “whatever happens does not leave contemplating upon Lord, with that your mind will automatically come to be at peace. ”  After receiving an initiation to Sanyasa, Latu Maharaj received the name Swami Adhbhudhanandh, but people were addressed him ‘Latu Maharaj’ he had a mystic way of conversation and action.  Latu Maharaj made it a practice to see the face of Thakurji immediately after waking up in the mornings.  If Thakurji is not in his chamber, Latu Maharaj keeps closing his eyes and scream “ where did you go?” listening to his voice, Thakurji rush towards him, in this way Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Latu Maharaj had a mysterious relationship like father and child.