The eternal companion - Life and teachings of Swami Brahmananda

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There are some instances of persons receiving initiation from Maharaj in dream. This has happened even when the dreamer had never seen him in the flesh, but had merely heard about him and felt attracted by his name. One devout young woman had such a dream, and went to see Maharaj to confirm it. Although he was seated among his brother-disciples, she recognized Maharaj at first sight, and began to describe her experience. Just she was about to repeat the mantra she had received in her dream, Maharaj stopped her. ' Don't tell me,' he said,' I will tell you what it was.' Thus she was convinced that her dream experience was genuine.