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Swami Advaitananda

Once Holy Mother recalled a significant incident that took place at Cossipore. A number of his disciples, including Gopal, were taking turns attending to his needs. But one day, instead of serving the Master, Gopal went off somewhere to meditate. He meditated for a long time. When Girish Babu heard about this, he remarked:" The one upon whom Gopal is meditating with closed eyes is suffering on a sickbed, and fancy, he is meditating upon him!" Gopal was sent for. When he arrived the Master asked him to stroke his legs. Then he said to Gopal:" Do you think I am asking you to stroke my legs because they are aching? Oh,no! In your previous births you did many virtuous acts; therefore I am accepting your service."