Divine Feelings That Couldn't Be Understood

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Image from Gurudeva's Janmastan Temple, Gwalpara Dham

Our grandmother was a devotee. She would offer water to Tulsi, worshiping her daily. In the evening, there was Hari-luta where all of us would stand and clap. Sugar candies were distributed after the ceremony. 

All the children would gather and sing, 'Harir lute ... vahan....' and later water Tulsi. Chot-da would also attend, but he would be overcome with divine feelings, totally distinct from the others. We could not understand his mood at that time.

-Smt. Gita Majumdar - Sister younger of Gurudeva by 12 years, became disciple in 1984.

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