Swamiji was not keeping well since his return from the West. His health was deteriorating day by day. So on the advice of his brother monks, disciples and wellwishers, he went to Darjeeling for a change. One day, when he was out for a morning walk, he was pained to see a Bhutia woman trudging along with a heavy load on her back. Those who were with Swamiji noticed Swamijis feeling for her, sharing every bit of her suffering as it were! Suddenly the woman stumbled and fell down with all her burden. She sustained serious injuries to her ribs. But Swamiji also felt excruciating pain in his ribs at the same time. He stood still for some time, then said, I cannot move. I am suffering from terrible pain! The companions asked, Where do you feel the pain, Swamiji? Pointing to his ribs, Swamiji said : Right here! Did you not see how badly that woman was injured a few moments ago? Though rare, such things happen in the lives of those who are very sensitive and who have great sympathy for others. We find such incidents also in the life of Sri Ramakrishna. One day, Sri Ramakrishna cried out in pain when a boatman on the Ganga was struck by another boatman.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:19:14 +0000
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