10/09/2026
A Divine Lesson in Patience
“Memories of the past began to awaken one after another. I realized that, from my very childhood, He had always been striving to ensure that I would not become consumed by the fleeting pleasures of this illusory worldly life, but would remain constantly engaged in the pursuit of the Supreme Truth.
Yet, disregarding the commands and instructions of that supremely benevolent Mahāpuruṣa, I was wandering about, seeking once again to become entangled in worldly life.
What else could one call this but self-destruction?
With tearful and distressed eyes, I continued gazing at Him. The omniscient Thakur understood the pain within my heart. In His compassionate and gentle words, He consoled me and said,
‘Now go to Calcutta and wait there for me. After I finish the work on this side, I shall take you with me to Kashi Dham.’
Following His command, I went to Calcutta and stayed at the home of my cousin in Khidderpore, waiting for Gurudev.
More than a month passed, but He did not come. Every two or three days, I would go to the residence of Harēśwar Bandyopadhyay Mahashaya in Bowbazar to inquire about Gurudev.
Through all this traveling back and forth, the small amount of money I had with me was gradually exhausted. Because of my financial difficulties, staying in Calcutta became almost impossible for me. I grew impatient.
One day I said to Harēśwar Babu,
‘I shall leave for Kashi Dham today. If Gurudev comes and asks about me, please tell Him about my present circumstances. I have become completely unable to manage my situation, and it is only because of this helplessness that I am disobeying His command and leaving Calcutta.’
I left Harēśwar Babu’s shop and came to the crossing at Dharmatala. The road was extremely crowded with people. I was standing facing the Esplanade Junction, thinking that as soon as I found an opportunity, I would cross the road and take the tram to Khidderpore.
At that very moment, someone placed a hand upon my back from behind and said,
‘One must have a little patience.’
I turned around—and was stunned to see Sri Sri Gurudev standing before me.
I was astonished. From where had He suddenly appeared? How had He known that I was standing there? And, more amazingly, how had He known that I had become impatient?
After some time, we arrived together at the house in Khidderpore.”**
— Sri Srimat Shyam Dada’s Autobiography
Sri Mahendra Chandra Chakraborty
🙏 Joy Ram. Joy Govinda.
🕉️ Guru Kripāhi Kevalam.
