Mother left her earthly body and entered into Mahasamadhi on this day in 1920. Worshipped during her lifetime as a manifestation of Divine Motherhood, Sri Sarada Devi's throne was the earthen floor. Her only adornments were the white sari with a thin red border and two simple gold bracelets. In place of bow, trident and other divine weapons, Mother carried a broom and basket. To take darshan of Mother was to help her with the daily chores of cleaning and preparing food for offering. Her principal concern was that her children have enough to eat. All who came were her children. Mother's benediction was an outstretched hand of welcome which bade one always to come again.
"Jaya Jaya Janani"
Victory to you, O Mother Sarada, embodiment of compassion.
You are the primal energy and supreme manifestation of the divine.
You, Mother, are the refuge of even the lowliest of the lowly.
Mother, you are the savior of the world, giver of fearlessness,
remover of all pain and suffering.
You are the mother of all creatures in the universe, ever engaged in protecting all.
O Mother, you remain covered with a veil of humility and shyness;
to you both the wicked and the virtuous bow their heads.
Victory to you, O Mother Sarada, embodiment of compassion.
Lecture by Swami Atmajnanananda
Lecture by Swami Atmajnanananda
