Kathamrita Volume II - Swami Vivekananda

Having had the darshan of Kali, SriRamakrishna now returns to his room, walkingthrough the middle of the extensive courtyard.He chants, “Mother, Mother Rajarajeshvari.”Returning to his room, Sri Ramakrishna sitsdown on his small cot. He is in a particularlystrange state of mind. He cannot touchanything metal. He says, “It seems that theDivine Mother is taking my mind completelyoff material riches.” He takes water in anearthen vessel. Since he cannot touch themetallic pot used for washing, he has asked thedevotees to bring an earthen pot. The momenthe touches a metal pot or plate, his hand achesas if pricked by a horned fish.Prasanna has brought a number of utensils;they are very small. Laughing, SriRamakrishna says, “The utensils are verysmall, but this boy is good. He stripped nakedin front of me when I asked him to. Howchildlike!”The devotee and woman; beware, sadhuTarak of Belgharia and a friend have arrived.Sri Ramakrishna is sitting on the smaller cot. Alamp is burning in the room. A couple ofdevotees are there, including M.Tarak is married. His parents don’t allow himto visit Sri Ramakrishna. His home is inBowbazar, Calcutta. Tarak stays at home mostof the time. Sri Ramakrishna is very fond ofhim. Tarak’s companion is somewhat lazy(tamasic). He is inclined to ridicule religionand Sri Ramakrishna. Tarak is about 27 yearsold. When he arrives, Tarak prostrates before