Chapter 44: Bobo's Views On Some Other Spiritual Contexts (Usha Bahenji's Janam Utsav: 30th July,2026)

Several times associates would question revered Bobo about spirituality and she would lucidly explain her perspective in satsangs and answer their queries. We are going to give a concise account below:

Blue-hued Krishna's Beauty & Love

“We must be convinced that He is ours for sure.And the body must also sense it,”  Bobo would say about blue-hued Krishna's love.

 " How can we be sure He is ours without seeing Him?" they would ask.

 “We must keep the company of his devotees, observe love-lorn Braj beauties who experience the joy of his presence and attain the same state. The intertwining roles of this enraptured state and Krishna's ineffable beauty can not be separated or identified" she would explain.

Sakhis Relising the Rasa of dark-hued Krishna

Finding Krishna is extremely easy. Sakhis relishing the rasa of that dark god sang in joyous abandon and that is the very essence of padas and shlokas composed by rasikas.When we also get lost in that lovingly tender form-in the longing of that adulating sakhi, the song becomes effectual.

Meditate Upon Shri Radha-Krishna

“Whether we are miserable or delighted we must imaginatively recollect or do smarana of the beautiful Yugal  by calling out to them constantly.They are omnipresent and omniscient for certain. Above all Radha-Krishna are most beloved, the soul and essence of our lives. if we do not relieve ourselves by revealing our inner feelings to them,who else shall we turn to?," adds Bobo.

Shrimad Bhagwat Puran

Throwing light on the Shrimad Bhagwat and its significance, Bobo clarifies, "The Shrimad Bhagwad is not merely a scripture-it is Lord Krishna in the form of a religious text. The topic expounded in this text is about captivating Braj Raj and Supreme Lover of the gopis manifesting as Krishna to draws His devotees and makes them His own.

Narration of Krishna's countless legends touches and attracts those who are pure of heart but can not be relished fully without an ardent longing to loot the joyous abandon of His proximity. Such a person does not get instinctive joy in other discussions, topics and persons, his heart tries to find refuge in Krishna. Assaying oneself on this touchstone if one seems inclined towards other subjects,  one must repeatedly pray to this sacred couple the Yugal for delivering us from this situation. 

The Lotus Feet of Shri Radhe-Krishna

 “The aim of life, bhajans and satsangs is not merely spending time in renunciation and sacrifice but absolute entrustment and intense love for the lotus feet of Shri Radhe-Krishna.This is not dependent on any means but the company of devotees. Repeatedly reading about God's ways and singing His glories easily grant us His precious love," clarifying her views at one instance, says Bobo.

Regarding chanting of God' name and japa she says, “ It is best to pray by taking His name so that he catches hold of us. Actually speaking name and the divine are in essence a single entity.”

Japa Mala

Japa is not just turning the beads of the mala (Vaishnava rosary) and chanting but when it becomes a recollection of His name, smarana (inner practice of concentrated meditation) and chintan (reflecting or thinking) of the nami or Supreme Being, a tabloid of His beauteous form and repeated rushes of His lilas invade our mind, it is true japa or incantation. Though nothing is in our hands and absolutely depends on His grace Krishna is always desirous to bestow His grace on us-we must ask Him day in and day out just to let us become conscious of this fact.

Describing the svarupa of love revered Bobo says at one place, “Love is such a vast, pure and tender word and Brahma or ultimate in words. Due to this English acharyas have acclaimed, “Love is God and God is love.” Actually speaking it is the other name of the handsomely decked Ras Raj,which has the tangible form of Krishna's terrifying rush of love.The living presence of His loving tenderness is apparent since He is the Supreme Lover Himself..."

Shri Hari is Rasa

The Vedas have acclaimed Shri Hari as rasa and this rasa is love. The love visible in living beings is a dim reflection of this divine love. Usually smeared with self interest it appears tarnished.

Love Flourishes in the Refuge of Shri Radha-Krishna

In the refuge of Radha-Krishna the love which flourishes on bonding with the Divine Couple, evidently works towards our attaining Shri Hari; it is stripped of physical contact, worldly lust and personal joy. We must fulfill this transcendental love to the best of our ability so that we are enflamed and not calmed until the ardent lover Krishna placates us with His loving tenderness.The joy of belonging is followed by the pathos of longing. The passionate cycle of love is constant with succeeding episodes of union and separation.

Those enraptured cowherdesses of Braj are constantly drawn by the Supreme Lover but when that delicious anguish invades their heart with a terrifying rush it draws Krishna at that very moment.And that reminiscence soon transforms into a romantic dalliance since the son of Nanda is charmed by their intense yearning.

Krishna's Mysterious Love

At one instance Bobo says, “ Recollection is a word which gives tangible form to its meaning. Just a short while ago Krishna was nearby, the spirited Paramour got up and went probably to that nikunja and this crazed maiden was restless.The emptiness of His absence makes Her feel as if ages have passed. Her eyes well up with tears, she seems to be ailing, the maiden who dallied with Krishna a short while ago.The dalliance has turned into an imaginative recollection of His mysterious and sudden love.

The slightest footfall makes her feel that the Supreme Lover has arrived. And the black cuckoo calls out in the mango groves but it isn't the dark god. She recalls that during the ardent days of spring when Krishna had imitated the cry of a black cuckoo and exiting from some dense nikunja, he had incarnated right in front.In the union of the lover and the beloved, they had reached the heights of elation and ecstasy.

 Impassioned Radha-Krishna

Discussing affection at one place Bobo says, “Resolving the questions and answers centred on affection is neither possible in any bhava nor in any language.Despite being immersed in the impassioned Yugal no one could get a definite answer to their love laden questions. The bond of love is not for resolving ( a doubtful matter).Topics, worldly dealings, mundane doubts and apprehensions can be solved in this mundane world but in the spiritual realm there is nothing definite.

Shri Radha-Krishna's Sidelong Glance

Clarifying her opinion on desire and resolve she says, “Whenever we start any work, we certainly think of completing it.When such thoughts surge forth desire assumes the form of resolve and success is achieved instantly. The essence of all doctrines is to be completely absorbed in this loving Yugal. All this becomes easy due to the compassionate glance of Radha-Krishna.

Our means is permanent anguish, an ardent longing and meditating upon the sacred couple,-calling out to them-and being so engrossed that one is not conscious of other thoughts.As fruition this impassioned Priya-Priyatam make us insane by getting their love looted. On their becoming visible our yearning finds respite and we are not distanced from them.”

Bobo clearly assures us at one juncture,“ One should not be apprehensive about Bobo abandoning us. Bobo will not discard us if we remain by the side of Krishna.Rather she will come closer. By your treading on the path of the Supreme Lover we will be stripped of other thoughts, desires, wishes, longings for them.

Creepers of An Evergreen Tree

The coming together of the son of Nanda and His devotees assembles His close ones like the creepers of an evergreen tree. The dark god's sudden and mysterious love invades their hearts filling them with inspiration and delight. In this sweet spiritual realm what is worth leaving is easily abandoned on its own and what is worth holding on to comes into our grasp instinctively.

You will have no difficulty in doing lila chintan or imaginative recollection of living through the countless playful legends of Radha-Krishna. Sakhaji's (a siddha) loving grace has made the handsome god's lila madhuri easily available for us-at the behest of the handsome Rasika. Those moved by passionate religious devotion for Krishna have sung with enthused exultation of Radha-Krishna's amorous frolics.Gaining entry, let us peep at the beautiful Yugal absorbed in their most intimate transcendental exchanges and be steeped in their madhurima or sweetness.

Highly Revered Usha Bahenji Fondly Known as Bobo

“When the mind is in our control and concentrates on the beautiful Yugal we reach the heights of elation and ecstasy. But even if the mind wanders, the body should be disciplined and this gradually gets the mind under control," says Bobo  at one point,

Krishna, the Ultimate Being

“ Abounding with faith, the mature state of love is known as bhakti. Discarding deceit and fraud and seeking refuge in handsome Shyam is the focused aim of devotion. As long as the mind is pretentious and arrogant, desiring personal glory and fame, it is tough to be religious. Steeped in bhakti, a passionate hymn singing the glories of Krishna, the mind moves away from topical reflection and gets absorbed in the Ultimate Being,"Lucidly expressing her perspective on religious devotion she explains.

Searching for Krishna

In the context of the searcher and the sought Bobo says, "Krishna and a longing for Him can not be separated or identified. Even so may the yearning incarnate and support us. Setting in motion its visible splendour, sweet picture, and divine play in our bodies minds and souls, may it keep us in close proximity.”

“Much sweeter than walking on the commendable path of responsibility is to constantly roam in the passionate lanes abounding with the Supreme Lover's terrifying rush of love,"she endorses.

Lotus Feet of Shri Hari

Telling us the course of getting true peace Bobo says at one point, “ Up until the mind does not get fastened to the pristine lotus feet of Shri Hari our wandering around aimlessly does not end. 

Tamogunis are those who are ignorant, full of malice and busy with wicked deeds,the rajogunis are involved in various businesses, and sadgunis are concerned with mankind's well being, compassion, and other virtues.

The Bhagvad Gita

Telling us the course of getting true peace Bobo says at one point that Lord Krishna has said in the Gita, “Rise above the three gunas (the three constituents of nature viz. Sattva 'goodness', rajas 'passion' and tamas 'darkness') only then will you get true peace.”

Krishna's Lotus Feet

Physical ailments are cured by medicines but relief from a diseased mind is possible by being closely attached to the lotus feet of this handsome Braj Raj.

Chapter 43: Bobo Meets Pandit Gaya Prasadji, Her Mother Passes Away ( Bobo ji' Janam Utsav: 30th July,2026)

Revered Pandit Shri Gaya Prasadji Maharaj

The matter dates back to the eighties. Revered Pandit Gaya Prasadji had Hari Vallabhji convey through Vijay that he wanted to meet Bobo in the year 1977. Those days Vijay was residing in Giriraj  and on returning to Vrindavan he presented the entire episode. 

 Bobo smiled and when Vijay asked the reason, she said,”I will explain later.” 

Shri Radha Rani

Shri Radha Ashtami was coming in the near future and Bobo made a plan of going to Giriraj with Shri Thakur as was her usual practice. Her intimate friend Sushilaji, Vijay and a couple of other Bahens accompanied her. They reached Shri Giriraj and fixing the time went for darshan of Pandit Gaya Prasadji, the next day. He instinctively respected devotees and was waiting beforehand, absorbed in meditation. His attendant Thakurji Dasji informed him about Bobo's arrival.

Gently folding both his hands, half bent Panditji ran speedily from this end and Bobo pacing faster then Sushila Bahenji and Vijay, hurried from the other. Both were overwhelmed by affection for each other. Panditji, a paradigm of righteousness stood welcoming her while Bobo, an icon of humility, clad in a white dhot and head covered, bowing respectfully before him who was like her father, was emotional.Their bond had paternal affection, motherly love, sakha bhava and above all transcendental love within the context of restrictive social constraints.

A Sakhi Meets Her Close Sakhi

It seemed as if one sakhi had met her close sakhi after a long time and it was the coming together of two bhaktas absorbed in the love of Krishna, the Supreme Lover.Their bodies were distinct but minds relished the same rasa of Krishna like two black bees.

At one end sat Panditji's attendant whereas revered Sushila Bahenji and Vijay sat at the other.Several topics were discussed and the voice of Panditji laden with essence gushed forth through the medium of writing and sound.

Meanwhile a speaker of the Shrimad Bhagwat arrived. He had seen Bobo sitting next to Panditji from a distance and asked simply like a denizen of Braj,“Panditji I can not refrain myself on seeing such a strange marvel today! We have never heard of women entering your residence leave alone sighting such a scene.”

Revered Bobo

Quiet for a few seconds, Panditji explained in a straightforward fashion,“Bhaiyo! She can not be termed a woman.Bobo belongs to the nij parikar (inner circle of Krishna) and has come to earth for a specific purpose.She is my elder sister and I am just a young boy.”

The matter was very strange and still is. Moved by conventional norms, not meeting women as a matter of principle, Panditji had firmly resolved to abide by this practice. He never allowed any sort of laxity regarding the matter since he wanted to establish an ideal state of righteousness for future sadhakas and thus this sequence was followed stringently.

Bobo had evaded an answer earlier but now when Vijay asked about her laughter she replied with absent minded simplicity, “ Revered Panditji is the glory of today's era. It is rare to find a competent person with a clear perspective, who is warm hearted, compassionate and humane like him in this world.” Saying so she bowed reverentially and revealed,

Shri Giriraj Parikrama

“Some years back, revered Bobo was going for circumambulation of Shri Giriraj with her mother Shyamaji, Shri Sushilaji, Bahens Uma-Darshan and others. It was summer and all of them stopped near Lakshmi Narayan Temple for some time. They came to know that a mahatama resided there.Since they had not been introduced yet, some Bahens were curious to have his darshan but found out that he did not meet women.

Mirabai

Srila Jeev Goswami

Revered Bobo remembered the incident where Jeev Goswamiji had refused to meet Mirabai in Vrindavan saying that he did not meet women.

“Well being a saint Panditji does not need this restraint.We will have his darshan when he summons us on his own,” Bobo had resolved.

 Later on they would go to Giriraj and visit him. But she had longed to meet him with a particular kinship and oneness and was ecstatic on seeing revered Panditji affectionate and warm behaviour  now.

Ever since Bobo would visit Panditji every year when she went to Giriraj. They would discuss spiritual doctrines and Krishna's divine play. 

 Once for no particular reason Bobo asked,“Panditji! All the saints and bhaktas roaming in the lowlands of Giriraj have been adulating Shyama-Shyam absorbed in their lilas. You have been residing in Shri Giriraj for years and the blue-hued god has been drawing you with his spirited antics.Kindly Bless us with a bit of His grace.”

Teary eyed he bowed, reaching the heights of elation and ecstasy.

“Rasikan has said the truth, and revealed my condition...” he exulted soon after.

Manohar Bhaiya (right) With Bobo

Similarly when Bobo went again accompanied by Sushila Bahenji and Vijay, Panditji was so emotional that he began describing the lilas of Priya-Priyatam. He narrated the divine play of Priyaji's incarnation in Braj and revealing the tale of other sakhis' manifestation, was delighted. When this episode was disclosed to Manohar Dasji in Vrindavan he wondered how this was possible because apart from the playful dalliances of Krishna's childhood, Panditji would never give an account of the dark god's madhurya or other such episodes of sweet romance.

Boboji's Mother Passes Away
 
We have said earlier that Bobo's mother  was affectionate towards everyone. due to her large heartedness and lovable nature. Having intense interest in Vrindavan and Vrindavan Vihari, she had come to reside in the dham and was staying with her.

Shri Radha-Krishna Kripa Kataksh Stotras

She would spend most of her time in chanting Shri Radha-Krishna Kripa-Kataksh and japa along with attending to the needs of sadhus. The grace of the mahatmas of Braj and Vrindavan would shower constantly on her since she was a devout Hindu who was earnestly religious.

'jivanena dhane nityam radha-krishna gatirmama 

 In the month of April, 1977 while chanting the 'jivanena dhane nityam radha-krishna gatirmama she left her worldly abode.

Well Ma Shyama was living with Bobo and had implicit faith in Vrindavan, Bobo had no restraint due to this but a certain responsibility. As long as her mother lived, the independent spontaneity of renunciation was slightly bound by societal constraints. After she passed away, detachment escalated in Bobo's daily routine and steadfast renunciation linked to the love of Shyama-Shyam, became apparent and spilled over.

Revered Bobo writes at one place,“ Revered Bauji (In several Bhatnagar families the word Bauji is used for mother) left as if one gets up from this room and goes to another.She bore no grief or ailment and neither any attachment to anyone nor the ensnarement of delusion.”

Bobo was neither attached nor detached to her mother.Solely a responsible friendship was apparent towards her mother who had carried Bobo in her womb and reared her with maternal affection in childhood.

The salvation of this mother who had given birth to such a gem was predestined. 

 “She had left her body only after darshan of Shyam-Shyam.”After she departed revered Shri Balkrishan Dasji Maharaj had confirmed.

“Today I have seen a fully decked sakhi, departing for Golok,”Mata Shyamaji of Majitha (Amritsar) had told a friend early in the morning,

Introduction to Shri Radhika Dasji, a saint of Andhra

During these very days Shri Radhika Dasji Maharaj ( Nanna Garu) came into contact with Bobo. Childlike in nature, longing for the world's well being and respecting everyone, Radhika Dasji was so impressed by Bobo's firm resolve in the feet of Priya-Priyatam, spiritual dignity, lucid and philosophical perspective that he developed great respect for her along with affection. 

“ The spiritual sensitivity of Guru Ma is reflected and spills over in every act of Bobo's. Such a selfless bhava in the realm of bhakti, a persona laughing in joyous abandon and a self-assured majestic demeanour has not been seen by me in today's era,” he would always say.

“A life dedicated to attending the needs of Priya-Priyatam, moved by inspiration and delight in discussing Shri Krishna,

Bobo's Thakurji

it is not easy to have the living presence of Lord Krishna's madhurya in the Thakurji svarupa which Bobo served. From where can we gather words to describe such a great personality.”

It was his practice to send bhaktas coming to him for darshan to her.

(Maharajji was working as a high official in the education department of Andhra Pradesh Government. Full of love for the feet of Radha Rani, he was instinctively blessed and set free on submitting his resignation. Now he was absolutely engrossed in serving Shyama-Shyam. Along with a desire of serving mankind his religious devotion impressed several confused people. His dedicated devotees have a permanent connection with Shri Vrindavan even today.)

Chapter 42: Pilgrimage to Jagannath Puri ( Bobo ji's Janam Utsav: 30th July, 2026)

Jagannath Puri

We have said earlier that madhurya or sweet love for Krishna blossomed in the life of revered Bobo. No act of hers reflected that she wanted to attain siddhi (acquisition of supernatural powers).

Revered Bobo was born to Accomplish a Distinctive Purpose on Earth.

At one end we can sight the religious devotion of Mahaprabu Vallabhacharyaji, Vitthalnathji,Sur, Nand Dasji,

Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharyaji

Parmanand Das, Mira and Tulsi in Bobo who was the icon of renunciation, and simultaneously her manner of worship somewhat matched the ecstatic devotion of Shri Shri Manmahaprabhu Chaitanya Dev, Roopji,Sanatanji and others. She had done an extensive study of Jayadeva, the composer of Shri Gita Govinda.The rush of her heart was similar to the religious devotion of Shri Surdas Bilwamangal's 'Krishna Karnamrita' and Prabhodananda Sarasvati's 'Sangeet Madhava',

 

 Shri Vidyapati

and the bhakti of Vidyapati and Chandidas

Shri Chaitanya Charitamrita

 She read the Chaitanya Charitamrita several times and it filled her with inspiration and delight. Her heart repeatedly urged her to have darshan of Braj Madhuri in Neelachal and Gambhira, the sacred site of Mahaprabhuji. The configuration of planets in her horoscope indicated that she would go abroad and she wanted to sacrifice the probability in this journey.

The topic of this pilgrimage had arisen earlier but could not be activated for some reasons.This time, seeing the convenience of the maximum number of devotees, the trip was fixed for 3rd June 1975 and arrangements were made. Shri Manohar Dasji (Bhaiya), revered Bobo, Sushila Bahenji, mother Shyama, Uma, Darshan, along with Urmil, Vimla Kapoor,Santosh, Malka,Santosh Narang, Sumitra,Saroj,Pushpa,Kaki,Sudesh,Beeju, Karuna, Nirmala and Sharma Bhaisaheb, Omi,Basheshur,Rajkumar,Manoj, Vijay and others set out in the local train.

Bobo had a premonition of some mishap and so did Manohar Dasji. Since some pilgrims had taken leave for the journey it was considered best to leave and they boarded the local train from Vrindavan. Getting distanced from Shyam Bhaisaheb, Nirmal Gupta and others, the train gathered speed.All of a sudden a utensil kept above fell on Bhaiya and then on Bobo.She got hurt near her eye and bled. It seemed they had both taken the prophesied pain on themselves.

The Toofan Express

The Toofan Express reached Mathura Station in a short while and stopped. Without looking for reservation everyone sat somehow, having kept their luggage.In handing over Thakurji to a Bahen something fell from His sinhasan but the train had started.They came to know later that a cow placed with Shri Thakurji had fallen in the railway track. Pulling the chain did not stop the train.Shri Basheshur had sensed the fall and looked after the train had left. He was stunned, this cow had borne the disaster and stood upright in the track.

Revered Bobo had sat down in a compartment while Shri Thakur was in another. Her plight had to be seen until Shri Thakur reached Bobo when the train stopped at Agra. Meanwhile Basheshur took the sacred cow in a taxi and arrived at Agra Station to meet everyone. The train chugged and gradually leaving several stations behind and crossing hundreds of miles,pulled in at Howrah Station. Bahen Indu, Shri Vijay, Vrinda and Ruchir had joined them at Durgapur Station and came along. Shruti had met the lot earlier in Asansol.

Howrah Station.

"We were not to stop over at Howrah and it was time for the Puri Express to leave. Hurriedly we caught the train and journeyed throughout the night.

Bhubaneshwar

After crossing the great river we reached Bhubaneswar at daybreak. Finally on 5^th June all of us reached Puri when it struck nine.

After arranging for our stay the idea of having darshan of Jagannathji in the evening stuck us.As a matter of chance we stayed near that site where Shri Manmahaprabhu spent the last eighteen years of his life, steeped in the memories of Radha-Krishna." An ardently longing to have darshan of Gambhira, (house of Kasi Misra) had made Bobo go to Jagannath Puri.

Shringara Bhakti of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

(The shringara bhrakti  which Chaitantya Mahaprabhu indulged in through his feminity, can only be gauged by Shri Svarupa Damodara and Ramanand Rai, His close associates or devotees of the same standing).Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji is said to have taken birth in this human world as Radha herself to spread the message of madhurya bhakti ( a certain spirituality that can only arise by indulging in love)

When they knew that Gambhira was absolutely near, Bobo wished to visit that site instantly.

Gambhira

Having darshan of Gambhira in the evening, and propitiating the padukas (wooden sandals) of Shri Manmahaprabhu and His sacred garments, everyone was delighted. Who had the competence to measure Bobo's heights of elation and ecstasy. She had a tendency to remain secretive and never exhibited her bhavas.At times she would visit the site alone to relish its joy.

Shri Jagannath ji with Balbhadra Subhadra

She saw Jagannathji in the same Vrindavan Vihari form, while having darshan; holding a flute with the vaijayanti mala around His neck,faintly smiling with a sidelong glance.

Sighting fingerprints marking the boulder when Shri Manmahaprabhu was having darshan of Jagannathji, she was moved by the anguish of His separation.

Swami Shri Haridas

Meanwhile going close to the siddh Bakul tree, the thought of Shri Haridasji tugged her and she admired his dedication in taking the Lord's name.

The Ocean in Jagannath Puri

A plan was made to bathe in the ocean next day.Seeing the unfathomable ocean she was ecstatic and the memory of Shri Manmahaprabhu, gopis of Braj entering the blue waters of Shri Yamuna with handsome Krishna, water sports and the terrifying rush of love, filled her with a particular enthusiasm.

Gundicha Temple

Having darshan of Gundicha Temple (the most important sanctuary of Jagannath), Tota Gopinath along with Sakshi Gopal Bobo was ecstatic.

Tota Gopinath

 Sakshi Gopal

Alalnath

At this juncture they went for darshan of Alalnath situated about thirty miles from Puri. The beauty of this isolated and desolate site amidst trees of jack-fruit is inexpressible.

They even sighted the greatly fortunate boulder eroded by the touch of Shriman Mahaprabhuji during the pathos of his longing as he could not have darshan of Lord Jagannath. 

Shri  Manmahaprabhu Longs for Darshan of Lord Jagannath

Bobo had said,”This site touched by Manmahaprabhuji's ardent longing led to prints of His limbs being marked on this rock. And she heard Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's voice exulting repeatedly,” Shri Krishna”, “Shri Krishna” at that very spot  and was thrilled. Everyone returned to Puri in the evening.

Bathing the Shri Yugal, worshipping, as well as attending to the needs of Priya-Priyatam was sacrosanct in Bobo's life.Revered Shri Manohar Baba kept the proposal of bathing their sacred Yugal in the ocean. Her mind could not accept this because she was wary of the hard water.

Bobo's Yugal Sarkar

But amazingly the same Radha-Krishna svarupa could be seen taking a bath in the ocean with surging waves soaking them.

 Soon after she had said enthused, “Shri Yugal have taken a dip in the ocean.” Sumitra Bahen also envisioned them taking a bath in the same clothes which they were wearing that day.

On one such day she was adulating the ocean's dark splendour on its shore and shut her eyes off and on.

Bobo Saw Shri Ram-Sita & Lakshman in Jagannath Puri

On opening her eyes she saw Shri Sitaji in exile, Shri Ramji and Laxmanji with matted hair, advancing towards Her.Their heights were much more than common people. In the prime of their youth, all three of them were walking in the sky, above the earth.Kishoriji was wearing a dark reddish lehenga embroidered with Banarsi zardosi sprigs, sporting an enrapturing smile. Bobo sat still for quite some time but told Manohar Bhaiya that it seems Ramji had a certain connection with this place.

Though she relished the sites in Puri she would often be reminded of Braj and Vrindavan. Thus roaming around the places for a week she came to Calcutta on the 10th with everyone.Shri Ramchandraji Dampani who knew Manohar Dasji had made satisfactory arrangements for their stay and darshan.

Ma Kali, Calcutta

Coming to Calcutta Bobo went for darshan of Ma Kali and remembered her childhood. In Ambala she was made to wear the sacred garment of Ma Kali for her long life.

The next day the group went for darshan to Dakshineshwar Temple. Ever since childhood she had been impressed

Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa

by the dependence of Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa's lifestyle and bhava.The secluded shore of the Ganges and the charming scene of Panchvati apparently reminded of the constant closeness of Paramhansaji.She was thrilled to see the personal chamber of Paramahansa inside.

Ma Sharda

At this end seeing Ma Sharda's quarters she was sentimental. Meanwhile they went to have darshan of Ma Kali

Maa Kali, Dakshineshwar

and on seeing her living presence, she exulted, "Seeing her living presence it seems as if the essence of Ramakrishna Paramhansa Deva's lovable seva is spilling over from Ma's eyes.”

Belur Math

Thereafter she went to Belur Math.The pristine scene of that place abounding with the pure clean bhava of Ramakrishna Parmahansa, delighted everyone.And she was joyous on seeing the personal chamber and collection of his posessions.

Spending two days in Calcutta, she stayed at Bahen Indu's (who had been reared in her affectionate patronage since childhood) house in Durgapur, because of her fond insistence.Thereafter she came to Banaras, the sacred site of Bhootnath (title of Shiva).

Kashi Railway Station

Lord Shankar

At the Kashi Railway Station she saw Lord Shankar, the Aadi Vaishnava, in the sky welcoming His devotees. He kept His hand on her head and assured her repeatedly of being her guru.

Bindu Madhav Ghat, Banaras

Having darshan of the Bindu Madhav Ghat in Banaras, where Shri Mahaprabhu had stopped over closeby, and

Mankarnika Ghat, Banaras

Shri Kashi Vishwanath-Banaras

she had darshan of Lord Vishwanath. There in the temple she saw Lord Shankar again. Sighting several other places she went to the ashram of Ma Anandamayi. Meeting and talking to Shri Gopinath Kaviraj residing there, she was delighted.

Shri Hanuman, Banaras

Meanwhile she had darshan of siddh Hanumanji, who releases us from adversities, and the one who protected Tulsidasji from many physical ailments.Staying here for two days she came to

Prayag

Prayag.Bathing at the confluence of three rivers, the triveni in Prayag Bobo was delighted and left for Chitrakoot.

Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot: The journey to Chitrakoot turned out to be an independent section of the great pilgrimage.They faced some difficulty en route but reached the place by evening.

Site of Lord Ram and Bharat Milap

Bharat Milap: Bathing in the Mandakini River they circumambulated the Kamadgiri Temple. Observing the site where Shri Ram and Bharat met in this route she was particularly moved. Their foot prints marked the rocks.Both the factions meeting each other upfront-is clearly marked by the crowded footprints even today.

Sphatik Shila

Sphatik Shila: It appears extremely smooth and beautiful marked by the sacred feet of Shri Ram even at present.Stringing the tenderly holy feet in its bosom, it stands proud.

Bobo and her associates had darshan of Anasuya Kund,Sahasra Dhara, Sita Kund and several other sites.

While going to Sahastra Dhara by boat they had a narrow escape. There was excessive water in the turbulent river and around twenty to twenty two people were on board. The rope broke free from the boatman's hands and hence the boat rocked but stabilized gradually.All the associates relied Bobo who in turn had implicit faith in the blue-hued Krishna.

Lucknow

Relishing the sights there, Bobo reached Lucknow with everyone. She could not get a chance to go to Ayodhya, the site of Shri Ram, due to not getting transport and lack of time.

Hence with charming memories of her delightful pilgrimage, Bobo came to Shri Dham in the last week of June in 1975.Though she roamed around everywhere but her mind was steeped in constant reminiscences of Vrindavan and Vrindavan Vihari. 

Shri Radha-Krishna in a Nikunj of Vrindavan

Madhuri or the sentiment of sweet romance is strewn in bucolic groves of Braj . Therefore why not be drawn by the romantic dalliance of Radha-Krishna unfolding in the idyllic pastures of Vrindavan was Bobo's perspective and her firm belief.