#37 The Radharani Express

Here on W. 34 1/2 Street, there are railroad tracks that run behind the homes on the other side of the street. Because the tracks cross a street at the end of the block, the train whistle has to sound a warning... at least 5 or 6 blasts before it reaches the crossing. The devotees tell me that Tamala Krsna Maharaja would call it "The Radharani Express." Every time the train comes, the devotees think "Here comes 'The Radharani Express' "

On Tuesday evening at 6 pm, Mother Lore's body was carried from the home and lovingly placed into the waiting vehicle, accompanied by kirtan. The large back double doors were closed and the long black transport car pulled out of the driveway. Devotees followed out into the street and watched as it made a right turn to drive past the temple and then on. We all offered our obeisances on the wet pavement.... freshly washed from the divine shower. 

And then came....... The Radharani  Express!!

Whistle blasts sounding like they were from an gigantic conch shell in the heavens, announced her departure. 

incredibly loud is not even the right word. The deafening blasts are so loud that they shake the sky. 

Many times when Lore and I would go for an afternoon wheelchair walk, we would visit the temple and go in for darshan. I would take off Lore's shoes and wheel in the chair. First to pay respects at the vyasasana where I would point out Tamal Krsna Maharaja's picture to her. Then I would wheel her around and have darshan of Sri Sri GauraNitai, then to Radha Nilamadhava's altar. I would try to focus her attention on the color of the dress that the Lords were wearing. On to visit at Giri Govardhana's altar and then back to Radha Nilamadhva . There, I would park Lore in front of Srimati Radharani and pull up a chair next to her wheelchair. I would observe how Srimati Radharani would lovingly gaze down upon her, seated in the wheelchair. I would pray for Her to please shower Her mercy upon Mother Lore.

Sri Sri Radha Nilamadhava showered their mercy upon this tiny woman who had the courage of a lion.

Srimati Radharani has been especially kind.