PLATE EIGHT

“After thus instructing the prostitute about the pro-
cess of chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, Haridasa
Thakura stood up and left, continuously chanting ‘Hari,
Hari.’ Thereafter, the prostitute distributed to the
brahmanas whatever household possessions she had,
following the order of her spiritual master. The
prostitute shaved her head clean in accordance with
Vaisnava principles and stayed in that room wearing
only one cloth. Following in the footsteps of her
spiritual master, she began chanting the Hare Krsna
maha-mantra 300,000 times a day. She chanted
throughout the entire day and night. She worshiped
the tulasi plant, following in the footsteps of her
spiritual master. Instead of eating regularly, she chewed
whatever food she received as alms, and if nothing was
supplied she would fast. Thus by eating frugally and
fasting she conquered her senses, and as soon as her
senses were controlled, symptoms of love of Godhead
appeared in her person.” (pp. 279-287)
