The Cauliflower Robbery

Chapter 15 of Paramhansa Yogananda's autobiography is called The Cauliflower Robbery, and this part of the story has stuck with me for a long time. This is an excerpt:

"Master, a gift for you! These six huge cauliflowers were planted with my hands; I have watched over their growth with the tender care of a mother nursing her child." I presented the basket of vegetables with a ceremonial flourish."Thank you!" Sri Yukteswar's smile was warm with appreciation. "Please keep them in your room;...