Rama Didi (Srila Sridhar Maharaja's Sister) pays a visit to Srila Gurudev.

Srila Govinda Maharaj & Rama Didi chatting happily together back in 1990. Rama Didi left this world in the summer of 1999. Having known Srila Gurudev from the time he first joined the Math, they both had much affection for each other. Srila Gurudev used to keep a framed photograph of her on the wall very close to where he sat on his veranda in Nabadwip. During this meeting we can see the kind sweet relationship they had with each other. Rasabdhi Prabhu (at the time) and Purnananda Prabhu are also in the room. I'm not sure exactly what they're saying but there's obviously a lot of joking going on. From my very slight understanding of Bengali it looks like Rama Didi is trying to give Gurudev a donation at the begining when she's bowing down to him. As you can see, in his humility Gurudev is a little reluctant that she's bowing down to him, and even more reluctant when she makes a move to touch his feet. She also tells Gurudev to finish eating. at one point I can hear Gurudev asking if she's received vaishnava calendar (panjika). It also sounds like Rama Didi tells some story from the past which involves a sweet (mishti). Towards the end of the film I think Srila Gurudev is saying how similar in appearance Rama Didi's feet and hands are to Srila Sridhar Maharaja's. As you can see, her face is very similar. Well, whatever the exact details of their conversation might be, they all seem very happy in each others company. If anyone can give a good Bengali Translation, that would be good.

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[bhuridajanah]

I know, I'm happy you felt this.

[vrajavala]

This is very sweet.