From Cambridge, Turiyananda went to Boston and became the guest of a wealthy woman, who helped him with the Vedanta work there. Unfortunately, she was quite bossy. Once she had a difference of opinion with the swami, and said to him, “If you do not accept my viewpoint, I shall stop helping you.” Turiyananda calmly replied: “I am a monk. God will help me. I shall not mind at all if you throw me out on the streets of Boston.” The woman then realized her mistake, and continued to help him. Later, when Turiyananda was in Los Angeles, a similar incident happened. He was the guest of a woman who owned a large oil company. She wanted to control Turiyananda and tried to curb his freedom. Turiyananda boldly said to the woman, “Madam, you have helped me with a few dollars, but that does not mean I have sold my head to you.” Turiyananda was truly a free soul; he was guided only by God.
From the Life of Swami Adbhutananda
The devotee stayed and nursed Latu Maharaj for a few weeks following the operation. One day, noticing an element of pride in the devotee, Latu Maharaj said to him: “Although you are serving me, do not boast of it to others. Remember that one should serve God, the guru, and the sick with great love and humility.”