In 1892 the Ramakrishna Monastery was moved from Baranagore to Alambazar, near Dakshineswar. Between his travels, Subodhananda lived in the monastery with his brother disciples. The monastery was in an extremely poor financial condition. One day Saradananda and Subodhananda went to Girish Chandra Ghosh, a bohemian devotee of the Master as well as a great actor and playwright. When Girish was approached for money, he bluntly said, “Where is any money?” Subodhananda replied jokingly: “Sharat Maharaj will grab you and I shall take the money, breaking your box.” Girish extended his hand to Subodhananda and said, “First try to bend my finger.” Girish was extremely strong. When Subodhananda failed to bend his finger, Girish said to his secretary, “Abinash, whatever money I have in the box, please give everything to the monks.” Girish fed the swamis and told Subodhananda: “I am a wild horse; only the best jockey can handle me. Khoka, I see you will be able to deal with me.” (Source: God Lived with Them)