A simple story

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Sairam..My humble salutations at the Lotus Feet. My name is Arun, I just moved

to Colorado from India a few months ago. I completed my school in a Sai

Curriculum ( Sri Satya Sai Vidya Peeth, Sri Sailam, Kerala ) in 1988 .. Then

went on to pursue Engg in Manipal, My life took me through different twists and

turns and I have felt the presence of Baba at the toughest of times and

sometimes opening unimaginable gates that changed my life forever with some

instances after merely uttering a prayer to Swami.

 

The reason for writing this is the frequent questions people have about devotion

and the recent media batter on CNN against Swami.( I haven't seen it yet, but my

faith wont be troubled even if i watched anything or read anything.)

I would not hate people who have still not realised, its understandable that the

cycle of karma is so strong that the role of an avatar can only be to make thier

presence felt and it would take more than just realisation to understand how

blessed we are to have a chance in our life time that Swami chose to be here in

a human form during our life time. Heres my story. This is not a story of

miracles of Swami in the immediate matter form, but a miracle which is so

evident and real for anyone to simply experience....

 

Harsha an old friend from Manipal was an outspoken non-beleiver of Baba. On one

of the heated conversations between him and some devotees at restaurant he

clearly had explanations for every thing. After a while a waiter at the coffee

shop who overheard everything that Harsha had to say, humbly came up to the

table and said " Harsha Sir, you must not talk about my beloved lord in that

manner." taken aback by the softest confrontation from such an unexpected

quarter. he cooled down and ask him. " What do you mean?"

The waiter started his story.

" A couple of years ago we were blessed with a baby after many years of marraige

and yearning for a child. The baby was however diagnosed with an acute heart

problem which required an open heart surgery. there was no way i could raise

that kind of money." ((( insurance and "health care" as it is glorified is

beyond anyones reach, It pretty understandable as even here in the United

States its beyond the reach of a seizable population today))) the story

continues....

"One of my friends then mentioned of Swami so we travelled to Puttaparti. After

the darshan we were suddenly filled with renewed hope. We were directed to the

superspeciality hospital, where my baby was operated upon. We were given a

place to stay during this period and all this was done for FREE at no cost

whatsoever, and no favors in return either." The waiter paused to clear his

throat, wipe his tear and gather composure. "My son has started school this

year and plays around like any other child today." the waiter continued " I was

not even a devotee of Swami, but such a huge blessing was bestowed upon me and

my family. So Harsha Sir, even if you dont beleive in Him I understand thats

the time that you are going through. But please understand I did not mean to

offend you, I was simply hurt by the trite and abuse of my Lord"

 

Touched by this very down to earth, and humble man's story Harsha just got up

and hugged him and apologised. Harsha today is a very very changed person. I

met him before I moved here. He related this story to me. He also says he

understands not just life now but things before and after life. ... every soul

has a right to doubt, explore and investigate. All Baba teaches us is to

selflessly love, treat our mind, body,soul and fellow beings well. Like all

avatars before him, who have taken the human physical form. It only natural for

allegations, trites and abuses from vested interests. Its true that a drop of

venom can poison a huge pale of nectar. How much of nectar would it take to

nuetralise the venom?

Aren't we truly blessed to have taken refuge at the lotus feet. I hope this

simple story can help any thinking person find some solace. Aum Sai Ram

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