Parthi Update 21-01-2005

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Parthi Update

 

21-01-2005

 

 

Dear Brother

 

Sairam. We take this opportunity to wish all our

fellow pilgrims a Happy and Auspicious Bakri Id (Idul

Azha). May we resolve to sacrifice not live goats or

camels on this holy day but the goat like and other

animal like qualities hidden and also manifest in us,

so as to come closer to Allah! Let us relish Biryani

and Seviyan not merely as dishes in the house, but in

the form of the sweet Love and Grace of our Beloved

Bhagawan!

 

Before we get to the Parthi Update, we would like to

inform you that the events for the 21st August Meet

have been roughly planned out. We propose to have the

alumni programme (cultural / music etc.) on the 20th

evening itself, leaving the 21st morning free for

interaction with the faculty. The agenda for the

interaction with the faculty is being worked out and

will be intimated to you shortly. The next task is to

coordinate the preparation of the cultural programme,

and the online registration of alumni members for the

meet. For the purpose of the latter, some of our

alumni members are working out the best way for

enabling registration through a website link. We will

get in touch with you regarding all these and more,

shortly.

 

This morning we all assembled in the Sai Kulwant Hall

for Darshan. Today is a holiday for the Institute on

account of Bakri Id. These days, Swami comes out quite

late in the morning for Darshan. In the past week, He

has been coming out every morning only after 8.30 a.m.

In the evening, He has been coming out at around 3.30

p.m. or so and then He goes inside the interview room

with some devotees. Those who miss to catch a glimpse

before the interview, get to see Him again only during

the Bhajans or when He retires to PC.

 

This morning we all sat in the Kulwant Hall waiting

expectantly to have the Darshan of our dear Swami.

Minutes ticked by, hours ticked by - but there was no

sign of Bhagawan’s arrival. It was close to 9.00 a.m.

and the Bhajans were about to begin. What a contrast

this was when compared to the earlier years! Do you

recall; we used to rush from the Hostel to the Mandir

and our Lord would literally compete with us! At

times, He would be out by 6.45 a.m. and would even be

inside the interview room when we would arrive at the

Mandir.

 

The Sunday morning sessions used to be so full of

delight and joy. Swami would come between the students

and the most FAQ was “Emi Breakfastu?” And the usual

answer would come, “Idlis and Vada”. Then Swami would

say, “O Idli, small size!” and smilingly He would show

a small circle with His palm!! Then He would go to the

Primary School children and enquire about their

breakfast. Immediately, there would be a comparison!

He would jokingly say, “See, they are getting such

good breakfast. Why are you not giving these boys

similar breakfast…” All this – just to fill our hearts

with immense joy and happiness!

 

Sitting in the Hall, we were recalling all these sweet

memories! Would they come again? Or were we getting

caught up too much with toffees and chocolates that

our Lord had decided to remind us about our promotion

to higher classes?

 

Many of us felt that at least now Swami is taking some

rest. It is so good!! 78 years of continuous selfless

work; every moment thinking, talking and working for

the welfare of others. Not one holiday. 365 days –

every year – absolute selfless dedicated life in the

service of one and all. Did He not deserve this rest?

But immediately we realized how foolish we were. Can

there be anything called ‘rest’ in God’s dictionary?

Would Swami ever think about His own physical body?

Unimaginable!! He has given away Himself for the sake

of humanity. Incessantly He is burning away His life

to light the entire Universe and fill it with the

Fragrance of Love and Peace!!

 

Then why this different phase in the Avatarhood? Would

this continue in the future too? Did it indicate a

trend of what was to come in the future? We never

knew. We felt a little restless waiting so long for

the Lord but then we turned and looked at the

devotees. They were here right from the early hours of

the dawn. And to add to that, as you may know, they

are not allowed to bring in any books or even pens.

How were they spending their waiting time? As we saw

several devotees sitting in an erect posture, lost in

the inner silence, we realized that Swami was possibly

ushering us to go inwards and see Him within.

 

Today is Bakri Id, wherein the Muslims celebrate the

Glory of Allah! Swami too was teaching us the lesson

of seeking solace in the Formless aspect of the Lord!

Would we have to pray to Swami as Allah this morning,

we were wondering! But then, is this not the very

purpose of the advent of the Avatar – to take us along

by our hand and lead us to the Lord who is right

within our hearts and also present everywhere all over

the Cosmos!!

 

As our minds were playing gymnastics with all these

arguments and counter arguments, our hearts declared

with all firmness – O fool, you can never understand

the ways of the Lord! He is beyond the comprehension

of your mind and senses. Therefore, do not waste time

in all these mental gymnastics! But understand just

one Truth! The Lord is absolute Compassion, absolute

Love! Whatever He does is for the welfare of the

entire humanity – the entire Universe. Hence,

surrender to Him and get lost by dissolving in that

mighty power!! We then sat calmly allowing the

dictates of our heart to take over.

 

Bhajans commenced. It was 9.25 a.m. Just one more

Bhajan to go before we would have the Aarti and return

to our homes cherishing the formless aspect of the

Lord in our minds. And there, what do we see? Some

movement near the entrance of the Poornachandra Hall.

The Sevadals folding their hands in worship and then a

brilliant flash of orange overpowering the bright

sunlight! Bhagawan had decided to shower rain on the

thirsty fields of our hearts. The Golf Cart and the

orange robe decked Lord, came in like a deluge! Was it

a deluge? Was it not the same Golf Cart gliding past

slowly? The feelings depend on our thoughts. We were

so thirsty that even a drop of water would appear like

a gush! Maybe this was the purpose of making Himself

less available! To make us realize His value so that

we may not waste our time in deep slumber only to

awaken very late!

 

Bhagawan came into the Hall, took a turn on the Ladies

side itself and went towards the interview room. He

got down from the cart and went into the Bhajan Hall.

One more Bhajan, and we were expecting some more. But

no, Aarti was given. Swami came out and got into the

Golf Cart. He talked to a few people on the way and

within six to seven minutes of His arrival, He was on

His way back. He disappeared as quickly as He

appeared. It was like a mirage. We saw it and before

we could grasp it, it was gone!!

 

Let us all pray to our Lord to Bless us with the

Wisdom to accept Him with total surrender and be led

by His Divine Hands to play the little roles that are

assigned to us in the Divine Cosmic Drama being

Directed by Him!!

 

 

 

Sai Ram

 

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Dear A. Anantha Vijaya

Many thanks for your beautiful rendition.

Baba's Blessings surely are with your every word.

Om Sai Ram

Amma