HH Sri Sivanesan Swamiji's Mahasamadhi Day 12th Dec.

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MERCIFUL MOTHER SAI

" I always think of him who remembers Me, I require no conveyance, carriage,

tonga nor train aeroplane. I rush and manifest My self to him who lovingly

calls Me." (Sri Saibaba)

The experience of Shri Jyothi Raja, a portrait artist of Hyderbad has been

mentioned in the article on "Sai Sevak Shivanesan Swamiji" (www.saidarbar.com.)

Sri Jyothi’s First visit to Shirdi was in Jan 1990. He accompanied his

friends to H.H.Sivanesan Swamiji’s room behind Dwarakamai. Swamiji

conveyed Baba’s instruction to draw his portrait to Jyothi Raja. The

artist after preliminary discussion with Samsthan authorities left for

Hyderabad to take necessary materiel required for the purpose. He did not

demand money for the work, as the very offer to draw Dwarkamai portrait itself

was invaluable.

His sister Mrs. Laxmi had a retina problem. Experts in Hyderabad felt it could

be controlled but not Cured. As the saying goes what can not be cured must be

endured. Mrs. Laxmi told Sri Raja to take to the World famous Shankar Netralaya

in Madras as per somebody’s suggestion. As for rules a new patient

requires prior appointment for consultation. Though well wishers suggested to

Sri Raja to seek appointment before taking the patient. But he preferred to

take her, as that would give psychological satisfaction. They all left for

Madras. Sri Raja prayed to Baba Sai to give him peace of mind for completing

the divine job at Shirdi. No doubt he accepted the job as Sai Seva but Lord Sai

Nath who does not allow any one to do free service. In His own words "No body

should take the labour of others in vain. The worker should be paid his dues

promptly and liberally."

They went to out-patient department of Netralaya (Eye hospital) The clerk wanted

them to wait for giving date. Raja asked, "What do you do in case of emergency?

". The clerk directed them to counter for emergency cases. After noting the

required particulars the patient was asked to wait outside. Now one Mr.

Karpaiah, a ward boy who observed them to the duty doctor. He assisted them to

have laboratory test also. He advised them to have their food and assured he

would collect the reports. Like this he assisted for three days.

Mrs. Mary Abraham, chief of the hospital examined the patient and also reports.

She prescribed no medicine, as there was no disease no doubt she endorsed the

opinion of Hyderabad doctors based on the reports.

All investigations carried in Madras also were correct. The doctor further said

"As a true Christian I believe an unknown devine / supreme power had acted on

the patient and cured. What is not possible for a human mind is possible for a

divine Hand. "Let us note how Sai Nath granted peace of mind to Sri Raja who

refused remuneration. Then they went to the ward boy to express their gratitude

but he denied having done any service them. He further said it was not possible

for him to do all that as per hospital rules.

Now it is for devout readers to say who the ward boy was. Needless to say He is

Sai Nath our beloved Sadguru who in the guise of Karpaiah. Assisted our Jyothi

Raja. Baba does every thing to a devotee who surrenders his or her ego at His

feet. ( Mr. Jyothi Rajas Telephone number is : +91-040-3220119)

OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI

(Courtesy: Sri D. Sankaraiah Garu’s Page at www.saidarbar.com)