April 24, 2008 (source:http://saistudents.org/alumni/home/news.php)

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April 24, 2008

As the mid April festivities concluded, the speculation of Swami's

departure to Kodai got renewed energy and vigour. Soon, it was replaced

with "confirmed rumours" as they are called in this part of the world

that He would be soon leaving for Brindavan. Swami's Brindavan is

undergoing changes for the better and the delayed bridge building

activity has only catalysed the intense pining and longing of Brindavan

for its Sai Krishna. And after all the Nostradamuses and soothsayers

laid down their probable dates for Swami's departure to various places,

the only thing that can be said with certainty is that on the 24th

morning, Swami is in Puttaparthi!

 

The taxi owners are having a field time as many people have already

made to and fro trips from Bangalore. The shops and stores are using

all their non-MBA knowledge and experience to 'guess'timate the

probable date for closure and plausible stocks needed to be ordered.

The days are such that if someone is seriously following Swami's

advice, "Love my uncertainty", they have a lot to love! Inside the

Kulwant hall, the population is fast dwindling. People from "past"

experience and trends are making arrangements and some others, based on

"future" predictions have also made preparations. "Present"ly, only a

few are still staying on at Puttaparthi.

 

Swami, inspite of the searing heat, appears so beautiful and bright

when He comes for darshan. There is a freshness about Him and a

cherubic smile dancing on His lips. Though risky, if we make a bold

statistical statement, 90% of the times, Swami comes on the chair and

the car is a rarity! And this is the most thrilling and exciting

feature of darshan sessions for all. Till about mid April, there would

be only one or two lines of students bordering the blocks to get close

darshan. Now the numbers are so low, that the same boys rush behind

forming the "darshan lines" and then rush back to the front forming the

line there too. Bonus darshans and paadanamaskars are the order of the

day. The devotees too enjoy the rare privilege of moving right upto

Swami to hand over their letters. The car however has not been totally

discarded. Quite often, Swami takes it out for drives in the late

mornings or early afternoons. The roads are usually deserted, but

Swami's presence is a cooling and comforting influence to all who find

it very difficult even to traverse to the mandir in the scorching heat.

Swami too in all Love and compassion moves so slowly in the car that

everyone sees Him to their hearts' content.

 

Those beautiful days have again begun when He comes early into the

bhajan hall and engages in "small" talk with the students. These are

the moments that every student cherishes- when his dear Lord becomes

his best friend. The subject of the talk ranges from Self-confidence to

the probable date when the student is leaving for his vacation. Some of

the students are adamant - they say that their vacation is best

sanctified with Swami. Swami too plays the game and He tells them,

"No..no. Go Home. Parents want you there.Swami if I go home, parents

will throw me out. They too want me to be here with you." Swami seems

defeated and He also seems to be enjoying the defeat. For when His

defeat brings victory to His beloved ones in terms of their growth, He

is the first to rejoice. "Ay, when are you going to finish your PhD?"

He asks another research scholar. "Swami try chestanu" (I'll try). "Ay,

try chestanu kaadu, chestanu cheppu" (Don't say, I'll try; say I'll

do!) He then pumps in enthusiasm and confidence into the startled

student. It is such a joy to watch the interactions going on. He asks a

few others as to when they are leaving. Some places and dates pop up.

And then there are some very poignant moments for some people. A gentle

tap on his head and a smile acknowledging his gratitude at His

omnipresence and Swami turns to another person.

 

From the primary school side too, only a few representatives remain.

They can be seen running and frolicking during the darshans. They make

cards and special items to grab His attention and He too seems all set

and eager to grant them their due! Everyday, a small stop is a

compulsory activity at the Primary children's block it seems. There are

occasional interviews and well those do not come under the heading of

"updates"!

 

Well, all these just go to show that Swami is the only factor for peace

and joy. The place, temperature or any other factor has absolutely no

influence once Swami decides to give Himself. It is famously said,

"Puttaparthi is Swami's office, Brindavan-his home while kodaikanal is

His playground." And Swami has just shown that no rules exist for God.

He can be homely and play at Parthi too and at the same time, all

better be prepared to Love His next move of uncertainty! Swami and

Swami alone matters. Everything else revolves around Him and falls into

place around Him. So blissful are the times when one is centred on

Swami and Swami alone!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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