Sri Swami Chadananda Vani

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Pluck With Devotion

 

Swamiji's consideration extends even to the world of plants. On the

Mahasivaratri Day when devotees in the Ashram go to collect " Bilva

Patra " for the worship of the Lord Siva, he advises them not to

proceed towards the tree with an upraised axe, for the tree would be

terrified. They are to approach the tree tenderly, even meekly, and

beg for the leaves, as it were. The plucking must be done with

tenderness, love and devotion

 

Tender Love For Tiny Creatures

 

His cult of non-violence is extended even to the small irritating

insects like bugs and mosquitoes whom people kill almost by reflex

action and do not feel any qualms whatever. Swamiji endures their

stings and allows them to have their own way with his body. Once

while he was doing Kirtan of the Lord's Name, a disciple saw a

mosquito sitting on his body and attempted to drive it out. Before

he could reach him Swamiji indicated by sign not to disturb the

creature. After the Kirtan was over Swamiji told him, " The hungry

one having appeased its hunger goes away automatically; you need not

drive it out. "

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There was an incident at Kotdwar. While Swamiji was giving his

address a poisonous insect flew towards him. Yogesh Bahugunaji, a

devotee in his company, at once attempted to drive it out. Swamiji,

who was then seriously engaged in making an important point, did not

lose sight of this. He signalled to Bahugunaji to leave the insect

alone and continued his talk. After sometime he took the insect

tenderly and got it seated on his palm, assuring it perfect,

security, as it were. This is the unique Brahmi Sthiti of the sage

who in spite of all his busy schedule in Vyavahara is constantly

vigilant to observe Ahimsa and love for all creatures at all times.