His Living Presence By S. Natarajan

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His Living Presence

By S. Natarajan

 

" He who has realized the pure joy derived from renunciation never cares

even to look at worldly enjoyments. The temptation of enjoyment, no

doubt, appear before him, assuming various charming forms, in order to

attract him towards them; but he rejects them all, like a person in

possession of a jewel, throwing away worthless pieces of glass and

pebbles of various beautiful colors. "

- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji

 

The more we realise our Sadguru Sai Baba and think about our

Radhakrishna Swamiji, our faith in him is firmed up that Swamiji's grace

and blessings are nothing but Sai Baba's actions.

 

I recall an occasion in 1980 when our Swamiji's birthday was celebrated

from 4th May 1980 to 6th May 1980 in our residence. Swamiji had attained

'Mahasamadhi' earlier in that year. We had Vishnu Sahasranama Parayan

and later 'archana' to Swamiji. After the puja, 'prasad' was offered to

all. A devotee-couple sat in the sacred place where our Swamiji had his

'Mahaprasad' for the last time in our house in 1978. The significance of

this sacred spot was mentioned to the devotee-couple. They were very

happy about it.

 

Ladies started serving the dishes, and I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra

Namam facing Swamiji's picture and the guests. As the 'prasad' was about

to be concluded, the devotee-couple sitting in the sacred spot where

Swamiji had his 'prasad' started exclaiming: " See, Swamiji is here -

Swamiji is here " . Everyone could not for a moment realise what was

happening. Then, we saw a bunch of flowers floating in the hall and

coming down with a whizzing sound. It settled down a nearby window where

our Swamiji had sat for the last occasion. The flowers were distributed

as 'prasad' to the devotees. We continue to experience Swamiji's living

presence in our life. His spiritual force guides and protects us in

every thing we do.

-By K.N. Narayanswamy

 

" The human life is full of funny jokes. One complains of the lack of

opportunities but do you know how many times 'Enlightenment' comes and

knocks at your door but returns disappointed finding you in the sleep of

unawareness? Understand this and rise above these funny jokes of life. "

- Radhakrishna Swamiji

 

It was sometimes during April-May '90 around 9.00 A.M. my boss in the

office called me and said: " There was a phone call just now from our

Mani who seems to be awfully upset that his little son has put a

groundnut (Cheenabadam/Mungfalli) into his nose and it is stuck up

inside neither coming out nor going down chocking his nose. Please rush,

get a vehicle from our garage and take the baby to the nearest doctor

for removing the groundnut from his nose. Please go and waste no time. "

I left immediately.

 

When I met the parents they were very much upset and worried. We went to

the local clinic and though the doctor tried his best to remove the seed

from the baby's nose he could not pull it out smoothly without causing

any injury for want of proper surgical instrument and he suggested us to

rush to an E.N.T. Specialist. We proceeded to Rourkela where there is a

big nursing home with specialists but were told that the ENT specialist

had left the hospital for lunch. We rushed to his residence. Meanwhile,

when we were traveling, I remembered BABA's Holy Udhi in my purse which

I always keep. I took some Udhi, applied on the baby's forehead and gave

a little in his mouth and consoled and assured the parents that they

need not worry at this and Baba will take care of their baby. When we

reached the ENT specialist's residence he had just finished his lunch.

He immediately attended to the baby and believe it or not, within

seconds he pulled out the groundnut seed from the baby's nose without

causing the slightest pain or injury. The doctor told me it was all

God's grace we have reached in time and brought the baby to him! He

showed us the big half portion of the groundnut which was stuck up in

the nose of the baby.

 

The parents were happy at the outcome. They said it is SAILEELA. They

promised me that certainly they would attend Sai Baba Puja on a Thursday

with their offerings to Sai Baba. On the last occasion when I met him he

told me the baby suffered from some minor injuries on 2/3 occasions by

falling and hitting on hard objects and he remembered their vow and he

would certainly come on 30-8-1990 (Thursday). I told him they are most

welcome to Sai-Home any time for Divine Darshan of Sai Maharaj and their

prayers. He joined us in our ceremonies on 30-8-90 with great devotion

to show his gratitude to Shirdi Nath Sai Baba in our Sai-Home. How Baba

pulls His devotees towards Him in His own style. " Even if you discard

Me, I drag you (my devotee) towards me and be ever with you, once you

have taken refuge in me and I rush to your rescue wherever you may be " -

SAI BABA

 

The Substance

Sage Vyasa is reputed to have compiled the four Vedas, and composed the

eighteen Puranas and some other works. One day a student approached him

and put the question:-

" Revered Master, you have written so much. Where is the time to read it?

Can't you tell me the substance of your entire writings? "

Quick came the following reply from the profound sage: " Yes, my son,

half a sloka will do: To help others is virtue or religion; to hurt

others is sin.

 

 

 

(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1991)