When Swami Promised that He would settle in Puttaparthi.

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Once Sakkamma came and said, "Swami, due to the lack of proper roads and transport, we are finding it difficult to come to this remote village. Neither cars nor bullock carts can reach this interior village. Every time we have to leave our car near Penukonda to come here. Hence, please come to Bangalore and settle there. We will get a big palatial building built for you." I told her that I did not need huge mansions. All that I need was only a small room. But she would not listen to Me. Easwaramma said, "If a sapling has to grow into a gigantic tree, it has to be manured and watered well without disturbing it. If it is shifted from place to place, it cannot grow. Hence, please remain in Your birthplace Puttaparthi. It will certainly progress." Then I promised her that I would settle in Puttaparthi.

 

- From Swami's 2002 Krishnastami Discourse

 

Om Sai Ram

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