I have Guts - Baba

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Shankaram Shiva Shankaram

 

We have come to make a mark on this world. A time is nearing when the world will speak of us. We know each other. We know our potential. It is no big deal talking about our accomplishments. Let us just keep doing our duty. The world will speak of us one day. I have already stated as my quotation, ‘World’s envy, God’s pride’. Samratchana is an establishment that does God proud, and the world will covet our achievements. Ramarajya (spiritual complex) is not one of the resorts. It is the only resort.

My physical form holds as much divinity as the idol you see. How much ever I explain, you will continue assuming the idol to be different from me, till the right time comes for you to understand. That is because you are attuned to worshipping the divine forms inscribed on stone and paper. Even if you are with me twenty-four hours a day, you will not understand me. You have not gone beyond the physical limitations of the body. But I am telling you that it is the Holy Spirit within me that is operating through this idol too. So what matters who wears the diamond crown? Let Him wear it. When I eat, it is He who eats. There is a time fast approaching when people will understand what I say now.

I said, ‘My word is as powerful as the idol.’ And went on to say, ‘Those who can visualize God in the stone idol, do so; those who can see Him in my words, realize Him in it. But focus on self-realization’. (Baba plays on the Tamil words ‘Kal’ meaning ‘stone’ and ‘Chol’ meaning ‘ word’)

This idol came to Neelankarai on MakaraJyothi day, 2001. I had the Ayyappa idol for whose temple I had performed Kumbhabhishekam and the idol had accumulated the power of my penance. I transferred the power from this idol to the PooranaBrahmam idol (at Kelambakkam). I have been doing certain things like this. Only I know what I am doing. But keep this one thing in mind, ‘My words and that idol are one and the same’.

Then why did I consecrate the idol? A time is coming when I will interact for limited hours only. It is not that I will not interact. I will. But I want to preserve my time for more and more of Atma Sadhana (spiritual elevation), which only is true. The power of Atma Sadhana will spread everywhere. This power will be felt through the idol. Whatever you want to tell me, you can tell the idol. Your prayers will be answered definitely.

I am That. Never would I tell lies. I gain nothing by convincing you. Divinity functions through this body and through that idol. At some point of time, I will focus on Atma Sadhana twenty, twenty-two hours a day. I want to grow to gigantic proportions spiritually.

We are aiming big. We are acting fast. Our decisions are right. It is the result that is important and not projection. One day or the other, this body will perish. Where is Rama’s body or Krishna’s or Shirdi Baba’s? Only the Jyothi (inner Light) remains. Only that is Truth. I have realized the Light. I had death experience two times in my lifetime – one during the Kumbhabhishekam of the Ayyappa temple (in 1984) and another during the consecration of the PooranaBrahmam idol (in 2001). I have undergone several spiritual experiences. There is nothing more left. I am result oriented and am looking at ways and means

for a more productive Samratchana.

Coming to the second part of the question ; Samratchana is not a ‘Hindu religious organization’. At Ramarajya Spiritual complex, besides temples, we have a Church, Mosque, Buddha Vihar, we are constructing a Gurudwara and a Jain temple; so it is obvious that Samratchana does not isolate any religion. Anyone attending daily sathsangh would have observed that Vedas are chanted here, so are the Bible and Quran. People of different faiths attend the Lalitha Sahasranama pooja (worship of Shakthi) performed every Friday and the Pournami Yagam (Full moon; fire offering on a large scale). Deepavali (festival of Lights) and Christmas are celebrated with equal zest, as are the prime festivals of all religions. My philosophy is that the world cannot become one family if we exclude anyone; people must be free to worship any divine form they want,

understanding that the form may be different, the Divinity is One.

And Samratchana is actually not an organization. It is a model of Vasudeva Kudumbakam (the concept of the world as one family). Amidst spiritual establishments, Samratchana stands a class apart as a spiritual family, because it has mastered the art of volunteer service. Samratchana has successfully eliminated the need for money as a resource as also the distinction of caste, creed, gender, materialistic station. There is no paid staff anywhere in this organization (I am using the term ‘organization’ because people seem to understand that better). Volunteers, who have understood My concept of Universal Love and the whole world being one family, render the various services during

their leisure time. I never ask anyone to do service. I illustrate by doing it myself; I am the first volunteer of Samratchana. By observing me, people get drawn into serving everyone as God.

Samratchana is the center for self-realization, helping people become aware of their innate Divinity. Lack of material resources and lack of direction is deflecting people away from their divinity. Samratchana offers various facilities that cater to the needs of people making them healthier, self-sufficient leaders, so they can use their time to realize the Divinity that they are.

We resolve the fundamental problems of unemployment and insecurity that today’s youth face, by providing knowledge resources free of cost, thus giving them self-esteem, and avenues to make their living. And in present day society where both parents work to make ends meet, the youth, who feel abandoned, find a caring shoulder in Baba. Volunteers willingly serve Samratchana’s mission, knowing that Baba is always there for them, whatever be the circumstances.

In a nutshell, the immediate answer is: they appeal to your mind, I appeal to your soul. So, there cannot be any better appeal. And, I am able to appeal to your soul because all the souls in the world belong to me. I am the Sole Authority for all your souls. That is why I coined a phrase ‘There are no inmates in Ramarajya. All are soul mates’

Name another person who cares for everyone equally like me; you cannot. This option is available to you too. But you do not opt for it. You are very choosy. You are unable to express yourself even in love. You have all the time. While I am busy, I still find time to extend my care to you. You do have the time but you do not interact or you live in islands in small groups. You do not interact with everyone equally like this, I know everyone’s problems. You need not express them to me; I know them. At times I talk; at times I do not. Even ‘not talking’ is a prescription. When I talk, it is the other side of the

prescription. You cannot understand how involved I am with all of you, whether you deserve or not. A few of you may not even deserve, but I am like that.

My experience is most people think that they are doing a favour by coming to a Mahaan(saint), as if they are the very reason for a Mahaan’s living. If the Mahaan seeks alms from them, they have a right to think so.

But Siva Shankar Baba has guts. He does not expect anything from anyone. He goes his merry way in a very casual style of living. He is not obliged to anyone. He does not to seeking anything from anyone because there is nothing he does for his sake. So what will he gain out of it? If something has to be done, God takes care of the resources required. Siva Shankar Baba will not compromise on his policies. He has not come to beg. He has come to give. He is totally a management man.

So first, I, Siva Shankar Baba speak to your soul. Second, I have no obligation towards anyone. Since I am not obliged, I am never flexible. I will do what I want. I am a slave to love and not to either power or money. I do not care for anything else.

- Love Baba

 

" Chant & Be Happy " Shankaram Shiva Shankaram"

 

A Beautiful Poem

 

On one dark and dreary winter night, after partying all night long, I got into my little car, and headed straight for home. Along the way I lost control, and ran into a tree. My aching body was wretched with pain; time was running out for me. Trembling, I looked into the dreary night sky, and even though it was hard to see, I saw at a distance, a star shining bright; it was so very comforting to me. Then I said one last time.......

"Hi God, it's me again. Can you hear me knocking? Won't you let me in? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you, although I've done it time and time again". Then right before drawing my very last breath, you answerd me once again. "Oh my son I hear you knocking, and yes, I forgive you once again. My doors are always open; won't you come on in"? With open arms you embraced me as I entered the door, and a feeling of peace came over me like I'd never felt before. Then a surge of warmth engulfed me, a calmness entered my dreary soul, for once again you opened the door, and again you made me whole.

 

- Maha

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