Lessons I learnt...

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Dear friends,

 

With Shiva-Ratri approaching I want to share a few things about our Shiva that

made an impact on me (despite them being really minor things...).This happened

during his last trip to Boston.

 

Baba had landed at Boston airport with his usual cheerful self.There were a

bunch of us folks who received him at the airport

(must have been about 10-15 in number).When we were at the parking lot he didn't

get into the car immediately.Instead he personally

enquired each and every one of us if we had a transport back before he stepped

into his car.Only after he was sure that we all had a

transport did he step in.It is almost an implicit assumption that everyone in

the US has a car yet 'HE' didn't assume.He took care of each and every

individual.

 

(I was just imagining to myself that had I been in a similar situation where

there were people coming to receive me I don't think

it would have occurred to me to ask people if they had transport).

 

Later that night I had invited Baba to come over to my apartment and he

graciously agreed to come.The next day a bunch of us went along with Baba for a

city tour of Boston.Despite having had a hard and hectic and tiresome outing

Baba made sure he kept his word and graced our apartment (the best day of my

life :-)).There were a couple of folks who were tired (and were sleeping in the

car) by the time our gang came back to my apartment.

 

My wife had prepared some snacks for the group.While we were eating Baba asked

us to pack some snacks for the folks

sleeping in the car.It had just not occurred to me that I should pack snacks for

them until Baba mentioned it to me.Here he was - taking care of everyone, making

sure no one is left out .

 

Later that night I was thinking to myself how come these sort of thoughts occur

to Baba but not to me.After some retrospection

the answer dawned ...

" He is constantly thinking of welfare of others whereas I don't . "

 

These two minor lessons which Babs taught me, is something I will always

cherish.Thanks Baba ..

 

Harish