Prasanthi News - At the foothills of Kodaikanal (19-04-05)

April 25, 2005

PRASANTHI NEWS

At the foothills of Kodaikanal (19-04-05)

We have this description from a former student of Bhagawan, who is presently the

Youth Coordinator of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Tamil Nadu. Read on for

details …

Swami travelled by car from Madurai airport to Kodaikanal and had a break in

between at Gunguvarpatti, near Kodai foothills town, Vanthalagundu.

A group of Seva Dal had already refurbished the Highways Travellers' guest house

at Gunguvarpatti. Swami arrived at about 3.30 pm at the spot. The Dindugal

collector along with State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Tamil

Nadu welcomed Bhagawan. Though they were ready with a sofa-wheelchair for

Swami, He shunned it away and proceeded to walk His way. He was waiting for the

students and guest accompanying Him to arrive. Once they arrived, Swami had His

tiffin (snacks). This is a testimony of the love and care Bhagawan has for His

children. The students and guests were served with sumptuous tiffin.

Once, Bhagawan got down from the car, He noticed us, the old students.

Immediately, there was a smile of recognition. Once on His feet, He enquired

about us, with the same old charm.

Oh, after nearly ten years, we are hearing His voice, directly speaking to us.

My mind is slowly drifting to those days when He used to walk amongst us

creating His own path, His robe brushing our faces, the divine scent wafting in

the air, suddenly speaking to a boy till then not spoken to, cracking some

jokes, simplifying philosophies into sweet one-liners, sometimes just standing

in total silence for a length of time with us in rapt attention for the next

divine word...

Then Bhagawan materialised a ring for the District Collector. At about 4.35 pm,

He left the spot, followed by two buses of students and guests. Swami reached

Kodaikanal at about 6.15 pm.

In the evening, after Swami had left, being alone, the experience of being with

the Avatar was sinking in. We may have Him in our hearts; it is good but not

extraordinary. But if He has a small space, maybe even the smallest for us in

His heart; it is something that will bestow unspeakable happiness. And, when He

decides to bless us with the physical demonstration of the existence of that

room for us in His heart, can words explain the experience?

JAI SAI RAM

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