In the words of Baba - Prashanti Nilayam (Tapovanam)

[Guest guest]

human being can experience spiritual peace par excellence. It is a temple,

and at the same time, a church, and a synagogue to each according to his

or her preference. Everyone is entitled to drink deep at the unlimited

and bountiful fountain of love of God. God has incarnated here in human

form. Here everyone can reach the highest levels of spiritual attainment.

My goal is to convert every human heart into a Prashanti Nilayam, It is

only for achieving it that the present Avathar of mine has materialised

on earth.Every devotee is free to avail of these benign surroundings to

meditate to his heart's content, irrespective of the deity he worships.

He will suffer no disturbance. Nowhere else in the world could such a facility

be found. That is how this place is regarded as Universal Garden of Meditation

(Viswa Thapovanam). Fulfilment of spiritual austerities is attained

very much faster here. The formless Supreme Reality (Nirakara Parabrahma)

is seen here, in flesh and blood, in human form. Just sit in meditation;

God himself comes to you; He stands right in front of you; He smiles gently

at you; He speaks endearingly, re-assuringly, to you; He touches you softly;

He blesses you; He showers Divine Bliss on every atom of your being!

It

is only on the strength of good deeds and good fortune accumulated during

numerous past lives is one privileged to enter this Thapovanam. This

is why Bhagavan says: '' Without My Will nobody can set foot on the

soil of Puttaparthi. No one can do so by chance or by accident.'' This

is literally true. Hundreds and thousands of visitors throng to Puttaparthi,

seeking relief from restlessness of mind. They come from far and near,

from every continent and country; they belong to different races and religions

and they speak numerous languages. They go back after experiencing indescribable

bliss and peace. They are receiving due reward for the merit the had accumulated

during previous lives through spiritual sadhana. No less than personal

interaction with God Himself is their supreme reward at Puttaparthi. They

rejoice in the blessings Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai showers on them.

'' You have entered into

this path only by virtue of the cumulative stock of good fortune and punyam

acquired over several previous lives. There are crores of people in India.

How many of them are able to come here? Many people do have the desire

to come; yet they are unable to fulfill their desire. It is a matter of

divine blessing that you have been able to come to this holy place,'' Swami

said.

Source: Tapovanam - Sri

Sathya Sai Sathcharithra