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Chapter XVIII & XIX

How Hemadpant was Accepted and Blessed

Stories of Mr. Sathe and Mrs. Deshmukh - Encouraging Good Thoughts to

Fruition-Variety in Upadesh-Teachings Readings Slander, and Remuneration for

Labour.

In the last two Chapters, Hemadpant described, how a rich gentleman, aspiring

for quick Brahma-Jnana, was treated by Baba, and now in these two Chapters, he

describes how Hemadpant, himself, was accepted and blessed by Baba, how Baba

encouraged good throughts and fructified them; and gives His teachings

regarding Self-improvement, slander and remuneration for labour.

Preliminary

It is a well-known fact, that the Sadguru looks first to the qualifications of

his disciples; and then gives them suitable instructions, without unsettling

their minds in the least, and leads them on towards the goal of

self-realization. In this respect, some say that what the Sadguru teaches or

instructs, should not be divulged to others. They think that their

instructions, become useless, if they are published. This view is not correct.

The Sadguru is like a monsoon cloud. He pours down profusely, i.e., scatters

widely his nectar-like teachings. These, we should enjoy and assimilate to our

heart's content; and then serve others with them, without any reserve. This

rule should apply, not only to what he teaches in our waking state, but to the

visions he gives us in our dreams. To quote an instance: Budhakowshik Rishi

composed his celebrated Ram-raksha stotra, which he had seen in his

dream.

Like a loving mother forcing bitter but wholesome medicines down the throats of

her children for the sake of their health, Sai Baba imparted spiritual

instructions to His devotees. His method was not veiled or secret, but quite

open. The devotees who followed His instructions got their object. Sad-gurus

like Sai Baba open our (eyes of the) intellect and show us the divine beauties

of the Self, and fulfill our tender longings of devotion. When this is done,

our desire for sense-objects vanishes, twin fruits of Viveka (discrimination)

and Vairagya (dispassion or non-attachment) come to our hands; and knowledge

sprouts up even in the sleep. All this we get, when we come in contact with

Saints (Sad-guru), serve them and secure their love. The Lord, who fulfills the

desires of His devotees, comes to our aid, removes our troubles and sufferings,

and makes us happy. This progress or development is entirely due to the help of

the Sadguru, who is

regarded as the Lord Himself. Therefore, we should always be after the Sad-guru,

hear His stories, fall at His Feet and serve Him. Now we come to our main

story."Gurur Brahma Gurur VishnuGurur Devoh Maheshwar;Gurur Shakshat

ParambramhaTashmai Shri Gurur Veh Namah"May the Merciful Sri Sai Baba always

shower His grace on us and our families and remove our problems and anxieties

by giving us all - strength , goodluck, success and happiness with peace of

mind.Sai bhakt,Deepa Hdebu7366

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