RAJA REDDY’S VISION AND HIS STORY

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RAJA REDDY'S VISION AND HIS STORY

 

It was vaikuntha Ekadasi, a day of exceptional sanctity. Holy

scriptures describe it as the glorious day on which Lord Sri Maha

Vishnu vouchsafes darshan to devotees at the northern gate away of

his celestial abode.

 

A devotee called Raja Reddy, care taker of Prashanthi Nilayam was

sleeping in the veranda on the first floor of Prashanthi Nilayam. At

about midnight he woke up. He noticed through the slightly open doors

of Swami's room, a very bright illumination. He wondered why so much

light was there at such an odd hour. He drew close and peeped through

the gap between the doors, He was astonished to find several

celestial beings taking turn to pay homage at the Lotus Feet of

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. They emitted fantastic illumination.

Swami was recling, like Lord Sri Maha Vishnu, on the bed provided by

Adisesha, was graciously accepting their homage. Seven fires were

burning bright all around Swami's bed. The vision startled Raja

Reddy. He quickly drew the doors close and went back to his bed in

the veranda. He could sleep no further.

 

Next day he mentioned to Swami about his heavenly experience and

enquired, "Swami, who are all those persons?"

 

Swami explained, "They are all celestial beings (Devathas). They have

come for My darshan. What you saw in the form of flames are the

Saptharishes the seven great Rishis. As I protect you by My

blessings, you are still alive. Otherwise, the moment you set your

eyes on that scene, you would have been reduced to ashes!" Sri Sathya

Sai is really the human form of Parabrahma. Our humble salutations to

Him.

 

Source: "TAPOVANAM' Sri Sathya Sai Sathcharithra "By Jandhyala

Venkateswara Sastry. Page 69-70.