Prashanthi Bulletin

[Guest guest]

Prashanthi Bulletin

aXML

June 2nd, 2005Suddenly around 12 noon there were strong rumours that Swami was

likely to come to Parthi today. This came as a real surprise and immediately,

all of us started discussing about the various arrangements to be done.

However, we were not very sure as Bhagawan had not yet left Brindavan and

therefore, we were still wondering whether this news was true or whether

Bhagawan was planning to visit some devotees house in Bangalore. But at 12.45

p.m. Swami did leave Brindavan for Parthi. Mango leaves were tied across the

entrances of the College, Hostels and even on the roads leading to the Mandir.

Suddenly, there was joy and cheer in the air. All of us were smiling and

feeling a surge of excitement and thrill in our hearts, maybe just as the

residents of Ayodhya would have felt when Lord Rama returned from exile!

However, as there was not much time, no floral decorations or Rangolis could be

made on the road leading to the Mandir, as the local Samithi members usually do.

By 3.00 p.m. all of us were leaving to the Mandir. The Vedam group rushed with

their red dhotis and the Poorna Kumbham. The young school boys dressed in

colourful clothes, were rehearsing for the Bhangda dance to welcome Bhagawan.

By 3.15 p.m. all were seated in the Mandir. Just a few minutes more and we

could hear a lot of hush-hush. The siren of the escort group was already being

heard. The school children in colourful attire came running and panting. Just

as they reached the Gopuram gate and took their positions, the lead vehicle of

the convoy entered the Mandir. Within seconds, Swami's car made a grand entry

into the Mandir. The Vedam group chanted Mantra Pushpam with a high pitch, the

vibrations echoing in the sparsely filled Kulwant Hall. Bhagawan had arrived in

the Mercedes Benz. The car proceeded slowly and took a turn towards the

Poornachandra Hall. Brother Satyajit seated next to Swami, indicated for the

Aarti to be given. Even as the welcome song had just begun, it faded away and

the Aarti took over. The Benz moved towards Poornachandra. We all continued to

sit over there to participate in the Bhajans from 5.00 to 5.30. We were almost

sure that Swami would rest for the day and we would get Darshan only tomorrow.

But with Swami, who can ever predict anything! As the last few Bhajans were

going on, there was a sudden movement near the Ladies side. All the devotees

rushed towards the pathway. Bhagawan came in the Toyota Porte car. He was

seated in the front with the window glass open. All of us could catch a nice

glimpse of Swami. The car took a turn from the Ladies side and stationed itself

near the interview room. The Pujari performed Aarti and then Swami looked at the

Vedam student holding the Poorna Kumbham. Bhagawan called him front and Blessed

the Poorna Kumbham (which we had taken for granted would never happen this

time!) Swami also spoke to him and asked him from which place he had come. The

student was stunned and delighted at this shower of unexpected Grace! Slowly,

the car reversed and moved out. Then instead of moving towards the

Poornachandra, Swami passed through the Gopuram gate and went out. Many

devotees rushed out to have yet another glance. We remained seated there,

waiting for Swami to return. After a while, not seeing any signs of His

immediate return we dispersed. What transpired then is not clear but at 6.30

pm, most surprisingly, as mysteriously as Swami came to Parthi, the convoy went

back to Brindavan. Yes, I'm sure you must be finding it hard to believe. Swami

has returned to Brindavan. Now that is Bhagawan!! Who can ever understand His

mysterious ways? We all wondered whether there was some great devotee waiting

somewhere with a pining heart for whom Swami made this trip. But then, can we

ever comprehend the mysterious ways of the Lord? Let us just experience and

enjoy Him!