Sri Chakravatri (Part 5) Swami's Chosen Instruments

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slackness. He is generous and parsimonious at the same time- a unique

combination, coming out of His wider philosophy that misuse of money is evil.

He is above all very keen that we establish an atmosphere of austerity and

accountability in the university. There must be elegance but not ostentation;

grace but not luxury; beauty with simplicity.... "The Chancellor laid down at

the outset, as a policy guidance, that the University would be funded by His

Trust and that only development assistance can be received from the U.G.C but

no grants from the Government. Financial autonomy... "Academic

excellence is not the only consideration is His dispensation. He warns those

bright students who do not adhere to the code of discipline and tells them that

He is not impressed with their marks, but displeased with the remarks, against

them. He makes a special mention about the boys who might not have received

academic distinction but who consistently follow His commends and injections.

All this is meant to develop in the students a proper sense of perspective and

balance in life. There is nothing more effective that the combination of a

'pat' here and a 'punch' there administered by Him to His students and

teachers. He calls it, 'butter and stick treatment'. He is a Chancellor whose

life is visibly seen as a model and

whose practice of the eternal teachings is a powerful message bringing home to

His dear faculty members their true role in His University. "The creative

talents of the students are lovingly nourished by Him. And the students always

put in their best solely because they want to please the Chancellor. Here, one

sees the enduring bond between the chancellor and His students in so many areas

of University life. So moves the cycle; today in the University and tomorrow in

the world- today is linked Him as the Chancellor of the University and tomorrow

linked to Him as Chancellor of the world. It is a bond strong and durable in

this life and in the lives to come. "All the teachings of the Chancellor are

spontaneous expression of

His universal love. The University he has set up is only means of drawing His

chosen souls to learn, to evolve and realize ultimately. This Chancellor is the

teacher, the guide and the redeemer; a unique Chancellor." Chakravarti is one

such chosen soul. One evening, he was driving from the Registrar's quarters

to the mandir; he was driving quite fast since he wanted to have Baba's darshan

before He retired after the bhajans. The aarti song was on as he entered the

main gate and he increased the speed. Suddenly, a foreigner crossed the

road; Chakravarti had to bring the car to a screeching halt.

Before he could vent his irritation on him, the foreigner said with a broad

smile on his face, "You have already reached home! Go slow. Chakravarti

thanked him, for that foreigner had reminded him of the greatest truth of his

life!. End of Story............................. (Sharing with Sai Love)

Ram.Chugani Ram ChuganiKobe, Japanrgcjp

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