His Living Presence By S. Natarajan

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His

Living Presence

By S. Natarajan

 

" He who has realized the pure joy derived

from renunciation never cares even to look at worldly enjoyments. The

temptation of enjoyment, no doubt, appear before him, assuming various charming

forms, in order to attract him towards them; but he rejects them all, like a

person in possession of a jewel, throwing away worthless pieces of glass and

pebbles of various beautiful colors. "

- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji

 

The more we realise

our Sadguru Sai Baba and

think about our Radhakrishna Swamiji,

our faith in him is firmed up that Swamiji's grace

and blessings are nothing but Sai Baba's actions.

 

I recall an occasion in 1980 when our Swamiji's birthday was celebrated from 4th May 1980 to 6th May 1980 in our

residence. Swamiji had attained 'Mahasamadhi'

earlier in that year. We had Vishnu Sahasranama Parayan and later 'archana' to Swamiji. After the puja, 'prasad' was offered to all.

A devotee-couple sat in the sacred place where our Swamiji

had his 'Mahaprasad' for the last time in our house

in 1978. The significance of this sacred spot was mentioned to the

devotee-couple. They were very happy about it.

 

Ladies started serving the dishes, and I was

chanting Vishnu Sahasra Namam

facing Swamiji's picture and the guests. As the 'prasad' was about to be concluded, the devotee-couple

sitting in the sacred spot where Swamiji had his 'prasad' started exclaiming: " See, Swamiji

is here - Swamiji is here " . Everyone could not

for a moment realise what was happening. Then, we saw

a bunch of flowers floating in the hall and coming down with a whizzing sound.

It settled down a nearby window where our Swamiji had

sat for the last occasion. The flowers were distributed as 'prasad'

to the devotees. We continue to experience Swamiji's

living presence in our life. His spiritual force guides and protects us in

every thing we do.

-By

K.N. Narayanswamy

 

" The human life is full

of funny jokes. One complains of the lack of opportunities but do you know how

many times 'Enlightenment' comes and knocks at your door but returns

disappointed finding you in the sleep of unawareness? Understand this and rise

above these funny jokes of life. "

- Radhakrishna Swamiji

 

It was sometimes during April-May '90 around

9.00 A.M. my boss in the office called me and said: " There was a phone

call just now from our Mani who seems to be awfully

upset that his little son has put a groundnut (Cheenabadam/Mungfalli)

into his nose and it is stuck up inside neither coming out nor going down

chocking his nose. Please rush, get a vehicle from our garage and take the baby

to the nearest doctor for removing the groundnut from his nose. Please go and

waste no time. " I left immediately.

 

When I

met the parents they were very much upset and worried. We went to the local

clinic and though the doctor tried his best to remove the seed from the baby's

nose he could not pull it out smoothly without causing any injury for want of

proper surgical instrument and he suggested us to rush to an E.N.T. Specialist.

We proceeded to Rourkela where there is a big nursing home with specialists but were told

that the ENT specialist had left the hospital for lunch. We rushed to his

residence. Meanwhile, when we were traveling, I remembered BABA's

Holy Udhi in my purse which I always keep. I took

some Udhi, applied on the baby's forehead and gave a

little in his mouth and consoled and assured the parents that they need not

worry at this and Baba will take care of their baby. When we reached the ENT

specialist's residence he had just finished his lunch. He immediately attended to

the baby and believe it or not, within seconds he pulled out the groundnut seed

from the baby's nose without causing the slightest pain or injury. The doctor

told me it was all God's grace we have reached in time and brought the baby to

him! He showed us the big half portion of the groundnut which was stuck up in

the nose of the baby.

 

The parents were happy at the outcome. They said

it is SAILEELA. They promised me that certainly they would attend Sai Baba Puja on a Thursday with

their offerings to Sai Baba. On the last occasion

when I met him he told me the baby suffered from some minor injuries on 2/3

occasions by falling and hitting on hard objects and he remembered their vow

and he would certainly come on 30-8-1990 (Thursday). I told him they are most

welcome to Sai-Home any time for Divine Darshan of Sai Maharaj and their prayers. He joined us in our ceremonies

on 30-8-90 with

great devotion to show his gratitude to Shirdi Nath Sai Baba in our Sai-Home. How Baba pulls His devotees towards Him in His

own style. " Even if you discard Me, I drag you (my devotee) towards me and

be ever with you, once you have taken refuge in me and I rush to your rescue

wherever you may be " - SAI BABA

 

The Substance

Sage Vyasa is reputed

to have compiled the four Vedas, and composed the eighteen Puranas

and some other works. One day a student approached him and put the question:-

" Revered Master, you have written so much.

Where is the time to read it? Can't you tell me the substance of your entire

writings? "

Quick came the following reply from the profound

sage: " Yes, my son, half a sloka will do: To

help others is virtue or religion; to hurt others is sin.

 

 

 

(Source

Sai Padananda Oct 1991)