PROF ANIL KUMAR SATSUNG...CONVERSATION WITH STUDENTS - B

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PROF ANIL KUMAR SATSUNG...CONVERSATIONS WITH STUDENTS-PART-B ---------- “Don’t Waste" That afternoon, He started reading letters in front of us. He opened an envelope and took out the letter. A boy had written two lines on a long white sheet of paper. There were only two lines on the top. The rest of it was

blank. What did Baba say? He tore it there and gave that remaining white paper to a boy saying, "You use it. I don't want you to waste anything, not even white paper." Further Baba said, "Don't waste food. Food is God. Don't waste time. Time waste is Life waste. Time is God. Don't waste energy. Don't waste water. Don't waste money. Waste of money is evil." He taught these wonderful lessons to the boys who were assembled that afternoon. I recall one of Bhagavan’s visits to the boys’ hostel. He got out of the car and immediately He said, "Hey, come here! On the third floor, a fellow has not turned off the water tap there in the bathroom. Go and close the tap! After

using it, you should turn the water off. You should not let the tap run and waste water." That's what Bhagavan said. You must have also noticed that when He calls you for an interview, Bhagavan goes into the room first. As you all go in and sit down, He switches on the fan Himself and the moment you leave, He will turn it off. Why? “Don't waste energy. Don't waste electricity.” Bhagavan sets the finest example for all of us to learn from His own life. That is why Bhagavan has every authority to say, "My life is My message. My life is My message." As He does not waste anything, we should follow His example and not waste anything either. The Orphanage On another day in July, Bhagavan somehow started talking about the orphanage. You know, about 61 orphans have been adopted by Bhagavan. He is taking care of them. Bhagavan provides them with food and clothing, a place to live and an education. Bhagavan has also deposited one lakh of rupees in every child's name in a fixed deposit account. After completing their studies, this money (along with the accrued interest) will enable them to get a good

start in life. You should have seen boys on the day of their arrival. It was such a wonderful sight! Bhagavan gave each boy a beautiful quality suitcase. Each suitcase was full. There was a cup, a plate, a mirror, toothpaste, a brush, underwear and clothes. Everything that a boy might need was in that suitcase. He gave one suitcase to each boy. The excited boys opened their suitcases, counted the number of things, closed the suitcases, and then again opened the suitcases! (Laughter) While strolling around the Round buildings on an evening walk, I peeped through the windows and noticed that the boys were extremely happy, looking at the suitcases given to them by Bhagavan. My nature is to share with Swami

whatever I see. So I said, "Swami, the boys are very excited." "Why? You seem to be excited!" (Laughter) "Yes, Swami! I am excited, yes.” “Why?” “Because when I see the boys getting excited, naturally I am excited too." He asked, "What happened?" "Swami, they opened their suitcases, checking out their clothes. Each boy was showing his things to the other. The suitcases were of different colours. They were beautiful suitcases." And then Bhagavan said, "Eh! I gave them each three sets of clothes the day they arrived here." "Three sets? Swami, is that necessary?" "Why not? It is very necessary!" "How, Swami?" "One set is to wear at home; one set is for Nagarsankirtan and bhajans; and one set is for school. So, there are three sets." "Oh, Swami, very good!" I wanted Swami to explain further, "Excellent, Swami." Bhagavan said, "It seems that an initial expense of two crores has been spent for this project, including the amount deposited for each boy." "Swami, isn't that excessive? Is it necessary?" "Yes, it is very necessary!" And then He made a very important statement for everyone: "Whatever I say, I do. Whatever I do, I say. Whatever I do, whatever I say, is just one and the same. I don't say one thing and do something different. I don't do one thing and say something different. No! Whatever I say and do are exactly the same. I am full of Truth. That is My way of life."

It is important for all of us to understand this, so that there will be harmony or unity of thought, word and deed. Three Hundred Doctors A couple of days later, I saw Bhagavan distributing saris to a few ladies. Then He slowly

walked towards us. Next I saw Bhagavan talking to a few gentlemen. Naturally, I was curious to know who they were. But I did not dare to ask, "Who are they, Swami?" Remember, I am not supposed to ask! But seeing my face, which had a big question mark written on it (Laughter) Bhagavan Himself began to explain: He asked, " Have you seen the ladies there?” I could not say, “I have seen” because I have not come here to see ladies. (Laughter) I could

not say, “I have not seen” because I did see them! (Laughter) So, I simply smiled. (Laughter) Then He explained, "They are the lady doctors. The men doctors are on this side. I gave them clothes. You know, they are all doctors with post-graduate degrees, surgeons, physicians -- top doctors." Now it was time for me to ask for more information from Bhagavan. "Swami, where do they come from?" A reasonable question -- nothing to do with lady doctors or anything like that! It was quite a convenient question that would not embarrass Swami. "Where do they come from?" "They are from Madras." Oh! Swami, Madras? I see many doctors, Swami." "Many? 300 doctors have come from Madras!" "Oh! 300?" "Yes, 300 are here." "Swami, why are they here?" "They came on tour." "An excursion?" (Laughter) "Chi, chi! Not an excursion! (Laughter) No, no! They visited villages all along the

way, organised medical camps and finally reached here for Swami’s blessings. They came here for Swami’s blessings, after doing service in different villages and organising medical camps at different places." "Oh, Swami, I see. I thought it was just a weekend visit." "No, no! It is not entertainment, no." "Oh, I see! Swami, anything else? "Ah, yes! “What?” “Do you know that all of them can sing bhajans well?" "How should I know? When did they sing? Doctors -- where do

they sing? Not in the surgery theatre! "They sing bhajans, but not in the medical camp. They do evening bhajans." "Oh, I see, Swami. They also sing bhajans!" "And then further, some of the doctors can also chant the

Vedas. They do Vedic chanting." "Doctors chanting Vedas?” "Yes, they can do it!" Then Swami must have understood, “This fellow (Anil Kumar) does not seem to believe anything that I say!” (Laughter) You know, we cannot hide anything from Swami! Immediately Swami called one doctor from the ladies’ side -- a

Mrs. Hemadri or some name like that (I don't remember her name). She came forward. She had also written a book. She came up to Swami. "How many of you have come?" "300, Swami." "What have you done?" "Medical camps." "Where?" "In several villages." This verified every statement that He had said to me, as if we were in a police station (Laughter) or in a courtroom! So He made her say all that. Swami said, "Oh, only medical camp?" "No, Swami, we organised bhajans also." "Oh, bhajans also?" (Laughter) He started looking at me sarcastically. (Laughter) "Ah! All of you sing?" "Swami, some of them know Vedic chanting also. (Laughter) Then Bhagavan said, "In these days, particularly for doctors, money is God. And for them to sacrifice like this -- to organise medical camps and to sing bhajans for everybody – this is possible only in the Sathya Sai Organisation. Only Sai devotees will do that. Nobody else will do that." Therefore, this is the best example for everyone to emulate and to learn in our own individual way. ( LOVINGLY IN SAI ) RAM. Ram ChuganiKobe, Japanrgcjp