Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Is there any particular reason why Swami appears to single out students for showering His love in such abundance? Speaking in Trayee, one elderly devotee reported that he once asked Bhagavan to explain this mystery according to this devotee. Swami replied that those who are today enrolled as student are really "RISHIS" of the past, receiving their due in this kali Age. Hearing this, Swami in Whose Divine presence this talk was being given, Some laughed as to if to say, "What are you suggesting that these fellows with whom,I am struggling all the time are 'RISHIS'? " Swami may have made surprised of the devotee's remark but there surely must be deeper meaning underlying Swami's most compassionate relationship with the students, particularly when one recalls Krishna's association with Gopala on the one hand and with Gopis on the other hand. Quite possibly it is all a part of the same drama and extension of the glorious chapter of Srimad Bhagavantam, now being enacted in different format and under the setting in this Kali Age. It is my personal belief that this indeed is the case. According to the Bhagavatham, not knowing who Krishna really was, Brahma the creator tried to embers Bala Krishna. But soon he learned his bitter lesson, and he was about to withdraw to celestial abode, Then he saw Krishna playing merrily with Gopalas. Brahma then amused, "These little boys do not have any idea of how lucky they are to have the very Lord as their playmate." Quite possible, Brahma is saying something similar even now. I hope our students do really appreciate, values and treasure the priceless gift of Divine intimacy that they are receiving, which is exclusively reserved only for them. Although Swami does not expect anything in return. I believe students owe it to Bhagavan to be best exemplars of those we seriously put to practice Swami's teachings. For Swami Aacharanam, or observance of His teachings in daily life is for more important than being able to discourse on them.Students should unvaryingly aim at Trikaranasuddhi and under no circumstance, should they permit themselves to fall into the category of Aartha or Arbaarthee; instead they should constantly endeavor to be counted among those who have realized their Divine nature, having recognized this truth, they must gear up for the higher duty that beckons them. They should appreciate that if twelve Apostles of the Son of God could do much to spread the Message of the Lord Himself. Humanity looks up them, and they should not disappoint humanity. To disappoint mankind would in certain sense amount to disappointing Swami Himself. Before I conclude, it is appropriate that I call touching prayer once addressed to Bhagavan by Prof Sampath, and illustrious predecessor of mine. He said " Swami it is my prayer that when I am reborn, I would be blessed to be a student of Your School and Your Institute, and one day receive my degree directly from your divine Hands It is only when I become a student of Institute that my life would be complete." Om Sai Ram From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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