Satsang His Living Presence

Satsang His Living Presence

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 Saipadananda Magazine Oct 1991)