How Vibhuti dropped from the phone receiver
Dr. Padmanabhan, a highly qualified dentist, came to Baba as early as
1942. He has been a staunch devotee of Baba since and all the members of his
family have had wonderful experiences of Baba over the years. Dr. Padmnabhan’s
daughter, Geeta, an active member of the Sai Organisation, narrates here an
astounding miracle:
A staunch devotee had to undergo an emergency operation but she would not
agree to it until she received Sri Sathya Sai Baba's permission.
It was pointed out to her that there was no time to be lost and that
there was no way she could make a quick trip to Puttaparthi to ask for
permission. Her answer to this was that she would much rather die than do
anything at all without first seeking Sri Sathya Sai Baba's permission.
As a last resort, a member of her family decided to put through a
telephone call to Puttaparthi. Everyone agreed that the call would serve no
purpose as there was no way of knowing which passing person would pick up the
receiver and whether anyone would be able to convey the message to Sri Sathya
Sai Baba. All the same, to appease the old lady, they rang up.
To the surprise of everyone, the voice at the other end belonged to none
other than Sri Sathya Sai Baba! In a casual way He said, "I know you were
trying to ring Me. Please call her to the telephone. I will speak to her."
The lady went to the telephone and spoke to Baba who told her that she
must have the operation. But, she was persistent and protested, "Baba, I don't
even have your prasadam."
He laughed and told her to hold her hand out near the receiver and wonder
of wonders! Vibhuti poured into her hands from the telephone.
"Are you happy now?" Sri Sathya Sai Baba asked his old devotee.
She happily agreed to be taken to hospital. Such indeed is the true
bhakti of devotees and Sri Sathya Sai Baba's response to true devotion.
Reference:
“Living Divinity” by Shakuntala Balu. Page: 189-190. Published by S. B.
Publications, Bangalore, 1983.
Om Sai Ram
