Once, during a prize distribution ceremony for the children of the Sathya Sai Primary school in Prasanthi Nilayam, a boy’s name was called out. And it so happened that two boys had the same name in that class! The boy who was to receive the prize didn’t get up right away and so, the other classmates started nudging the second boy — “See, there is nobody going, so you go!” Innocently, the boy got up and went up to Swami. But by then, the first boy who was to receive the prize had already gone to Swami, received his prize, and returned. Hence when the second boy went up to Swami, he was highly embarrassed! There was no prize left to receive. He realized that Swami had already given the prize. So he ran to the edge of the hall and started crying. Swami noticed this boy's tears and called him. He made the child sit on His lap, and taking His own handkerchief, wiped his tears. He asked the warden to get some prize for the child and then personally gave it to the little one! What a spontaneous identification with the small child's embarrassment and what an outpouring of love! When Bhagawan Himself could find time to cheer up a small child, can’t we do small acts to cheer up those who’re having a bad day or going through some trauma? Do reflect on this and we’re sure you’ll find the answer! OUR LIFE IS HIS MESSAGE Sai Ram
