Just knowing that we are watched over every minute, every moment,
and with the ceaseless sound of the Aum booming deep within reminding us to
“Have no fear, for I Am near,” takes from life anxiety and worry and leaves us
to do His Work as His True Instrument.
During Sivaratri in 1966, Bhagawan bestowed many blessings upon
this devotee. He not only found him employment in a wondrous way but also
appeared before him during meditation. I had hardly closed my eyes. He came
through the entrance door and stood, saying, “I have just been to Africa” and
so saying He joyfully and with flowing hair sat on the rug. One knew in an
instant that it was Baba; in a few moments, which seemed like an age, He was
away.
Again on November 30, 1966, during the blissful depths of
meditation this devotee found himself looking into the bright sunshine at
Puttaparthi. Standing close and at first only showing His colourful robe, one
knew that instant of Baba’s Presence. Then He moved His hand as if to take
something from the fold of His robe. Bending low and with a happy and joyful
smile He held in that precious Hand an envelope which He shook vigorously at my
eye level. He knew that in a sitting position He would have to bend low for me
to see what was happening. From His action it was deduced that the Bhagawan had
taken care of some important thing and that the envelope which appeared to
contain something bulky like a Rudraksha symbolised this Good Deed. With the
deepening yearning to visit His Grace at Prasanthi Nilayam this instant
transportation remedied the wish in a flash.
A few days after this miraculous event another devotee from Los
Angeles arrived at Prasanthi Nilayam to be greeted, by Baba, with "California?
Charles Penn." Upon leaving a week or so later Sai Baba handed the devotee a
letter with the parting words "For Charles Penn, with My Love."
Sharing with you the contents of that letter is now a great
pleasure. The letter dated December 9, 1966, read in part...
"I Am very happy that everyone (at Pacific Palisades, Calif.) is
sincerely striving to achieve spiritual progress. I know how earnest you all
are; that earnestness will certainly be rewarded.
"Know that I Am always with you, prompting you and guiding you. I
know also that you are aware of this. Live always in that CONSTANT PRESENCE.
Love and Truth are the two wings that take an individual forward. They will
inspire you to serve all righteously and lovingly, just as you would serve the
Lord. This is the highest form of Practical Spirituality.
"Be writing to Me, about yourself and friends. I have been getting
letters from most of them. My blessings are ever with them.
With
Blessings - SAI BABA"
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