Living with Sai: A Day by Day Account of Divine Interactions - By Abhay Gautam
Twameva Maataa Cha, Pitaa Twameva
Twameva Bandhuscha, Sakhaa Twameva
Twamva Vidyaa Dravinam Twameva
Twameva Sarvam Mama Sai Deva Deva
The above-mentioned prayer offered at the Lotus Feet of our Mother Sai means:
You are my mother and father,
You are the closest kin and the dearest friend,
You are my wisdom and treasure,
You are my everything, You are my Lord, my only Lord.
It is really a great opportunity for me to write about this Avatar, our beloved
Lord Sai, on the occasion of the 75th year of Divinity, that is our Sai’s
Birthday. With my humble Pranams at Thy Lotus Feet, I would like to tell you
through my own personal experiences how our Lord Sai responded to my prayer
written above.
Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Prasanthi Nilayam
I joined Bhagavan’s school on 3rd May 2000, in eleventh standard, away from my
parents after staying sixteen years with them. It was on that day I became a
seed, buried in the garden of Sai. In the month of June, I struggled a lot to
get close to Bhagavan. In that month, due to certain circumstances, I sometimes
sat at the rear but I prayed to Bhagavan sincerely and the Indweller of our
hearts, Lord Sai, heard my prayers.
It was on 1st July 2000, that I got the chance to go closer to the Universal
Lord and talk with Him. On that day I drew a sketch of Bhagavan and showed it
to Him. See the perfection in the Artist-of-the-artists, that from at least six
feet away itself our Lord pointed out the mistake in that sketch! But then He
called me near and poured out His love on me like the way a mother loves her
child. Sai materialised Vibhuti for me and proved that He is not only Sai, He
is Sai Mata.
He is the Chef-of-the-chefs. Next day, He came and asked about our food and
advised us not to eat all sorts of hot things, pickles etc.
He is the One who tests our patience and then responds in His own way. It was
on 4th July 2000, I took a handkerchief for Bhagavan. Bhagavan came close to me
and used the handkerchief of the boy sitting next to me but not mine. But I
continued to hold handkerchief in my hand. After going around the VIPs,
Bhagavan came, smiled at me, touched that handkerchief and pressed my fingers.
He is the Indweller of our hearts.
He is the best Brother among all brothers. On 7th July 2000, I made a card for
Bhagavan and Bhagavan blessed that card and started joking with me and making
fun of me in a way only a brother can do. So here Bhagavan showed the love of a
brother towards me. He materalised Vibhuti for me and He proved that He is ‘Sai
Bhrata’ also.
See the concern of Bhagavan for His children. On 12th July 2000, in spite of
the massive crowds during the festival of ‘Ashadi Ekadashi’, Bhagavan came and
asked me whether I got Prasadam or not. I replied in the negative and then
Bhagavan called a boy and asked him to give me the Prasadam.
Sai is the Grandmother-of-grandmothers. On 14th July 2000 I had severe back
pain and I was missing my grandmother very much because whenever I fell sick my
grandmother used to take care of me. Being in the hostel, I was missing my
grandmother. Bhagavan came and asked Himself whether I was suffering from back
pain. I said “Yes, Bhagavan.” He asked the reason, materialised Vibhuti and
gave it to me. So that love of Bhagavan made me satisfied that He is also my
grandmother. I learnt that I should not be sad for being away from my
grandmother but should be happy because the real Grandmother is right here!
As you all know, mothers are to love and fathers are to guide. One day Bhagavan
came and told, nay, instructed me that I should sit straight, otherwise my back
will be bent. So here Bhagavan showed the true guiding nature of a father,
revealing that He is not only Sai Mata but also Sai Pita.
28th July 2000 was the day of luck for me. On that day Sai, the ruler of our
hearts, gave me Abhayam in the form of a ring. My name being Abhay, Bhagavan
came and asked my name and the meaning of my name. Abhay means ‘fearless’.
Bhagavan told me that I would not be fearless until Bhagavan gives me Abhayam.
And then He gave me Abhayam in the form of a diamond-studded ring, with lotus
around it, proving that He is my grandfather also because grandfathers always
give precious gifts.
Our Parthi Sai, the Lord of Parthi is Doctor-of-doctors. I was suffering from
severe stomach pain. Bhagavan enquired about that and materialised two capsules
for me on 5th August 2000 and told me how to eat those capsules. He told to
take one in the night and the other in the morning. I didn’t get any stomach
pain till now after eating those capsules. See the concern of Bhagavan for His
children. Next morning, on 6th August Bhagavan again asked about my stomach
pain.
Bhagavan, our Lord, is the Teacher-of-teachers. He came and asked me the
meaning of ‘hysteria’ and ‘noun’ on 6th August and 7th August. I was unable to
express it in front of Bhagavan and Bhagavan explained me the meanings very
lovingly.
Bhagavan is the only friend we have. On 8th August, He came and enquired about
my programme during the winter vacations. He told me to stay with my parents
and told me that I shall not have any other friends who will go home with me
excepting one, which is He alone. So, breaking all these worldly friendships,
we should try to make Sai as our best friend. Who else can share all your
problems with you except a good friend? That friend is our Lord Sai.
He is omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent. On 15th August, on Independence
Day, we performed the function in our hostel and it rained heavily after the
function. On 16th August Bhagavan told me everything about the function and
told me that He was there only and only after He left there was a heavy
downpour. So is there any need to seek God further in this materialistic world
when He Himself declares, “Try to seek Me in your hearts and you will find that
I am there with you.”
On 22nd August 2000 I wanted to tell Bhagavan about some problem but I didn’t
get a chance to talk outside. By His Divine grace, He called me into the
interview room for Prasadam distribution and I talked to Him inside His dining
hall about my problem. See the mischief of our Lord Parthi Sai.
He is the Divine Doctor who knows everything about His patients. On 30th August
2000 I told Bhagavan about my throat pain and Sai Murari told that I was
suffering from tonsillitis, created Vibhuti and rubbed it on my throat. He is
the ultimate Divine doctor, who has a cure for every disease or problem.
On 7th August 2000 Bhagavan called me and asked me to give a speech in Sai
Kulwant Hall. After touching His Holy Feet I went and spoke there solely
because of the strength given to me by Him. That is why Bhagavan says, “When I
pass by you, My energy enters into you.”
By this time all of you must have realised why I called Bhagavan, our Lord, as
the Universal Lord. He is the Universal Lord because once He takes birth in a
human form, He plays all the roles, which an ordinary human being plays. Once
the Avatar comes to this Earth in the form of a human being, He acts as a human
being and not as the Lord.
So for the long awaited occasion, the 75th Birthday of the Avatar of Peace,
Messenger of Love, let us pray together for the Universal Peace which The Lord
Himself wants and for this purpose only He has come in the form of a human
being. Let us pray for the Universality of peace and I would end this topic
with a small, devoted prayer at the Lotus Feet of our Lord with whose grace
alone I have written this article.
Loka Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu...
Om - Shanti Shanti Shantihi...
- Abhay Gautam
Alumnus, Sri Satya Sai Higher Secondary School
Source: Sai Nandana 2000 (75th Birthday Issue)
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