Diwali Message

diw-1.pngMay this festival of lights illuminate each one of you with positivity, optimism, hope and happiness. As you light ‘diyas’ at your home today, allow their light to dispel the darkness of negativity, pessimism, fear and frustration that resides within you. Identify with the light of the lamps.

Remember, your soul is nothing but light. Absorb this knowledge and let the radiance of your soul glow and light up not only your life but even of those around you. Leave a ray of sunshine wherever you go…warm up the coldest heart with a sunny smile.

Harbour good thoughts and intentions for one and all. Be good and do good. Ward off evil emotions the moment they raise their ugly heads within you. Evict them, uproot them before they grip your mind. You will be wasting your time if you entertain them and allow them to fester your mind. Let good notions and values reign supreme and take precedence in every act that is made by you. Speak in a gentle manner.

HAPPY DIWALI !!!

23 October, 2018…

marigold-dark-1.jpgIt’s a day treasured and cherished by us as we celebrate the sixtieth birthday of our Gurudev today…

Happy Birthday , Swamiji!

We wish you good health , happiness , peace and joy, today and always.We pray to the Almighty to take care of His favourite child … you , Swamiji .. who has taken excellent care of each one of us , ever since the day you accepted us as your devotees.

We thank you for being our Gurudev and showering your blessings and Grace upon us.
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Such is Guru’s love and love for Guru!

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My humble pranams at the beloved feet of my Guru!

A very beautiful instance happened today which made me realize the purpose and significance of life. It was a very strong and over-whelming feeling more than anything!

I live in the US and am always saddened about how many earth miles away I am from my Guru and that I can’t go see Him, meet Him, and be in His physical presence more often. I came to the US  2 years ago. As against one’s (including my own) expectations, I wasn’t enveloped and carried away by the comforts and leisure of this first world country. I did not sway from my devotion for my guru. I would hate parting from him every time I visited India. Yet, I stayed in the US, as that was His command.

Today, while sitting in a café I heard the song “bas tum hi ho” playing in the background. This was the song I would sing for Swamiji in his Darbaar. My eyes brimmed with tears of love for Swamiji and at my misfortune that I’m so very far from Him. I realized in that moment that all the happiness I have ever felt in my life can never even come close to the feeling of bliss I feel at His feet. We waste our entire lives trying to build a name in this temporary world, a world of illusions where everything built is a mound of sand, blown away with passing time. Instead, we should spend this gifted birth in service of our lord. Our hearts should be overflowing with love for our Guru and not with pride for our materialistic possessions because they are nothing but temporary.

The only permanent solution to any of life’s distressing situations is surrender at the loving feet of Swamiji. Tears shed in His memory are more precious than a thousand smiles. A life lived with your Guru is like living in heaven on earth. I feel honored and proud to be worthy of Swamji’s grace. I doubt there is anyone as selfless and pure as our Swamiji. There isn’t a person who has gone empty-handed from Swamiji’s darbar, there isn’t a person whose eyes haven’t brimmed with tears of pure love by a mere look at our divine mother. To Him who protects us like the eyelids protect the eyes, I offer my humble salutations!

Our Guru!

He who has spent his entire life in a simple 4-walled room… who is unable to walk… who has happily given up whatever he earned in his life for the betterment of others, and who has smiled through all of life’s hardships… is Our guru our Lord who has always taught us by example! 

He has bestowed his unstinted grace on all his devotees without ever accepting a single grain from anyone! He has only ever given and never taken – Our extremely beloved Guru! We earnestly pray to you to let our hearts brim with love for you ceaselessly. Our ever merciful Lord – our humble Pranams at your loving feet!

From devotees’ diary – 3

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When God is pleased, He comes in contact with us in the form of Sadguru. We (me and my family), are a few of those blessed ones to find God in the form of a Guru.

Swamy ji, as our Guru’s devotees call Him with great love & respect, is one of those great saints, who selflessly devoted His life to the spiritual upliftment of those, who really want to know about God. He never performs miracles to attract people, but He does miracles that touch the hearts of His devotees and cure ailments of any kind.

Our family was first introduced to Ajai Swamy ji by one of our family friends. Instantly, we realized that we’ve found our Guru. That moment was a turning point in our lives, although we were unaware of it at that time! Over two decades have passed since then; day by day, it has changed our lives for the better.

Though we belong to South India, we had been in Delhi over three decades. After a decade or so, we had the divine opportunity of meeting Swamy ji. At that time myself, my husband and our 3 children – Son and twin daughters, were all alone in Delhi with little worldly knowledge and without any elderly support. We were a confused and worried about life in north India, where the customs, language, traditions, weather, etc. are very much different. But, after we met our Guru ji, slowly one after the other, all our fears, troubles and worries vanished unnoticed. We found a new zeal and strength to lead a life full of energy. Happy and content smiles have become our permanent assets.

Our son was around 8 years and daughters around 4 – 5 years, when we first met Swamy ji. He is full of love and affection towards our children. We used to sing devotional Bhajans, which He likes very much. He guided us in every aspect of our lives. He used to assure us that He will always take full care of our family and see that nothing untoward happens in our lives. How can we express our gratitude to Him!

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Once, we (five) were travelling in an auto-rickshaw on the busy Ring road, when suddenly, the driver informed us that the breaks have failed. We were so terrified that we did not know what to do. But, miraculously, the auto rickshaw stopped, as the driver somehow managed to put the vehicle behind a standing bus in a Bus stop. Not a scratch to any of us, including the driver!! Nothing, but Guru’s KRIPA saved us from what could have been a great mishap.

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On another occasion, I was away from Delhi to attend a function in Hyderabad. My husband and son were in Delhi. At that time, a theft took place in our house. Gold and silver articles worth few lakhs were taken in that heist! Immediately, I rang up Swamy ji to inform about this incidence. After a moment of silence, He told me ‘not to worry at all as prosperity worth more than this loss is on its way to us’. In a week’s time, my son got a new job with a quantum jump in his salary. How could this be possible, but for Swamy ji’s blessings !!

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At the time of my son’s marriage, my only brother-in-law (my husband’s younger brother) was seriously ill. We were very much worried about the situation and sought the blessings of Swamy ji. He assured us that He will take care of everything and made us to proceed with the marriage arrangements. Not only the marriage function went on well, but also the event on the 16th day of the marriage (according to the south Indian custom) was performed uninterruptedly. Unfortunately, my brother-in-law passed away the next day, i.e., on 17th day after the marriage. How was it possible and whose divine hands were on us??

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Due to Swamy ji’s blessings, our three children are happily married and settled in life. Now, after my husband’s retirement, we are back to Hyderabad to join our children. Although we miss Swamy ji’s physical presence, we took this move as it was His order and follow it whole-heartedly. But, at every opportune time, we make it a point to visit Delhi and seek His blessings.

Now, with our hearts filled with Guru’s BHAKTI, we are happily and contentedly proceeding on the path of spiritualism.

GURU OM