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"
With Blessings - SAI BABA"
