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jap mala chanting is enhancing for the person". This noble experience reminded me of my mission. (I am sixty years old now).
I am truly grateful to and bow to the Honourable Lotus Feet of Bhagwan Parshwanathji and Swami Mahavirji whose ancient teachings Guruji Maharajji has taught in his sermons. I also bow gratefully to the Honourable Lotus Feet of His Lordship Roop Chandji Maharajji, Bade Bade Guruji (Acharya Shukal Chandji Maharajji) and Bade Guruji (Acharaya Sushil Kumar Muniji).
Sevak Shobhna.
Two years ago, my maid Anandibai and her niece Mala accompanied me to Shirdi from Pune. We left by 12 noon and reached by 7. I asked my maid and her niece where we should go, as there was a huge crowd. It was hot in Shirdi, but all of a sudden, I felt that by my side, there was a very cool feeling. I looked around to see a very good looking young saint, clad all in white, who was hardly 21.
The saint told me told me "Mother, come this way, you will a get a good darshan from here, and you will be able to meditate properly." We reached Sai Babaji, and the Panditji doing the pooja there was very kind and loving. I thought he was so kind, and all my offerings he kept touching to the feet of Sai Babaji and returning them to me.
He was offering them very lovingly, otherwise the priests are very busy and in a hurry.
We sat down to meditate, and the police didn't tell us to leave and no one disturbed us which was quite unusual. We meditated for forty five minutes, and I asked Anandibai where the young priest was because I wanted to thank him. I again felt a cool breeze and the young priest appeared. He asked me if everything went off well.
I thanked him, and told him that I would never forget him. He said , pointing upwards, "Forget me, but never forget Him." I said "No,
shantidoot | messenger of peace
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