Sai Charon Mein Won 2 Din
By K. B. Grover
Ex-Hon. Secretary Shri Sai Bhakta Samaj (Regd,)
NEW DELHI (1983)
When you talk or think of the Great Benevolent Lord Sai there is always a thrill in his ardent devotees mind. Baba's ways for His devotees are mysterious sublime and graceful. How he enthuses and acts in them is best Known to Him which in certain cases are termed as miracles. For the Guru Poornima celebrations and inauguration of Sai Ashram at Gadkhal near Kasauli a hill station in Himachal Pradesh on 24th July, 1983 a formal circular as other devotees at Delhi must have got was received by me. A few months ago I had undergone Kidney operation sucessfully and was recouping though slowly. Sai Baba prompted in me the urge to celebrate the Guru Poornima and the allied function at Gadkhal where a beautiful temple has been built by Shri P. L. Goyal a staunch devotee of Shri Sai Baba and President of Shri Sai Sudha Sabha Regd. with enthusiastic member of his managing committee as well as generous support of Sai devotees in India and abroad. Their efforts are highly commendable. I had visited the temple in its construction stage twice before and Shree Goyal had left a great impact on my mind for his excellent behavior and selfless devotion to Lord Sai as a surging ocean in him. I was in a fix whether I would be in a fit state of health to undertake the arduous journey to and for the hills and might not get complications in my gradually improving health. And Lo come the direction from the Master "why fear when I am here". Immediately I packed up for Gadkhal despite protestations to the contrary from my nears and dears. Guru Poornima could have been celebrated here at Delhi as well but how dare I disobey Lord Sai.
With the cherished will and joy I proceeded for pilgrimage to the Himalayan abode of the great master artists Lord Sai on 24th July, 1983.
The journey to Chandigarh was very pleasant and interesting in a sense that passengers sitting near by in the train were keenly and reverentially listening to the glory and gospels of Sai Baba. They looked after me very well.
From Chandigarh as I boarded the bus for Gadkhal much to my pleasure I discovered a number of devotees proceeding to the same Place of pilgrimage Sai Baba's Jaikara was raised by me. As I was nearing Gadkhal I started wondering how in delicate state of health I would carry my three articles of baggage to the temple and was repeatedly questioning Baba on the subject since no porter is usually available at Gadkhal. But it was wonder with a thunder as the Sai Bhaktas traveling in the same bus and on alighting without a single word of request from me lifted my items to the temple all the way up the hills. On reaching the temple thronged to the full capacity of devotional congregation I humbly and enthusiastically thanked Sai Baba for his benign help and also the Sai devotees during my discourse. On this joyous occasion of Guru Poornima when celebrations were in full swing Sai Baba touched my heart. As once a flame shot up warming every part of my body. His soul smiled into mine. How charming was his face- I lost the I and mine in his psychic embrace, praise after praise chanting his glory spreading Sai cheers and good will- I continued reciting for about an hour to the great admiration of celebrants who had assembled at the most beautiful and sacred tempi e to hear and sing Sai Naam. Sai Baba also gave this humble devotee an opportunity to lead the Arti. My Pranams to him for offering me an honour to be remembered for all time to come After the Arti I was requested to take the devotees to Sari Sai Ashram chanting "Jai Sai Ram” where it was declared open to all Sai devotees with great eclat by Shri N- K. Ouggal an ardent devotee and businessman from Delhi- The ceremony having been over Sai Baba's 'langar' was served to the entire gathering by the members of the Sabha. The turnout of devotees of all castes & creeds from all regions and the arrangements made were excellent and their final dispersal was smooth, speedy and without hassles. The entire credit goes to its President and his team of dedicated managing committee members I remained at Gadkhal for two days submerged in meditation and praying to the Saviour Lord Sai for happiness and prosperity to one and all who had sought his bills in the pilgrimage to Shri Sai Mandir at Gadkhal.
While at the Mandir Sai Baba ordained me to immediately visit Shirdi for a particular mission to which I humbly submitted and with his grace I was successful in carrying out the task entrusted to me.
Sai Charnon Mein Won 2 Din at Gadkhal shall ever remain a memorable event in my life for which I thank not only Sai Baba but also my stars for having reached back safe and sound in perfect Sai Bliss. Sai Baba's name is a 'mantra’ for millions. It fulfills their noble desires and is a symbol of righteousness and love of Man for Man.
'Jai Sai Ram’
OM SAI
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
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