|| Hari Om || Many of us say that we do Bapu’s Seva. We perform Seva that is assigned to us by Bapu.  I feel that we can never serve Bapu. It is just not possible. In fact, Bapu let us do his seva.  Should one decided to think about the Seva one performed, one would realize that there were many times when we faced unforeseen obstacles.  There have been times when we have felt helpless and the obstacles seemed insurmountable.  That is when many of us have surrendered to Bapu and called for his help.  After which the same set of tasks were accomplished with much little, much less efforts.  That means, if our Sadguru had not provided us with capability and strength, we could not have been able to accomplish these tasks.  One must always remember that.  My experience is a testimony of this thought. Read on..I was selected to go to Brazil for a period of 6 months on official work.  I was quite happy. However since I am a patient of Hypertension and Diabetes, I was a wee bit worried. ...

|| Hari Om || Through His discourses, Bapu continuously offers us protection. Those who listen to His words and obey Him are saved in the times of need. However, those who do not are very much on their own. The Trivikram locket with Bapu’s photograph and Mata Chandikaa’s Manibhadrakankan (Bangle) are two such things, which can help dwarf any adversity. My sister, Mrs. Kamla Shanbag, stays in Gokarn, Karnataka. She stays with her husband, two sons, their wives and children. Her daughter is married and stays in Mumbai. Her husband owns a mill. My sister would help her husband in his work. She spent most of her time between her household chores and her husband’s work. This left her with little time for herself. Since, May 2010 her husband was not keeping well. He had suffered a heart attack. This had a severe impact on my sister’s health.Because of this, my sister went into depression in September 2010. She also started having problems with her blood pressure. Whenever I used to...

|| Hari Om || While the world is mired in instability and insecurity, Bapu’s devotees need not worry. Once a devotee accepts Bapu as his Sadguru, Bapu takes care of his worries. So be it a critical illness or a worsening financial situation, Bapu firmly stands with His devotee.We have experienced the fact that Bapu rushes to a devotee’s aid whenever the devotee calls for Him.For the last 10 years, my legs have been aching severely and various doctors had advised me to undergo an operation. In 2007, I visited Suchit Dada and showed Him all my X-ray reports. He examined those reports and asked me to undergo an operation immediately. He wondered how I had been able to walk all this while. I replied that it was only because of Bapu’s grace that this was possible.Dada had suggested the name of Dr. Vivek Shetty for the operation. But, once I returned home I started to worry about my daughter’s wedding which was yet to be decided. Also, my son was in his final year at school. Fortunately,...

|| Hari Om || We have all heard of incidents where Bapu Himself or through someone else has always stood by all the devout. His blessings have cured many of illnesses while many others have had successful surgeries thanks to Him. We all know Aniruddha’s Academy of Disaster Management and its Disaster Management course. Many of us have even undergone the training on Rescue Methods imparted by the Academy. I also underwent certification in 2008 from Shree AniruddhaUpasana Kendra- Borivli West and got an opportunity to serve as an ADM volunteer on AnantChaturdashi day. I am narrating an experience during that time – On that day, all the DMVs (Disaster Management Volunteers) gathered at 3 pm at Gorai creek. We were all briefed by ArvindsinhNatu and accordingly assumed positions. There was a steady stream of trucks and lorries of SarvajanikMandals that were arrived at the creek. Around 8.30 pm or so, one such vehicle arrived. There was another huge lorry parked ahead. One of the devotees...

|| Hari Om || People can be categorized either into well-wishers or those who do not wish well. However, the Sadguru is the only one who acts in a person’s interest. Even if I have sinned in the past and my fate is skewed against me, the Sadguru intervenes to improve my life. Hence, I prefer the service of the Sadguru than individualism, which can be perverse. The Sadguru is always prompt in rushing to the help of the weakest of the weak. But, I rarely obey the Sadguru.  My mind craves independence and it finds other transient materials/objects more attractive than the Sadguru. It is in this situation that the mind dominates the intellect and this is a direct invitation to Raavan. I have faced a similar situation in my life. The Sadguru was giving me warnings about an impending situation. But, in addition, He also gave me courage and helped find a way out of the situation. On Sunday, 13 February 2011, I spoke to the head of the Pune Upasana Centre, Mr. Pravinsinh Wagh. He enquired...

|| Hari OM ||   I am an ardent devotee of Sadguru Bapu!  I do not know any kind of devotion or service.  Through this experience, Bapu gave me the inspiration to do his Gunasankirtan.  This is an attempt to articulate my experience from the year 2008.   I had begun experiencing problems such as Spondylitis and Tennis Elbow.  Likewise, my hand used to go numb in between.  I was totally restless for almost a month.  I used to have severe aches in the night as compared to those I experienced during the day.  After consulting Dr. Narsikar, I began visiting KEM hospital to take the light treatment.    The doctor at the hospital asked me to wear a belt around my neck and also around my elbow.  I was informed not to lift more than 2 Kgs of weight. I was also informed that I would be required to wear those belts over the following 4-5 months.  They also reiterated that if I lifted more weight than was allowed for me, it would be imperative for me to undergo a surgery.   In...

|| Hari OM ||   O Sadguru, a million salutations to you! A simple devotee like me is blessed to have Your grace. You have consistently extricated me out of any adversity and have always shown me a new path.  Due to my workload, I do not get sufficient time to do your devotion. Yet, you have always rushed to my help.  My family and I offer our prayers at Your feet. It has been about 8-9 years since I started attending Bapu’s discourses. I regularly attend the Upasana on Saturdays as well. Even if I have a lot of work, I try to make it to the Upasana. So be it summer or monsoon or even late in the night, I know that my Sadguru is always with me and hence I travel without any fear. On 11 January 2011, we faced an enormous calamity. However, my Sadguru took care of this situation. In the evening, my daughter and I were cleaning the vegetables in the kitchen. My 4-year-old grandson was present in the kitchen as well. I asked my daughter to continue, as I had to light the lamp in the...

|| Hari OM || My husband Atmaraam Jadyar works in a press near Sewri.  We also have a daughter called Jyothsna and a son called Deepak. Our family is completely devoted to Bapu. Although, we are not well to do, we are very happy and content.  We stay in a small room of 10 ft. X 12 ft. In the same room, we have a kitchen, a cupboard, a small table, a small cot and a ceiling fan.  My daughter passed her 10th board exams successfully and entered junior college while my son is in the 8th standard. Jyothsna has been drawn to Bapu right from her childhood. She chants Bapu’s name daily and writes 4 pages (2 in the morning and 2 in the evening) of the Ram Naam book every day. This incident occurred nearly one had a half years ago. We finished our dinner after my husband came from work. I finished all my daily chores by 11 in the night. Meanwhile, all other members finished their diurnal prayers and we decided to go to sleep.  My husband slept on the cot. I slept on the floor with my children...