|| Hari Om || It was November 8, 2008. I was on my way to my in-laws' place in Vita, Sangli for some work. Since I had made plans at the last minute I did not have a reservation. I therefore boarded a bus from CBD Belapur and decided to get off at Karad. Several passengers got in and out of the bus at various stops. At Pune, one such passenger came and sat next to me and bought a ticket for Kolhapur. As I later found out his name was Vaibhav Patil. I got down at around four or five am on the highway at Karad and headed for Vita. The money needed for the onward journey was in my breast pocket. It was only when I reached Vita did I realize that I had lost my wallet containing money, my ID card and a photograph of Bapu. Had I dropped my wallet somewhere or was it stolen? I could not even begin to guess. I did not mention about my wallet to my in-laws or to my wife. I did not want to worry them. However there was one thought, a very reassuring one, that kept recurring in my mind: my ...

|| Hari Om || “Aum Manahsaamarthyadaata Shree Aniruddhaay Namaahaa”. I begin writing my experience with this mantra that epitomizes my Bapu. Also this was the mantra that gave me the strength to escape from the jaws of death. I have been coming to Bapu from December 2000. In June 2011, I met with a terrible incident. But, it was Bapu who saved me. It was a Saturday on the 4th of June 2011, I was struck with a bout of cold and cough. But due to certain unavoidable circumstances, I was unable to visit the doctor. As the next day was a Sunday, and no doctor would be available, I got a few medicines from a friend, who happened to be a doctor. After two days, I started feeling breathless while doing my diurnal exercise. I thought that it was because of my sickness that I felt so and I continued my exercises. On 14th of June, we had a meeting with Bapu. I told Bapu about my problem of breathlessness. Bapu said that He knew of my problem and would further give me two more exercises. After...

|| Hari Om || Mr. & Mrs. Parab were an old couple staying in the society just behind ours. On 13th July 2010 I heard from my friend that Mr. Parab had left home three days ago and not returned. I was shocked and could not imagine Parab aaji’s (granny) plight. Just then my friend mentioned that her husband, Shekhar Kode had met Suchit Dada regarding Aajoba (Mr. Parab) and he had told them to chant the Dattabavani . We decided that all of us would go to their place at 9 p.m. and chant the Dattabavani.  As decided all of us met at their place and chanted Dattabavani. I took Parab aaji to the 'devghar' in the home, applied udi and sincerely urged to Bapu, “Panduranga! O dear Bapuraya, O Aniruddha! May this udi which I am applying, reach aajoba (grandfather) wherever he is. May he be safe and in good health. May he come home to aaji.” Then I comforted aaji assuring her that she was not alone, the entire Bapu family was with her. I told her to continue chanting and that Bapu was...

|| Hari Om || I was in Delhi between 14th and 18th November 2011. Since it was not cold I had not taken a sweater. When I entered the plane I saw passengers wearing sweaters and feared it could be cold in Delhi too. I was tense. I could not imagine spending five days in the cold without a sweater.  But then I told myself I need not worry. My Bapu would take care of me. The mere thought was reassuring and gave me courage.    I reached Delhi at 9 in the morning and it was cold but pleasant. Throughout the day I did not feel the cold but in office everyone was talking about the chilly weather suddenly disappearing. And then throughout that week it was warm.    On Friday 18th November I came back to Mumbai but two of my colleagues had stayed back. On Saturday when they called me they mentioned that it was surprising that since Friday evening the weather had suddenly changed and that there was a cold wave. I was overwhelmed for I was sure that my loving Bapu had held back the cold wave...

|| Hari Om ||    A million salutations to My Father Bapu and My Mother Nandaai. My wife, Sneha and I, begin our day by chanting Bapu’s name. It gives us boundless joy and our day sails smoothly.  Bapu has a prescient knowledge of any trouble or adversity His bhakta might have to bear. In this way, we are eternally indebted to Him. Bapu rushes to provide succor to any of his bhaktas, whenever they are in trouble. This is one such experience. It was a Thursday, on September 23, 2010, and my wife and I were returning home after Bapu’s discourse. At around 12.45 in the night, our rickshaw had reached Jagdusha Nagar near the North Bombay High School in Ghatkopar. Suddenly, a dog appeared in front of our rickshaw. The driver swerved the rickshaw the other way but the rickshaw overturned in the process. Both of us called out to Bapu loudly. The rickshaw had overturned but miraculously, my wife and I remained in the rickshaw. The driver was thrown out. By Bapu’s grace, no harm came...

|| Hari Om || It was 11th July 2006, the day of Guru Pournima, the Day when the Guru bestows His blessings on His disciples. For me, Bapu's blessings came as a new lease of life. Only Bapu can ward off all the troubles of a bhakta and He ensures that He is always there with the bhakta from the beginning till the end. The Guru Pournima was held at Kandivali and my daughter and I were involved as volunteers. Our shift got over at 3 pm. That is when we went to seek the blessings of Bapu in the main hall. Bapu was sitting along with Nandaai and the Aniruddha Chalisaa had just started. We started chanting the Aniruddha Chalisaa. All the while I had the impression that Bapu and Nandaai were looking at me. In hindsight, I think that they were aware of the troubles I was going to face and had prepared me for it. We finished the pradakshina where the Sai Ram mantra was being chanted. Finally, we left and reached Kandivali station at 5.30 pm to catch a train to Dadar. On that day, bus transportation...

|| Hari Om || When I started writing the Ram Naam book, I wrote three books in succession. I completed them on Wednesday and decided to open my account in the Ramnaam Bank on Thursday at Shree Hari Gurugram (the venue of the discourse). On Wednesday, I prayed to Bapu, “Bapu, I have written these books sincerely, wholeheartedly and with faith. I am on the path shown by you, the path of truth, love and  joy, I request you to bless me with your darshan either today (Wednesday) or tomorrow (Thursday) in person or in my dreams.”Wednesday passed by. On Thursday, I opened my account in the Ramnaam Bank and was about to head to the third floor when a volunteer stopped me and greeted, ‘Hari Om Kaka’. I was surprised when the volunteer asked me to accompany him but I followed him.….And to my greatest surprise, this volunteer took me straight to the hall where Bapu sits for the discourse and seated me right in the front row in front of Bapu. My Bapu is just so loving! I make a childish...

|| Hari Om || I first heard about Bapu in 2008. Initially, I had several doubts in my mind. Questions like who is this Bapu and how could people accept Him as God; were something I kept pondering upon. I started reading various experiences in Krupasindhu and also stated reading the Dainik Pratyaksha along with other publications for five to six months. Eventually, I started writing the Ram Naam notebook.Also, a devotee of Bapu asked me to read the Sai Sat Charitra. I started reading it and although I did not understand much I used to enjoy reading it. Once, my neighbour informed me about the examinations on Sai Sat Charitra which were conducted. I decided to appear for level 1. I appeared for the exam and 108% Bapu got the paper written from me. Later, I found out that I had passed with a distinction in the exam and I had to go to Mumbai to collect the paper.I was extremely happy and excited. I thought this would be an opportunity to seek the blessing of Bapu. Although, I did not have...