Blessed by Mah³k³la
One after nine or two after nine?”- Inquired
Pujya Gurudev from Dr. Roy. The question was so
unexpected that it took Dr. Roy a few moments to
grasp its context. Dr. Roy was a famous surgeon
of Lucknow; his reputation had spread beyond
Lucknow to every part of India including the far
south. Patients from even Japan, Korea and Africa
came to consult him and returned benefitted.
Glory, post and prosperity - nothing was lacking
in Dr. Roy’s life. Life had given him full
satisfaction in its different aspects, except one,
and that one throbbed from deep inside. One
after another, nine daughters were born to him
in the hope of a son-next-time. Pilgrimages to
many temples, mutts and s³dhus bore no fruit.
This void in his life had gradually generated in
him an atheistic tendency.
He had begun to feel
cynical and even angry at the sight of s³dhus and
saints. So it was not surprising that his response
was sceptical when one day a close friend
suggested to him—“Satish, let us visit Gayatri
Tapobhumi in Mathura, and meet Pt. Shriram
Sharma Acharya there. He does not call himself
a s³dhu or saint, but mother goddess Gayatri and
Saraswati literally sit on his tongue. It is said that
even God does not dispose what Shriram Sharma
Acharya proposes.” Dr. Roy did hear his friend
out but disbelief was so firmly entrenched in him
that he decided to first put Gurudev to test before
visiting him.
One day he heard that Pujya Gurudev had come to
Lucknow to participate in a programme. Dr. Roy
went there and took a seat in the audience. When
Gurudev’s turn to speak came, Dr. Roy watched
him closely. He noticed that Gurudev’s words
were strikingly clear, precise and had a divine
flow in them. Unlike other speakers, he neither
made references to scriptures nor laid stress on
any particular worship rituals.
On the contrary, he
was speaking about transforming the age.
In his address, Pujya Gurudev elaborated
upon the importance of time in these words
-“Times keep changing. History of human
civilisation bears testimony to these epochal
changes. If in this cyclic pattern, Satayuga
(Age of Righteousness) were to wake up from
its long slumber and re-establish its reign over
human affairs, why should this be considered
impossible? For a man, it is impossible to create
even an ant, but God keeps creating numerous
kinds of lives every moment. At least the atheists
should keep this truth in mind.”
Gurudev paused, and then continued - “Today I
have come to alert you to this, that the coming
century is the age of transformation.
This
transformation is not happening from any human
planning; working behind it is the Mah³k³la´s
resolve. Nature has started creating the appropriate
environment for this new order. Whoever will be
able to behold this divine sight with his own eyes
will be greatly lucky, and whoever will be able to
accept this new challenge of time and put his foot
forward in this direction will have an opportunity
like that of Angad, Hanuman and Nala-Neel to
partake of this divine fortune.
The believers
know that when God showers His blessings,the term ‘impossible’ ceases to exist. With His
blessings, even an aged Jatayu was able to take
on the mighty Ravan.”
Gurudev’s words started a churning in the
thoughts of Dr. Roy. He began to reflect on
whether God’s blessing could be measured
only by the gift of a son? Or, its true meaning
is that which Acharyaji is saying? Is the
present age really changing? While Dr. Roy
was pondering over these questions, Pujya
Gurudev’s speech ended.
Dr. Roy had come thinking that he would ask
Gurudev some such probing questions as would
put the latter to discomfort. But here, just the
reverse had happened. He felt so magnetically
attracted towards the personality of Gurudev that
to return without meeting him would have been
foolish. He silently stood behind the crowd that
had gathered behind Pujya Gurudev. Soon his eyes
met with Gurudev’s. Immediately Gurudev called
him out - “Satish! One after nine or two after
nine?” Before Dr. Roy could recover, Gurudev
smiled and said - “My Son! Daughter and son are
equals. But if your faith in God only stands on
getting a son, tell me, you want one son or two
sons?” Dr. Roy was dumbstruck. He had never
dreamt that Gurudev would so easily read his
inner wish without anyone’s briefing and tell him
then and there in so clear and so few words.
Gathering some strength Dr. Roy spoke - “After
meeting you, my desire to ask for anything has
vanished now.” Pujya Gurudev said - “Son! God
gives to those who do not demand. As long as
you had desire, He was not present for you; but
now when you are not asking for it, He wants
to bless you with a son. I am merely acting as
the communicator of His message to you.
But
keep this in mind that offsprings are given for
inculcation of sa®sk³ras in them. After getting
this blessing, try to see that you and your family
work for the larger good of the society. Only then,
my words would prove justified.”
Dr. Roy bowed before Poojya Gurudev in humble
acceptance. Time showed later that this blessing
of Gurudev was not a mere rhetoric of empty
words, but a divinely ordained law which destiny
proved true.
But at that time, there were some more questions
cropping up in the mind of Dr. Roy which he
wanted answered. So he asked - “Gurudev, you
were just now talking about transformation of
the age. You talked about the descent of Avat³rº
The proud man counts his newspaper clippings, the humble man his blessings.
- Fulton J. Sheen
Once upon a me, there lived a man,
who had studied a vast range of scholarly
works. He used to feel proud of his scholasc
and intellectual aainments. Whether it was
day me or night, he used to walk with a
lighted lamp in his hand.
If asked about this
peculiar habit, he would arrogantly reply-
“There is darkness everywhere in the world.
I walk with this lamp so that there could be
some light”. One day this arrogant scholar
came across a saint. The saint started
laughing when he saw the scholar with the
lighted lamp and said - “My friend, if you
cannot see the ever shining sun then don’t
tell that there is darkness around the world.
What will this ny lamp of yours add to the
limitless glow of the sunlight? Where does
the light of your knowledge stand before
the infinite knowledge of the Omniscient?
If possible, try to know this simple fact that
true knowledge can’t be aained just by
reading tons of books and treases. True
knowledge comes through the realizaon of
the indwelling light of Divinity.”
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Cetan³ (reincarnation of divine consciousness).
Please tell me if this would be of the kind of Lord
Rama or Lord Krishna? And what message he will
give to the people?” Pujya Gurudev replied - “No
son, the reincarnation of this age would be more
like the descent of the Ganga. Be it heaven, earth
or p³t³la (the nether world) - nothing would be
beyond its effect. It will give two messages to the
people - refinement of the self, and enrichment of
the righteous tendencies.”
Pujya Gurudev further said - “A deep lethargy
had gripped the thinking of people. They do not
want to accept their assigned responsibility in
changing the society. Hence the future Avat³ra
of the new age will tell the people that unless we
ourselves change, no real change of the society
is possible. At the same time he will create the
circumstances for the flowering of creativity.
Even if you are unable to see it, rest assured
that this divine consciousness has spread to
every nook and corner of the universe. When
time comes its trumpet-call will reverberate
in all the ten directions; and every corner will
glow in its golden light.”
The words of Pujya Gurudev brought a
revolution in the life of Dr. Roy. In due
course of time, he was blessed with two sons.
Simultaneously, his mind was filled with a
deep urge to henceforth dedicate himself
to public good. Over the years, he had the
privilege of serving the country in many
important capacities. During those days, many
Gayatri parijans would often call on him and
he would tell everyone - “I have not seen God,
but I have seen Gurudev. In my eyes, both are
one and the same.”
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