Symbol of Discipline

Narasimhamurthy, here are blessings. As I came to Madras on 18th, the programmes there went off in a grand manner. I had been to Chengalpattu on 20th and filled lakhs of people in joy. I noticed their selfless services. Their devotion cannot be described. From there, I had been to Tiruchi, Madurai, Kodaikanal, Dindigul, Palani, Coimbatore, Salem, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and other towns. All these places were filled like an ocean of people. All were waiting for the arrival of Swami while engaged in bhajans and dances. As Swami arrived, slogans of Jai, Jai reached the sky; along with crackers and illuminations. Anybody would melt upon looking at them in tears of joy and mad rush. Wherever I went, there were not less than 4, 5 lakhs of people coming from villages and towns in special buses, cars, in jatkas and lorries.

I had been to all villages and filled them all in happiness. There were 30 eye camps in which nine lakh people were operated. Saris, dhotis, etc. were distributed freely. People of all religions had come. One had to look at that sight. It could not be described. Swami will not look at the external world. He looks into the thoughts and feelings only. Many will not know the value of Swami as He is available easily. Many have lost hopes in life and are falling at Swami’s feet. Discipline here is in an ideal manner. Bhajans are sweet to the ears. My heart melted at their sight. All the arrangements were wonderful. After this glorious tour, I had reached Bangalore yesterday. We are celebrating our Hostel anniversary on 5th. As the children are praying, I shall attend that function, after which I will reach Prasanthi Nilayam. Blessings to all children.

Baba

Signed ‘Written in Jan 1984’