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Blessed by Mah³k³la
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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.” 24 AKHAND JYOTI Jan.-Feb. 2018 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.”
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.” 24 AKHAND JYOTI Jan.-Feb. 2018 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.”
