The Churning Within!

Suresh Poduval
Dubai
(U.A.E.)

Hari Aum!

The trip to SISS, this time has been different and colorful in the literal sense that we were there not in Saffron. It brought in the realization that, being grahastas also one can with the Guru’s blessing learn to remain pure, joyous and blissful like the lotus leaf. It was in a sense, a practical training for wegrahastas. Of course, the Gurukrupa - like a string - was binding all of us together keeping the minds still and immersed in sheer joy throughout the stay, as if Gurudev’s message was being manifested then and there as Maaji was imparting it. In fact we all become one, including the guests and Maa’s poorvashram family members, who had so much warmth. It was amazing how Maaji could see every one with samabhav.

The celebration was also a great example of organizational skills and was sheer pleasure to see how the entire function was seamlessly progressing without any glitch, chaos and with minimal direction, with each and every one contributing just the right dose, as if automated.

The understanding of the Tula Bhaar concept was enlightening and what better draviam could have been more apt than books, the reflection of MaaSaraswati herself. We as a team did not even realize how the whole Tula Bhaar was so easily implemented. It was proven that when our intentions are right the divine forces work with us - as the right ideas were just coming at that right time to ensure that the Tula was set right. It was as if some unseen hands were doing it. It was sheer joy to see that contributions poured in live to reach exactly, to the dot, the auspicious number 9 times the Tula (which was also the date), as if it was pre-designed.

The need to perform duty with conviction was so beautifully explained by Maaji, to we people always struggling to balance things. Same was the case with the Mala of poems put together by all. We saw most of them thrilled and amazed at their own creations. This could not have happened without Guru’s grace. The SamudraManthan was also presented with so much of dedication and meticulous back stage planning and makeup etc, which clearly reflected in the performance. Gurudev’s presence was really felt. It was a life time opportunity for us to hear from Maaji about Gurudev and have a glimpse of Maaji’s days with Gurudev. We have carried with us home a whole lot of learning's and most of all the churning that should happen within us. With Gurumaa’s blessing we will be able to go through the process of becoming the ghee that can ultimately transform into light.