From Radha Krishna to the little boy in temple, hugging works

Sairam friends,

I usually demand Shirdi Saibaba to guide me in a dream but these days, it seems he is fed up with me that I never get any message. I go to the extreme of hugging a small statue of Sai baba and sleeping. These days, that too doesn’t work. Sai Baba is very stubborn with me though I pleaded him a lot to show me a way.

This afternoon, I took the Radhe Krishna in my pooja place in my palm and asked them if they are happy with the way I show devotion? This is the same Radha Krishna who came to my house after a dream vision. You can read about it here – Radha krishna came by Sai Leela

Radha Krishna – Eternal love ! Painting used with courtesy

I held Radha Krishna inside my right palm, rested over myself, and slept. I did sleep deeply but honestly, no dreams came, and got irritated as soon as I woke up. I looked at Radha Krishna and wondered why they are not speaking to me? Sounds silly right? According to me, they are supposed to guide me and I have the rights to ask.

My mom shouts at me if she finds me sleeping with statues as she says that we must give respect to God and Goddess and must never keep them in our bed. So usually, I close my room door whenever I hug Sai. Anyway, I know its wrong but that’s the connection I have with Sai and the Gods I love.

Anyway, I woke up and decided to go to the Saibaba temple.

I thought of taking my Car but realized I am already getting addicted to comfort. Now I know why many Americans and even Indians have health issues? We are getting addicted to comfort and not doing anything physical. My only good habit is walking and hence decided to travel by bus so that I can walk to Saibaba colony for shopping something my Ma asked to buy.

In the Saibaba temple, I spent a few minutes but really got bored. I wanted to go to Annapurna temple but it was already late. So went for shopping and came back to temple. I sat in the main hall in the corner and read Sainath Stavan Manjari looking at my mobile. Then, it was time for Shej aarti and I went to the place where my friends prepare prasad to be distributed after aarti. I do any little work if they ask me but mostly be there to chat with them.

Today, I told them that my faith on Sai is going down and I am trying to melt my heart in Sai bhakti. That’s why I keep humming Sai naam and also some bhajans. I started singing “Haridwar Mathura Kaasi, Shirdi me theerath Saare hai” loudly.

I think Sai decided to test their patience by making me sing … ha ha…Now, they have to work listening to my song.

In between, I felt pity for them and stopped singing. They asked me to continue ( Friends are basically generous). So I continued singing and told them, the lyrics I love most.

“Maharashtra ki paavan bhoomi isko koti pranaam hai
Iski maati ke kan kan par likha tumhara naam hai”

I said, it means “Every single Sand particle of Shirdi soil has the name “Sai” written over it.

After they were done with the work, we saw a little boy running on the veranda of the temple with his foot ware. The security shouted at him to remove the foot ware and he was running with a very scary face as if he did a big mistake. So one of my friends explained him that he’s not supposed to wear foot ware in the veranda of the temple. He immediately took off the foot ware and took it in his palm. As he walked to other side of the temple, I realized he has come running from his parents for some reason.

I felt very painful because the boy must be 8-9 years old and his face still carried the fear. I held his shoulder and hugged him. It was instantaneous and I don’t know why I do it sometimes. If someone is in pain, I feel like hugging them.

Several years back, I heard Princess Diana tell in a BBC interview

“Yes. I do touch. I believe everyone needs that”.

and I love this quote – “A hug is a priceless gift of love and kindness.” ― Debasish Mridha

Coming back to the little boy, I believe he requires special attention. I wanted to speak to him a few words but his parents were in hurry and hence I too went back to Dwarakamai.

Some parents used to write to me that their child is suffering from autism.I dedicate this article to each and every child going through autism or any such issues.

Sai, please take care of these kids.

They are your own children.

My Hug goes to every child on earth who needs special love and care. Give patience and ability to their parents and dear ones to take care of them. Baba, please do your best to heal them and make them live a peaceful life.

I am not crying but my heart feels warm and I feel wet in my eyes thinking about these children.

My special hug to these sweet children of Sai,

I have to wake up a little early as my friend called if I can donate blood as his friend’s Mom is going through surgery. It’s been over 3 years since I last donated blood. Wrote about it here – Celebrating Blood Donation

Hope it goes well tomorrow.

Once again, Hug your Ma, Pa, Sis, Bro, and friends when they need you most.