Sairam friends,
Recently, I have been reading a lot about South East Asia and trying to understand the economy and culture existing in countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and others. Yesterday, I read about the people who moved from India to Burma in 18th and 19th century. I felt bad about the status of these migrants even today. These are poor people trying to earn their living doing some odd work. There’s lots of political instability in these countries too. Students in colleges too have several struggles.
Apart from well off countries like Malaysia and Singapore, most other countries in South East Asia are still under developed when it comes to quality of life.
Spreading Sai’s fame in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos
I am not sure how I am going to do it but this is one of my plan as I foresee the need for Sai’s presence in these countries. Shirdi Sai Baba already exists in the form of good people in these countries and there’s no reason to get into these territories with a goal of making people believe in Sai. Even if people there do not like Sai, I will be happy if there’s some ancient saint whom these people can depend on with faith.
Further, countries like Vietnam and Cambodia is not new for Indian saints. There Hindu temples built by kings in these countries and it would have not be possible without the guidance of good saints. As of now, I just pray Sai Baba to take care of these people. They must get good food, shelter, education and career. While there are so many poor people in India, I pray for people in other countries to know about Sai especially since I believe Sai can make a small difference.
My Work
Coming to my life, I have stopped all the projects which I was doing until Feb 2016. After my Father got health issues, I am not able to sit and do anything at home after coming from office. I simply waste my time. I take my laptop to parents room and watch some Documentary. I read and hug two books while sleeping – Sree Pada Sree Vallabha Charitramrutam and a book about Tirumala Tirupati’s purana and sleep. I am remembering Lord Dattatreya and Venkateswara all night. I get some strange dreams too.
At office , I don’t like being in a place especially since I have done it for years. I go where ever I wish and talk to others whom I feel comfortable with. This game isn’t good for me any more. Sometimes, I am wondering why I am not able to start a project? My mind is not focused. I am happy at times but suddenly, I wonder how my life will change if I can’t work on something actively?
I will be leaving to Pollachi this evening as my friends had planned a trip. I tried my best to avoid it especially since I have no mood to go out. Last night while I was roaming in Sai Baba colony, I got a call and could not say No to it since I have to agree when someone I respect calls me to join.
I kept asking my Ma if Appa will be fine as I will be out for a day. I get scared these days as he’s still recovering gradually. I know even if I am near my parents, only Sai Baba is taking care of them.
Om Sai Ram
Venkat
Om Sai ram