Constant Presence…
Friday, June 7th, 2013
For an earnest seeker HE IS the Eternal Companion, inspiring and guiding him/her at every step, every moment, with His Constant Presence. Charles Penn from the US shares an interesting experience, narrating how God ‘bends down’ to reach out an earnest seeker, airing His Words of Assurance…Words of Wisdom. Extracted from Sanathana Sarathi, February 1967.
Just knowing that we are watched over every minute, every moment, and with the ceaseless sound of the Aum booming deep within reminding us to “Have no fear, for I Am near,” takes from life anxiety and worry and leaves us to do His Work as His True Instrument.
During Sivaratri in 1966, Bhagawan bestowed many blessings upon this devotee. He not only found him employment in a wondrous way but also appeared before him during meditation. I had hardly closed my eyes. He came through the entrance door and stood, saying, “I have just been to Africa” and so saying He joyfully and with flowing hair sat on the rug. One knew in an instant that it was Baba; in a few moments, which seemed like an age, He was away.
Again on November 30, 1966, during the blissful depths of meditation this devotee found himself looking into the bright sunshine at Puttaparthi. Standing close and at first only showing His colourful robe, one knew that instant of Baba’s Presence. Then He moved His hand as if to take something from the fold of His robe. Bending low and with a happy and joyful smile He held in that precious Hand an envelope which He shook vigorously at my eye level. He knew that in a sitting position He would have to bend low for me to see what was happening. From His action it was deduced that the Bhagawan had taken care of some important thing and that the envelope which appeared to contain something bulky like a Rudraksha symbolised this Good Deed. With the deepening yearning to visit His Grace at Prasanthi Nilayam this instant transportation remedied the wish in a flash.
A few days after this miraculous event another devotee from Los Angeles arrived at Prasanthi Nilayam to be greeted, by Baba, with “California? Charles Penn.” Upon leaving a week or so later Sai Baba handed the devotee a letter with the parting words “For Charles Penn, with My Love.”
Sharing with you the contents of that letter is now a great pleasure. The letter dated December 9, 1966, read in part…
“I Am very happy that everyone (at Pacific Palisades, Calif.) is sincerely striving to achieve spiritual progress. I know how earnest you all are; that earnestness will certainly be rewarded.
“Know that I Am always with you, prompting you and guiding you. I know also that you are aware of this. Live always in that CONSTANT PRESENCE. Love and Truth are the two wings that take an individual forward. They will inspire you to serve all righteously and lovingly, just as you would serve the Lord. This is the highest form of Practical Spirituality.
“Be writing to Me, about yourself and friends. I have been getting letters from most of them. My blessings are ever with them.
With Blessings – SAI BABA”
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