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Display of Destiny - On His Palm They
Saw
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
A certain person was a captain during
the Second World War, but since he died of a commonplace disease in
a civil hospital, his widow did not get much by way of pension. So
she had to earn some money teaching music, in order to keep her
three children - two daughters and a son - in elementary ease. The
son passed his B.Sc. examination with a first class from the Madras
University, while still in his teens. The army authorities gave him
a job in their cantonment office at Bangalore. His mother, who was
overwhelmed with joy, sent him to offer homage to the family deity,
Venkatachalapthi, in the temple on the Thirumalai Hills in Andhra
Pradesh, so that he could join duty at Bangalore with divine
blessings.
However, what did happen was that the boy got drowned in the holy
tank of the temple. His body was in police custody for two days as
it was unidentified. The anxious mother was confronted by the
photograph of her son's corpse which appeared in the daily papers.
But, Baba appeared to her in a dream and directed her to come to
Puttaparthi. There she was taken by a mysterious stranger to the
Presence. Bhagavan called her and her children for the precious
interview. "Don't weep," He said, "for your son who led a
disciplined life and was full of devotion, has now merged with God.
When he has found the lotus feet of Bliss, you should not indulge in
grief." But she could not be consoled.
Then Baba said, "I know your heart is broken since you could not
have even a last glimpse of his body. See, it is here." Saying this,
He spread His palm in front of her, and she could clearly see the
events of that fateful pilgrimage appear upon it: The son slipped on
the steps of the tank, and a few people jumped in to save him. It
was too late. Even first-aid could not revive him. A lotus-like
bunch of flames rose from his body and proceeded towards the
innermost shrine where the idol of Venkatachalapathi is installed,
disappearing in a blaze of glory at the Lord's feet. Then she saw
the idol come alive and change into a charming image of Baba
Himself.
After some time Baba spoke to her, "Mother, the one you loved as
your son was a staunch devotee of the Lord during his previous life.
He was engaged in Tapas for twelve years on the steps of this very
holy temple tank. His deepest desire was to attain Jala Samadhi
(Water-mergence) in those sacred waters. To fulfil that desire he
took birth again and, as your guru, has led you to Me. Remain in
Puttaparthi, ever singing the glory of Venkatachalapathi, who has
accepted your son into His fold."
Source:
http://askbaba.helloyou.ch/sathyamsivamsundaram/s1054.htm
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