1ST JUNE 2011
Om Sairam dearest Sai Family,
All the campuses of Sri Sathya Sai University have re-opened from 1st of June. This would be one of its kind re-opening for the blessed university which lost her Chancellor on a physical level. Every year, students would look forward to this day after spending 2 months with friends and family to re-unite with the Divine. This year there seems to be a vacuum in their lives which will be stabilised in no time.
As the Maha Samadhi construction started from the 27th May, students who couldn't make it before could not even have Samadhi darshan.
The Maha Samadhi construction is in full swing. There are huge curtains put up at least 20 feet away from the dais. This probably is done to give enough space for the workers to do their job. This afternoon, when I entered the ashram, i bumped into a person who, with his physical appearance seemed to be working for the construction. Even though he looked dusty, with torn clothes (a typical worker appearance) the first thought that came to my mind is brother how lucky you are! to be part of this great construction. I asked him (to double check and also to get some "inside" information) if he was working for Maha Samadhi construction and with an innocent smile he said yes brother. I asked how is the work going on. he said it is going on very well. They have finished "flooring" part. The next sentence that he said was so touchy and when some one like him says with that innocence it will hit you some where in the heart.
He said with a sad face, what to do, I don't feel like even hammering on the floor. every time I do that, I think, O our Swami is sleeping. Will I be disturbing His sleep? he said he is tyring his best to do the job bit quietly but this job doesn't allow to do so. He continued, I had Swami's darshan many times in this same hall and I wanted to speak with Swami atleast once in my life time but it was not possible. Swami was always surrounded by people and getting closer to Him was not easy. Now I am right there, with no one around Swami, but still cannot speak with Him. I told Him, all your prayers were answered as you are blessed to be part of the Divine construction. He nodded in acceptance with an innocent smile again. I thanked Swami for letting me meet such a nice person who cared for Swami even after He left the body.
I could imagine the mindset of all the blessed workers there. Like this brother I am sure many of them would have had Swami's darshan in the same hall before. Keeping Swami's body right next to you and to work is not an easy job. Especially when you know who Swami is.All your nerves would be holding the whole body uptight. According to the news, the Ganesha which was in the middle has been removed. The white marble steps which were on the dais have also been removed. I think(its not official) Swami's statue might be placed in the place of Ganesha). According to EENADU news paper report dated, 28th May, the statue will be unveiled on Swami's birthday. (nothing official yet)...read more
