Dr Srikanth Khanna,
Registrar – Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
1997 – 2006, MTech – Prashanti Nilayam
Dear Sisters & Brothers, a Loving Sairam!
Each one of us had the golden opportunity in this life to be called a student of Sai. We spent a fortunate number of years at His lotus feet. How he picked us and polished us – only He can tell! A lot was bestowed on each one of us and it is a learning for a lifetime that we carry with us. When I entered this abode of peace, I had the crisis of my life – my vessel was too small to receive the ocean of compassion!
Living with God is true education! We had that chance to see Him, listen to His golden words of advice and accomplish small tasks that could bring a smile on the divine countenance. A “good boy” from Him would be the gold medal. A “dunnapotha” meant the need to strive for the betterment! We received our secular education however what we fondly reminisce about is what we learnt beyond the classes and books. What we share today is but a speck of what we received with folded palms. It is in this grateful deluge of His love that our lives find the true meaning.
Bhagawan’s avatar has several unique aspects. Every moment of His time spent with us – His students – is truly an inexplicable Leela of the divine. He had a unique bond with each one of us. Bhagawan’s love exhorted us always to be good and do good. Brotherhood of man and fatherhood of God is spirituality at its simplest. He would himself practice and then advise the students. Bhagawan is the happiest when the poor and needy are served with love – “love without duty” is always His signature. Now, as we find ourselves on our life’s sojourn, fulfilling His mission in various corners of the world, it is energising to keep reliving the moments we spent at His feet. The Darshan, Sparshan and Sambhashan that we received ought to light our paths every moment. It is a matter of how much we invest in this joyful togetherness. In today’s fast paced world that alone would help us unlock access to the treasure of eternal bliss.
