Sai Shyam
2009 Prasanthi Nilayam

How did I come to Him? Why did I come to Him?
“How” is a completed story, “Why” is an unfinished search…
How did He find me? Why did He choose me?
“How” is a granted boon, “Why” is an unbreakable bond.
Every blessing, an unforgettable memory!
Every memory, an inexpressible feeling!
Every feeling, a grateful reminder!
Every reminder, a loving responsibility!
Every responsibility, an unsaid expectation.
Every expectation, an unasked gift!
Every gift, a proud offering!
A journey which I did not choose to embark upon
A dream which I did not see in day or night
A love which I did not deserve, but was reserved
A luck which I did not earn, but was a debt
I became part of a fairytale that is unbelievable to hear.
I became part of a mission that is unfathomable to imagine.
He once asked what you want.
I replied I want YOU!
He said, “Take me I am all yours.”
I was confused about how…
He escaped with a smile.
I still think about how…
And He still escapes with a smile.

Brother Sai Shyam is based in Prashanti Nilayam and is part of the Institute’s department of mathematics. He was the leader of the Institute brass band & continues to be associated with the band