Peticiones de oración y el Programa de Gratitud - clases de los estudiantes de Sri Sathya Sai Baba, por B.Aravind.
"Aa .... booo booo ... Guuu (gorgoteo)" - oración del bebé que el Señor entiende! :)
Un viaje celestial.
Hay una historia acerca de cómo un buscador fue a la morada de Dios en una visita casual. Todo el lugar (vamos a llamarlo como los cielos) bullía de actividad y nadie parecía tener tiempo para gastar en ocio. Entró en el lugar y había una persona sentada en uno de los mostradores, devorando su comida con mucha prisa. "Disculpe señor.¿Podría por favor hablar un momento con usted? " "Hable rápido compañero. ¿En qué puedo ayudarle? ""¿Podría decirme qué está pasando aquí?" "¡Ah!... Se trata de los "Oraciones por pedidos" que recibe el cielo. Y estamos recibiendo y seleccionando las diversas oraciones por salud, riqueza, fama, inteligencia, paz y felicidad. "
"No se toma un descanso adecuado para el almuerzo por lo menos?" "No, mi querido amigo! No podemos. De hecho, no tomamos descanso incluso en la noche.
¿Cuántos ángeles utilizan ?, parece que están faltos de personal. El mundo humano constantemente nos bombardea con oraciones por peticiones ... "
El buscador siguió su camino, no quería ser una carga para el departamento sometiendo a mas imposiciones a el cielo.
Entonces entró en otra área donde el trabajo parecía estar realizándose a un ritmo más frenético.
Entonces entró en otra área donde el trabajo parecía estar realizándose a un ritmo más frenético.
La curiosidad pudo más que él y se acercó a una persona sentada en uno de los mostradores. Él estaba luchando para comer un bocado rápido durante su trabajo."Disculpe señor. ¿Podría por favor hablar un momento con usted? "fue hasta la persona en su trabajo, que apenas reconoció la presencia de nuestro buscador. Era evidente que el ángel que trabaja allí, no tenía tiempo ni para contestar. Miró a un tablero que anunciaba: "Cumplimiento de las plegarias ', y entendió lo que estaba pasando. Los ángeles aquí estaban procesando todo lo que llegaba desde la sección "Oraciones por pedidos 'y los cumplían en distintos intervalos de tiempo".
La filosofía de la sección figuraba en un lugar destacado en una pared gigante , y decía- "Recuerda - Cuando reciba una oración para su cumplimiento, contéstala de cualquiera de las siguientes tres maneras:
1. Diga "Sí" y cumpla con la solicitud de inmediato.
2. Diga "No" y dele algo mejor al buscador.
3. Diga "espere" y dele lo mejor al buscador, a su debido tiempo.
Los cielos están siempre ocupados en el embalaje de regalos para nosotros ...
Fuente: Un fotograma de la película - Polar express.
Maravillado por la sabiduría, se trasladó al tercer departamento en el cielo. Sorprendentemente, todo el lugar parecía desierto. No había más que un solo ángel allí y dio la bienvenida al buscador con los brazos abiertos.
"¿Estan pensando en cerrar esta sección? ¿Qué es esta parte del cielo? " "¡Ah!", respondió al ángel: "Todo nuestro personal ha sido enviado para ayudar a las secciones de " Solicitudes "y "Cumplimientos". Apenas tenemos trabajo aquí. "
"¿Cual es esta sección de todos modos?" "Esta es la sección de 'Reconocimiento', donde recibimos la gracias por las oraciones cumplidas", dijo el ángel cuando él sonrió y se fue a su escritorio. El buscador lo siguió y decidió hacerle una última pregunta ...
El concepto del programa Gratitud.
Al escuchar esta historia (ya sé que no lo he terminado aún), me trae a la mente una doha (copla) del santo, Kabirdas (1440-1518), que dice, Dukh Mein Sumiran Sab Karein, Sukh Mein Karein Na Koi.Jo Sukh Mein Sumiran Karein, Dukh Kahe Ko Hoi? .
Esto se traduce como, "Todo el mundo recuerda a Dios en tiempos de dolor, pero nadie lo hace en los momentos de alegría. Aquellos que recuerdan a Dios en los momentos de alegría nunca parecen saber de tristezas" .
Y eso dice mucho sobre el poder de la gracia. En efecto, es sólo una gracia que se acuerden de Dios en los momentos de alegría. Y si hemos de creer en la experiencia y la sabiduría de este poeta místico y santo de la India, la gente con ese tipo con gratitud siempre será feliz.
Los cielos están siempre ocupados en el embalaje de regalos para nosotros ...
Fuente: Un fotograma de la película - Polar express.
Maravillado por la sabiduría, se trasladó al tercer departamento en el cielo. Sorprendentemente, todo el lugar parecía desierto. No había más que un solo ángel allí y dio la bienvenida al buscador con los brazos abiertos.
"¿Estan pensando en cerrar esta sección? ¿Qué es esta parte del cielo? " "¡Ah!", respondió al ángel: "Todo nuestro personal ha sido enviado para ayudar a las secciones de " Solicitudes "y "Cumplimientos". Apenas tenemos trabajo aquí. "
"¿Cual es esta sección de todos modos?" "Esta es la sección de 'Reconocimiento', donde recibimos la gracias por las oraciones cumplidas", dijo el ángel cuando él sonrió y se fue a su escritorio. El buscador lo siguió y decidió hacerle una última pregunta ...
El concepto del programa Gratitud.
Al escuchar esta historia (ya sé que no lo he terminado aún), me trae a la mente una doha (copla) del santo, Kabirdas (1440-1518), que dice, Dukh Mein Sumiran Sab Karein, Sukh Mein Karein Na Koi.Jo Sukh Mein Sumiran Karein, Dukh Kahe Ko Hoi? .
Esto se traduce como, "Todo el mundo recuerda a Dios en tiempos de dolor, pero nadie lo hace en los momentos de alegría. Aquellos que recuerdan a Dios en los momentos de alegría nunca parecen saber de tristezas" .
Y eso dice mucho sobre el poder de la gracia. En efecto, es sólo una gracia que se acuerden de Dios en los momentos de alegría. Y si hemos de creer en la experiencia y la sabiduría de este poeta místico y santo de la India, la gente con ese tipo con gratitud siempre será feliz.
El simple acto de gratitud genuina parece atraer a los objetos y experiencias que uno agradece. Parece como si todas las personas sabias cuentan con esta verdad poderosa e intuitiva de transformar sus oraciones de peticiones en oraciones de gratitud. Una advertencia aquí, sin embargo - si expresa gratitud con la intención de atraer a los objetos y las experiencias de su deseo, hace que la oración en general se transforme en una petición en lugar de una expresión gratitud! . Pero la gratitud genuina siempre es satisfactoria y gratificante.
Y eso me lleva a un hermoso programa que presencié en el 17 de febrero 2013 en el Salón Sai Kulwant en Puttaparthi, la morada de Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba . Era el "programa de agradecimiento", realizado luego del fallecimiento, por lotes de estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria Superior Sri Sathya Sai.
Cada año, los estudiantes que terminan la escuela se presentan ante su Señor y Maestro, Amigo y Guía, Bhagavan Baba (a quien se dirigen como su amado Swami '), a través de este "programa de gratitud". El programa se compone de obras de teatro, bailes, canciones y discursos que expresan su profunda gratitud a Dios. Como todos los años, también este año, el programa estaba lleno de experiencias y un montón de ideas.
Los estudiantes mayores de la Escuela Secundaria Sri Sathya Sai, se reúnen para el "Programa de gratitud o gracia".
Y eso me lleva a un hermoso programa que presencié en el 17 de febrero 2013 en el Salón Sai Kulwant en Puttaparthi, la morada de Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba . Era el "programa de agradecimiento", realizado luego del fallecimiento, por lotes de estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria Superior Sri Sathya Sai.
Cada año, los estudiantes que terminan la escuela se presentan ante su Señor y Maestro, Amigo y Guía, Bhagavan Baba (a quien se dirigen como su amado Swami '), a través de este "programa de gratitud". El programa se compone de obras de teatro, bailes, canciones y discursos que expresan su profunda gratitud a Dios. Como todos los años, también este año, el programa estaba lleno de experiencias y un montón de ideas.
Los estudiantes mayores de la Escuela Secundaria Sri Sathya Sai, se reúnen para el "Programa de gratitud o gracia".
Fuente: El Reportero Prasanthi
17 de febrero 2013.
Mis oídos se animaron al escuchar una vocecita hablar sobre una experiencia que tuvo lugar unos 12 años atrás. Cuando un niño de 4 años, había caído en el hábito de ofrecer todo lo que reciba a la imagen de Swami en el altar de la casa. Se tratara de un chocolate, su boletín de calificaciones de kindergarden o sus tristes lágrimas, se las ofrecía a Swami. Los miembros de su familia (que no fueran sus padres) se burlaban de él sobre esto.
17 de febrero 2013.
Mis oídos se animaron al escuchar una vocecita hablar sobre una experiencia que tuvo lugar unos 12 años atrás. Cuando un niño de 4 años, había caído en el hábito de ofrecer todo lo que reciba a la imagen de Swami en el altar de la casa. Se tratara de un chocolate, su boletín de calificaciones de kindergarden o sus tristes lágrimas, se las ofrecía a Swami. Los miembros de su familia (que no fueran sus padres) se burlaban de él sobre esto.
Un día, recibió un auto a control remoto como regalo y de inmediato le quitó el embalaje y coloco el coche en el altar. Esto pareció ser el límite y todos se burlaron de él. Se sentía mal y derramó algunas lágrimas - ¿qué otra cosa puede hacer un niño de 4 años? . Esa noche, todo el mundo en casa le atrajo el altar donde el coche parecía moverse por su propia iniciativa, las luces se encendían intermitentemente! . Las pilas no estaban colocadas, y cierto divino remoto parecía estar controlandolo. En un examen más detallado, los miembros burlones de la familia encontraron un pequeño ídolo de Baba en el asiento del conductor, 'conduciendo' el coche en aceptación de la ofrenda! .
"A partir de ese día, querido Bhagavan, siempre te he sentido en el asiento del conductor del coche de mi vida. Tú eres mi Sanathana Sarathi (Eterno Auriga) ", terminó con un aplauso entusiasta.
Las historias luego comenzaron a fluir en rápida sucesión. Sreepad recordó el Bandhan Raksha de 1996, (el día de la fiesta hindú cuando una hermana ata un hilo, el Rakhi , en la muñeca de su hermano, como el símbolo de la bella unión que existe entre los dos). Swami había visitado el albergue de la Escuela Primaria y había distribuido Rakhis (los hilos sagrados) a todas las chicas que tenían hermanos. Cuando Swami dio un Rakhi a la hermana Sreepad, ella le dijo, "Swami, yo no tengo hermano."Swami sonrió y le dijo que acepte el Rakhi. Era el 5 de diciembre de 1996 cuando Sreepad nació!.
Entonces, Shanmukha se levantó y puso de manifiesto el momento más difícil en su infancia - cuando se le diagnosticó hemoglobina deficiente durante el examen médico previo al ingreso a la escuela. Los médicos le dijeron a sus padres que iban a necesitar por lo menos 6 meses de cuidados intensivos antes de que sus niveles de hemoglobina pudieran alcanzar los niveles deseados. Esto sin duda significaba un año perdido para unirse a la escuela de Swami. La fe que tanto él como sus padres tenían en Swami, les ha inducido a abandonar todos los medicamentos y simplemente recurrir al vibhuti (ceniza sagrada). A las pocas semanas, todo estaba bien y de hecho Shanmukha se unió a la escuela primaria en 1er grado.
Más milagros fueron revelados. Raghuram revivió los tiempos en que él sufría de una grave infección en la garganta cuando él estaba en el albergue estudiando su 6 º grado. Swami había visitado el recinto uno de esos días y vio a Raghuram desde su coche por unos pocos momentos. Aunque fue una mirada fugaz, fue suficiente para librarlo de todas las dificultades y el dolor del garganta!.
Bharadwaj estaba rebosante de gratitud, él narró un escalofriante, pero emocionante episodio. Cuando un niño de 8 años, fue atrapado por la lluvia que caía mientras espera un autobús para volver a casa. La lluvia era tan fuerte que el autobús fue cancelado. Pasaron las horas. El niño esperaba y eran casi las 10 pm. Su padre, mientras tanto, se preocupó y decidió viajar a la parada del autobús en su motocicleta para recoger a Bharadwaj. Dándole un impermeable y sentándolo detrás de la moto, los dos comenzaron a viajar a casa. Era las 11 pm cuando se acercaban a su casa. La moto de repente resbaló y se cayó Bharadwaj. Se deslizó y se metió en un gran charco en el que se aferró a un alambre de metal. Al utilizar el cable como un apoyo para levantarse, un desconocido salió corriendo de la oscuridad. Él dijo: "¡Muchacho! Suelta ese alambre de inmediato ".Bharadwaj obedeció de inmediato. "Eres afortunado. Las lluvias han cortado varias líneas de energía. Lo que tomaste es una línea de alimentación. Sin embargo, hacia 3 minutos que se produjo un apagón a causa de que no hay electricidad en las líneas. Si no, hubieras sido electrocutado ".
Similar fue la historia de la fuga milagrosa que el padre Sudhanva tuvo en Nigeria, en el año 2000. Estaba atrapado en un fuego cruzado. Deslizándose sobre el asiento de su coche, podía oír las balas zumbando por todos lados. Incluso fue herido, o al menos eso pensaba. Al regresar a casa, se dio cuenta de que estaba totalmente seguro y la bala había sido retenida por una foto de Baba en su cartera!.
El programa continuó con sketches y bailes salpicando las narraciones. No voy a entrar en esos detalles porque yo no le presté atención. Ya que estaba muy perdido en las diversas experiencias que habían sido narradas.
Todas y cada una de las narraciones eran en gratitud ha Swami ...
Fuente: El Reportero Prasanthi
El factor común de todas las experiencias.
Al escuchar las experiencias, una cosa me llamó la atención. En ninguno de ellos había un "protagonista" nunca buscaban ni oraban para pedir ayuda. Se había dado por sí mismo! . Los estudiantes expresaban su gratitud por todo el amor, la ayuda, la orientación y la fuerza recibida. Y como se dijo en el programa, para cada experiencia narrada, había una docena que no fueron compartidas por falta de tiempo! .
La conclusión del programa parecía ser: "¡Swami! No tenemos nada que pedir le a usted, solo la bendición para que le amemos con todo nuestro ser. No hay nada que le ofrecemos a usted, mas que nuestra sincera gratitud. "
¡Ah!... Si todos las "Oraciones de pedidos " en el mundo se convertirían en "programas de gratitud", tal vez el mundo sería un lugar más feliz y satisfactorio para vivir; mientras mas se le pide "aumenta" nuestro descontento, la gratitud "aumenta" nuestra satisfacción.
'Pedir' trata sobre la percepción de una falta, mientras que la 'gratitud' es sobre lo recibido. La gratitud es saber que Dios sabe mas y mejor que nosotros, que Él nos dará perfectamente lo que necesitamos. La gratitud es sin duda un imán para la felicidad. Y si quieren pruebas de esto, recuerde que la prueba del budín está en comerlo. Comience hoy mismo a expresar gratitud sincera, sintiendo las diversas bendiciones en su vida. Y la experiencia de su vida que crece cada vez más hermosa y abundante. Probablemente es este el secreto ha que Swami se refiere cuando canta el poema telugu: Adugakuve o Manasa, Adugu Koladi Adi Adugunu Padunani Adugakunna Pani Vadigaanagunani, Adugani Sabarini Aadarincheade. Eso se traduce en "No preguntes , mente oh ; Cuanto más se pide, más bajo en la lista de prioridades que se coloca. Si no piden, la tarea avanza con rapidez. Sabari , que nunca pidió, recibió una lluvia de gracia indecible!.
La conclusión de la historia.
¡Sí! ... No lo he olvidado. El buscador siguió al ángel y decidió hacer una última pregunta ... "¿A qué sección es que Dios visita más?" "Ah querido amigo! ¿Por qué preguntas eso? " "Lo pregunto porque quiero verlo y darle las gracias por tantas cosas bellas de la vida. A veces, sentí que mis oraciones no fueron contestadas. Hoy, cuando miro hacia atrás, me doy cuenta de que he recibido mucho más de lo que pedí Quiero darle las gracias a Dios por su sabiduría y amor, por sus retrasos y negaciones aparentes. Tal vez, yo seré quien te dé un poco de trabajo por fin. "
Una sonrisa apareció en el rostro del ángel. "He recibido sus" gracias "para mi hijo, porque yo soy Dios! .
Mientras asigno mis ángeles para cuidar de las otras dos secciones, yo personalmente superviso esta sección en particular.
No es porque las otras secciones sean mas importantes, sino porque yo ya he hecho todo lo que es mejor para mis hijos. Y sólo aquellos que se dan cuenta de esta verdad, realmente dan un poco de trabajo en esta sección. Me encantaría hacer eso mismo. "
La Actitud de Gratitud
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OMSAIRAMMM...
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Prayer requests and the Gratitude Programme - lessons from students of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, by B.Aravind.
"Aa....booo booo...guuu (gurgle)" - the baby's prayer which the Lord understands! :)
A Heavenly Tour.
There is a story about how a seeker went to the abode of God on a casual visit. The whole place (let’s call it as the heavens) was bubbling with activity and nobody seemed to be having any time to spend in leisure. He walked into the place and up to a person sitting at one of the counters, wolfing his lunch in a great hurry.
“Excuse me sir. Could I please speak a minute with you?”
“Speak fast my fellow. How can I help you?”
“Could you tell me what is going on here?”
“Ah! This is the “Prayer Requests” receiving section of heaven. And we are receiving and segregating the various prayers for health, wealth, fame, intelligence, peace and happiness.”
“Do you not take a proper break for lunch at least?”
“No my dear man! We cannot. In fact, we do not take rest even at night. How many ever angels we employ, we seem to be understaffed. The human world constantly bombards us with prayer requests...”
The seeker walked on, not wanting to be a burden on the already taxed department in heaven. He walked into another area where work seemed to be going on at a more frantic pace. Curiosity got the better of him and he walked up to a person sitting at one of the counters. He was struggling to have a quick bite between his work.
“Excuse me sir. Could I please speak a minute with you?”
The person went about his work, barely acknowledging the presence of our seeker. It became evident that the working angel there had no time even to answer. He looked up at a board which announced, ‘Prayers Fulfillment’, and understood what was going on. The angels here were processing everything that arrived from the ‘Prayer Requests’ section and fulfilling them at various ‘time intervals’. The guiding philosophy of the section was also prominently displayed on a giant wall via a statement -
“Remember - When you receive a prayer for fulfillment, answer it in any of the following three ways:
1. Say “Yes” and fulfill the request immediately.
2. Say “No” and give the seeker something better.
3. Say “Wait” and give the seeker the best in due course of time.
The heavens are always busy in packing gifts for us...
Source: A still from the movie - Polar express
Marveling at the wisdom, he moved on to the third department in heaven. Surprisingly, the whole place seemed deserted. There was just a single angel there and he welcomed the seeker with open arms.
“Are you planning to shut down this section? What is this part of heaven for?”
“Ah!” replied the angel, “All our staff have been sent to assist the ‘Requests’ and ‘Fulfillment’ sections. We barely have any work here.”
“What is this section anyway?”
“This is the ‘Acknowledgement’ section where we receive gratitude for the fulfilled prayers” the angel said even as he smiled and walked away to his desk.
The seeker followed him and decided to ask one final question...
The concept of Gratitude Programme.
Hearing this story (I know I haven’t completed it yet) brings to mind adoha (couplet) of the saint, Kabirdas (1440–1518), which states,
Dukh Mein Sumiran Sab Karein, Sukh Mein Karein Na Koi.
Jo Sukh Mein Sumiran Karein, Dukh Kahe Ko Hoi?
This translates into,
“Everyone remembers God in times of sorrow, but nobody does so in times of joy. Those that remember God in times of joy will never seem to know sorrow.”
And that speaks volumes about the power of gratitude. For, it is only one with gratitude that one remembers God in times of joy. And if we are to believe the experience and wisdom of this mystic poet and saint from India, such people with gratitude will always be happy. The simpleact of genuine gratitude seems to attract more of the objects and experiences that one is grateful for.
It appears as if all the wise people realize this powerful truth and intuitively transform their prayer requests into prayers of gratitude. A disclaimer here though - expressing gratitude with the intent of attracting objects and experiences of one’s desire makes the overall prayer into a request rather than an expression gratitude!
But genuine gratitude is always fulfilling and rewarding. And that brings me to a beautiful programme that I witnessed on the 17th of February, 2013 in the Sai Kulwant Hall at Puttaparthi, the abode of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It was the “gratitude programme” put up by the passing out batch of students from the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School. Every year, the students of the passing-out batch of the school communicate with their Lord and Master, Friend and Guide, Bhagawan Baba (whom they address as their beloved ‘Swami’), via this ‘gratitude programme’. The programme is composed of skits, dances, songs and speeches which convey their profound gratitude to Him. Like every other year, this year too, the programme was filled with experiences and insights galore.
The Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School students gather for the "Gratitude Programme".
Source: The Prasanthi Reporter
17th February 2013.
My ears perked up to listen to a tiny voice speak about an experience which occurred about 12 years back. As a child of 4, he had gotten into the habit of offering everything that he received to Swami’s picture at the home altar. Whether it was a chocolate, his kindergarten report card or his sad tears, they would be offered to Swami. The family members of his extended family (other than his parents) made fun of him about this. One day, he received a remote-controlled car as a gift and immediately he removed the packaging and placed the car in the altar. This seemed to be the limit and everyone mocked him. He felt bad and shed a few tears - what else can a child of 4 do? That night, everyone at home was drawn to the altar where the car seemed to be moving on its own accord, flashing lights! The batteries were not inside and still some divine remote seemed to be controlling it. On closer examination, the mocking members of the family found a small idol of Baba in the driver’s seat, ‘driving’ the car in acceptance of the offering!
“From that day dear Bhagawan, I have always felt you in the driving seat of the car of my life. You are my Sanathana Sarathi (Eternal Charioteer)”, he finished to a rousing applause.
The stories then began to flow in rapid succession.
Sreepad remembered the Raksha Bandhan (a Hindu festival day when a sister ties a thread, the Rakhi, to the wrist of a brother as a symbol of the beautiful bond that exists between the two) of 1996. Swami had visited the Primary School hostel and had distributed Rakhis (the sacred threads) to all the girls who had brothers. When Swami gave one Rakhi to Sreepad’s sister, she told Him,
“Swami, I do not have a brother.”
Swami just smiled and told her to accept the Rakhi. It was on December 5th, 1996 that Sreepad was born!
Then, Shanmukha got up and revealed the toughest time in his childhood - when he was diagnosed to be hemoglobin deficient during the medical examination before admission into the school. The doctors told his parents that he would need at least 6 months of intensive care before his hemoglobin levels could reach the desired levels. This definitely meant a wasted year as far as joining Swami’s school was concerned. The faith that he and his parents nurtured in Swami made them decide to abandon all medicines and simply resort to Vibhuti (the holy ash). Within a few weeks, all was well and Shanmukha indeed joined the primary school in 1st grade.
More such miracles were revealed. Raghuram relived the days when he was suffering from a severe throat infection when he was in the hostel studying his 6th grade. Swami had visited the grounds one of the days and He saw Raghuram from His car for a few moments. Though it was a fleeting glance, it was enough to rid him of all difficulty and throat pain!
Bharadwaj was oozing with gratitude as he narrated a chilling, yet thrilling episode. As an 8-year old, he was caught in pouring rain while waiting for a bus to arrive and drop him back home. The downpour was so heavy that the bus was cancelled. Hours passed. The little boy was waiting and the time was almost 10 pm. His father, in the meanwhile, had got worried and had decided to travel to the bus stop on his bike to pick up Bharadwaj. Handing him a raincoat and seating him behind on the bike, the two began to ride home. It was 11pm when they neared home. The bike suddenly skidded and Bharadwaj fell off. He slid and slipped into a big puddle where he held onto a metal wire. As he used the wire like a prop to get up, a stranger rushed out of the darkness. He said,
“Boy! Let go of that wire immediately.”
Bharadwaj obeyed immediately.
“You are lucky. The rains have cut several power lines. What you held just now is a power line. However, 3 minutes ago, there has been a blackout because of which there is no electricity in the lines. Else, you would have been electrocuted.”
Similar was the story of the miraculous escape that Sudhanva’s father had in Nigeria, in the year 2000. He was caught in a cross gunfire. Sliding between the seat of his car, he could hear the whizzing bullets all around. One even hit him, or so he thought. Returning home, he realized that he was totally safe and the ‘hit’ had been taken by a picture of Baba in his wallet!
The programme went on with skits and dances peppering up the narratives. I shall not go into those details for I did not pay attention. I was so lost in the various experiences that had been narrated.
Each and every narrative was in gratitude towards Swami...
Source: The Prasanthi Reporter
The common factor in all the experiences.
As I listened to the experiences, one thing struck me. In none of them had the ‘protagonist’ ever sought or prayed for help. It had been given on its own! The students were now merely expressing their gratitude for all the love, assistance, guidance and strength received. And as stated in the programme, for every experience narrated, there were a dozen that weren’t for want of time! The conclusion of the programme seemed to be:
“Swami! We have nothing to seek from you but the blessing that we love you with all our being. There is nothing that we offer to you but our heartfelt gratitude.”
Ah! If only all the ‘prayer requests’ in the world would become ‘gratitude programmes’, maybe the world would be a happier and fulfilling place to live in. While asking ‘increases’ our discontent, gratitude increases our satisfaction. ‘Asking’ is about perceiving a lack while ‘gratitude’ is about perceiving fulfillment. Gratitude is knowing that God knows better than us and that He will give us perfectly whatever we need. Gratitude is definitely a magnet for happiness.
And if you want proof for this, remember that the proof of the pudding is in eating it. Start today by expressing gratitude sincerely, feeling the various blessings in your life. And experience your life growing more and more beautiful and bountiful.
It is probably this secret that Swami refers to when He sings the Telugu poem:
Adugakuve o Manasa, Adugu Koladi Adi Adugunu Padunani
Adugakunna Pani Vadigaanagunani, Adugani Sabarini Aadarincheade
That translates into
Do not ask, o mind; The more you ask, the lower in the priority list it is placed.
Without asking, the task proceeds quickly. Sabari, who never asked, was showered with untold grace!
The conclusion of the story
Yes! I haven’t forgotten.
The seeker followed the angel and decided to ask one final question...
“To which section does God visit the most?”
“Ah dear man! Why do you ask so?”
“I ask because I wish to see Him and thank Him for so many beautiful things in life. Sometimes, I felt that my prayers were not answered. Today, when I look back, I realize that I have received much more than I asked for. I want to thank God for His wisdom and love; for His delays and apparent denials. Maybe, I shall be one to give you some work finally.”
A smile came over the angel’s face.
“I have received your ‘thanks’ my child for I am God! While I assign my angels to take care of the other two sections, I personally oversee this particular section. It is not because the other sections are unimportant but because I already have done everything that is the best for my children. And it is only those that realize this truth that actually give some work to this section. I love to do that myself.”
The Attitude of Gratitude
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OMSAIRAMMM...
Todas y cada una de las narraciones eran en gratitud ha Swami ...
Fuente: El Reportero Prasanthi
El factor común de todas las experiencias.
Al escuchar las experiencias, una cosa me llamó la atención. En ninguno de ellos había un "protagonista" nunca buscaban ni oraban para pedir ayuda. Se había dado por sí mismo! . Los estudiantes expresaban su gratitud por todo el amor, la ayuda, la orientación y la fuerza recibida. Y como se dijo en el programa, para cada experiencia narrada, había una docena que no fueron compartidas por falta de tiempo! .
La conclusión del programa parecía ser: "¡Swami! No tenemos nada que pedir le a usted, solo la bendición para que le amemos con todo nuestro ser. No hay nada que le ofrecemos a usted, mas que nuestra sincera gratitud. "
¡Ah!... Si todos las "Oraciones de pedidos " en el mundo se convertirían en "programas de gratitud", tal vez el mundo sería un lugar más feliz y satisfactorio para vivir; mientras mas se le pide "aumenta" nuestro descontento, la gratitud "aumenta" nuestra satisfacción.
'Pedir' trata sobre la percepción de una falta, mientras que la 'gratitud' es sobre lo recibido. La gratitud es saber que Dios sabe mas y mejor que nosotros, que Él nos dará perfectamente lo que necesitamos. La gratitud es sin duda un imán para la felicidad. Y si quieren pruebas de esto, recuerde que la prueba del budín está en comerlo. Comience hoy mismo a expresar gratitud sincera, sintiendo las diversas bendiciones en su vida. Y la experiencia de su vida que crece cada vez más hermosa y abundante. Probablemente es este el secreto ha que Swami se refiere cuando canta el poema telugu: Adugakuve o Manasa, Adugu Koladi Adi Adugunu Padunani Adugakunna Pani Vadigaanagunani, Adugani Sabarini Aadarincheade. Eso se traduce en "No preguntes , mente oh ; Cuanto más se pide, más bajo en la lista de prioridades que se coloca. Si no piden, la tarea avanza con rapidez. Sabari , que nunca pidió, recibió una lluvia de gracia indecible!.
La conclusión de la historia.
¡Sí! ... No lo he olvidado. El buscador siguió al ángel y decidió hacer una última pregunta ... "¿A qué sección es que Dios visita más?" "Ah querido amigo! ¿Por qué preguntas eso? " "Lo pregunto porque quiero verlo y darle las gracias por tantas cosas bellas de la vida. A veces, sentí que mis oraciones no fueron contestadas. Hoy, cuando miro hacia atrás, me doy cuenta de que he recibido mucho más de lo que pedí Quiero darle las gracias a Dios por su sabiduría y amor, por sus retrasos y negaciones aparentes. Tal vez, yo seré quien te dé un poco de trabajo por fin. "
Una sonrisa apareció en el rostro del ángel. "He recibido sus" gracias "para mi hijo, porque yo soy Dios! .
Mientras asigno mis ángeles para cuidar de las otras dos secciones, yo personalmente superviso esta sección en particular.
No es porque las otras secciones sean mas importantes, sino porque yo ya he hecho todo lo que es mejor para mis hijos. Y sólo aquellos que se dan cuenta de esta verdad, realmente dan un poco de trabajo en esta sección. Me encantaría hacer eso mismo. "
La Actitud de Gratitud
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OMSAIRAMMM...
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Prayer requests and the Gratitude Programme - lessons from students of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, by B.Aravind.
"Aa....booo booo...guuu (gurgle)" - the baby's prayer which the Lord understands! :)
A Heavenly Tour.
There is a story about how a seeker went to the abode of God on a casual visit. The whole place (let’s call it as the heavens) was bubbling with activity and nobody seemed to be having any time to spend in leisure. He walked into the place and up to a person sitting at one of the counters, wolfing his lunch in a great hurry.
“Excuse me sir. Could I please speak a minute with you?”
“Speak fast my fellow. How can I help you?”
“Could you tell me what is going on here?”
“Ah! This is the “Prayer Requests” receiving section of heaven. And we are receiving and segregating the various prayers for health, wealth, fame, intelligence, peace and happiness.”
“Do you not take a proper break for lunch at least?”
“No my dear man! We cannot. In fact, we do not take rest even at night. How many ever angels we employ, we seem to be understaffed. The human world constantly bombards us with prayer requests...”
The seeker walked on, not wanting to be a burden on the already taxed department in heaven. He walked into another area where work seemed to be going on at a more frantic pace. Curiosity got the better of him and he walked up to a person sitting at one of the counters. He was struggling to have a quick bite between his work.
“Excuse me sir. Could I please speak a minute with you?”
The person went about his work, barely acknowledging the presence of our seeker. It became evident that the working angel there had no time even to answer. He looked up at a board which announced, ‘Prayers Fulfillment’, and understood what was going on. The angels here were processing everything that arrived from the ‘Prayer Requests’ section and fulfilling them at various ‘time intervals’. The guiding philosophy of the section was also prominently displayed on a giant wall via a statement -
“Remember - When you receive a prayer for fulfillment, answer it in any of the following three ways:
1. Say “Yes” and fulfill the request immediately.
2. Say “No” and give the seeker something better.
3. Say “Wait” and give the seeker the best in due course of time.
The heavens are always busy in packing gifts for us...
Source: A still from the movie - Polar express
Marveling at the wisdom, he moved on to the third department in heaven. Surprisingly, the whole place seemed deserted. There was just a single angel there and he welcomed the seeker with open arms.
“Are you planning to shut down this section? What is this part of heaven for?”
“Ah!” replied the angel, “All our staff have been sent to assist the ‘Requests’ and ‘Fulfillment’ sections. We barely have any work here.”
“What is this section anyway?”
“This is the ‘Acknowledgement’ section where we receive gratitude for the fulfilled prayers” the angel said even as he smiled and walked away to his desk.
The seeker followed him and decided to ask one final question...
The concept of Gratitude Programme.
Hearing this story (I know I haven’t completed it yet) brings to mind adoha (couplet) of the saint, Kabirdas (1440–1518), which states,
Dukh Mein Sumiran Sab Karein, Sukh Mein Karein Na Koi.
Jo Sukh Mein Sumiran Karein, Dukh Kahe Ko Hoi?
This translates into,
“Everyone remembers God in times of sorrow, but nobody does so in times of joy. Those that remember God in times of joy will never seem to know sorrow.”
And that speaks volumes about the power of gratitude. For, it is only one with gratitude that one remembers God in times of joy. And if we are to believe the experience and wisdom of this mystic poet and saint from India, such people with gratitude will always be happy. The simpleact of genuine gratitude seems to attract more of the objects and experiences that one is grateful for.
It appears as if all the wise people realize this powerful truth and intuitively transform their prayer requests into prayers of gratitude. A disclaimer here though - expressing gratitude with the intent of attracting objects and experiences of one’s desire makes the overall prayer into a request rather than an expression gratitude!
But genuine gratitude is always fulfilling and rewarding. And that brings me to a beautiful programme that I witnessed on the 17th of February, 2013 in the Sai Kulwant Hall at Puttaparthi, the abode of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It was the “gratitude programme” put up by the passing out batch of students from the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School. Every year, the students of the passing-out batch of the school communicate with their Lord and Master, Friend and Guide, Bhagawan Baba (whom they address as their beloved ‘Swami’), via this ‘gratitude programme’. The programme is composed of skits, dances, songs and speeches which convey their profound gratitude to Him. Like every other year, this year too, the programme was filled with experiences and insights galore.
The Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School students gather for the "Gratitude Programme".
Source: The Prasanthi Reporter
17th February 2013.
My ears perked up to listen to a tiny voice speak about an experience which occurred about 12 years back. As a child of 4, he had gotten into the habit of offering everything that he received to Swami’s picture at the home altar. Whether it was a chocolate, his kindergarten report card or his sad tears, they would be offered to Swami. The family members of his extended family (other than his parents) made fun of him about this. One day, he received a remote-controlled car as a gift and immediately he removed the packaging and placed the car in the altar. This seemed to be the limit and everyone mocked him. He felt bad and shed a few tears - what else can a child of 4 do? That night, everyone at home was drawn to the altar where the car seemed to be moving on its own accord, flashing lights! The batteries were not inside and still some divine remote seemed to be controlling it. On closer examination, the mocking members of the family found a small idol of Baba in the driver’s seat, ‘driving’ the car in acceptance of the offering!
“From that day dear Bhagawan, I have always felt you in the driving seat of the car of my life. You are my Sanathana Sarathi (Eternal Charioteer)”, he finished to a rousing applause.
The stories then began to flow in rapid succession.
Sreepad remembered the Raksha Bandhan (a Hindu festival day when a sister ties a thread, the Rakhi, to the wrist of a brother as a symbol of the beautiful bond that exists between the two) of 1996. Swami had visited the Primary School hostel and had distributed Rakhis (the sacred threads) to all the girls who had brothers. When Swami gave one Rakhi to Sreepad’s sister, she told Him,
“Swami, I do not have a brother.”
Swami just smiled and told her to accept the Rakhi. It was on December 5th, 1996 that Sreepad was born!
Then, Shanmukha got up and revealed the toughest time in his childhood - when he was diagnosed to be hemoglobin deficient during the medical examination before admission into the school. The doctors told his parents that he would need at least 6 months of intensive care before his hemoglobin levels could reach the desired levels. This definitely meant a wasted year as far as joining Swami’s school was concerned. The faith that he and his parents nurtured in Swami made them decide to abandon all medicines and simply resort to Vibhuti (the holy ash). Within a few weeks, all was well and Shanmukha indeed joined the primary school in 1st grade.
More such miracles were revealed. Raghuram relived the days when he was suffering from a severe throat infection when he was in the hostel studying his 6th grade. Swami had visited the grounds one of the days and He saw Raghuram from His car for a few moments. Though it was a fleeting glance, it was enough to rid him of all difficulty and throat pain!
Bharadwaj was oozing with gratitude as he narrated a chilling, yet thrilling episode. As an 8-year old, he was caught in pouring rain while waiting for a bus to arrive and drop him back home. The downpour was so heavy that the bus was cancelled. Hours passed. The little boy was waiting and the time was almost 10 pm. His father, in the meanwhile, had got worried and had decided to travel to the bus stop on his bike to pick up Bharadwaj. Handing him a raincoat and seating him behind on the bike, the two began to ride home. It was 11pm when they neared home. The bike suddenly skidded and Bharadwaj fell off. He slid and slipped into a big puddle where he held onto a metal wire. As he used the wire like a prop to get up, a stranger rushed out of the darkness. He said,
“Boy! Let go of that wire immediately.”
Bharadwaj obeyed immediately.
“You are lucky. The rains have cut several power lines. What you held just now is a power line. However, 3 minutes ago, there has been a blackout because of which there is no electricity in the lines. Else, you would have been electrocuted.”
Similar was the story of the miraculous escape that Sudhanva’s father had in Nigeria, in the year 2000. He was caught in a cross gunfire. Sliding between the seat of his car, he could hear the whizzing bullets all around. One even hit him, or so he thought. Returning home, he realized that he was totally safe and the ‘hit’ had been taken by a picture of Baba in his wallet!
The programme went on with skits and dances peppering up the narratives. I shall not go into those details for I did not pay attention. I was so lost in the various experiences that had been narrated.
Each and every narrative was in gratitude towards Swami...
Source: The Prasanthi Reporter
The common factor in all the experiences.
As I listened to the experiences, one thing struck me. In none of them had the ‘protagonist’ ever sought or prayed for help. It had been given on its own! The students were now merely expressing their gratitude for all the love, assistance, guidance and strength received. And as stated in the programme, for every experience narrated, there were a dozen that weren’t for want of time! The conclusion of the programme seemed to be:
“Swami! We have nothing to seek from you but the blessing that we love you with all our being. There is nothing that we offer to you but our heartfelt gratitude.”
Ah! If only all the ‘prayer requests’ in the world would become ‘gratitude programmes’, maybe the world would be a happier and fulfilling place to live in. While asking ‘increases’ our discontent, gratitude increases our satisfaction. ‘Asking’ is about perceiving a lack while ‘gratitude’ is about perceiving fulfillment. Gratitude is knowing that God knows better than us and that He will give us perfectly whatever we need. Gratitude is definitely a magnet for happiness.
And if you want proof for this, remember that the proof of the pudding is in eating it. Start today by expressing gratitude sincerely, feeling the various blessings in your life. And experience your life growing more and more beautiful and bountiful.
It is probably this secret that Swami refers to when He sings the Telugu poem:
Adugakuve o Manasa, Adugu Koladi Adi Adugunu Padunani
Adugakunna Pani Vadigaanagunani, Adugani Sabarini Aadarincheade
That translates into
Do not ask, o mind; The more you ask, the lower in the priority list it is placed.
Without asking, the task proceeds quickly. Sabari, who never asked, was showered with untold grace!
The conclusion of the story
Yes! I haven’t forgotten.
The seeker followed the angel and decided to ask one final question...
“To which section does God visit the most?”
“Ah dear man! Why do you ask so?”
“I ask because I wish to see Him and thank Him for so many beautiful things in life. Sometimes, I felt that my prayers were not answered. Today, when I look back, I realize that I have received much more than I asked for. I want to thank God for His wisdom and love; for His delays and apparent denials. Maybe, I shall be one to give you some work finally.”
A smile came over the angel’s face.
“I have received your ‘thanks’ my child for I am God! While I assign my angels to take care of the other two sections, I personally oversee this particular section. It is not because the other sections are unimportant but because I already have done everything that is the best for my children. And it is only those that realize this truth that actually give some work to this section. I love to do that myself.”
The Attitude of Gratitude
If you liked this article, you might also enjoy some of these:
1. Missing what we want because of how we want it.
2. The attitude of Gratitude.
3. Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital - a 'moving' miracle of love.
4. Three stories on God's Giving.
OMSAIRAMMM...
OMSAIRAMMM...
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