Hi Folks,

The whole world witnessed the final sojourn of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on 27/4/2011. Thousands of devotees witnessed the Mahasamadhi live, while millions watched it on television. I spent the last three days at Prashanthi Nilayam and I admit that it was very very painful to witness the proceedings from the past few days. I am not going to write anything on Swami here but will share some of my thoughts about what I felt over the last few days.

Swami used to spend a lot of his precious time with students studying in His University. We will ever be grateful to Him for that and will cherish those sweet memories all our lives. During one such sitting, Bhagwan asked us the significance of the saffron robe He wears. We were wise enough to admit our ignorance and waited for the answer from the Lion's mouth. Swami said "saffron signifies suffering and sacrifice and I have done that all through my Life. "

Swami has suffered and sacrificed all his life for the whole Humanity. He loved all and served all. His educational institutes, world class super speciality hospitals, drinking water projects to millions of people are all manifestations of his Love for the People. His love touched millions of people across the globe. A testimony to this was when people came in huge numbers to pay their obeisance to the great Master. Should we feel sad for this unexpected exit of Swami from here. Of course, we are all shattered that He is no longer there physically with us. It will take some time for all of us to overcome the personal loss. But we are all extremely fortunate to be a part of history which is actually His-Story. Such personalities come only once in thosands of years and we have witnessed him talking, laughing, eating and spending time with all of us.

The big question in our minds is " Now What". Swami has taught us great truths in very simple ways. It is our great responsibility to follow his teachings and live up to His expectations. He always said " My Life is My Message". Let us take a few leaves from His Holy Life and try to follow those teachings and sanctify our Lives. Swami is physically no more but we can always feel His presence at all times and at all places as He is the in-dweller. Let us understand this truth and lead our lives meaningfully by following Swami's teachings.

Signing off for now,
Krishna