O’ Gurudev ! You are my constant companion wherever I go !

Every day, a steady stream of spiritually curious individuals visits Sanatan’s Ramnathi Ashram in Goa. Observing hundreds of seekers who have renounced their worldly lives to dedicate themselves fully to the service of Dharma, many find themselves contemplating a common question – ‘How will they survive in the future ?’

The spiritually curious often ask, ‘What about your elderly parents – how will you care for them ?’, and raise similar, seemingly natural concerns. In today’s world, such questions cannot simply be dismissed as irrelevant. For most people, money is the foundation of life, with a strong belief that financial security is necessary for a stable life. Consequently, it is considered only reasonable that children spend their youth pursuing a job or business, earning well, and taking responsibility for their parents’ care and well-being.

While this is practical, Spirituality presents a different perspective. The very Divine that has brought each of us into existence is, in truth, our ultimate sustainer. Every breath we take is by its grace alone. In this light, the belief that ‘I will earn a lot of money and take care of myself and my parents’ is, from a spiritual standpoint, a misconception and represents ego. Only performing sadhana (Spiritual practice) helps this profound truth to sink in. My intention here is certainly not to suggest that children should abandon their professions or neglect their parents. Rather, it is to highlight that when we walk the spiritual Path, we begin to see that the Divine – through Shri Guru or other means – is already looking after us. We ultimately realise that the care provided by the Divine is far more profound and comprehensive than anything we could have managed on our own.

Many seekers have had the spiritual experience of this time and again, and hence, they reside in Sanatan Ashrams and continue to devote their lives to serving the Nation & Dharma. Here, I am sharing personal instances, along with those of other seekers, of how the Divine looks after us. Through these, one will realise the profound truth behind the Saintly words – ‘Wherever I go, You are my constant companion’. Not everyone needs to have the same spiritual experiences as those given here. The Divine provides support according to each individual’s unique needs, and within that support lies the ultimate well-being of that embodied soul. I am certain that if you perform sadhana after reading these accounts, the Divine will, through one medium or another, bestow Its grace upon you !

– Mr Yogesh Jaltare (Editor-In-Chief, Sanatan Prabhat Media Group)

A glimpse of Shri Guru’s Priti

While the physical presence of Gurudev may not be seen in every spiritual experience shared here, His Principle, the Gurutattva, is constantly at work, proving the truth behind these Saintly words. Seekers mean the world to Him. Just as the Gurutattva looks after seekers out of sheer Priti, Gurudev also cares for them personally. Through the photos accompanying this Article, let us experience for ourselves Shri Guru’s Priti for His seekers !

Experiences of seekers and their family members regarding Shakti (Divine Energy)

Experience of the Divine grace through neighbours’ help ! – Receiving accurate blood test reports after Atmanivedan

1A. Father’s blood sugar level spiked suddenly, leading to emergency hospitalisation; a neighbour rebuked the seeker for his carelessness towards parents : In 1999, I moved to Sanatan’s Thane Sevakendra to perform full-time sadhana. Since my father was diabetic, about 2-3 months after I left, his blood sugar level spiked unexpectedly. An acquaintance who lived next to us in Akola had to admit him to the hospital. When he called to inform me, he rebuked me, ‘You are neglecting your parents for Sanatan !’ I calmly replied, ‘Even if I had been away in another city for a job, a similar situation could have arisen, right ? It is only God who looks after every being. This time, He chose to help my father through you. What more could I have possibly done ?’ Upon hearing this, the neighbour hung up the phone in frustration.

1B. After doing Atmanivedan to Gurudev, the neighbour called back to say that hospitalisation is no longer required and that he has been discharged : After receiving the initial call about my father’s sudden hospitalisation, I did Atmanivedan to Gurudev, mentally placing before Him every detail of my father’s condition. The very next day, the same person called again, but this time, his tone was noticeably humble. He said, ‘The senior doctors re-examined your father and conducted fresh blood tests. It turned out that the earlier reports were incorrect. Since he no longer requires any special treatment, he has been discharged and sent home.’ As he spoke, his humility was evident; even he seemed to recognise the grace of Shri Guru. What made this experience even more remarkable was that until then, I had never met Gurudev in person.

1C. The neighbour who once accused me of neglecting my parents passed away, and his children were unable to attend his final rites : I feel it important to share a significant turn of events. Sometime later, the acquaintance who had once criticised me for neglecting my parents passed away. At the time, his children were living in different places due to their professional commitments and could not be with him in his final moments. His neighbours had to step in and handle the arrangements, including the last rites. In contrast, when my father approached his final moments, all of us siblings were by his side and could serve him.

– Mr Yogesh Jaltare

Temples should be centres that impart education on Dharma and facilitate spiritual practice

In the ‘Hindu Rashtra’, every temple will not just be a place for darshan of the Deity, but also a centre that imparts education on Dharma to people and facilitates spiritual practice.

– Sachchidananda Parabraman (Dr) Athavale (13.6.2013)