Another Miracle -My Wedding

I fell in love with my husband when I was 19 years old and married him at the age of 39 years old. Thanks to Swami's Miracle.

I am a South Indian and my husband is a North Indian.We fell in love the first time we saw each other. We did not think what were the complications ahead of us, all we knew all that time was the love we had for one another. We were madly in love that we had to meet everyday without fail.

I will try to make this long story short. Although I met my husband first, my older sister, my brother and my younger sister got married earlier. I had family friends and relatives questioning and some even made fun of me during my younger sister's wedding. They were saying that I was not attractive that is why I don't have a life partner yet. Many did not know that I found my life partner first and he was there beside me during my younger sister's wedding.There were few kind people who knew about us.

We could not or did not get married because my mother-in-law(present) did not give her consent and blessing to my husband to marry me. She was against his choice and we waited almost 20 years before we actually got married.

It was New Years Eve 2003, everyone was excited to welcome the New Year except me. My younger sister was expecting her first baby in few month's time. She was more than happy. All of them were getting ready to attend the new Year prayers but I did not feel like going. I preferred to stay and pray at home.

When the clock struck 12am - 1st January 2003, I went to the Swami's Photo in my house and I broke down and cried. I asked swami how long will I have to wait to marry my husband. I prayed so hard and asked swami to appear in my mother in law's dream or some how make her agree to give her blessing for our marriage.

On 23rd April 2003 - I could not believe my ears when my husband told me that my mother-in law finally agreed for us to be married and wanted to see me the next day. I was so happy cos I had two things to celebrate. My sister gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and I am actually getting married soon.

Our simple wedding took place on 24th August 2003 by a special Swamiji who is no longer alive. I am so grateful to Swami and Swamiji that made our wedding possible.

I am happily married for six years now and have an adorable son. My mother in law loves me very much now and is very happy that she is blessed with a grandson by me.

All you have to do is take one step towards Swami and Swami will take hundred steps towards you.

OM SAI RAM

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Swami and Me

I was introduced to Swami by my parents when I was about 7-8 years old. I did not feel what others (friends and relatives)around me felt about Swami. I liked swami instantly and now I love him more than ever. I used to have friends and relatives frequently asking me questions, mostly doubtful questions. " Why are you praying to human ?" "Why is he living in luxury" So many questions that often irritated me. I used to argue and prove my points until I read one of Swami's book asking devotees not to defend swami.

During my daily prayers I often requested to swami that I wish to see him in person some day and my wish finally came true in the 1995. I was 30 years old then. I was nervous , excited, happy, anxious, and had many more mixed feelings when I was on the flight to Bangalore, India. I went with my parents,my younger sister and a few friends. During that time I was actually deep inside fighting a battle with Swami for an incident that happened in my life. Questioning Swami of why did he allow such things to happen to his devotee? I had a small challenge within me ,that if swami really knows that I exist he must look into my eyes when I meet him. I knew that was a lot to ask when there were thousands of people out there to see Swami. How it is possible for Swami to come in front of me and look into my eyes. That was my challenge to Swami to prove that he knew I existed and the bitter situation I experienced.

We reached Bangalore and checked in into our apartments. There were no beds but we bought some blankets and managed on the floor. Swami place was like heaven so beautiful and I could feel the peace and love everywhere. Following is my brief experience in Puttaparthi.

My first encounter with Swami, The first Darshan (sighting of the lord)

Day 1 - Swami came out for darshan at about 4 to 5 pm. I cannot recall the time as it is has been some time now. I could not control the tears rolling down my my cheeks. I was over joyed to see swami. I was not the only one in tears, my younger sister was sobbing. Swami walked pass by and we had a glance of the small built figure. An experience that cannot be put into words. Swami did not look into my eyes.

Day 2- My sister mentioned" how nice would it be if we could hear swami's voice".Within a few minutes we were told that swami was giving a short discourse. We heard swami's voice and another friend of us said " now that we have heard swami's voice, how nice if we could listen to swami singing bhajans". True enough after the discourse swami sang " Hari Bajana Bina Sukha Shanthi Nahi". Sobbing started among us, this time even longer and louder. Swami did not look into my eyes.

Day 3- If I am not mistaken it was Valentine's day and our group decided to make a Valentine's Day Card for swami. Swami accepted our card from the men group . Swami threw sweets to the devotees seated and I was lucky to grab a few. Still Swami did not look into my eyes.

Day 4- The next morning darshan I managed to collect more sweets. In total I collected 10 sweets from swami. Swami did not look into my eyes. I was challenging swami mentally. "Proof to me that Swami knows I am here" I kept whispering to my self. Upset and felt terrible because we were leaving the next day. Evening Darshan was my only hope and swami walked using another path but suddenly turned and took the path where we were seated. Swami walked straight towards us and stood right in front of us and guess what Swami finally did look into my eyes. Such power of loved flowed through my body. I was stunned for a while later . I was more then happy but felt ashamed for challenging the Lord.

Left for home feeling very happy and satisfied. The experience I had is worth more than any wealth that I have now.

True experience By: Selvia Selva Ryan

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FEW OF SAI BABA'S QUOTES

I have come not to disturb or destroy any faith, but to confirm each in his own faith - so that the Christian becomes a better Christian, the Muslim, a better Muslim, and the Hindu, a better Hindu.

Hands that help are holier than lips that pray.

There is only one religion, the religion of Love;

There is only one language, the language of the Heart;

There is only one caste, the caste of Humanity;

There is only one law, the law of Karma;

There is only one God, He is Omnipresent

Love in thought is Truth;

Love in action is Right Conduct;

Love in understanding is Peace;

Love in feeling is Non-Violence.

Start the Day with Love;

Spend the Day with Love;

Fill the Day with Love;

End the Day with Love;

This is the way to God.

If there is righteousness in the heart,

There will be beauty in the character.

If there is beauty in the character,

There will be harmony in the home.

When there is harmony in the home,

There will be order in the nation.

When there is order in the nation,

There will be peace in the world.

The Grace of God is like insurance. It will help you in your time of need without any limit.

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