Sri Sadguru Mahime

Author: Charana Dasa

Translator: Shri.Ganesh Prasad

Chapter 45: Patience

Gurunatha used to tell us many times.. ”See, I will not ask anyone to come here or go away I don’t have that right, I never ask anyone to accept and follow me, likewise I would not like anyone questioning my ways or trying to change me, I don’t think anyone has a right to that”. Gurunatha never used to interfere with the happenings around him unnecessarily; he never used to change any person or thing unnecessarily.

Once Gurunatha’s house was filled with people, as usual food was being distributed. Around 3pm a person walked in and sat in the crowd. He refused to have coffee when offered. Started questioning every move Gurunatha was making and even went on to humiliate him. Gurunatha did not mind any of these.

That evening Gurunatha got masala dosas from a nearby hotel and asked them to be distributed among those gathered. This person refused to take dosa as well. Gurunatha who had kept quiet till then spoke “See if you do not like it here, please leave, I did not invite you here, since you have come, it is my duty to treat you well”. The person did not get the clue. He stayed on and while leaving he looked down upon Gurunatha and left. But, Gurunatha was always kindness personified, Gurunatha felt that person may not reach home safely; he called one of his devotees who was a native of Banavara and asked him to accompany this person to the bus stand and ensure his safety. The devotee did as instructed.

This person was working in Dubai and had come down probably to test Gurunatha. On his way to Kadur, he boarded a private vehicle instead of the state owned transport bus. On the way the vehicle fell into a ditch, everyone escaped with minor injuries, except him, he had serious injuries to his leg. Later on probably realizing his mistake he made attempts to see Gurunatha again but was unsuccessful. There is a saying “Guru ninde kula kshaya” which roughly translates to if you humiliate your Guru you shall suffer for generations.

In another incident, the seer from the famous advaitha math was to visit Gurunatha’s house. A huge crowd was expected. Preparations were going on in full swing. In view of the security and as a matter of courtesy Gurunatha visited the local police station in person and invited the Sub lnspector there with folded hands. Being egoistic the Sub lnspector did not even offer a chair to Gurunatha and sent him back saying “Yes, yes we shall see”. Unruffled by any of these Gurunatha came back to his house.

On the day of the program the Sub Inspector came in and saw the arrangements, events happening without directions from anyone. After a getting a glimpse of power and glory of Gurunatha he tried meeting Gurunatha. But, the time had already passed, he was unsuccessful. In one of incidents he was even manhandled by the crowd and was transferred.

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