Once when Swami was in Kodaikanal and sitting in His room, He looked out at the crowds waiting outside for His darshan. Several students were sitting at His feet around Him.
Swami told them, "Do you realise how fortunate you are? Thousands are waiting outside for Me. Here you are, enjoying the privilege of serving at My feet. But you do not know how fortunate and lucky you are. I am giving you this opportunity so that you will be close to Me. If I feel like it, I can walk across the sky from one side to the other. If only I did that, the whole world would be at My feet. Several lakhs of devotees would swarm to Me. But at that time not one of you would have the opportunity of being so close to Me. Armed guards would always surround Me for My protection. I assure you, these days are not far off.
Believe Me, a day will come when you will barely be able to spot a tiny red flash of My robes, from a long distance, that too with a great effort. You will realise Swami's glory when I walk across the sky from one end to the other. So, as of now, try to derive benefit from every single moment of your closeness to Swami."
(From the book "Tapovanam" by J.V. Sastry)
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