Once Baba was to reach Bangalore a few days after Sivaratri festival at Puttaparthi, as was His wont. But even after a week or ten days, He did not move. Students at Bangalore were disappointed at the delay and started imagining about proper reasons. But towards the end of March reached the news that Swami was shortly expected there. Their joy knew no bounds. The usual preparations were carried out. Baba came. The students sang and did Arati. He received it with no smile or talk, The students were flabbergasted. None could find any reason. Swami gave Darshan to the devotees and returned to His residence with head down as if to avoid students standing in a row on either side. Their prayer for reason was unanswered. They apologised for any error committed unknowingly. There was gloom in the campus. No effect. Prayer turned into sobs.
The next day He gave Darshan and returned as usual. But this time, the students were determined. They encircled Him and cried for pardon Nothing happened. He only looked downward. A few seconds passed in grave silence. Then He like a great actor just mumbled "April Fool". There was a spurt of radian laughter, which was shared with love by Swami as well. What a drama! The Divine actor cum Director wanted to open the floodgates of joy to His ever loved dearest children, His "only property."
(From the book "Wit and Wisdom of Sri Sathya Sai" compiled by P. Gurumoorthy)
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