At Kodaikanal, Swami was talking in Telugu to the students and a few visiting guests. Dr. Goldstein, International President of Sai Seva Organisations, did not understand Telugu but felt little uneasy, as the gestures of Swami indicated that the topic of talk was his plumpness. Swami and the students were casting subtle glances at Dr. Goldstein and were smiling broadly. At one point, Swami started to laugh joyously and Dr. Goldstein too joined in the laughing although he was aware that the joke was about him.
Suddenly Swami stopped laughing and asked sternly, "Now, why are you laughing?" Dr. Goldstein replied, "I am happy because You are happy." Swami turned to the students and told, "See, this is true devotion. Although he sensed that the jokes were on him, he was happy because I am happy. All of you must develop that nonchalant attitude and become devotees like him." Even jokes of Sai underline important teachings.
(From the book "Wit and Wisdom of Sri Sathya Sai" compiled by P. Gurumoorthy)
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