Hislop: One regards himself as a son of Swami. Swami is as the Mother, and we confide in Him, directly, if possible but if not then by prayer and by writing to Him.
Sai: There is an endless flow of letters coming to Swami. Swami reads all the letters and about 10 a.m., the letters are burnt. Swami does everything Himself, so everything is done right. Swami never sleeps. At the middle of the night, He turns off the light and rests in the bed because if light is on, devotees gather. Swami has no need of sleep. But men need at least four hours of sleep; it is essential for them.
People think that Baba rests in the afternoon until 4 p.m. But He never rests. He is never tired. He is always working. People are upset when three or four relatives visit. But Baba's visitors are endless. Baba is attending to every detail of His scholars and colleges, and to the millions of His devotees. And, for most people, the responsibility for their work rests elsewhere. But Baba is responsible for the results as well as for the work.
Hislop: Baba is responsible also for His other worlds is He not?
Sai: Yes. For saints, Rishis and yogis everywhere, Swami is attending to the guidance, protection and welfare of these, wherever they may be.
Hislop: I mean Swami is responsible for the entire universe, not just this world?
Sai: It is like this. Baba is the switch. The switch is turned on and all goes forward automatically. As the key is turned in a car, then all parts of the car work automatically. In a similar way, the universe is automatically regulated. So called "miracles" are not miracles nor do they prove divinity. Baba's endless work in all the worlds - easy, no weight, always happy - that is the "miracle."
(Source: SSSMC)
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