Reflection, Resound and Reaction of the Inner Being

Back in the 1970s, Swami's abode differed significantly from the ornate Brindavan seen today – it was a humble Whitefield residence. The caretaker at that time was Mr. Rama Brahman, an exceedingly devoted and pure-hearted soul.

One day, Swami occupied his interview room, while Rama Brahman, holding a flask, passed by. Suddenly, he heard Swami calling him. Without a moment's hesitation, he hurried to the kitchen to stow away the flask, then proceeded directly to Swami. However, Swami informed him, "I called you then, not now. You may go." The nuanced tone in Swami's words implied that Mr. Rama Brahma did not respond immediately upon being called. He should have rushed to Swami with the flask in hand or even casting away the flask.

Perplexed but compliant, Rama Brahman went to the backyard to oversee some workers setting up an electrical pole. The ground was muddy from the previous night's rain, making it treacherous. As the pole was being erected, Rama Brahman realized it was about to fall directly towards him! Stuck in the slushy soil, he cried out to Swami for assistance.

Miraculously, the pole that was falling on Rama Brahman suddenly changed direction halfway through and narrowly missed falling on his head. However, in the process, poor Rama Brahman fell down, and his clothes got soiled. Silently, he headed to his room to change.

Swami feigned surprise upon seeing his dirty clothes and inquired how they got dirty.

Expressing his gratitude, Rama Brahman fell at Swami's feet and thanked Him for saving him. 

That's when the revelation unfolded._

Swami elucidated, "I had called you earlier, but you delayed in rushing to put the jug in the kitchen and then coming to Me ... but when you called Me for help, I immediately rushed to save you. Had I delayed even a moment like you, thinking that I would finish my work and then come to you – just as you wanted to stow the flask in the kitchen and then respond when I called – imagine what would have happened to you with the electrical pole falling directly on your head!"

So, the lesson here is, when Swami calls, never delay. Instant obedience is resonance with Him, the Divinity that He is. Obedience to Him alters the course of events, as everything is the reflection, resonance, and reaction of Him as our Inner Being.

(From the diary of an alumnus)