Speech of HH Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji in the evening after Pushparchana – October 5, 2014 – Mysore
Jaya Guru Datta
Harihi Om Tatsat
Om Ayim Hreem Shreem Lalita Parameswaryai Namaha
This is the 32nd Pushparchana by this family in Mysore. Since 42 years every year Swamiji goes to their house for a house visit. They are not a wealthy family. They are a very devotional family. Once, they came to Vijayawada with flowers to perform Pushparchana there. 252 families in Mysore are there like this, who are highly devoted to Swamiji. They always come to functions and stand in the back. They give their support. They never ask for anything. I have never given them any interview. They ask only for opportunities for continued Seva. They are a big family, especially this family. They like doing this Seva after Navaratri. This is a very special Seva. They always pray silently to Swamiji’s Padukas or to Swamiji’s photo. Swamiji has to ask them questions: Has your son finished his studies? Has he got married? Has he got a job? Even their children are raised like that. This man works for a Recording company. He believed that marriage will obstruct his Seva to Swamiji. His wife may not cooperate. The children may not support. He has realized that no one looks after one, in sickness. It is all an illusion. He believes that there is no use of having a spouse and kids. They are a very contented family. They are not rich. I am defeated by their devotion.
When devotion is there, that will protect you. There is no need for me to protect. They never make complaints such as: Swamiji did not greet me. He did not pay me special attention. He did not honor me. No importance was given to me. Many devotees must learn not to be proud. It is enough if Swamiji sees you. There is no need for talk. What is there to talk about? Should I be commenting on the wall paint you have used in your home or inquire where there is good drainage in your house? Many get upset and angry with Swamiji. Appaji is hurt to see such people. There is no change in them even after many years of being devotees. Like rocks in the holy Ganga River, they absorb no knowledge in spite of their association with Swamiji for years. They have no knowledge of Swamiji’s divine glory and power. If you see Swamiji, that is enough. There is no need for Him to see you.
Senior devotees give much pain to Swamiji with their ignorant complaints. It is as if they are squeezing inside my heart. It is insult for me if senior devotees give trouble to other devotees and the volunteers while standing in the queue. When I notice that, I burn inside. I do not say anything to them. They hurt other devotees and put them down, showing their ego. It does not make me happy to see their angry faces and to hear their angry voices.
Why should you try to fall over Swamiji and get pushed away?
Many devotees wish for this chance of performing Pushparchana. I had given a chance to some devotees. They performed only for one year. Afterwards they could not do it. One flower offered to Guru removes the sins of many lives. You may offer flowers to Guru only up to the navel level. Not any higher than that. You should not place flowers on the shoulders. Putting flowers on the head is not permitted.
I came out today for these devotees only. I was inside playing the flute.
Some devotees demand:
I came from so far.
So what?
I have to leave tomorrow
Okay.
Will you see me?
Who knows?
You cannot demand that Swamiji should see you, look at you, talk to you, and touch you.
These next three years, the Navaratri Festival is very important. I must caution you. Many of you object if I speak like that. You must not expect too much. Maintain mutual respect.
You cannot expect or demand everything, darshan, conversation, and personal offering. All the chances may not occur all the time. Your troubles have vanished because of Swamiji’s grace. How well he protects you. Otherwise you would not be here today.
You wish that Swamiji must see you, touch you, and speak to you. But do not demand.
I want urgent darshan.
I cannot give urgent boon.
A cow will kick if you demand urgent milk only half an hour after milking it. This is Vedanta. You plant a sapling and at once you demand fruit. In life you have to wait in line everywhere: at a bank, a hospital, and at an airport. You must stay behind the line. No one has the authority to break the rules. Discipline and rules have to be followed. Learn and follow them and earn respect. Have I taught you this arrogance? You must make Swamiji feel proud of His devotees. Even if you had paid for the electrical connection, even if you are an engineer can you put your little finger inside an electrical outlet? Show me. Swamiji is electricity. Guru is electricity. Using electric you got a fan, an AC, lights, and a stove. But put your tongue in the electrical socket or nose or even some hair and see. You will have nothing left. You see only Sadguru’s form; the energy inside is phenomenal. Give great respect to the feet of Sadguru. I do not get affected if you touch me. You will get a shock if you are not ripe for touching Sadguru. If your devotion is true you will get an electric shock if you touch Sadguru’s feet.
Trinidad’s Brahmadev Narayan worked as a principal. He propagates Swamiji’s glories. He speaks about Ramayana and he fights for Hindu rights. For 3 years he fought for Pada Namaskaram. He did not mind. Swamiji said not now. He never complained. Never asked why his prayer was getting rejected. Finally, Swamiji agreed, as always. At Trinidad Hanuman Pratishtha/consecration, Swamiji grabbed him and took him inside the Ganapati shrine and closed the door. What happened inside? I will not tell you. He will tell the world. Lotion is applied by children to Guru’s feet but they gain no merit for demanding this service. Unless you have prepared yourself, you do not gain any benefit. Many people wash Guru’s clothes daily. No gain. In one second you gain if you are spiritually ripe, like Padmapada. It is your eligibility that earns you merit. Butter is hidden inside milk. On processing it yields butter. Systematic irrigation yields a good harvest. Even insects will not eat the rotted plants if you are a sinner.
Viewers of this Pushparchana today are luckier than the ones who have performed it, if you had viewed with devotion. A cook is less fortunate than the one who eats the meal. A ladle/serving spoon gets no merit. The one who eats gets the merit. This is penance. Today is Ekadasi as per the Mysore calendar. It is a very auspicious day. For us yesterday was Ekadasi.
Jaya Guru Datta
Sri Guru Datta