Mumbaikars experienced these magical moments, when Gurumaa graced the City with Her presence on October 2, 2009. In so many years of Her stay in Lonaola, this was the first time that She visited Mumbai to stay with Her disciple Anjanipriya (Saroj).
Her health condition being what it was, we all were not comfortable with Her travelling to Mumbai by car. “Start printing the invitations and distribute them. The function will be held in Mumbai and I will be present for it. With Baba’s grace all will be well.”
Confidently she told Anjanipriya a few days before the function. Gurumaa’s health these days swings from good to bad in a matter of moments; it is most unpredictable, only Her pointed devotion for Baba kept Her going.
Anjanipriya , who was a staunch devotee of Hanumanji and now an initiated disciple of Gurumaa, had arranged for Gurumaa to perform a Havan in her home and deliver a Pravachan in Mumbai. Anjanipriya exuded love for Gurumaa and the sparks that was kindled by Gurumaa in her heart thirsted for a higher life. It was like a wake-up call after a long sleep. Gurumaa explained to Her the duties of a disciple and gave her Diksha on Guru Purnima day after seeing the awakening in her. This is how the fun-loving , frolicking Saroj became Anjanipriya.
Her dream was fulfilled when Gurumaa supervised a Havan performed by one of Gurumaa’s disciple, Kapish Mitra. The morning of October 2nd , with the Hawan and chanting of Mantras, was a profound experience for all. An intense presence of Baba was experienced by all with tears running down their cheeks.
That afternoon, there was a meeting of Vedic Heritage trustees at Dr. Jhunjhunwala’s home. A lavish lunch was served with a lot of warmth after a grueling session at the meeting. Gurumaa’s capacity to switch roles from a loving Guruma to a committed administrator of Vedic Heritage was admirable. All this drained Her completely. She was advised to take a rest. We all wondered whether She will be able to make it to the function at all. At 5:20pm, She woke up ready to leave for the hall. There was no fatigue on her face, looking fresh as a flower. Rajendra Jain, Gurumaa’s 1st disciple was ready to welcome Gurumaa with open arms. He introduced Gurumaa giving glimpses of Her life in musical form. This melodious voice enchanted the audience.
The crowning glory of the evening program was the talk given by Gurumaa. The subject was the explanation of the verses of the Hanuman Chalisa wherein Tulsiji has sung the praises of Lord Hanuman. Each verse, after being explained by Gurumaa was sung with great devotion by Rajendra Jain. The two blended so well that they created an atmosphere which was charged with love and devotion for Baba. Each one who chanted the Hanuman Chalisa regularly felt that after understanding the meaning of the verses, would enable them to render it from the heart with even more love and devotion. Thus, the evening was drawing to an end after the Aarti and Bhog, both sung by Gurumaa Herself. The crowds flocked around Her to get a close darshan of Gurumaa and to touch Her holy feet, in which She was almost in a trance. So strong was the presence of Baba in the room that people left for Prasad reluctantly.
As Guruma walked down the dais we could sense Her condition becoming weaker and weaker, and we had to quickly rush Her out of the hall in the wheelchair and take Her home to rest.
We all wondered, what spiritual strength was being sent to Her at the right time she needed it the most? It was none other than Baba who performed these miracles and showered His blessing. I end, praying to Baba to continue giving our Guruma the same strength for Her to be able to fulfill her dreams and realize them.
Jai Sri Hanuman!
