Love is real Sadhana A couple, who were his (Sri Sitaramdas Omkarnath’s) disciples, came from Holland to see him, when he was seriously ill at Srirangam. When he heard of their arrival, he asked his disciple to carry him to the gate, as he was unable to walk. The couple was overjoyed and fell at his feet. He enquired of them as to what they had brought for him. They were embarrassed and the Master said in English: “Say love. We have brought love for you. This is your greatest gift to your Guru.” It was obvious that their love for Guru had brought them from their hometown in Netherlands to Srirangam in India. The Master immediately composed a song and recited it in Bengali. The poem when translated into English reads: “I love because I must love, I know not why I love. Love is all Japa and Tapa, Love is real Sadhana.” It is well known that even in the parents’ love for their child, there is an element of selfishness, as they expect some return, but the Master’s love was totally unselfish and he asked for nothing in return for his love. He was constantly urging everyone to cultivate love for God and for their Guru. This love does not ask for any return or reward or recognition. Sri C. Varadarajan: from The Divine Life Of Sri Sri Sitaramdas Omkarnath
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 18:41:08 +0000
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