Devotee Stories Archive

In the Arms of God

Just before I left for India in January this year, Linda, a reporter in my office, told me that her niece, a charming young girl of 16, had died suddenly in December of an

The Avatar and the Architect

One day, I was quietly sitting in my office at the Royal College of Art, trying to get on with my business. My secretary said that there was a man who wanted to come

Emerging Victorious

I thought that she would live forever, or, at least, as long as I did. As a child, I used to nag her, pester her and play with her—my older sister. ‘When I was

Swami Takes the Cake

“Unity in Diversity in action.” During the first meeting of the Mid-Atlantic region to organize Swami’s birthday celebration in New York City on November 20, someone suggested that we have a birthday cake for

Miracle on 76th Street

The day was fast approaching—November 20—Swami’s birthday celebration in New York. Among the many big things to take care of was this small one about making the entrance look beautiful and emanate an aura