An Offering of Pure Love
A few years ago at the time when preparations were being made to the construction of the Super Specialty Hospital, Bhagavan seemingly had less time to devote to the students. Day and night, He was busy with matters relating to the new hospital. Every evening, immediately after darshan (sighting of a holy person), Bhagavan would call a group of doctors for an interview and He would discuss with them the matters relating to the new hospital, even the minutest details, as this was to be a model hospital. Bhagavan would come out of the interview room only after the evening bhajans had commenced and so the students did not have much of an opportunity to interact with Bhagavan during this period. Bhagavan would come out, speak to the students, and guide them. But this was not possible at that time, as Bhagavan was extremely busy. One very young student of Bhagavan could no longer bear the pangs of separation from his Mother Sai. He wrote a letter to Bhagavan one day and took it during evening darshan. However, unfortunately, he was sitting a few rows back. When Bhagavan came to his side, this boy got up and offered his letter. Bhagavan stopped, leaned over and made a special effort to take this young boy’s letter.
To say the least, this boy was ecstatic. Then the darshan continued and, as usual, Bhagavan called a group of doctors for an interview. All the students were depressed as they felt they had been deprived of the love of their Mother Sai for yet another day. Then, after about five minutes, to everyone’s utter amazement, the interview door flew open and Bhagavan emerged in all His glory, holding a small letter in His hand, the letter of the young boy. Bhagavan called that young boy to come near and asked him, “Boy! Should I read aloud what you have written to me so that everyone may listen?” The innocent boy replied, “Whatever you wish, Bhagavan.” Bhagavan Himself read the letter aloud so that all could hear. That letter was as follows:
“Dear Bhagavan! You have given so much to me and to everyone here. You have provided free education for all my brothers and me and now I hear that you are constructing a BIG hospital that will provide the most modern healthcare facilities to every section of the society, totally free of cost. Bhagavan! I also want to be part of your glorious Mission, but I am just a small boy and I do not know how I can contribute. Bhagavan! My parents are extremely poor. In spite of that, they send me a little extra pocket money every month. I know it is due to their love and concern for me.
Bhagavan! For the last three months, I have not given my clothes to the dhobi(washerman). After all the other boys had gone to bed in the night, I washed my clothes and thus managed to save a little money. Bhagavan! I have also resisted the temptation of toffees, chocolates and all other things and thus managed to save a little money. Bhagavan! I offer this hundred rupee note to you. I feel so ashamed and small to give you so little. However, even if this money can be used to buy a small brick for the foundation of the new hospital, I will be the happiest child in the world.
Your Loving Son
Bhagavan’s eye had that twinkle of a mother, when her little son does something that makes her feel extremely proud. Holding the 100 rupee-note in His hand, Bhagavan said to that young boy, “My dear son! This is not hundred rupees for me. This note is worth millions and millions of rupees for Me.”
Source: srisathyasai.org
