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Teaching the Proper Path
When our daughters were in their late teens, they had a compelling desire to see Sai Baba. They were questioning: “Who am I?” and “What is the meaning of my life?” They were developing their own relationship with Sai Baba. “Who is Sai Baba? Does he know and love each one of us? Can we ever live up to his ideals?” They were struggling as I had so many years earlier and wondered if Baba would be disappointed with them. We quickly pulled our trip together, and once again we were off to India.
To our relief, Baba called us in for an interview. It’s impossible to describe the exquisite joy of siing as a family with Sai Baba. We press closely around him and strain to catch every so and loving word. Oen we burst into laughter because of his playfulness and humor. Worldly concerns lighten, and we are soothed and brightened
by his melodious voice and
his radiant joy. We feel safe
and protected. The moment is
intimate and sweet, and bliss-
drops flood our eyes.
During this particular
trip, Sai Baba showed that
he knew and loved each one
of our daughters despite
their self-criticism. Modeling
subtle lessons on parenting,
he accentuated the positive. When our daughters asked for advice, he elicited their opinions instead of voicing his own, saying he was “The source, not the force. I don’t tell what to do. I only help.”
Each time a daughter mentioned her concerns, he supported, rather than chided. One daughter asked about her temper. Baba replied, “Not temper, just action, reaction. I will help.” Another daughter said, “Baba, I have bad thoughts.”
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