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What a wonder, to see how Swami’s love gave courage to my struggling Russian family. Their long history of suffering continues today. Laws and taxes remain oppressive, making it difficult to succeed in business and remain honest. When asked what aracts them to Sai Baba, most reply that they feel his presence and protection, and know that he is always with them. This love brings great peace of mind and purity of heart, and the power to persevere through profound suffering.
When experiencing this level of Sai potency, I have become aware that Swami actually has the power to bring peace to this war-torn world. I know that one day we will all thrill to major miracles of Sai’s love that will bring mankind back to the right path. Swami is allowing us to play a role in his mission to re-establish dharma on a firm footing at this dark time. He is awakening entire nations to God’s love. He is doing it by heart-to-heart contact, one heart at a time.
Soothing a Sad Heart
Alexander, a Russian devotee from St. Petersburg, witnessed a remarkable event during his November 1997 trip to Sai Baba’s ashram, Prasanthi Nilayam. Alexander had asked his closest friend, Dimitri, to join him. Dimitri had heard many extraordinary stories from Alexander about Sai Baba. A highly educated scientist with a critical mind, Dimitri would listen politely. He knew Alexander from student days, knew him not to overstate facts, so Dimitri determined to keep an open mind as Alexander tried to describe phenomena he had observed. These events were not in accordance with the known laws of physics or chemistry.
Dimitri had some serious life problems. Like many scientists in Russia, he had lost his permanent job. Depressed and suffering from health problems due to harmful habits such as smoking and drinking, he worried about the coming of old age with all its aendant difficulties. Alexander tried hard to encourage his friend to come with him to India, and ultimately Dimitri agreed.
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