tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post6196552979586684388..comments2024-03-29T01:09:18.490+05:30Comments on Sai Student: Experiences and Musings: The Three Zeroes - a short story on God and DevoteeAravind Balasubramanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12053197579712922104noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-38079328998445928982016-04-16T15:54:49.653+05:302016-04-16T15:54:49.653+05:30Very beautiful story brother. Jai Sai Ram. Very beautiful story brother. Jai Sai Ram. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246755760612890067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-48742711792686757812016-04-14T22:27:18.170+05:302016-04-14T22:27:18.170+05:30Beautifully written and a little spine-tingling! Beautifully written and a little spine-tingling! Prashanthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045807118643608534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-16661797669293847312016-02-19T15:39:22.443+05:302016-02-19T15:39:22.443+05:30The heading clearly states - "Short Story&quo...The heading clearly states - "Short Story". The story is set in 2090.... So, I guess its pretty obvious that it is fiction. But the lessons and messages are not! Aravind Balasubramanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053197579712922104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-79373422184476079722016-02-19T15:14:54.152+05:302016-02-19T15:14:54.152+05:30this story real?this story real?Sai Bharadwajajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102174282811021143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-16897195995529035232016-02-15T23:01:49.620+05:302016-02-15T23:01:49.620+05:30Excellent AravindExcellent AravindSaisantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274820493579891434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-83418998335838511892016-02-15T23:00:44.241+05:302016-02-15T23:00:44.241+05:30Excellent AravindExcellent AravindSaisantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274820493579891434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-88956416679226838652016-02-12T10:34:31.373+05:302016-02-12T10:34:31.373+05:30Sairam, i enjoyed Sis Neishas question and the ans...Sairam, i enjoyed Sis Neishas question and the answer given... So clearly explained.Brihaspathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359842383556031820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-84809817647352172172016-02-10T19:50:25.913+05:302016-02-10T19:50:25.913+05:30Thank you Aravind ji!
You're absolutely right!...Thank you Aravind ji!<br />You're absolutely right! He only wants us to reach that stage in our seeking when we become one with him. He is pushing us towards that ultimate goal. A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426682702303322710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-10165391441892900612016-02-08T10:39:24.302+05:302016-02-08T10:39:24.302+05:30Sairam sister Neisha,
The question you ask is ver...Sairam sister Neisha,<br /><br />The question you ask is very deep. I say so because on the surface, it appears like God is pretty cruel and possessive. But the answer is there in the words you have written yourself. <br /><br />God knows what we seek. But, we don't know what we are seeking actually. For instance, we seek a good job... a good spouse... Why? Because, we think, ultimately that will give happiness. But instead of asking directly for happiness, we ask for things that we think will make us happy. And then, when we 'ask for God' too, we make this mistake because we have a wrong idea of what it means to 'get God'.<br /><br />Please think yourself what do you mean by 'getting God' or 'wanting God'. Do you think that sitting at Swami's feet, doing paadaseva is the ultimate thing you seek? Can you say,<br />"Swami let me be at your lotus feet and I want nothing else?"<br /><br />We think that would definitely be a good thing to say. But, within a few minutes of pressing His feet, our hands begin to pain. We seek rest. Within a couple of hours, we are hungry and we want food more than Swami! Even if we resist hunger, the call of nature - the urge to go to the restroom - comes in another couple of hours and suddenly, the restroom is more magical than being at His feet!<br /><br />So you see, what we consider as 'being with God' is not actual being with God. One can be with God only when one transcends the body and mind. And when one transcends the body and mind - the 'pains, travails and sufferings' of the world mean nothing because they affect ONLY the body and mind. So, when Swami 'tests' us with the 3 zeroes, He is actually gifting us the grandest gift - to get true happiness (which is union with God) which comes only when we move beyond mind and body. <br /><br />Hope you are able to understand the way I am putting this. You have really asked a wonderful question.Aravind Balasubramanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053197579712922104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-60458418483688519742016-02-07T16:54:01.059+05:302016-02-07T16:54:01.059+05:30Sai Ram Aravind ji... How does this story show the...Sai Ram Aravind ji... How does this story show the compassion of God? Why must Swami demand so much when he knows that all we seek is him? Where are the 100 steps that God makes towards us when we become burdened by sorrow in our journey as a seeker? How can I recognize Swami's hand in all this? <br /><br />Thank you for your clarity and inspiration :)<br />A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426682702303322710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-10230104369962268712016-02-02T06:04:16.719+05:302016-02-02T06:04:16.719+05:30Sairam Aravind... a mind blowing effort from your ...Sairam Aravind... a mind blowing effort from your pen in your first attempt of fiction...inspired by inner SWAMI within you. Thanks a lot and best wishes...<br />Nori MadhusudanvithalMadhusudan Vithal Norihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03735390916189269416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-78738579162881181772016-02-02T05:30:58.211+05:302016-02-02T05:30:58.211+05:30Thank you Arvind. I wait for your posts! Read them...Thank you Arvind. I wait for your posts! Read them daily before going to bed. I have experienced Swami's love through your blog. Sai Ram UmaAumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198519672467675272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-15166970871202444192016-02-02T01:38:14.659+05:302016-02-02T01:38:14.659+05:30haaa!!!! Profound! but Brother, when certain tests...haaa!!!! Profound! but Brother, when certain tests are put forth to us, we always think its because of our past karma! how to comprehend that HE is watching and playing?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092952231253464373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-14078732905340440842016-02-01T11:07:26.057+05:302016-02-01T11:07:26.057+05:30A profound lesson, wonderfully told by you, Arvind...A profound lesson, wonderfully told by you, Arvind. Thank you so much. Vinodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573862620010562638.post-73482522382174058522016-02-01T09:28:08.958+05:302016-02-01T09:28:08.958+05:30This is an Universal Truth story in addition to th...This is an Universal Truth story in addition to the fact based story which I got on Radio Sai site named "WORLDLY PLEASURES ARE LIKE A SERPENT’S GRIP"...Unique his ways to teach lessons...SairamSwagat Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984929811000899996noreply@blogger.com