Click “Play” to listen to the story told by Swami Ishwarananda.
Namaskar! When I read this story I was drawn inside myself easily and deeply. I had an inner vision of all the sacred places spoken about in the story.
I have had
satsang with Bade Baba!
Thank you, Gurumayi.
a Siddha Yogi from Aurangabad, India
I am grateful to Swami ji for recounting this beautiful story. As I listened to it, my heart felt as if it were getting purified through my tears of joy. It reminded me that the Guru is always with me, unconditionally showering me with blessings and
prasad.
a Siddha Yogi from California, USA
Bade Baba seemed to be 60 feet tall when he appeared to me in a dream many years ago. I
pranamed at his feet, and looked up to see his gentle, smiling face gazing down at me from such a great height! How benevolent was his powerful presence, beaming unconditional love and blessings to me in such a sweet and unexpected
darshan.
To this day, when I remember him, I experience this strength, power, and love.
a Siddha Yogi from Busselton, Australia
While I was listening to this story, tears were falling from my eyes. I could see the story unfolding in my mind. I know Bade Baba is everywhere. On this day of his Punyatithi, this vivid story reflects his teaching: “Be calm, I am everywhere.”
Bade Baba, I bow to you with my reverent heart, forever.
a Siddha Yogi from Guangzhou, China
Tears started to flow as I listened to this story. It was such a good reminder that the Guru's love and grace are always with us, and that the Guru's blessings often appear when we least expect them.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for the gift of this beautiful story!
a Siddha Yogi from Maine, USA
Bade Baba's Solar Punyatithi was a beautiful day, and I was enjoying offering seva at my local Siddha Yoga meditation center. All day long Bade Baba was on my mind, and I felt very near to him. This morning after my practices and walk, I listened to Swami ji tell this story and felt my heart open with tears of joy. I felt saturated with Bade Baba's blessings.
a Siddha Yogi from Ohio, USA
The story of the devotee who still has the flower he received as
prasad from Bade Baba reminded me of the time I was participating in a
yajna, a fire ritual, at Shree Muktananda Ashram. At the end of the
yajna, Gurumayi walked by and tossed a small blue flower to me.
I still have that flower, framed!
a Siddha Yogi from North Carolina, USA