Faith & Surrender

Though there are many miracles happening with Guruji’s presence in our lives, I would like to share something which I recently experienced.
It was April 2011 before TTC, when I did a DSN with Vinod Menon. I had a blissful experience while on the course, and felt a lot of peace and serenity. I was doing my Seva (Service) and Sadhna (Practice) regularly and also was attending Satsangs regularly.
I have embedded the words of Guruji, Sri Sri Ravishankar – “Everything is being taken care of” in my heart and soul, and this gives me the confidence and faith to leave aside all my worries and just relax.
This incident happened with me in the Regional Transport Office, opposite Mico Factory, Electronic City, Banglaore. My two-wheeler License needed to be renewed, and I had to get a new plastic card driver License for my four-wheeler as well; so I thought of getting both the jobs done at the same time.
It was a Saturday. I saw Guruji in my dreams the previous night and the same morning as well, while I was meditating after sadhana. With a very positive frame of mind, I reached the RTO office, and went straight to the Enquiry desk. An old gentleman was on the counter, I asked him how I could get the license renewed, he frowned and said, “It’s not possible here, go to Mysore (a 4 hour drive away) and get it done.” I then recalled that I had got the license from RTO Mysore in the year 1993. I requested him to help me find any other way this could be done here. He was kind enough to respond to my words, “Go and talk to RTO.” I requested him, “Can I talk to the Head, RTO now.” He gave me a scary look and said that he would also say the same thing. I gave him a smile and asked him where the Head sits. As directed, I followed him. Inspite of a huge rush, he took me to the regional transport officer, Uma Shankar. He was on the phone at the time. Meanwhile, I looked at Guruji’s photo which was on the wall paper of my HTC windows Smartphone during those days, & said mentally, “GURUJI KUCH KARO” (Guruji please do something) and smiled. The Officer looked at me, and asked, “What’s the problem?” in Kannada, I smiled back at him the AOL way, and explained my problem. To this, he said, “It’s easy, cancel this card and get a new one.” He asked me to write a letter for the same and inquired about my work. I told him about my job and also told him that I was an Art of living volunteer and do a lot of seva activities. Interestingly, I saw that he was listening to me attentively. Adding to it, I was offered badam milk as well! I handed over the letter to him, he glanced through it and called up the Deputy Regional transport officer and told him about my case.

He just rang a bell, and a babu (office boy) came in. He told him to take me and get the rest of the things done. Suddenly the whole scenario had changed! I was surrounded by people (agents) coming to me with applications, and they started to fill it up on my behalf. Within a few minutes, I was made to sit in front of the camera and photos for the license were being taken.
Until this time, I had not paid any money for the renewal fees and the plastic License card. The application forms were filled, photos were pasted, everything had been done, and it was 1 pm. Usually, the accounts counter shuts by 12 noon sharp, but on special permission, the money was accepted and the receipt was issued as well, without a single extra penny been demanded.
I then went to the Deputy RTO and found him having his lunch on a plantain leaf. He offered me to have lunch, to which I smiled and politely declined, “No, will have it at home.” He requested me to wait for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, he called me in and signed all the papers, and can you believe this – I got the Driving License on the same day i.e. by 3:30 pm. I couldn’t believe that just by looking at Gurudev’s picture and surrendering totally to Him, not only was my work done, but I also received such VIP treatment!
I went upstairs to thank Mr. Umashankar. He made me sit comfortably. I told him from the heart, “Thanks sir, I never expected it this way. You have changed my whole impression of Government offices and their work culture.” He gave me a big smile. I was extremely content with the days’ job, done smoothly and successfully.
Gurudev keeps saying – “You do my work and I’ll do yours :)!”
The question is just about taking that step, and then receiving an everlasting smile.
This is what I’ve seen – Gurudev is taking care of us in each and every action of His! Just surrender to Him. Have that Faith. It will take you places!
On reaching home, tears of gratitude towards my Guru, dropped down from my eyes. I kneeled in front of His photo and thanked Him for His love and care, which is always there with me, 24/7.
Yes, He is Always Looking after You!

Jai Gurudev
Narayan Veeraraghavachar