Shivratri Special – Guru Grace is our lifeline

Thank you so very much Guruji, love you the most! Out of the various instances of experiencing Gurujis grace this is one of them – while writing this I have tears of gratitude in thinking about how much HE loves each and every person and how HE has been there in each and every situation.
Below is one of the many situations of my life which happen a couple of years back in 2012 where HE has blessed me with unbounded Grace –
I studied the TYBMS (Bachelor of Management Studies) course in a top management college in Mumbai. I would graduate in April and was looking for a job. I was looking forward and highly depending on college campus placements. Four companies came to college; I got out after the first round for one, could not attend the second. For the next two, out of hundreds of applicants, I made it to the top five but still did not get the job. Due to this I was feeling bad as there were not too many companies coming in the future, but my faith in my Guru kept me going. I wanted a job in Marketing but these were all financial companies, but due to limited availability I did not mind taking up the Finance job. Two more companies came to college but even after clearing the final round I did not get any job offers. Most of my friends were already well placed and I started wondering why I was left out, in spite of having a Master.

It was the month of January now, I was kind of lost and did not how should I react and what my state of mind must be. Back then Shivratri celebrations were scheduled on 20th Feb in Ashram in the presence of Sri Sri. I had no intention of attending this celebration, until a friend who was already going, one day she suddenly told me that I must come along, we both were somewhere out on our way to satsang and she said with great conviction why don’t I come for shivratri ? I will help me gain the strength and the luck which I desperately needed. I thought to my self that I did not have any scheduled interviews for those 4 days, nor did I have any other plans, so I quickly booked my bus tickets and reached Ashram for Shivratri.

It was indeed a great experience, attending the Rudra Pooja on Maha Shivratri with Sri Sri, I was happy and blissful. I dropped all my wishes and fears on the humble feet of my Master. One day after shivratri, Sri Sri decided to meet everyone who had come to ashram, this was the turning point. I thought to myself if I get a chance, I will tell Guruji about my job situation. A darshan line was made, we were all seated, thousands of us, Sri Sri meeting each one, hearing their problems and coming up with solutions, what a sight it was! As Sri Sri neared me, my heart skipped a beat, He looked at me and I told Him ” Guruji, I am from Mumbai and in my final year, I am sitting for job placements, nothing is confirmed yet, please guide me”. I had told Him what ever I had to, Sri Sri hears me out and says ” don’t worry, something better is in store for you”. Wow, it was short and to the point but I needed that confidence!!! I felt so light after that and knew that I am taken care of by my beloved Master.

I came back to Mumbai and after a couple of weeks a multinational IT Firm came to college for placements. It’s the biggest firm in Asia dealing with web products, and they were offering a marketing job .One night before an Art of Living volunteer told me that he had been there and that it was a good company. That morning I did my kriya, prayed to Guruji as this was the final company coming to hire.

I cracked the Group Discussion and the initial Interview rounds, taking me into the Final round of interview where my first question was- if I had to start the Art Of Living work from scratch in Mumbai how would I do it (I was shocked and amazed) My interviewer was happy with the answer I gave and I made a good impression on him because the interview started off so well as I was asked something I know. The interview went on for one and a half hour, and I just could feel Gurujis presence and grace all around me. I was hired in this very firm- my name appeared right on top out of the 4 selected students.

It happened to be the best profile offered in campus and it was exactly what I was looking for. I felt fortunate and totally satisfied that Guruji gave me what I needed and what is best for me. If I had got any of the earlier jobs I wouldn’t have been happy or satisfied.

Guruji knows what is best for us and will give it to us at the very right time, we just need to have strong faith in him and just walk along with him.

Attending the Shivratri Celebration with Sri Sri was the turning point for me, it gave ma all the courage I needed. After that year, every year I have been attending Shivratri Pooja with Gurudev. Today on this occasion of Mahashivratri also I am with Gurudev :). He has always been there for me.

My message to all those reading this Guru Story, just feel the presence of the Master on this auspicious day and every moment of your life. He is there to guide you, love you, bless you with abundance and grace :).

So thankful to you Guruji for the way you are watching one and all and taking care of our lives. We should feel so humble and fortunate to have a Master who takes care of every need.

Life has changed since I have met you. HE indeed is the magician of our lives.

Jai Gurudeva,

Kunal