Let me share a remarkable Guru story with you, one that taught me the profound truth that our Guru’s ways are indeed beyond our comprehension. I was living in a remote village in Australia, sharing a house with a few other people. The atmosphere in this isolated area sometimes felt off, and there was an underlying sense of unease.
Determined to bring positivity into our living space, I decided to conduct a Guru puja at home. I sought permission from all the housemates to ensure everyone was comfortable with the idea. Our house was quite spacious, and as night fell, it would grow eerily dark and silent, emanating an unusual energy.
However, on the day of the Guru puja, the lease owner of the house dropped a bombshell. They insisted that I remove all Guruji’s pictures and my belongings from the house. It was a sudden and difficult decision to accept, especially since I had already invited people, and preparations were in full swing. The tension began to mount subconsciously.
As I continued the preparations, feeling the weight of the situation, something extraordinary unfolded. At 4 pm, the house manager delivered astonishing news—the lease owner was being asked to leave the premises for reasons unbeknownst to us. The turn of events allowed the Guru puja to take place at 7 pm as planned.
This sequence of events left me awestruck. How was it possible that, without any apparent reason, everything had changed so dramatically? Our home, once laden with unsettling vibes, was now transformed into a space filled with positivity and warmth. This experience was a testament to the power of our Sankalpa (resolve), Guru’s divine grace, and unwavering devotion. Challenges may arise, but they cannot deter the strength of our bhakti (devotion). I couldn’t help but shiver with excitement, realizing that the Guru is constantly watching over us, guiding us each moment. When you trust and keep moving forward, the Guru’s blessings work in unimaginable ways.
On another note, Gurudev’s compassion is boundless. I am convinced that He imparted a valuable lesson to the lease owner, but in His unfathomable ways, He also ensured her well-being. Such is the grace of our Guru, whose ways are truly beyond human understanding.
Varun Chelwani
