We were deeply in love and got married in year 2015, shortly after leaving our jobs. The next years had many ups and downs as we tried to find our way in real estate work in Ahmedabad. In year 2017, things began to get back on track and we took a trip to Shimla.
While returning we halted at Delhi, and my husband took me to Bade Mandir. I have never believed in Babas and such and was not keen, but my husband wanted me to go. It was the most unforgettable day of my life. The moment I entered I got goose bumps and I began crying without cause. Since that day I have never looked back.
We received Guruji's immediate blessings: When we came back to Ahmedabad, we got our bike back after a month of its being stolen.
My birthday gift
Now we visit Bade Mandir as much as possible. On my birthday, my husband asked me where I wanted to celebrate and I told him with Guruji at the Bade Mandir. That day, I was very keen to sit in the main hall for more time, but it wasn't possible. After 10 minutes we were told to move towards the
langar hall. I requested the
sewadar that I sit a while longer, but there was a huge rush and I was refused. I was upset and complained to Guruji that He hadn't let me sit with Him on my birthday.
While leaving the
joda ghar, my husband asked a devotee, unfamiliar to us, if we could get Guruji's
swaroop. That moment, the devotee took us to the parking area and gave us a big poster of Guruji with some stickers for our car. I felt very blessed and began crying like a baby. This was my birthday gift from Guruji. Guruji always has better plans for us.
Saving me and my child during my pregnancy
I had conceived after my marriage, but it was an immature decision and we had to abort the infant. Now when we wanted to conceive, I was unable to.
In April 2019 we visited Bade Mandir. I prayed that I be blessed by Guruji and conceive. After we returned, I didn't conceive. I was heartbroken and repeatedly told my husband that Guruji didn't have time to listen to me and never came in my dreams either.
The very next month I conceived. I am obese and got diabetes in year 2018, so for me conceiving naturally was quite hard. Doctors had warned us that the pregnancy was high risk, but it turned out quite smooth.
In fact, we took a trip to Goa during the fourth month of my pregnancy. While returning, our flight had a scare when there was smoke in the cabin. All the passengers panicked and many began crying. The crew told us the plane had a bird hit. My husband wondered how the plane could get a bird hit at 30,000 feet. I told him not to worry; "
Guruji hai na," I said, though I am the one who gets panicky and scared over even a little bump on the road. Somehow, I was calm and confident that everything would be fine. Later the flight returned to Goa and we learnt that an engine had failed. Yet Guruji had saved us and all the others, too.
Guruji was with me right through the pregnancy. I was swimming till the eighth month and a day before the delivery had been to our office.
The delivery was not problematic. Doctors had expected to keep the baby under observation for 24 hours, but our baby was with us just after two hours. My baby and I remained healthy. Doctors worried my stitches would not heal or I would get infected due to the obesity and the diabetes, but everything turned out fine. The doctors were surprised at the pace of my recovery.
Sewa during satsangs
In Ahmedabad we have monthly
satsangs. I am always eager to do
sewa. I was wondering why we never get a chance to serve Guruji
chai or
langar prasad during these gatherings. The next day I received a message from devotees that we had been chosen to serve chai prasad to Guruji. I was overwhelmed.
Guruji hears me every time although He never comes in my dreams. But I feel His blessings whenever I need them. I wish and pray that He come in my dreams too one day.
Lakh lakh shukrana, Guruji, for all the blessings.
Megha Soni, a devotee
February 2020