In May of 2020, I came to know that my brother-in-law's niece was suffering from fever, cough and breathing problems. She had been admitted to a hospital in Dhakuria, in South Kolkata, and her condition was extremely critical. Her oxygen level had plunged to 35%. (The normal is around 95%.) She was put on a ventilator, and hung to life by a thread.
She tested positive for Covid-19 and showed no signs of recovery. Doctors put her on a machine that pumps blood from outside the body to a heart-lung machine, which sends oxygen-filled blood back to the tissues. This ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine was a last try. It did not help matters. Doctors lost hope and prepared family members for the worst. To add to the trauma, the patient's mother and brother also tested positive for Covid-19.
It was more than a week after the girl had been put on ECMO, on the 23
rd of May, when I spoke to my brother-in-law at night. I asked him if Guruji's
swaroop could be put by her bedside. He readily agreed and two days later I sent the swaroop to them. A black-and-white printout was taken and the swaroop kept near the patient.
Almost promptly, recovery began!
On the 27
th, doctors announced that the patient was responding to their treatment. Over the next three days, the ECMO machine and the food pipes were removed. On 3
rd June, the ventilator was done away with. Then the discharge date was given as the morning of the 8
th, with doctors acknowledging that a miracle had saved her life.
Remarkably, the girl's brother and mother also recovered and are in good health. Guruji saved an entire family. Many thanks to Him. Jai Guruji!
Prayer brings abundance of grace
Seven years ago, in February 2018, my wife underwent a surgical procedure for a serious uterine condition. Following the operation, medical professionals recommended chemotherapy. I favoured going ahead with it, but my wife was reluctant. I was considerable anxious and concerned about her health. During this challenging period, I along with my wife was taken to a
satsang, which instilled a sense of positivity in us. Subsequently, we sought a second opinion from another doctor, who conducted various tests and advised against chemotherapy, recommending instead a regimen of medications and regular check-ups. Fortunately, everything progressed well, and my wife regained excellent health.
Later that same year, I attended another satsang, where I expressed a desire to visit Bada Mandir soon. The following day, I unexpectedly received a deposit in my bank account. That very day, I booked tickets for Delhi, and my mother, my wife, and I travelled to Bada Mandir for a sacred
darshan.
Four years passed when we had the good fortune to participate in Guruji's birthday satsang on July 7, 2022. The lady devotee who hosted the sacred gathering mentioned that my name frequently appeared on her invitation list. Why the divine will had got us to that particular satsang was evident the following morning.
My wife was driving our car with my daughter seated beside her. A goods van collided with their car from the wrong side. Miraculously, neither my wife nor my daughter were hurt. The inspector who documented the incident expressed disbelief at their survival, given the severity of the crash. Clearly, Guruji had saved them.
Numerous other instances of His grace happened during this time. A diamond bracelet belonging to my wife was stolen from our home. I prayed to Guruji for its recovery Remarkably, the thief returned it three days later.
Then, last year, I was required to relocate my residence before Diwali. We explored around sixty houses, yet none met our criteria. Given the necessity to move before Diwali, we aimed to finalize our decision before September 17
th, coinciding with the commencement of
Pitra Paksha. September 15 came and we had not identified a suitable option. I took solace from messages in a
sangat WhatsApp group, which indicated there was no need for concern as He was managing the situation. A day before the deadline, we discovered a property in an excellent location that aligned with our expectations. We got the house partially furnished and managed to move in before Diwali.
Regrettably, the individual responsible for furnishing our home began to cause issues. He provided a single labourer who worked only two to three days a week. Despite having paid him in advance, progress was slow and the labourer demanded additional payment, threatening to cease operations if we did not give in. I was stressed out and felt powerless, as I realized the labourer was attempting to squeeze me for more money. In challenging times, I always turn towards Guruji in prayer, and He has consistently offered me protection. This time too He heard my prayers and I soon found another interior designer, who completed the work left by the previous contractor. This new designer performed admirably, and the costs remained within the range I had agreed upon earlier. Many thanks to Guruji for all His blessings.
Om Namah Shivaya Shivji Sada Sahay; Om Namah Shivaya Guruji Sada Sahay
Naresh Dhanuka, a devotee
March 2025