Year 2001
In 2001, I had been to US of A to appear for my CPA examinations. This was the third and last attempt at becoming a CPA. At the Mumbai airport, I was asked to claim my baggage from the France airport – for reason unknown. I too did not bother to ask them that.
I got the biggest shock of my life at the France airport - I was told that since I did not have any visa I could not claim my baggage. I spent 2 hours with the officers speaking in broken English and French. Finally, an officer agreed to claim the bags on my behalf and transfer it to my plane.
I reached US safely but my bags did not. Like an idiot, I had also checked in my hand bag. Luckily I was having my passport and money with me. I lodged a complaint for missing bags at the airport and then called up my dad.
I was supposed to go directly to Vermont but since my bags were missing I had to stay in Boston. I got a room in one of the motels. Upon reaching the room, I called up my parents again – I felt like crying. They asked me not to worry – but I knew that they too were scared.
I disconnected the line, fell on my knees and started to cry. I told Swami Samarth ‘Swami tumchya mulala hya adchanitun sodwa. Mala tumchyavarti vishwas ahe. Mala mithi mara swami!’ In about 5 minutes, I got a call from my cousin - Sangi didi from Detroit. Hearing her voice was a relief – she took down the numbers of my lodge in Vermont and agreed to call them up informing them about my delay. She was also in touch with one of our aunt’s staying in Boston. She hung up saying that she would call up Leena Atya and inform her about this problem.
Leena atya was out for some party – but Sangu didi left her a message with my number. I thanked Swami and said ‘Swami tumhi mala baher kadnarach’. In about an hours time, I got a call from Leena atya – she shouted at me for not informing her about my arrival and told me that she and Gautam kaka would come to pick me up the next day.
The next day they picked me up from the motel, took me to the airport and asked the authorities to send the bags to their home. When I reached their place I was shocked to see swami samartha maharaj’s photo in their living room. I was happy to see that Leena atya and her family too were swami bhakts. I again thanked swami – 'Swami Samarth Maharaj tumhi tumchaya mulala tumchyach gharat anlat'.
Akkalkot niwasi Swami Samrath Maharaj Ki Jai!
Year 2006
My mom had given up on finding a suitable bride for me. I too used to get nervous about not being able to find a suitable partner. It was a Friday evening and my mom, sis and I were discussing this over dinner. They had registered me with every online matrimonial site – I checked through the sites but did not like anyone. As usual, my mom got irritated and went back to her room.
That night, I dreamt of going to ‘swami samartha’s math – it was a very beautiful math – I have never seen this math in my life. After offering our prayers, me and my sister (Rujuta) are about to leave when someone calls me asking ‘Arrey, itkya lavkar chalas?’ We turn back and are shocked to see Swami Samarth talking to us. He asked me to tell baba to take care of himself and not to take stress. We spoke about something ( I don’t remember that now). Then I asked him ‘ Swami tumchi sun kadhi detay mala?’ He smiled at me and said ‘ Tula lagnachi khup ghai lagli ahe. Kalji karun nakos – yogya vel alyavar mazich mulgi tula denar mi.’
Next day onwards, I decided not to worry about my marriage since swami would be getting me his own daughter. Year and a half passed by and there were no results. I still had faith in my swami. I remember aai asking me ‘Swaminna athvan karun de parat.’ Again that night I saw him in my dreams – he was sitting in a room. He smiled at me and said ‘Mi ahe azun’. Probably, he wanted to tell us that he remembers his promise.
On 9th Feb 2008, I was supposed to meet a girl called Samira. I had no expectations from that meeting. I decided to meet her alone at Vile Parle’s Café Coffee Day. I saw this girl standing outside the café – I found her to be very down to earth – she was very nervous I could see it in her eyes. (Of course, I too was slightly nervous). We discussed a few things and out of the blue I asked her if she believes in God. She said yes. I told her that I believe in Swami Samartha – on saying this she gave me a broad smile and said that she too believes in him. After that she became very comfortable – we spoke for about 90 minutes and then left the place.
I had liked her but I was still confused. It took me 2 days to decide on this – after all it was the question of my life (our lives rather!). Mom, dad and sis had given up on me. My sis told me that if I reject her – she will never forgive me for it. I was confused.
I told swami ‘ Swami jar hich mazi wife asel tar maza man badla ani signs dya. Jar ka hi mazi nasel tar tichyakadnach rejection yeu dya.'
That afternoon, I was supposed to go for my friend’s wedding. On my way towards the venue – I saw so many pictures of swami samartha that I got down to think if there was something more to it. On my way back home too I was thinking about it. Suddenly, it struck me that swami had promised to get me his daughter. I asked my self – 'give me 3 reasons why I should reject her?' – I could not find any. Swami had indeed changed my mind and as promised had sent me his daughter – I was blind not to recognize her. On that day I gave my approval to my family.
I think Samira has been the best gift that Swami Samartha Maharaj has ever given me. She is not only a good wife but a good friend and a great advisor.
Thank you Swami!
Shri Swami Samartha Jai Jai Swami Samartha
In 2001, I had been to US of A to appear for my CPA examinations. This was the third and last attempt at becoming a CPA. At the Mumbai airport, I was asked to claim my baggage from the France airport – for reason unknown. I too did not bother to ask them that.
I got the biggest shock of my life at the France airport - I was told that since I did not have any visa I could not claim my baggage. I spent 2 hours with the officers speaking in broken English and French. Finally, an officer agreed to claim the bags on my behalf and transfer it to my plane.
I reached US safely but my bags did not. Like an idiot, I had also checked in my hand bag. Luckily I was having my passport and money with me. I lodged a complaint for missing bags at the airport and then called up my dad.
I was supposed to go directly to Vermont but since my bags were missing I had to stay in Boston. I got a room in one of the motels. Upon reaching the room, I called up my parents again – I felt like crying. They asked me not to worry – but I knew that they too were scared.
I disconnected the line, fell on my knees and started to cry. I told Swami Samarth ‘Swami tumchya mulala hya adchanitun sodwa. Mala tumchyavarti vishwas ahe. Mala mithi mara swami!’ In about 5 minutes, I got a call from my cousin - Sangi didi from Detroit. Hearing her voice was a relief – she took down the numbers of my lodge in Vermont and agreed to call them up informing them about my delay. She was also in touch with one of our aunt’s staying in Boston. She hung up saying that she would call up Leena Atya and inform her about this problem.
Leena atya was out for some party – but Sangu didi left her a message with my number. I thanked Swami and said ‘Swami tumhi mala baher kadnarach’. In about an hours time, I got a call from Leena atya – she shouted at me for not informing her about my arrival and told me that she and Gautam kaka would come to pick me up the next day.
The next day they picked me up from the motel, took me to the airport and asked the authorities to send the bags to their home. When I reached their place I was shocked to see swami samartha maharaj’s photo in their living room. I was happy to see that Leena atya and her family too were swami bhakts. I again thanked swami – 'Swami Samarth Maharaj tumhi tumchaya mulala tumchyach gharat anlat'.
Akkalkot niwasi Swami Samrath Maharaj Ki Jai!
Year 2006
My mom had given up on finding a suitable bride for me. I too used to get nervous about not being able to find a suitable partner. It was a Friday evening and my mom, sis and I were discussing this over dinner. They had registered me with every online matrimonial site – I checked through the sites but did not like anyone. As usual, my mom got irritated and went back to her room.
That night, I dreamt of going to ‘swami samartha’s math – it was a very beautiful math – I have never seen this math in my life. After offering our prayers, me and my sister (Rujuta) are about to leave when someone calls me asking ‘Arrey, itkya lavkar chalas?’ We turn back and are shocked to see Swami Samarth talking to us. He asked me to tell baba to take care of himself and not to take stress. We spoke about something ( I don’t remember that now). Then I asked him ‘ Swami tumchi sun kadhi detay mala?’ He smiled at me and said ‘ Tula lagnachi khup ghai lagli ahe. Kalji karun nakos – yogya vel alyavar mazich mulgi tula denar mi.’
Next day onwards, I decided not to worry about my marriage since swami would be getting me his own daughter. Year and a half passed by and there were no results. I still had faith in my swami. I remember aai asking me ‘Swaminna athvan karun de parat.’ Again that night I saw him in my dreams – he was sitting in a room. He smiled at me and said ‘Mi ahe azun’. Probably, he wanted to tell us that he remembers his promise.
On 9th Feb 2008, I was supposed to meet a girl called Samira. I had no expectations from that meeting. I decided to meet her alone at Vile Parle’s Café Coffee Day. I saw this girl standing outside the café – I found her to be very down to earth – she was very nervous I could see it in her eyes. (Of course, I too was slightly nervous). We discussed a few things and out of the blue I asked her if she believes in God. She said yes. I told her that I believe in Swami Samartha – on saying this she gave me a broad smile and said that she too believes in him. After that she became very comfortable – we spoke for about 90 minutes and then left the place.
I had liked her but I was still confused. It took me 2 days to decide on this – after all it was the question of my life (our lives rather!). Mom, dad and sis had given up on me. My sis told me that if I reject her – she will never forgive me for it. I was confused.
I told swami ‘ Swami jar hich mazi wife asel tar maza man badla ani signs dya. Jar ka hi mazi nasel tar tichyakadnach rejection yeu dya.'
That afternoon, I was supposed to go for my friend’s wedding. On my way towards the venue – I saw so many pictures of swami samartha that I got down to think if there was something more to it. On my way back home too I was thinking about it. Suddenly, it struck me that swami had promised to get me his daughter. I asked my self – 'give me 3 reasons why I should reject her?' – I could not find any. Swami had indeed changed my mind and as promised had sent me his daughter – I was blind not to recognize her. On that day I gave my approval to my family.
I think Samira has been the best gift that Swami Samartha Maharaj has ever given me. She is not only a good wife but a good friend and a great advisor.
Thank you Swami!
Shri Swami Samartha Jai Jai Swami Samartha
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