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Take life as a challenge

Tirumala, May 1999

I

had Gurujis darshan for the rst time when I was in Class VI at the

age of eleven. My family often accompanied Guruji when he went fromOngole to Shirdi. I called him Uncle and at rst I thought of him only as my

fathers friend. But as the months passed I gradually began to understand

that he is not simply an ordinary uncle like others, but someone really great.

After that I would spend my summer holidays in his presence. He would

clear my doubts and correct my mistakes in such a pleasant manner that I

wasnt hurt. He would encourage me in my studies and in other aspects of

life. He would make me feel that I could do so many things that I thought I

couldnt do.

I wanted to study maths, physics, chemistry rather than biology, physics,

chemistry (BiPC) because I feared that biology would be too difcult a

subject for me. When Uncle heard about my concerns, he gave an example

from his own life that inspired me very much.

He said, When I was about to start my Bachelor of Arts course, everyone,including the lecturers, told me not to take English literature as a subject,

as it is especially difcult. Is it really so difcult? I thought. I took it as a

challenge and I came rst in that subject. This is how we should take these

things, as a challenge. Anyone can pass in easy subjects. What is your

greatness in passing easy subjects? Dont be a coward. Be brave so that

you can easily face things.

This incident gave me the courage to opt wholeheartedly for BiPC. It also

made me think in a positive way, not only about my studies but also about

other aspects of my life.

SRI BABUJI: Try! By trying you may succeed. And that is the spirit of life going

on trying, striving. It is so natural. Everything, every cell of your

body, your whole being is striving. When you breathe you are

striving to live, arent you? So dont stop trying. The trying itself isan achievement.

Uncle always explains everything in a practical way that is easy to

understand. He says that we should have enthusiasm and zeal to know

about new things. We should have an interest in knowing about everything.

I have come to trust that Guruji knows what is good for me and what isnt.

I rmly believe that he is there to guide me on the right path. I always prayto him for his blessings and he always forgives me all my mistakes.

His presence and his smile relieve me of all suffering and give me peace

of mind. For me it is true that no one in this world is as fortunate as those

who have our Gurujis darshan. Under his shelter there is no room for fears,

tension or worry.

Bhanu Teja Sainathuni, born in 1977, is a student who lives in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.