Divine Timing: A Wish Fulfilled in Gurudev’s Presence

Small Guru story I want to share 😇♥️🙏 that happened in Germany in Jan 2025

About three years ago, while I was in the Ashram, a special event took place: the screening of the movie Kantara. Gurudev watched it alongside all the Ashramites, and as students of Sri Sri, we somehow managed to get permission to attend. I was beyond excited. But, as fate would have it, I fell ill that day and had to miss this golden opportunity.

The next morning, when I met my friends, they couldn’t stop sharing their experiences – the joy, the energy, the presence of Gurudev during the movie. I was happy for them, but deep inside, I felt a pang of sadness. I had missed something truly special. Yet, a quiet wish arose in my heart: One day, I will get to experience something like this with Gurudev.

Fast forward to today. I was in Berlin with Gurudev. As we prepared for a session, Swamiji realized he had forgotten Gurudev’s asana (seat covering) in his room. He had to step away to retrieve it, leaving us with Gurudev. For those brief moments, everyone surged forward to take photos with him, hug him, and bask in his presence. I, however, stood at the back, overwhelmed and unable to move. I just stood there, silently wishing to be close to him.

Eventually, Gurudev left, and I thought the moment had passed. But destiny had something else in store. Later, due to some unexpected circumstances, we were granted an appointment with Gurudev. While walking toward the meeting, I was a bundle of nerves. What would I say? Would he ask me anything? What would I do?

When we entered the room, a few people were already sitting with Gurudev. He was casually enjoying a piece of cake. As we joined the gathering, he looked around and said with a smile, “Now, no one else will come in. Close the door.”

We all settled in, and to my amazement, I ended up sitting right next to him. Gurudev started a casual conversation, asking if we had watched the movies made by the Art of Living team about Adi Shankaracharya. Most of us sheepishly admitted we hadn’t. Smiling, he instructed someone to play the movie on the TV.

( I am watching 1. Arrival (आगमन) of Adi Shankaracharya on Art Of Living  AppFor the next while, we sat with Gurudev, watching his favorite parts of the movie. He narrated stories from behind the scenes, explained the essence of certain moments, and shared intricate details as if he were recounting memories from his past life. It was mesmerizing and surreal.

The room was filled with laughter, warmth, and an inexplicable joy. When it was time for him to leave, he turned to me, smiled, and asked, “How are you?” Before I could even process what was happening, he hugged me and blessed me. In that moment, I was overwhelmed with gratitude.

Reflecting on this, I realized how effortlessly Gurudev fulfills even the smallest of our wishes. Sometimes, they’re wishes we don’t even voice out loud, ones we barely dare to hope for. That day, I experienced what I had longed for three years ago – not just watching a movie with Gurudev but being in his presence, listening to him, and feeling his love.

Truly, with @Gurudev  Sri Sri, every wish finds its way to fulfillment – in its own perfect time.❤️🪷