Firm faith

• 3 August 2010, Bochasan
  A devotee revealed in his letter to Swamishri that he had met an astrologer because his business had run down. The astrologer gave him a horse shoe to keep in his home for a week. But there was no improvement. After that the devotee felt remorse for having lapsed in his faith. He wrote that he had breached his faith in him and requested for atonement (prayaschit).
  Swamishri replied, “Be vigilant and strong that you do not lapse again. Whatever happens believe it to be the wish of Shriji Maharaj. He wishes well for you.”

         Social sanction

• 4 August 2010, Bochasan
  A youth from abroad called Swamishri. He revealed, “Swami I have fallen in love with a girl, and I wish to marry her. But the problem is that her parents wish to marry her to someone else.” Then he added, “If one is to have a love marriage where is the need of marrying someone of the same caste! Isn’t that right? In context to spiritual knowledge there are no distinctions of caste and class.”
  Swamishri broke into peals of laughter at his preaching. He replied, “You seem to be a great jnani.” Then Swamishri explained to him in a spirit of friendship, “If you are knowledgeable and wise then so am I. Now listen to me. If the girl’s parents give their consent and blessings then you can marry her. If the girl wishes to marry you, then she will do so. Do it with the consent of your parents and hers too.”Swamishri always upholds systems and traditions that have social sanction and the authority of the Hindu shastras.

           Near and far

• 12 August 2010, Bochasan
  Swamishri communicates and blesses devotees on a personal level either through his daily audience session, letters or by phone. In spite of his advanced age, Swamishri is still active and responds punctually to the enquiries from devotees on mundane and spiritual matters. Just as he answers the youths and devotees he equally appreciates and responds to children.
  Akhand, a little boy in America, asked Swamishri on the phone, “Where are you?”
  Swamishri replied, “I am in Bochasan and with you too!”Swamishri’s brief answer conveyed the depth of Hindu theology that God and his Sadhu are all-pervading and present wherever their devotees reside.

          Happiness in all situations

• 13 August 2010, Bochasan
  

  After his brief afternoon walk Swamishri was about to lie down to rest on his bed. At that time Bhagvatcharan Swami remarked, “You are very happy.”

  Swamishri spoke with pride, “I have the association of God, Shastriji Maharaj and Yogiji Maharaj. Is there any greater happiness other than them in this world! If one realizes this then no matter in illness or good health, in insult or honour, there is always happiness, happiness and happiness!"