On 13th July 2013 we
were extremely fortunate to be surprised at our monthly meeting by our very own
Swami! It came as a huge shock to us as we had been expecting a usual meeting.
However, unknown to us, our youth wing coordinator, Ghaya Loveday, had very kindly spoken to the committee
members to ask them if Swami could visit us for the first time at our meeting
during his visit to London.
For many of the youth,
this was their first meeting with Swami, hence it was a very special occasion
and a new experience. Swami took the opportunity to deliver a beautiful satsang in Tamil, which was translated into English by Professor Ramnath.
He urged us to imbibe
six divine qualities in our life:
- Be strong: to have positive and powerful thoughts
- Be strict: to display integrity and discipline in everything we do
- Be straight: to always be honest
- Be soft: to be kind-hearted towards others
- Be sweet: to ensure that our thoughts, words and deeds are compassionate
- Be beautiful: to execute whatever we pursue beautifully.
The essence of the
speech was that each of us was born on earth to pursue our own individual dharma
and that this must be done exquisitely. The youth are the torch-bearers of the
future and we must help save the world through preserving righteousness and
performing selfless service. He used a beautiful analogy, comparing us to
doctors of the world, but instead of using stethoscopes and syringes as tools
to help others, our tools are love and understanding.
The thought-provoking
speech was then followed by dharshan during which each youth member had the
opportunity to individually speak and receive blessing from Swami, who
presented each of us with chocolates. Swami’s joy at seeing the youth was evident upon his face as he wore a
heart warming smile when greeting each one of us in turn.
At the end of the
meeting Swami shared with us his delight at the work the youth wing had done so
far and encouraged us to continue with our seva. All in all it was a wonderful
surprise for everyone and it is a day we will treasure.
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Swami with the youth wing at a monthly meeting
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