Today we were invited for Swamyjee Viswayogi Viswamjee Paada Pooja – it was our first time meeting swamy jee, too his blessings and it sure was a positive experience.
All, I cannot help recollecting my child hood memories related to this …. as a young girl i was a bit puzzled when i saw public bowing to gurus, swamys, babas and sanyasis … I used to think and my thought process was … if they are humans just like us, what motivates people to go to such swamijees …? what are they really expecting from gurus? what are they getting back with such association? what is it that is different between us and these gurus?
adding to this, I hail from a family where my grandfather(chopurala pulliah) gave up the worldly pleasures and took Sanyasam in his mid thirties. (I could closely observe a Sanyasi life, made me think more …. ) – Later his given name is Avadhuta Ananda Natha swamy – he started Lingamoorthy swamy matt is in Betamcherla, kurnool dist which is currently run by his disciples. He not only donated his personal possessions, motivated many to do good deeds …. also with his charismatic following, in his public speeches – when he called for a meeting addressing a public issue (good cause) – i was astonished to see many women took gold ornaments from their body( necklaces, bangles, rings …) and men selflessly opened their wallets to donate for poor, the needy. All his life he promoted values of dharma, humanity and devotion – i had the privilege of participating in some of the volunteer activities in my childhood.
With all these happening and it took years of self realization about what Leadership is about …. speaking specifically about these devotional leaders, they not only follow what they believed in but they influence other people to follow the path/goals they believe in. People are ready to contribute their valuable time, energy, money, fame etc. following the leader as they hearts are motivated now.
These Leaders care for humanity in general, their goals often are selfless ones – indeed we bow to their divya atmas with respect.
I would be interested to know all of your thoughts on this / or if u have similar personal experiences ….
