I belong to a well reputed family. My father was a government servant posted at a very high designation. There was no short coming in our life and we were living a contented life. I was good in academics and was always passed with good marks. Unlike other students in my class, I always had a strong desire to serve Indian armed forces. Right from my childhood I used to dream myself wearing this graceful uniform and feel proud of it.
I have been blessed to be in Gurudev’s contact right from my childhood as my entire family is fortune enough to get initiated by Gurudev. Our entire life was going at a good pace under the guidance of Gurudev. And then started the phase of my life which transformed me completely. I reached the age when I became eligible to appear for the Indian armed forces.
I started to prepare for my NDA examinations. I joined a coaching institute within my town and started to put my sincere efforts in it. Soon the examination date came and I passed the written examinations. I was delighted and called Gurudev and told him about the result. He blessed me and said to continue to focus on my studies too. At that time, I thought that Gurudev just wanted me to complete my studies properly and not to waste time.
Soon, the day came when I had to appear for the physical tests and inteveiws. I reached the test centers and performed well in all the tests. Then came the final day when the results were about to be declared. I prayed to Gurudev and was confident that I will get selected. However, to my utter dismay, I came to know that I have not been selected in the examination. I left for home with a heavy heart.
I had full faith in Gurudev and then thought that as He already knew that I will not get selected, so He advised me to focus on my studies.
I reached home and told my family about the bad news. My parents told me that they have faith in Gurudev. Try next year and you will definitely get selected. I felt a bit of pain after this incident, but then I quickly shifted my focus on my studies.
I filled the paper the next year and again passed the written examination. I was called for the interview rounds and again I survived all the rounds. This time, there was some anxiety, as it was the last chance to enter through NDA examinations. I prayed to Gurudev with full devotion and requested Him to kindly fulfill my dream. The results came and I was again rejected! It felt like I have come to an end to this world. What will I say to my family? What will I say to my friends?
I reached home with an even heavier heart this time. Looking at my face only, my family deduced that I have been rejected again. They didn’t bother me at that time and gave me some space to sink this dejection within myself. I was laying on my bed in the evening when my father came to me. He lifted my head and put it on his laps. He told me that failures are part of life and it is what makes you strong. Never let the failures win over you! I still had a chance to get into those smart dress but only after completing my graduation.
Gurudev guided me to go for engineering rather than simple graduation. I prepared for the examinations and got selected in one of the best colleges of my state. In the meantime, I kept my hope to join Indian Armed Forces one day.
I filled the form of CDS and it was my last chance. I put in my best efforts to get selected this time. As usual, I passed the written examination easily. Then again came the day when I had to appear for the interview. This time I was nervous, as it was a do or die situation for me. I tried to give in my best but destiny had something else for me. Yes, I was rejected again! I could see my dream dying in front of me. I could see the fading image of that man wearing that smart uniform right in from of me.
Instead of going back to college, I went to my home this time. I didn’t eat and sleep properly for two days. My parents tried to console me but I was in no mood to get out of my misery. I told my parents that I would like to meet Gurudev and talk to Him about what needs to be done for my future. We left for Jodhpur the very next day.
The train reached Jodhpur on time. We reached Gurudev’s ashram and got freshened up. Then we waited for Gurudev to arrive. After a few moments, Gurudev arrived. We were the first one to meet Him. We entered into His room and Gurudev welcomed us. He asked me about how my studies are going on and everything else apart from my result.
My eyes got filled with tears, my throat got chocked and all I can say was, “Gurudev, I have lost faith in you!” Gurudev smiled at me and said, “I have not chosen you to serve in the armed forces. You have to do something different in life. I am going to initiate you with Ashta Maha Lakshmi Diksha which will make you what you truly deserve in life. All that you have gone through was the preparation to become capable to take this diksha.”
It was the first time in my life that I was not feeling happy while getting initiated. I remained sad the whole day and next day we all departed from Jodhpur. I came back with a determined mind that I will now just focus on my studies. I was feeling too low in my life and it was the bottom of my life.
I went back to my college the next day and started to put in all my sincere efforts. Even though I was a good student, I had never been a topper in my class. However, after coming back from Jodhpur, it appeared as if the concepts of whatever I read became clear to me on the very first go. I didn’t have to put in any extra efforts for my studies. I also noticed that my retention power has increased many folds. Several months passed by like this and I continued to work very hard in my studies. However, I didn’t talk to Gurudev over this entire duration.
Soon, campus placements started. I was still holding grudges towards Gurudev and didn’t even seek His blessing prior to the interviews. We came to know that a big company is coming to our college for campus placements this year. We all were desperate to get selected in this company. To my utter amazement, I was the first and the only one to get placed in this company. I got a pretty decent package from this company and my job location was America. I was more than delighted to get this offer as I had never ever thought that I will get such a big offer from such a big company.
I told my family about my success who advised me to talk to Gurudev and get His blessings. I requested them to tell this news themselves, however they insisted that I must call and thank Gurudev personally. I was finding it difficult to call Gurudev. Thousands of thoughts flooded my mind within a matter of few seconds. What will I tell Him? How will He react? Will He even talk to me? Somehow, I gathered some courage and called Gurudev.
“How are you son?” a soft voice came from the other side. “It’s been a long time that you have been angry with me. I have always thought the best for you. Hope, you are happy now. Congrats for your achievement.” Gurudev already knew about my achievement even before anyone told me. This means He was constantly looking after me over all these months. Tears started to flow from my eyes. I couldn’t utter a single word and started weeping. “Why are you crying? You have worked so hard for these many months and have got the results now. It’s time to celebrate now. So, when are you coming to me for a celebration?”
I couldn’t speak anything else but “Very soon Gurudev.” All the events started to appear before my eyes how I got rejected in the armed forces, me getting annoyed with Gurudev, getting initiated by Ashta Maha Lakshmi Diksha, then working hard for my studies, getting placed in such a big firm and finally those soothing words of Gurudev. I went home the next day. We decided to meet Gurudev and thank Him for His grace. The next day we reached Jodhpur and met Gurudev. He was delighted to meet me again. He told me, “You are like my own son. I will always be there with you. Whenever you will remember me, I will be there to help you.”
Soon I left for America and started my career by the grace of Gurudev. I’m still in America and hold a significant position in my company. I have everything in my life that a person can think of. I am living a contended life and it is all due to the Ashta Maha Lakshmi Diksha which I received as a blessing from Gurudev.
I have been the fortunate one to get blessed with several other dikshas in my life too and have observed their positive impact in my life. I am in continuous touch with Gurudev and He keeps guiding me through the rough patches of life. My every pore is indebted towards Gurudev. May Gurudev always guide me on to the right path of life.
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