Rushed to ER
Two days ago, after Swamiji's daily satsang, one of the ashramites informed me that our LA temple devotee "SC is in the hospital. Chest pain."
Interesting reaction from the ashramites. One rushed to the hospital. In matter of seconds he left the temple. Another person went to Swami's Padukas and started praying. One more ashramite rushed to me and said "please pass the message to Swamiji". I was gathering all the devotees to offer aarti and pray for SC.
I quickly made the call to India, passed the message. Then all of us did prayers and also offered aarti. Got the message from another ashramite "Swamiji said, he will take care of him".
The highlight for me was my reaction. I really felt dear one, of like family member was rushed to ER. Of course went to the hospital right away with vibuthi and some prasad. Really the feeling and reaction, I had was like my own brother or father, like someone very close. One extension of me. I was not worried or sad, but the first reaction and feeling like immediate family need help.
I had this emotion and reaction only with my immediate family members in the past, like my mom, dad, sister and brothers. Then of course my husband. After ashram living, that family feeling and spontaneous care and love developed to ashramites. Now, interesting to witness it's extended to our devotees. To my surprise, I felt this for SC. He comes to temple regularly. He goes to hike with ashramites. Of course, he really support the activities of our LA temple. Nothing like I am 'close' to him or his family. Yes, close because they are regular devotees.
The point is I experienced the deep feeling of care for bigger social circle. From parents and siblings, to ashramites and now devotees. Do not know if I will feel and react the same for all devotees, but surely some expansion has happened in me. I only know SC after 2010 and only as swami's devotee. He has strong connection to Swamiji.
SC is fine. Discharged of the hospital the very next day :)
SC is fine. Discharged of the hospital the very next day :)
