This Is 'Spiritual Surgery'!

Dr.H. Noble Maria Regis

Jai Guru Dev!

I was preparing for my final year exams. Just for relaxation I came out from my room. On TV I saw a young sannyasi answering some questions. In some way he attracted me - his smiling face, jovial talk, contemporary explanation for spiritual questions.

I thought that this person seems to be saying some truth. I forgot about my preparation for my exams and sat in front of the T.V. and watched the live programme which continued for two hours. I felt that in some way he must be great. (At that time I didn't know that he was an enlightened master.)

After a few days, at 10 o' clock in the night I received the message that a two day programme was going to be held in Yercaud by Paramahamsa Sri THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Swamigal the next day. The next day I attended his Ananda Spurana Program.

After the first session was over, luckily I got an opportunity to meet Swamiji. Swamiji held my hands and said, "You are my disciple, you are carrying my energy."

At that time I realised nothing. I thought, "In a very nice way, Swami collects people to help him with his work." Now I realise my idea was so stupid, and now I understand how compassionate he is.

After attending the same program three times my personality improved so much. Earlier I was so confused, and my mind was full of anger, fear, etc. Now there is unexplainable peace and joy in my heart.

I thank Swamiji from the core of my heart.

Finally, I realised and accepted that he is an enlightened master. Until then I was very egoistic, I always felt I knew everything. Ego spoilt me a lot, now I realise I know nothing - I was wasting my life till I met Swamiji.

Then I joined his one-year residential programme. Every day Swamiji makes us learn so many things. In all possible ways he cuts down our ego.

In short, Swamiji is doing 'spiritual surgery' on our minds. Each day we are growing. Once again my heartfelt thanks to Swamiji.