Have you ever lived with God? Do you ever desire a sense of one with Krishna or Ram ji while seeing the leilas that unfold in front of you?
Miracle Of Love - Ram Dass
The book is the work of Ram Dass, an American spiritual teacher and writer. He was one of many Western learners who sought the grace of an Indian monk with infinite abilities (or so we believe). This book takes you on a memorable journey with an outstanding man known affectionately as " Mahaguru or Maharaj Ji". The author has taken the pain/pleasure of collating accounts (real experiences) that many followers of Neem Karoli Baba recounted after his "Mahasamadhi" with his "Gurubhai"
While reading the stories based on actual experiences witnessed by followers, you may sense an enormous spirit that wandered throughout time and lived among us.
The Book
Technically, this book is a collection of leilas performed by Maharaj Ji and their implications for his followers. The encounters were not always pleasant; some devotees had to deal with realistic results since nothing can alter Karma (according to MaharajJi). However, one thing is sure: Maharaj Ji loved everyone, regardless of their earthly imperfections, and saw God in everyone. He urges his followers to rise and grasp cosmic happenings, disseminate love and harmony, and, most importantly, feed the impoverished.
He never interfered with nature, even though he changed the course of events on several occasions, but this is the inconsistency I experienced about him. He was pure, compassionate, kind, happy, and clever, with supernatural abilities, yet he never wanted his followers to consider him as a God, only as a mere human being.
My Experience
As you can read the author's true accounts, I am writing this review based on my personal experience.
I will discuss something from my life book about Neem Karoli Baba. To begin with, I knew nothing about Baba Ji until a few years ago. It wasn't until I moved to my current city, Faridabad, that I saw strange flashes of an older man looking at me.
Initially, I was unconcerned, but as these flashes continued over the day and night (and in my dreams), I became alarmed. All I could see was a tall, old bald man with a light beard and a white (occasionally coloured) blanket staring at me. I was in the hospital once and sensed his presence among the crowd, which astonished and worried me. That day, I attempted unsuccessfully to find him among the hospital's patients, but no one matched the portrayal I had in mind.
For a few days, I felt odd but felt better when I saw an exact picture on television while my mother was watching a devotional channel. The picture was of Neemkaroli Baba. That day, the flashes ceased, and I felt a connection to him. I'm unsure if old Karma or something else pulled me to him, but I now regard him as a fantastic mentor who helps me when I need him.
I hope Maharaj Ji's blessings remain with all his followers and the tribe receives his protection whenever necessary. May Maharaji continue to lead us on the correct road. Jai Bajrang Bali.
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