MY FIRST VISIT TO BADE MANDIR

In July 2018, I noticed a positive (behavioural and temperamental) change in my elder sister Manju who is so dear to me. When she told me that her great ‘Guruji’ was the reason behind her transformation, I first laughed it off saying, “How come an educated lady like you had fallen for some Guru. Who is this Guruji?” She told me and rather politely warned me not to make fun of her beloved Guruji. That made me curious to know more about Guruji. I was told that Guruji is no longer in His physical form and there is a temple ‘Bade Mandir’ in Delhi which is a heaven on Earth and Guruji’s presence is felt there.

Just about a week later, I had to book tickets for our annual vacation to India. While talking to my sister about my vacation, I told her that I would like to go to Bade Mandir too. She told me about Guruji’s birthday celebration on 7th July in Bade Mandir. I then told her that I might as well visit Bade Mandir on 7th July. She advised me to make my first visit on a normal day to be able to feel the divine aura as on 7 th July, it would be quite crowded in Bade Mandir and few sections might be closed for public. This inspired me to book my travel to India for 1st week of July so that I could make my first visit to Bade Mandir on 5th July followed by another one on Guruji’s birthday. It was all Guruji’s calling.

I arrived Delhi on 2nd July (Monday) and went to meet Manju Aunty (my sister) in Noida on 4th July. I was pleasantly surprised to see the glow on her face and more so when she told me that

she was no longer using any face cream. I was told that it was all Guruji’s grace seen on her face in the form of glow. She further told me that all her physical ailments are gone and Guruji first heals you of your physical illness, then emotional followed by financial. Financial worries are last to be resolved. It is like Tan-Man and then Dhan. Her flawless face and that amazing grace on her face further encouraged me to try Guruji. She told me all good things (rather blessings) about Guruji and gave me a broach Swaroop of Guruji. Honestly, I did not feel anything (no connection at the first instance) and I was quite neutral. But I was still sure to visit Bade Mandir the next day.

I was fortunate to be able to visit Bade Mandir on 5th July with my brother in law Naveen Taneja, who, I came to know, is also a follower and sewadaar of Guruji (May Guruji bless him immensely). I was impressed with the discipline, peace, and beauty of the Mandir.

When I was inside the Mandir waiting for ‘Chai Prasad’, all kinds of thoughts were going on, in my mind. Main thought was “Guruji, I am told by both Manju Aunty and Naveen uncle that you answer to devotees’ queries, you talk to them, you are present in the Mandir and it has to be 1 - 1 connection between Guruji and the devotee. So, please show me that you are here, and you are listening to me. Please show me your presence”. To my surprise, I saw a stranger lady suddenly giving me a very affectionate look with a sweet smile. She silently gave Guruji’s locket Swaroop in my hand and closed my fist. I was taken aback that Guruji indeed showed me His presence. I had tears in my eyes and was so touched and blessed. It felt magical. It felt like Guruji had accepted me.

Guruji took me in His refuge that day, which was like a beginning of new life for me. 5th July would remain as the best day of my life when I came under His refuge. There has been no looking back since then.

SHUKRANA GURUJI