What do I want?

4th september 91.

The boys grabbed the opportunity to pray that Swami come to the hostel for a much awaited visit. But Swami kept playing and putting off the issue.

Swami: Why hostel? you are all here, I am also here now. What will I do there? I do not eat puri, I do not eat alasandulu ( a type of gram), I do not take sambhar...

Students: Swami, then you ask for what you want, we shall give it.

Swami: (instantly) Anything? will you give me anything I ask for?
Students: (without hesitation) Yes Swami, we will.
Swami: (after a suspense filled pause) Alright. then get me fish, kurma, mutton...
Everyone instantly burst into laughter.
Students: Swami, if you really need it, we shall definitely get it!
Swami: (very lovingly) i do not need anything from anyone. But I do need your pure love, will you give it to me?
Students: (instantly) Yes, Swami. Take it.
Swami: (extending his hand) Come, then give it!
At this, all boys got up and started walking towards Swami. Swami laughed and made all boys sit down.

Student: Swami, come to the hostel everyday.
Swami: Come there? Why, I am present there all the time, even now!
There was an awed silence
Student: Swami will you physically come there everyday?
Swami: (smilingly correcting him) Not everyday Bangaru, every minute!
Student: every second , Swami.
All laughed along with Swami.

Swami: Love and devotion must come spontaneously.