Madhusudan Naidu Muddenahalli

It all starts with Swami observing the physical act of a follower who makes room for Him to pass through a narrow corridor. He utilises this opportunity to speak about a topic of extreme spiritual significance. Swami tells the follower that the path to God is also narrow and that to travel via that path one has to make room by relinquishing the self. He sums it all up in one sentence highlighting the importance of SAI over I. Madhusudan Naidu is reminded of the time when Swami asked him to merge his I into SAI - the unification of one's self with the Eternal Truth. As Swami emerged from His room in the devotees' home at Salta, Argentina, Dr David Cornsweet who was standing outside, guarding the door, stepped back to make way for Swami to move in the narrow hallway. madhusudan naidu muddenahalli Swami, who noticed this, did not miss the opportunity to teach a lesson, as always and turned this mundane moment into a spiritual sermon, when He said, “

Here Madhusudan Naidu takes us to a breakfast table in Fiji where observing the variety of people present from the different walks of life Swami reveals the fact that all humans are his instruments. He highlights the diverse skills present to point out that each person has a specific role to play in society. This is akin to the role of different organs of the body. The ability to serve gained through the proper harnessing of one's skills, the urge to serve and the availability to be an instrument in His hands are the things that should be given utmost importance. As Swami was speaking to the hosts in Fiji over breakfast, He noticed that one amongst them was a singer, another a speaker, one was a doctor, another a lawyer and the lady of the house was a very good cook. Madhusudan Naidu Muddenahalli Swami said, "See all of you are My instruments of different kinds. One can sing, another can speak, one can treat patients and likewise, another can cook. All are different

Here we are taken to a conversation between Swami and a doctor. Swami having just returned from Fiji strikes off the conversation in his typical manner starting with a question that seems innocent, only to be followed by a thought-provoking answer. As He cites sincerity, humility, adequate contribution and an awareness of the person's needs as the essentials for Seva, Madhusudan Naidu is reminded of the occasion when Swami raised a question to him about Seva. Naidu's eyes are opened and he realises that for true Seva one has to deserve to be the servant of others. We had just returned after a visit to a children's home in Fiji. Swami does not like anyone being called an orphan, for He is there for everyone. It was heartening to hear the lovely 41 children singing hymns. The matron of this home called 'Dilkusha' was very thankful to the Sai Prema Foundation of Fiji, which was taking care of the children's health, and also providing necessities like fans

This event takes place when Madhusudan Naidu accompanies Swami to Lithuania. While receiving the hospitality of the hosts Swami ends up striking a conversation with one of them. The lady who is a makeup artist tells Swami about her profession. Making use of the opportunity Swami remarks that even He is a makeup artist. But he adds that unlike others, He beautifies the soul, the inner being of each and everyone. He grants us humans the beauty of the truth that is everlasting. Madhusudan Naidu Mathanahalli The hosts at Lithuania brought in lunch to Swami's room when He noticed the lady dressed in the colourful traditional Lithuanian dress. Swami remarked, "Oh, you have worn this dress; are you going to dance?" The lady replied, “Swami, I am a make-up artist, and make people beautiful". Swami was quick to reply, "Yes! Beautiful from outside. I am also a make-up artist, but I make people beautiful from inside! Your outer make-up fades away with time, a