Swami does not...!
Swami does not waste WATER
During a Verandah session with the boys, Bhagawan once was clarifying why His eyes were particularly red that day. Apparently Swami had some soap get caught in the eye while washing His face. This happened not due to carelessness, but precisely because Swami was so keen on conserving water even while washing his face, that He kept shutting off the tap between the regular acts of rinsing and applying soap!!
Swami indeed does not waste water!
Swami does not waste PAPER
Once our brothers had a personal letter to offer to Bhagawan. Swami, during the course of Darshan, walked to him, received his letter, looked at the unmarked envelope covering the letter, pulled out the contents, kept the contents and returned the unmarked envelope for reuse! Moreover, quite often one may observe Bhagawan reusing the backside of envelopes for writing small notes.
Swami indeed does not waste paper!
Swami does not waste ELECTRICITY
Have you noticed how our beloved Swami switches the fan while going in and out of the interview room, even if he does this quite frequently?? This is to teach us that we must conserve energy.
Swami indeed does not waste electricity!
Swami does not waste SELF ENERGY
It is quite evident to anyone in Darshan how controlled Swami is in his movements, looks and speech. Even when conversing with someone, it is easy to notice that Swami does not use any more volume than needed by the devotee to hear Him. Institute boys are often commanded by Bhagawan by eye movement alone!
Swami indeed does not waste His energy!
Swami does not waste MONEY
In what way can Bhagawan waste money on himself? He neither wears slippers, watch or trendy dresses. He is simple and complains that even the buttons on his robe have become too heavy for His taste. If we calculate, Swami’s daily expenses, it may be less than Rs 10 per day. However, when Swamy is doing something for others, he spares no expense. Has he not spent several crores of rupees building educational institutions and hospitals, and doing water projects? None for himself and everything for others - that’s our Swami!
Swami indeed does not waste Money!
Swami does not waste TIME
Each minute of Bhagawan’s schedule is spent in meaningful activity. Assuming He sleeps, He gets up early, gives quick morning Darshan, gives interviews, spends time with officials and follows-up closely on service being rendered. Evening is also equally packed. Our Swami, in His dubious spare time, has been a prolific writer, great orator, global level inspiration and most definitely a unique global phenomena. Since His childhood, Has he ever taken any time off for Himself? Even at Kodaicanal he is swamped with devotees.
Swami indeed does not waste Time!
