Sairam friends,
There are times when even your close friend cannot do much to you than simply say a word of kindness. In few situations, I agree friends helps us when we meet with an accident or come across any issues when we travel away from home. Irrespective of having hundreds of friends, some one dear to you in your family alone can take care of you in the time of need.
There was this guy at work who met with an accident and had fracture in his leg which made me get upset. I wanted to go to Hospital to see him but could not make it yesterday. I prayed for him in my mind for few minutes. Since this hospital is situated near Saibaba temple, I wanted to somehow meet him and see if he’s doing well.
These days, I hear stories of people falling down from two wheeler and getting injured in head or fractured in leg/hand etc. Basically, I understood something.
No one will help us if we are hurt in road unless God wills. We do not have law to protect the person who takes the injured to the hospital if its a serious case. What if we try to help someone and questioned if we only hurt them? Not all Police are good and they are ready to take bribe even when one’s life is at stake. In such a country, we are in a situation to see our own welfare than expressing humanity.
There are times when we forget any problem we might face and help people in need. Such humanity must be protected by the law of this country which will encourage everyone to help the victim.
If you live abroad or work away from family, your friends might take care of you.When we are hospitalized, most of the time, our family members only takes care of us. Its mostly your Mother, Father,Wife/Husband who takes responsibility to be with you.
Why do we have family – A Mother. A Father. A Husband. A Wife. A Sister. A Brother. A Son. A Daughter….and it goes on Uncle, Aunt, Grandparents?
At a time when I see many youngsters consider close relatives as burden, Its important for them to realize friends can’t do much in few situations. Most of your friends really care for you but they are busy with their life. Only one or two of the friends will be there for you at the time of need. Even they may not be really helping you. Its always someone in your family who can leave their other work and come to take care of you.
My sister used to take food when her friends are admitted in hospital and I know many people who live abroad help each other. I wrote this article for 2 reasons
1. We must take utmost care of ourselves and anyone who travels with us and also drive safe.
2. We must never ignore our close relatives irrespective of how they treat us. We must try to be good to everyone
OK Tata now
Venkat
Through Sai seva everything is possible and reciprocal Baba’s blessings. Shri Sainathayanamaha.
After reading this article I could not stop myself from sharing this. I am an ardent devotee of Sai baba and am alive today and living a meaningful life because of his grace. He has done too many miracles in my life including naming my son in utero. The latest being an accident where he saved my husband who never forgets to chant Baba’s name. He, having fallen face first, being hit from back unexpectedly while driving a bike, has escaped with just bruises, that too on the main road with so many vehicles moving around. His helmet took the blow and saved his face. I cant imagine anything other than Sai’s blessings here that saved him.