OUR journey to Kumbh Mela, Ganeshpuri and Shirdi was one of divine grace, an experience beyond time and space, filled with sacred encounters and deep spiritual awakening.

We began at Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where we stayed at the Mohanji Village, surrounded by the energy of countless seekers and saints. Witnessing the grandeur of this spiritual gathering was humbling, a reminder of the eternal river of devotion that flows through humanity.

A highlight of this sacred pilgrimage was the seva we performed, hosted by Ammucare and generously sponsored by ACT South Africa.

Serving over 900 people, we experienced the true meaning of selfless giving, where love flowed freely, and gratitude filled every moment. From Prayagraj, we continued to Ganeshpuri, a land sanctified by Bhagwan Nityananda. Here, we had the blessing of visiting five schools, where we met bright young souls, distributed essentials, and shared heart-warming moments of love and care.

The overwhelming gratitude of the children and teachers deeply moved us, affirming that seva is not just an act but a sacred duty. Our journey in Ganeshpuri concluded with a peaceful act of devotion - feeding the fishes and birds, a reminder that love and nourishment extend beyond humans to all beings.

Then, the final and most profound leg of our journey unfolded - a sacred homecoming to Shirdi, tracing the divine footprints of Shirdi Sai Baba. Every step felt like a walk through eternity as we touched items used by Baba, feeling His very presence, as if He was guiding us through time itself.

Standing before His Samadhi, lost in the glow of His eternal love, and visiting Dwarkamai, where Baba performed countless miracles, was nothing short of divine ecstasy. In an extraordinary blessing, we were graciously hosted by Sulake Maharaj ji, the retired Chief Priest of Shirdi, a guardian of Baba’s sacred legacy.

In an act of immense grace, we were gifted the very clothes worn by Baba Himself, a priceless treasure that we now bring back to Mohanji Centre of Benevolence (MCB) in Nonoti - Baba’s divine abode in South Africa. These sacred relics will offer healing, blessings, and miracles to all who come to Nonoti, seeking His divine presence.

This was not just a journey; it was a glimpse into heaven itself, where love, devotion, and grace intertwined, leaving us forever transformed. With hearts overflowing with gratitude, we return, knowing that Baba’s love has no boundaries and His blessings will forever flow through Nonoti to the people of South Africa and beyond. Jai Mohanji. Jai Sai Ram.

SULOSH PILLAY

Mount Edgecombe

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