Day 1, Friday, 04/07/08
Asha, Prana Priya and I arrived at the airport well before time to fetch Gurudev. By some good fortune, the security personnel allowed me to enter the airport “inner sanctum” to assist Gurudev. He was pulling His orange hand-luggage along and busy finding a trolley when I first saw Him. I immediately offered my obeisances. I heard a gasp and a some murmurs in isiZulu from the security lady, wondering why I was bowing down to my father! Gurudev was in good spirits (as always) and returned my smile as I garlanded Him. I inquired about His health, and the trip. He said that He was fine. We spoke for a while as we waited for His big bag. As we walked into the busy terminal, we saw Asha and Prana Priya waiting to greet Gurudev. The airport was thronging with people who had flown in from all over the country for the July Handicap, a very prestigious horseracing event. This didn’t stop these devotees from offering their respectful obeisances to their spiritual master. (more…)