I was in Parthi standing in the crowd. There was a rope tied from one end of the line to the other, blocking the crowds from pushing into an Abhishekam area. I could hear the chanting of the slokams. The Abhishekam was going on inside a dome or tent like area. Someone told me that Sai Baba was performing it to Lord Shiva. But I heard many voices. I learned that there were many priests inside the tent chanting those Samskrit mantras. Suddenly, a hand comes out of the tent holding a large spoon full of the sacred water from the pooja. I looked around and no one moved. Some in the crowd started pushing me and motioning to me to accept that water. Finally, I yielded and stretched my hand forward and opened my palm. The sacred water was poured into my palm and I drank it.
Note: At that time, I was pregnant with my son Gopal and I think it was Shivaratri night. I had not been to Puttaparthi before 1975 September. I was really blessed. Now when I see my adult son, I feel more blessed having a son like Gopal. Thank you Swami !!
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