Swami Samartha Leelamrutam chapter 48 to 54

Chapter 48 Summary:

After Swami Sutha leaving his physical body, how Swami Sutha's 8 year old brother was given the responsibility of leading Swami Sutha's mutt, how Swami Himself took interest in all the rituals to be done for the same, Swami's preaching to the 8 year old kid can be read from this chapter.

Chapter 49 Summary:

In this chapter Sri Sri Sri Vittal Babaji narrated very beautifully, about Lord Dattatreya tatvam ( nature) and about Datta culture (sampradayamu).

Chapter 50 Summary:

Devotees and disciples are of different different nature.

How reading stories of devotees and disciples with different nature make us understand where we are going wrong and how we get a chance to correct ourselves has been narrated by Sri Sri Sri Vittal Babaji.

Chapter 51 Summary:

Swami Samartha Maha Samadhi details have been narrated here.

Chapter 52 Summary:

Parayana of Swami Samartha Charitra with faith and devotion will make us free from any kind of sin that we committed.Last rituals of Swami Samartha and details of His Maha Samadhi has been narrated in this chapter as well.

Chapter 53 Summary:

In this chapter we can read how Swami Samartha even after His MahaSamadhi answered and guided His devotees. Few leelas that Swami showed after His Maha Samadhi and how Swami after His Maha Samadhi gave darshan in physical form to His important and true devotees can also be read.

How He advised and hinted many of His devotees after His Maha Samdhi to have darshan of Shiridi Sai Baba and take His blessings as He and Sai Baba are no different can also be read.

Chapter 54 Summary:

Sri Sri Sri Vittal Babaji very beautifully, for our Convience summarized all the chapters and few  important leelas from Chapters 1 to 53 in this chapter.

🌺Om Sri Sairama Gurudeva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam Chapter 47

Chapter 47 Summary:

In this chapter we can read about Swami's devotee Hari Baavu.

Hari Baavu on obeying Swami's order left his job, sold his property and gave away all he earned in charity to the needy and Brahmins. He dedicated his entire life in Swami's seva. He received immense grace of Swami Samartha and Swami blessed him to be a gyani & yogi called 'Swami Sutha'.

How Swami Samartha gifted him His paaduka's and told Swami Sutha that these paaduka's will always give him protection, power and give divine energy whenever needed, can be read in detail from this chapter.

      🌺Om Sri Sairama Gurudeva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam chapter 46

Chapter 46 Summary:

 In this chapter, Swami has given beautiful message to all of us.We will read how Swami stopped His devotee Vaaman Bhuva from committing suicide and how Bhuva made his life meaningful.

Once Vaaman Bhuva not able find out the means to end  his sufferings, decides to commit suicide.Swami Samartha immediately appears before him, slaps him hard on his face and gives an amazing and beautiful divine message to him, not only to him but, all of us as well.

 Swami says to Bhuva, " Were you planning to escape without clearing your debts you had carried from your previous birth? The good or bad; happiness or sorrow whatever you are experiencing and facing in this birth is due to the merits and demerits one have done in their previous birth.We are reaping the fruits of seeds which we have sowed in our previous birth.None of us can escape from this, even the divine, if takes physical form has to undergo all this.One has to clear their debts of karma".

Swami again continued, " Committing suicide is a big sin.With this kind of ignorant act one's debts will increase i.e, facing ill suffering will increase in thier upcoming births.So, one has to face all these challenges in this given life with faith on Guru and accept any situations , ill health with patience and confidence. Humans life goal is to achieve fulfillment by knowing oneself  but is not killing oneself to escape from troubles.Even iron has to undergo many external suffering to loose its impurities to become precious Gold.

"Similarly, you should also try to find means to know your true self, work on how to attain enlightenment as a yogi and then you will realize that you are part of the divine.You will then make yourself qualified and will be addressed as 'Son Of The God' "

Swami again says, " Do you think I am not aware of the sufferings you are going through? All the up and downs humans are facing are like blows of a hammer.With will power focus on your spiritual path to reach your goal of enlightenment, My blessings are always with you".Saying so,  Swami disappeared.

Vaamana bhuva was in tears with gratitude on hearing to the Swami's nectar filled divine message. Slowly, his disease came in control.Later, with Swami's grace he got a chance to visit Akkalkot and worshiped Swami.

 Swami with His blessings, removed all the impurities of Vaaman Bhuvan turned him as excellent gold i.e,  as a gyani.

Vaaman Bhuva was a great poet who was blessed to write many slokas on Swami, He has written Swami Samartha's Charitra with the name "Sree Guru leelamrutam" in Marathi consisting 56 chapters.Thousands of devotees are regularly doing parayana of the divine book written by Vaaman Bhuva and are receiving Swami's blessings.

Thus, Vaaman Bhuva dedicated his life in Swami's seva by making it meaningful and purposeful. He is a atma gyani.

🌺Om Sri Sairama Guru Deva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam chapter 42 & 43

Chapter 42 Summary :

  In this chapter how  with Swami's blessings a normal Jamader's status ascended to  Peersaheb and how with Swami's grace  a mentally disabled person became a ' వింత Yogi ' has been narrated.

Whoever with faith and devotion had completely surrendered to Swami were been blessed by Swami and Swami made them fully accomplished persons.Stories of such great persons had been told in chapter 39 as well.

Chapter 43 Summary :

This chapter describes about  Kolhapur Krishna Saraswathi Swami ji's devotion and love towards Swami Samartha and Swami's grace on Krishna Saraswathi Swamiji. First darshan of Swami Samartha that Krishna Saraswathi Swamiji had when he was a child and how Swami Samartha blessed him to be a yogi  have been narrated here.

Many incidents narrating where Swami Samartha said that there is no difference between Him and Krishna Saraswathi Swamiji and how after Swami Samartha's Mahasamadhi He guided and hinted  devotees in many ways that they can fulfill their pending vows and offerings if any, to Krishna Saraswathi Swamiji as they both are no different can also be read.

       🌺Om Sri Sairam Gurudeva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam chapter 41

Chapter 41 Summary :    
      In this chapter we will read how Swami with His divine grace made His devotees fully accomplished persons.Here I am writing  in brief.

Ananda Bharati -- 

Swami Samartha blessed and  made a fishermen named Laxman to  a great Yogi and named  him Ananda Bharati

Rangoli Maharaj--  

Initially,  Rangoli Maharaj was named Shiva Ram Baadekar. He was one among the fortunate who had Swami's darshan and received Swami's grace immensely.Swami blessed him for devotion and blesses him to be great Yogi named him Rangolo Maharaj.

Sitaram Maharaj--  

Sitaram looses his mother at a very young age, his step mother did not take good care of him and troubled him a lot. Not able to bear the suffering anymore, he leaves the house at a very young age and starts living with Swami.Swami showers His  motherly love on him and also accepts  all the service rendered by Sitaram with love.Swami with His kind grace makes him a yogi at a very young age.He was later called Sitaram Maharaj.

        🌺Om Sri Sairam Gurudeva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam chapter 39 & 40

Chapter 39 Summary :

From this chapter on wards we will read how Swami Samartha with His grace removed all the obstacles  faced by the devotees in their spiritual path.He guided them and removed all sorts of difficulties that they were facing.And, we can also read how He changed few blessed devotees who came for His darshna  as great spiritual leaders and yogis.By reading the stories we understand Swami Samartha is Jagadguru who removes the veil of illusion.

       Most importantly, in this chapter  Sri Vittal Babaji told about His previous birth. Pujya Guruji Sri Sri Sri Vittalaanda Sarasawati Swamiji  was  Alandi  Narashima Saraswathi Swamji in His previous birth.He also narrated how in His previous birth He had dasrshan of Sri Swami Samartha, how Swami Samartha cleared His doubts and narrated all the incidents and leelas that took place that time.

Chapter 40 Summary :  Beedkar Maharaj Story::  Beedkar Maharaj  though was addicted to bad habits, he was very particular and sincere in following religious practices and rituals. Being in the path of devotion, he  self criticized himself and wanted to change and get rid off all the bad habits.He was fortunate enough to have darshan of a Sadhu one day.He offered His humble namaskaram and told everything ( good and  bad) about him to that Sadhu.The Sadhu listened to him and insults him saying people with such bad qualities and habits will never be fortunate enough to get Sadhguru's darshan in life and asks him to leave from there immediately.

 Beedkar feels very hurt and depressed and finally decides to worship Lord Hanuman. He thinks to Himself that Hanuman is Jeetendra ( the one who won over Lord Indra) and He will protect everyone and starts worshiping Him with faith daily. Finally, God forgives him for his sincere and love filled devotion.As a result, Lord Hanuman appears to him in his dream and advises him to have darshan of Swami Samartha at Akkalkot. As per Lord Hanuma's order he starts to Akkalkot early morning the next day.Now, this is a very amazing and heart touching part of the story as how Swami Samartha transformed  a normal human being Beedkar addicted to bad habits with Swami's Darshana, Sparshanaa and Sambaashan  to a saint- " Beedkar Maharaj" can be read in detail in this chapter.This chapter will fill our hearts with devotion and love for Guru.

From this we realize that Swami Samartha showed immense love and compassion towards his children.True devotion, being selfless will always be recognized

🌺Om Sri Sairama Gurudeva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam chapter 36

Chapter 36 Summary :
           Once a couple from Konkani, Uttara karanataka came for Swami's darshan and wanted  to pray to Swami to bless them with children, as they had none.The husband was fanning Swami and wife was standing besides Swami. Mean while an oil merchant came for blessings of Swami to remove his poverty.He pleaded Swami that it is becoming difficult for him to take care of his children as his wife passed away many years ago.

         Swami then turned towards the wife and addressed her as" Rimbie" and said,  "Rimbie, ( Rimbie is her previous  birth name) in your previous birth your were this oil merchant's wife. You were blessed with 3 kids in that birth.Now in this birth he is taking care of those kids.You go with him to his house". Listening to Swami's words both the couple who came from Konkani were shocked as they were clueless! But, by Swami's grace she could recollect her past birth and  felt shy seeing the oil merchant(husband in previous birth).

Mean while the oil merchant's children came for Swami's blessings and as soon as they see Rimbie they felt she is their mother, run towards her  and call her, " mother".
          Swami says, " Rimbie, you go to the oil merchant's house with your  husband(present life husband).There, in the west direction under the coloured pillar, you have buried a lot of money in your previous birth. Give it to the merchant's family and come to me".

         She does everything as per Swami's order.The merchant paid obeisance to Swami for removing his poverty.Swami assures  the couple that  they will be soon blessed with children.They left very happily. As per Swami's blessings they were blessed with children.The Konkani couple and the oil merchant's family always worshiped Swami with faith and devotion life long.

This story tells us  that Swami Samartha is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent.

    🌺Om Sri Sairama Gurudeva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam chapter 32 & 33.

Chapter 32 Summary :
    Swami Samartha is omniscient and omnipresent.Nothing can be hidden from Him. He can read each and everyone's mind.When needed He used to reveal  what was going on in His devotees mind.Sometimes He corrected them by being tough. Stories of devotees whom Swami corrected by reading their mind have been narrated in this chapter.Swami's message to all of us as how to correct our self  and be in good path can also be read in this chapter.

Chapter 33 Summary : 

On humble request of Raja Maloji , once Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Shankaracharya  of Sankeshwar Muth pays a visit to Akkalkot. All the people of Akkallot assembled there to take His blessings.Though not invited, Swami Samartha also went  for Jagadguru's dasrshan  along with Cholappa. As the place was too crowded, none noticed Swami's presence there.However,one old Brahmin noticed Swami and offered Him a wooden seat to sit.Swami sat down with dignity.In spite of the jam-packed crowd Shankaracharyula vaaru could see Swami seated and  was astonished and amazed to see Swami's beautiful divine form.They did not speak to each other but looked  at each other silently. 

In the noon, when lunch was served, few Brahmins objected to sit with Swami Samartha saying- this sanyasi went and took alms everywhere and anywhere and with anybody not bothering about their caste or creed and so He cannot sit with them and hence make Him sit elsewhere and serve Him food and insulted Swami. When the food was about to be served all noticed that food smelled very bad.Few Brahmins realized this  strange incident happened as they disrespected Swami Samartha and informed the same to Sri Shankaracharya.

 As Sri Shankarachrya knew the leelas and the divinity of Swami Samratha, He personally invited Him with due honour to sit with Him and have food.Swami was pleased by His gesture. As soon as Swami sat down to have food, it smelled good and looked delicious .All present there accepted the food as Swami's prasadam and ate to their full.

      By this leela Swami once again showed everyone the true  nature of Avadoota. He preached the Brahmins present there that, earlier caste system had been formed to fulfill few specific purpose of the society those days.Everyone is equal  in the eyes of God.We should never show any kind of differences between each other and wholeheartedly respect and understand each other and all the should mingle like brothers with goodness.All people should be treated equal as God is the father to all.
           
             After 10 years of Swami Samartha's Mahasamadhi (leaving physical form) Sri Sri Sri Shankarcharyula varu visited Akkalkot and worshiped Swami's Paduka's and had written few Sanskrit Slokas on Swami.

From this story it is evident that Swami Samartha is Jadaguru.

  

        🌺Om Sri Sairama Gurudeva Datta🌺      

Swami Samartha leelamrutam chapter 31

Chapter 31 Summary  :
In this chapter, we will read how Swami with His blessings transformed a prostitute women by name Radha Bhai and her improper behaviour got changed, and how she became a true devotee of Swami.

 Once Radha Bhai  visits Swami Samartha to test Him.She comes for His darshan with a bad intention that if by chance Swami praises her she would be benefited in her business.She very boldly, to test Him  asks Swami, "Swami, do you know what is that a women has and a man doesn't?"  Swami replies to her, " Oh! Is it! Do you have those?. 

Fine!I will take those." No sooner Swami says this her breast  gets dissolved and her chest becomes plain like man.She repents for  her mistake and realizes that Swami is  Poorna Datta Avatara and surrenders herself to Swami.

From this story it is understood that Swami corrects His devotees, sometimes by showing love and sometimes by teaching them a lesson through punishment in order to correct the improper behaviour  of His devotees and  bring them in  the path of devotion.Also, we can read stories of devotees from which we understand how much love and compassion  Swami showed towards His devotees.

     

   🌺Om Sri Sairama Guru Deva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha leelamrutam chapter 29

Chapter 29 Summary :

This chapter mainly highlights the devotion and love of, one of the important disciple Balappa which he had for Swami Samartha. We will come to know the virtuous qualities he had, like devotion, patience, dedication by reading this chapter.When he started working for Swami He never differentiated the kind of seva he was given.Whatever it was, he did it with purity of heart and with devotion.Though he was a very rich man never showed it off. The first seva he got to do for Swami was to clean the bowl in which Swami used to spit. He did this seva with love and happiness.He undoubtedly believed Swami is 'Sakala Deva Swaroopa'  (seeing all forms of God in Swami) and worshiped Him with immense love.He was blessed to receive Swami's love and grace in return. Balappa had special place in Swami's heart.

 Sundar Bhai who also used to serve Swami always abused and spread false rumors about Balappa. He never gave importance to her and never lost patience. Whenever she behaved bad, he used to look at Swami but never expected nor asked Swami to interfere in this matter and warn Sundar Bhai for her bad behavior.Instead, he always thanked Swami mentally and was happy that Swami was removing his bad karma in this way and he even more actively participated in Swami's seva.

Seeing his steadfast devotion Swami also showered His love, grace on him and always ensured that Balappa spent most time with Swami. Balappa was very fortunate and blessed.Before leaving His physical form, Swami Samartha throws up "Atma Paduakalu"  from His mouth and presented it to Balappa and blesses him to be  "Balappa Maharaj".

Baktha Balappa is an ideal to all of us.How to serve Sadhguru with love and devotion can be read and learnt from this chapter.His story will make us understand  a devotee should have respect, dedication, faith, love, determination and most importantly patience to serve Guru and to win His grace and make a special palace in Guru's heart.

🌺Om Sri Sairama Gurudeva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha leelamrutam chapter 23 to 28

Chapter 23 Summary : 
Akalkota is also known by the name Pragnyapuram. In this chapter the greatness and history of this place has been narrated. 

How Raja Maloji Rao with Swami's blessings and grace becomes a devotee of Swami and how Swami blessed him with a child has  been narrated in this chapter.

Chapter 24 Summary : 

Here Raja jiaya ji rao's story has been narrated.Though he had no children he was never worried nor thought more about it, rather he occupied himself in naamasamrana and also occupied himself in divine thoughts.He never allowed this issue to be an obstacle in his spiritual path. Thus, was the devotion and faith of the king on God.On knowing about Swami Samartha, he comes for His darshan and Swami also feels very happy and blesses the king.The king then requests Swami to answer how one can free oneself from the worldly attachments.How Swami explains the king about  freeing one self  from this worldly attachments (samsaram) and the importance and devotion towards Guru can be read from this chapter.

Also, stories of how, different kings of this region come for  Yogiraja Swami Samartha's darshan has also been narrated.

Chapter 25 Summary : 

  The story of Pandurnaga Puranik a devotee of Swami  can be read from this chapter.How Swami calms down his wavering devotion and doubtful mind has been narrated.What Swami Samartha does to make his devotion strong and how he surrenders himself to Swami can be read from this chapter.

Chapter 26 Summary  : 

Sundar Bhai's story can be read in this chapter.In order to cure her illness, she comes to Swami's darshan and by His grace and blessings her illness cures.She decides to stay with Swami and serve Him.Her devotion towards Swami developed due to her illness and devotion reduces as her illness disappears.She being fickle minded and  a greedy women shows disrespect and carelessness in Swami's seva.

Everyone of us has to read this chapter and have to understand how one has to behave to have Guru's blessings on us forever and correct our mistakes and not repeat it again.

Chapter 27 Summary :

 How Swami saves a women from committing suicide can be read from this chapter.Swami's divine advice not to commit suicide as the person committing suicide may temporarily escape from the challenges that they are facing but the same situations and challenges will be carry forwarded along with  the sin of ending one's life as per their  will, to the next life as well. One had to attain liberation by practicing  spiritually and yoga/meditation.One's bad karma is reduced by facing difficulties and sorrows in life and good karma is reduced by enjoying luxuries.One has to put efforts to balance karma by surrendering and serving  the lotus feet of Sadhguru.

Chapter 28 Summary : 

Few wonderful leelas of Swami have been narrated in this chapter.

🌺Om Sri Sairama Guru Deva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha leelamrutam chapter 16 to 18

Chapter 16 Summary : 
Few amazing Leelas with a message that Swami showed during His stay in Mangalaweda have been narrated in this chapter.The love and trust  a devotee named  Basappa had on Swami and the story of Maharaj Ambareesh, which highlights the love, faith and devotion he had  towards God also has been narrated in this chapter.

Chapter 17 Summary : 
This chapter is a continuation of few more Swami's amazing leelas that He showed in Mangalweda. This chapter mainly highlights about a devotee of Panduranga Swami and how Swami Samartha gives darshan as Lord Panduranga to a devotee named Jaana bhai as she was facing difficulties during her travel on a pilgrimage. Also, we can read the story of Daamaaji panth a advert devotee of Panduranga Swami and how Panduranga Himself, moved by his devotion saved him from a difficult situation.

Chapter 18 Summary : 
Swami Samartha's Leelas in His 5 year stay in Mohal have been narrated in this chapter.The story of a illiterate person: how he troubles Swami to give him Brahma darshan  (gyana) ( enlighten him) and how Swami teaches him a lesson can be read in this chapter and Swami through this incident wants us to understand that it is absolutely wrong to trouble one's Guru and wish for anything that we do not deserve.

Later Swami's stay in Sholapur and the leelas He showed in this place have also been narrated in the same chapter. How Swami blesses a devotee, named Chintopant thol with His darshan and what made Chintopant one of the dearest and  most loved devotee of Swami had been narrated.

🌺Om Sri Sairama Guru Deva Datta🌺

Swami Samartha leelamrutam Chapters 12 to15

Chapter 12 Summary :
Swami Samartha's arrival to Akkalkot, Swami accepting alms from His devotees house.The way Swami agreed and accepted the sincere request of Cholappa, a devotee who had connection with Swami since many previous births and stayed in his house can be read from this chapter.

Chapter 13 Summary : 
In this chapter we can read all the amazing stories, from the beginning of  Swami's avatar till He reached Akkalkot.  His travel over a period of 100 years all over the country from Himalayas to Akkalkot  and all His divine leelas that He showed  to many devotees in different- different places can all be read from this chapter.

One has to read this chapter to know the all amazing leelas of Swami Samartha that He showed in His 100 years of travel.

Chapter 14 Summary : 

We will read from this chapter, Preaching and teachings of Swami about  traditions and the basic rules of Dharma which all sectors of humans can and should follow.Even though we have family, children and other responsibilities, how can we make it  possible to live with God and in God all the time  was explained by Swami in this chapter.Also, we can read an amazing leela of Swami as how He transformed a cowherd girl to a boy.

Chapter 15 Summary : 

In this chapter Swami's stay for 12 years in Mangalveda and  the procedure of Ajagara vratham has been narrated. A wonderful leela of  Swami as how He eradicated the poverty of an old devoted and pious Brahmin Krishna ji panth by presenting him a cow has also been narrated in this chapter.

🌺Om Sri Sairama Gurudeva Datta🌺 

Swami Samartha leelamrutam Chapter 8 to 11.

Chapter 8 Summary : 
First incarnation of Lord Dattatreya as  Sripada Srivallabha has been told in this chapter.His birth, purpose for His incarnation, His leelas, His physical disappearance  all have been narrated in this chapter. 

Chapter 9 Summary :

 Second incarnation of Lord Dattatreya as Sri Guru Narahari Narasimha Saraswathi: His birth, few leelas that  Swami  showed as a child, the day when Swami declared that the purpose of His birth is for the welfare of mankind and the responsibilities He completed before leaving the house can be read.Swami's sanyasa deeksha, about His important disciples  has  also been mentioned.

Chapter 10 Summary :

  In this chapter Sri Guru Narasimha Saraswathi Swami's many amazing leelas can be read.

Chapter 11 Summary : 

Dattatreya Swami's incarnation as Martanda Manik Prabhu Maharaj

 His birth, Swami's childhood, the  leelas He showed as a child, purpose of His incarnation and other leelas of Swami have been narrated in this chapter. Experiences of Prabhu's important devotees, Prabhu's Maha Samadhi is also given.

Om Sri Sai Ram Gurudeva Datta 🙏.

Chapters 6 and 7 Summary

swami Samartha leealmrutam Chapter 6 & 7
Chapter 6 Summary :
Birth of Datta Swami and  story of Mata Sumathi  and her husband Sage Koshika can be read from this chapter.
Chapter 7 Summary :
 Lord Dattatreya and His incarnations test the steadfastness and devotion of their devotees in various forms.No matter what, the one who stands the severity of the test will undoubtedly win Lord Dattatreya's grace and blessings.
An amazing story of Swami's devotee Vishnu Datta has been narrated in this chapter.How Swami tested his devotion in various forms and finally how with courage and faith in Guru Vishnu Datta wins Swami's darshan and His blessings are mentioned.
Whoever reads this chapter daily will be blessed by  Lord Datta, Surya Deva and  Agni Deva. Immense faith and devotion towards Guru will increase. And all the obstacles in our spiritual path will be removed by Guru's grace.All there noble wishes will come true.
If this chapter is read 108 times daily for 108 days with faith and devotion they will have Lord Dattatreya's blessings and His darshan.
 49 days parayana of chapter 5, 6,7 daily once will make us free from long suffering diseases and we will be blessed with good health.

Chapter - 5

Swami Samartha leelamrutam chapter 5
Chapter 5 Summary :
Dattatreya Swami's tatavam (nature/existence)  and His qualities can be read from this chapter. Datta Swami Himself said that : A devotee who has distanced himself from this worldly emotions like hate, love, anger, lust, desire and has qualities like helping and rendering service to all the creatures in this planet, who is courageous, having good wisdom, selfless giving, in spite of facing obstacles and challenges in life the one who never forgets to chant His name only can reach Him.
 All the important places that Sri Datta Swami used to visit daily like the wink of an eye when He was in His physical form were mentioned here.Like he goes to take alms in Kolhapur and to wash His hands He goes to  Chandrabaga, He drinks water from Tungabadra, He takes rest for a while in Seyadripuram and so on.
To some extent qualities and nature of Swami has also been mentioned here.
Whoever listens or reads to this chapter daily will be blessed by Lord Dattatreya.

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam chapter-4

What are the true qualities of a Guru, true meaning of the word 'Guru' has been explained in this chapter. The duty of a true disciple is that, with faith he should firmly hold on to the Lotus feet of His Guru, by understanding and practicing Sri Guru's principles for his spiritual growth.Two important stories have been narrated here:
The story of Guru Vedadharma and His most devoted disciple Deepaka.
 It is assured that whoever listens or reads this story they will be free from all the sins committed.Also, by reading this story we realize that  we should face all the sufferings due to our bad karma and clear it in this birth but not  ask for a boon from Guru/God to reduce the suffering and replace it with happiness.If  we do so we will suffer again in our next birth in order to clear our bad karma.So the only best way to clear our karma is, with patience and faith in our Guru  and surrendering ourselves to Him we have face our karma and clear it now.
The importance of Guru Seva and how Kali purusha will not show his power(bad effect of Kali) on the ones who are devoted to Guru.

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam chapters 1 to 3

Swami Samartha Leelamrutam Chapters 1-3 Summary
Swami Samartha Leelamrutamu --- I would like to share the summary of this divine book chapter wise with Sadhguru's blessings.     

Chapter 1 Summary  :  How a  true devotee should have commitment, dedication, eagerness and how much efforts one has to put to have Guru's darshan and presence in life. How to recognize a true Guru and how to serve our Guru can be read from this chapter.

Chapter 2 Summary :  How  Vidya Sagara  reached Akkalkot and received Guru's grace has been narrated in this chapter.

Chapter 3 Summary : How to make disciplined devotional life a part of our daily life.
Listening to Guru leelas ----Sravanam
Chanting His name ------Namasmarana
Singing His glory---------- Bhajana
Devotedly Serving one's Guru--- Seva
Offering prayers to Guru----------Pooja/archana
.Learning how to attain Atma gyaana from Guru--- Knowledge of Purnatatva
.Completely surrendering oneself to Guru----Sharanagathi
Being hospitable with fellow devotees
Always chanting Guru upadesa mantra
Along with these points what is the importance and greatness of Guru can be learned by reading this chapter.

Food for Thousand people

 There was a  rich pious Brahmin merchant who had no children.This was always worrying him and due to this reason he was not able to enjoy his life to the fullest. Once the merchant couple visit Gangapur and make a wish and pray to Sriguru that by His grace if they are  blessed with children they would offer food to 1000 Brahmins. With Sriguru's blessings the merchant's wife gave birth to a beautiful boy. The couple's happiness had no bounds!They were very grateful to Sriguru for His blessing.Now it was the time for the couple to fulfill the vow they had made.Unfortunately, the merchant sees heavy losses in his business(stock market) and dies due to this shock.The mother had to take the responsibility of the child.She always remembered of the incomplete vow and her helpless state of not being able to offer food to 1000 Brahmins as at this point in life she can't afford to feed so many.

 One day she express her helpless state of not being able to fulfill her vow to her neighbor.Her neighbor suggests her to revisit  Gangapur and pray to Sriguru to show her some way to fulfill her vow and Sriguru will definitely show her some means to fulfill  her vow.The merchant's wife along with her child visits Gangapur as per her advice, worships Nirguna Paduka's of Srigruru and decides to stay that night at Gangapur. When she falls asleep, Sriguru gives darshan in her dream and tells her to visit Akkalkot and offer food to Swami Samatha  Maharaj as offering  food to Him is as pious as offering food to 1000 Brahmins. She pays her respect to Sriguru for guiding her in dream and decides to visit Akkalkot.
When she reaches Akkalkot she sess Swami playing on the streets like a small kid.She feels very happy at His darshan and pays obeisance to Swami. Swami was also very very happy to see her as He knew how much the she  pinned to fulfill the vow the couple had made. She was constantly waiting to feed 1000 Brahmins in spite of her poverty.Swami Himself asks her to give Him some food.She offers food  to Swami with a feeling of gratitude.

After finishing the meal Swami very affectionately asks her, " Are you happy now that your vow of feeding 1000 Brahmins is fulfilled? "  Listening to Swami, she was left with no words, except tears in her eyes filled with devotion and joy! As she realizes Sriguru and Swami Samarth are no different!Swami blesses both the mother and the child.
The one important thing we learn from this chapter is, as the merchant's wife was truthful, devoted and constantly remembering her vow, Swami Himself guided her seeing her faith and love she had for Guru.The love she had for Guru had made her to constantly think of her incomplete vow. Because of this Virtuous quality she was fortunate enough to serve food to the Parabrahma who took human form for our well being.

Later, she along with her son frequently visited Swami and worshiped Him.
 Also, one needs to remember Guru is an enlightened soul who knows a devotees past, present and future.He wants and knows how to protect and give them strength. Guru completely takes the responsibility of His devotees.It is always good to follow one's Guru's teachings or advice without any second thought.But, lack of faith we overhear His advice and tend to take certain steps and create trouble for our self.                   

Swami saves Cholappa's wife

Swami saves Cholappa's wife from Scorpion bite:
 Cholappa was greatly devoted to Sri Swami.He had association with Swami since many past births.Due to this reason Swami used to stay in his house most of the time.Though Cholappa showed his inner love and faith for Swami outwardly, his wife Yashobai, though had love for Swami never expressed it.
 One day a scorpion bit her.Due to the unbearable  pain she becomes restless.All her family members surround her not knowing what to do.She looks at Swami helplessly and by  looking at Him she thinks, "Swami, Everyone says You are always ready to remove everyone's pain and sorrow.Why is that You are quite now, in spite of seeing me in such pain? Please help me.Do something" 
  Swami then immediately threw His shoe at her and she puts the scorpion bit hand in that shoe.As soon as she does this her pain disappears!But to her surprise the moment she removed her hand from the shoe the pain would reappear! So, finally she keeps her hand in Swami's shoe and slept peacefully the whole night.
 Here Nityanada Swami ji makes  Vidya Sagar as an instrument  and wants to make all the readers realize and understand that  "Materialistic life is like Scorpion bite" and the  ultimate truth  one should come to know from this is, we should hold on to the Lotus Feet of Guru.Being in His thoughts and holding on to Him will make us energetic to face all the materialistic challenges. In fact we do not feel it as a challenge.The moment we try to free our self from Guru Charana, the materialistic challenges appear to us like a big mountain and make us panic and pain (Scorpion bite) reappears.

So, the best way not to experience pain and free our self from the worldly bondage  is to hold onto Sadh Guru's feet with faith, love, devotion and confidence.Always meditate on His lotus feet. We must be fully absorbed in His namasamrana.