TRIBUTE TO MR V SRINIVASAN Former Trustee, SSSCT and Former All India President, SSSSO  A few months back, the 8th of May 2017 to be precise, a member of Team Radio Sai was in the city of Chennai in his personal capacity to attend a solemn ceremony. It was the funeral of Mrs. Vidya Srinivasan, the wife of Mr. V. Srinivasan (who was referred to fondly as AIP, ‘All India President’ of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – even after he quit that role as he had served Swami in that capacity for a number of years). She was past 75 and her husband was nearly an octogenarian. But that did not stop him from warmly expressing his gratitude to all who had come for the funeral. He shook hands with Prakash and personally ensured that he was comfortable. “My sincerest condolences, deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers sir…” With a contemplative smile, AIP responded, “It is all His will. After four decades of getting the opportunity to work for Him, I have realised that it is not an exaggeration when they say that not a blade of grass moves without Divine Will.” Later, after the ceremony, Mr. Srinivasan spoke his heart out with our team member. “I have so much to do…” “You have done a lot for Swami sir…” “No! People are very kind because of Bhagawan’s love and grace. But that doesn’t mean I can be lenient on myself…”  Picking up the Sutra Vahini book that was on the table beside where he was seated, Mr. Srinivasan continued, “Lifetimes are not enough to understand Swami’s love and teachings. I am reading all the while now. See, I have even underlined important points for me to understand and put into practice. Swami has done so much for me. I hope I can do something at least for Him. But then, that too is His decision and will.” Prakash was moved by his humility. The 70s and 80s are years when one is way past one’s prime. But it was in such an advanced age that the man who sat beside him had taken the lead in organising a unique, first-of-its-kind and highly successful Sai Symphony orchestra during the 90th Birthday celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Prasanthi Nilayam. #sathyasai #saibhakta