On May 19, 2012, while I was engrossed in a significant spiritual endeavor—digging a miraculous well in my backyard that provided abundant water even during a severe drought—my mother received a visit from my uncle, along with his children, 10-year-old Sruti and 12-year-old Gautam.
A Divine Inquiry and First Meditation
A few days later, on May 22, Sruti posed a profound question: "Uncle, do you see God when you meditate?" I explained that it is often easier for children to perceive the divine and encouraged her brother to discover the answer for himself. That same afternoon, I invited them to join me for a meditation session in the Devi Kali temple on the third floor. As we began, a powerful surge of divine energy enveloped me, and both children entered a trance-like state.
I quietly asked Sruti what she was experiencing. She described seeing Lord Ganesha with his mouse companion, observing her. Upon my suggestion, Lord Ganesha transported her out of the room to the Himalayas, where she witnessed Lord Shiva seated on a snow-covered rock, bestowing blessings. His divine consort, Devi, was not present.
When I inquired about Gautam's vision, he also saw Lord Ganesha and his mouse. Ganesha led him to the Himalayas, where he encountered both Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. Lord Shiva then elucidated the creation of the universe and how he established Varanasi, with the Vishwanath Jyotirlinga serving as a symbol of that creation.
The Vision of Krishna Leela
Sruti's vision then transitioned to a vivid scene from Krishna Leela. She saw Lord Krishna playfully stealing butter. When caught, his mother, Yashoda, tied him with a rope. After the rope was removed, he continued his playful mischief, stealing butter from other homes. When the Gopis complained, Krishna denied it, and Yashoda, having just disciplined him, believed him. However, when the Gopis showed her the butter smeared on his face, Krishna fled.
The scene then shifted to Krishna playing with his friends near the Yamuna River. Their ball fell into the river, and Krishna bravely jumped in. Inside, he confronted a colossal snake, seizing its tail. His alarmed friends rushed to inform his parents, causing Yashoda to faint from shock. Krishna then emerged, triumphantly standing on the snake's five heads, playing his flute, bringing immense joy to everyone present.
These remarkable visions unequivocally demonstrate children's inherent capacity to connect with the divine. Their minds, unburdened by the complexities of the adult world, possess a profound spiritual gift, enabling them to vividly perceive and experience these divine beings.