SRI BALA CHARANAM.

MAY 23RD, 2010.

“WHY WORRY WHEN I’M HERE FOR YOU?”

On May 21st, 2010, the day began quite normally. I was checking my e-
mail in the morning over a cup of tea. There was a certain air of satisfaction
since I had just finished my interpretation of Sri Bala Andhadhi and
published this article on my blog site. I wasn’t sure who was going to read
this work, however, I was just relieved that I had completed the task set me
by Bala. I spent a few moments looking at some of the paintings I’d done of
Bala earlier, in particular, my depiction of “Arpudha Bala” completed in
May, 2009 at the request of Sri Baba.G.

I looked into Bala’s eyes for a few moments and then moved on to
complete my
e mail correspondences. Suddenly, without warning, I could hear Sri Bala’s
voice very clearly.
When I say I could “hear” her, I mean that certain thoughts were coming on
very strongly in my mind.

“ Draw an image of me within two days”, this voice said.

I was startled and for a few moments carried on with the task at hand,
without paying undue importance to this sudden request.

The voice started speaking again “ I want you to draw an image of me to

tell everyone that when I’m here for them, they should not worry. Through
this drawing, viewers should realize that I’m here to grant ALL their wishes.
What more can they desire, when I, as a small child, am patiently waiting to
give more than what anyone can ask for”?
Again, I thought this voice was my own imagination and did not pay much
heed. However, for the next 15 minutes or so, I found I could not perform
any work successfully. My mind seemed to reverberate with this command
from Bala(?) to depict her in a painting.

Finally, I asked her “ Bala, in what manner should I depict you? I have
portrayed you several times before in various poses. I can’t seem to think
how you wish to reveal yourself to your devotees this time".

There was an immediate response “ I want you to draw me standing, with

both hands in front of me, palms facing outward, as though I’m coming to
both grant everyone’s wishes as well as to say what more do you need
when I’m here for you”.

Bala went on to say “ you must finish this painting within two days. On May
22nd, it should be completed”.

“But how?” I started to protest. “I’m not sure I can do something like this so
quickly”. Bala’s response cut like lightning “ Of course you will because you
are not the person doing this work. I’m using you to give something to my
devotees”.

Of course, this is true. I’ve never fancied myself to be an artist. All the
paintings I’ve done over the past few years ( which have been given away
to Sri Bala Peetam) have been the result of Divine command and clear
directives from an astral plane.

However, I thought to myself “ I have already done a painting of Bala

coming towards her devotees, arms outstretched. This is the Arpudha Bala
painting I finished last year. Why does she want another one in the same
style?”
Bala seemed to be still hovering nearby. She said “ This image will be
different, you’ll see. Now get off the computer, shut down the useless
conversation you are having with this person on G-CHAT , there’s work to
be done”.

So, that’s exactly what I did.

Within half an hour, I was staring at a blank sheet of white paper laid out on
my dining table. I picked up a pencil, thought of Bala and over the next
couple of hours, finished the drawing! My hands were guided by none other
than this child- Goddess. Of this there is no doubt in my mind.

I looked at the completed pencil sketch and thought I could finish the
painting using charcoal pencils. After all, there were a few left over after my
portrait of Sai Baba had been completed last year.

The moment this thought occurred, Bala stepped in “ Ha, I’m not letting you
go so easily. I want to be seen in a bright pink skirt with a green blouse.”
She proceeded to tell me the colors I had to use for her painting. I realized I
had to make another trip to the art store.

However, there was one more day left to finish the painting. I worked
steadily on May 22nd, making Bala look even more (?) pretty in her
billowing pink skirt and enjoyed creating glittering ornaments for her to
wear.

By 6 p.m. on May 22nd, I’d finished the work.

I took a step back and heaved a sigh of relief. I didn’t for a single moment
consider this as a work of art. I looked at the painting and it seemed Bala
was stepping out of it, smiling impishly. Although I realized this, the next
moment I looked again, and saw many flaws in the painting.

However, Bala’s instructions were very precise. I was not to meddle and try
to “fix” this painting in any way. This was “her” work and this is the way she
wants to appear to all her devotees.

On May 23rd, BALA allowed me to put finishing touches only to her eyes,
only because I pleaded with her . Even so, I’m not sure if these few
changes in any way enhanced an already perfect work. Also, she has
allowed me to write up about this incident.

No doubt, this picture will be published on the day Sri Bala stipulates.
It is my sincere wish, indeed prayer, that those who view this divine image
can actually “see” the mischievous spirit of this wonderful child- Goddess
shining through.

I hope all your wishes are fulfilled and Bala comes to reside in your heart
permanently.

Please print this image and give it away to all your friends and relatives. It
will surely provide them solace, protection and make all their wishes come
true!

Sri BALA Charanam.

SRI BALA THUNAI.