Host:
These guests have come from… well, they are from Bangladesh in spirit, but they actually live in Bardhaman. They sing Lalon songs. This lady is a Lalon singer, and she has received an invitation from Bangladesh. She has to go there to perform. Isn't that right?
Singer:
Yes. I received an invitation letter from Kushtia, Bangladesh, to perform on March 4th, 5th, and 6th. I never imagined I would be able to meet Baba. Today, I feel that my husband and I are extremely lucky. Even though Baba is quite unwell, he treated us so kindly. It's almost unimaginable that we are here. I am going to Bangladesh to earn a name for myself.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Surely you will. Why wouldn't you?
Singer:
I hope to gain even more recognition. People come to see Baba from far and wide, and I have come too. My husband will explain a problem we are facing at home; that is why we sought Baba's counsel. Seeing Baba and Maa together today feels like a divine pairing.
Husband:
I am her husband, Arun Bhattacharya. I am the Rajpurohit (head priest) of the Sarvamangala Temple in Bardhaman.
Host/Baba:
Oh! You are a Rajpurohit? In that case, I should be bowing to you!
Husband:
No, no! We have come to seek your blessings so that our lives may be enriched.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
You are the Rajpurohit of such a major temple. Everyone knows there is only one Sarvamangala Temple in Bardhaman. I understand the weight of your position. You perform the rituals there, but I have my own connection to the Mother. I hope she [the singer] performs very well. I bless you from the bottom of my heart that you succeed.
Singer:
Please, place your hand on our home [bless our family].
Narrator:
(Sounds of Baba blessing them)
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
There, I have done it. I feel blessed myself because you have come from the Mother's temple. Are you happy now?
Couple:
Very happy, Baba.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
If I go to Bardhaman, will I find you there?
Couple:
Oh, absolutely! It would be our great fortune to have you in Bardhaman.
Host:
She received an invitation from the Shripur Lalon Academy for an event on March 4th, 5th, and 6th. She is a true Lalon singer. In fact, she is Lalon.
Singer:
Exactly. Lalon Shah's songs are all about the path of devotion and the philosophy of the body (Dehatatwa). I have dedicated myself to that philosophy. We often spend our lives saying "mine, mine," but from Baba, I have learned that nothing is ours—everything belongs to the Divine.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Forget the "I." If you remove the "I," everything is the Mother's. This is wonderful news. Out of 300 celebrity artists invited from around the world, you are one of them. I will pray to the Mother for your success. I will use whatever spiritual strength I have to speak to the Mother on your behalf.
Couple:
That is all we seek, Baba.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
How will you be traveling?
Couple:
We will go by train. It takes about 12 hours. We have brought four copies of the invitation for you to see.
Couple:
Our deepest respects to you, Baba. Hundreds of millions of salutations. May you stay healthy and continue to spread joy.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
I believe in humanity above all else. Your behavior is your true identity, and I found your conduct to be wonderful. Meeting a Lalon artist like you was unexpected for me. I will pray for you. Jai Guru.