1. Once somebody made a mistake and Gurudev asked him. ”What punishment can I give you?” The person replied, “Do not punish me, Gurudev, I won’t make the mistake again.
After sometime, Gurudev asked another person who made a mistake, ”And what punishment can I give you?” With a bright smile he replied, “Any punishment, Gurudev.”
At this Gurudev turned to the rest of us with a smile and said. “See, he is so confident of my love for him that he is not afraid of any punishment.” Where there is love, there is no fear. Do not be afraid of being punished by God. Trust in the love that He has for you.
2. A devotee felt embarrassed when asked by Gurudev about his profession. He said "Gurudev, I am in the liquor business,but I intend to stop it." Gurudev replied, "Oh, you are in the business of intoxicating people, So am I, but I never intend to stop it."
3. Gurudev asked another devotee about his business. She replied "Gurudev, I am interior decorator." Gurudev replied "Oh, we are in the same business."
4. In Advanced course Gurudev was asked by women participants, whether Gurudev will please encourage their husbands to wash utensils and cut vegetables even at home just as they were doing there during the advance course? (Followed by loud cheering from all the women in the course). Gurudev replied - Yes definitely. But then it would be nice if you too maintained silence at home just the way you did in the advance course. (Followed by loud cheering by all the men in the course)
5. A devotee said to Gurudev "Gurudev, you are like a Chhath (Roof) to us." With his usual wit Gurudev replied, " No, I am like a chahtri (umbrella). I am portable, You can carry me with you wherever you go".
6. A devotee asked Gurudev, who was your first crush when you were a teenager?" Gurudev - The first crush is continuing. It is the same divinity, yes.
7. A devotee asked Gurudev "Mujhe aapka autograph milega kya?" Gurudev - Mein autograph dil mein deta hu, kajaj kalam se nahi. Abhi tak mila nahi kya?
8. A devotee asked Gurudev, "Any advice on raising children?" Gurudev - I have no experience in this matter. I do the job of making adults into children.
9. A devotee asked Gurudev - "How I can know you fully?" Gurudev replied "First know yourself, then you will realise that there is no you and me, and you are nothing but me."