Puttaparuthi

Marketing determines success. Maneuvering promotes success. Swamis are not an exception. Intelligent swamis amass wealth. People being insecure seek faith. Progressive in knowledge though they’re, Regressive they are in action And run to swamis for faith healing. Luminaries and millionaires Prostrated in front of Baba, Whose philanthropic arm reached out Beyond the scope of Andhra State. He projected himself as selfless, Transparent and minimalistic With a magic power to redress Miseries of multitudes across. He died before he timed his death. He died in the intensive care. He died without naming an heir. He exposed himself in his death. Gossips were there in early days That with some women devotees He had had secrecy and with some Men devotees he had privacy. Gold, silver, cash worth millions Uncovered from his private cells Are enough to put him behind bar. He knew he’d not be there to see. As long as I live in the world I should live as much in comfort And have as much sway on people By any means, each swami’s whim is. (03.07.2011)