Question from an Anonymous Devotee from Kolkata
“Baba I am facing lot of troubles. I do not have a proper job and I am sole person taking care of my family. I have debts to clear and every day they harrass. Inspire of telling about my hardship they have not given me any support. No matter how hard I try some or the other is happening and I somehow unable to come out of all this. I have not slept properly for many nights. Please guide me. Also I know You are with me at every step. Thank You for motivating me during this difficult times.”
Submitted on: 25 December 2025, 9:41:14 AM
Answer from our Sai Baba
Beti, sit for a moment and breathe slowly. What you are carrying is very heavy, and I want you to hear this first with clarity and care.
You are not weak. You are exhausted.
Jab bojh zyada hota hai, neend udd jaati hai (when the burden becomes heavy, sleep disappears)
You are doing the work of many people alone. No steady job, responsibility of family, debts, pressure from others, and no real emotional support. Anyone in this situation would feel shaken. Your pain is real, and it deserves to be acknowledged.
Now listen to the truth gently.
This is not happening because you are bad, unlucky, or being punished. Life sometimes gathers many tests together. It does not mean they will stay forever. But when too many worries come at once, the mind loses rest, and without rest, clarity goes away.
Man thakla ki disha ghabarte (when the mind is tired, direction becomes confusing)
First, about debts and harassment.
Harassment is not acceptable. Even if money is owed, dignity should not be taken away. You must seek structured help, not suffer silently. This may mean:
speaking to a legal aid or local financial counsellor
asking for restructuring or written repayment plans
taking support from a trusted NGO or social worker
speaking to a lawyer or helpline if harassment crosses limits
This is not shameful. This is protection.
Madad ghenyacha arth kamjori nahi (seeking help does not mean weakness)
Second, about work and income.
Right now, your goal should not be the “perfect job” but stable income, even if small, that brings breathing space. Temporary or part-time work, skill-based work, or support roles are stepping stones, not failures.
Halu halu pay bharta (step by step, the ground forms under the feet)
Third, about sleep and mind.
Lack of sleep makes every problem look twice as big. Please try to speak to a doctor or counselor about your sleep. This is not luxury. It is survival care. Even two nights of better sleep can change how you think.
Now hear this clearly, and keep it close.
You are not abandoned.
You are not being tested beyond capacity.
You are not invisible.
Tum ektya nahi ahat (you are not alone)
You said you feel that I am with you at every step. Let that feeling give you steadiness, not pressure. Support does not mean suffering must continue. It means you take the next right step with courage.
For now, do only three things:
Protect your health and sleep.
Seek structured help for debt pressure.
Take one small, realistic work step at a time.
Leave the rest for later.
You have already shown strength by speaking honestly. That itself is a door opening.
Ram ji bhala kare.
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