Even though Chettiar came here 40 days in advance, Swami did not see him or speak to him. But Shri Chettiar waited patiently with utmost faith in Swami’s words. Such sincerity, determination and complete faith are found but rarely. Anybody else in his situation would have been upset and would have returned to the native place to perform the function amidst kith and kin. But Shri Chettiar firmly developed that Swami would always act according to His words. Whatever Swami says is always Satyam (truth). But conducted a ‘test’ for Chettiar and he has come out flying colours. Well, Swami has performed this Shastyabdhi Poorthi in a very simple manner. However, Swami will perform Chettiar’s ‘Bheemaratha Shanti’ (ceremony on completion of 7o years) at Prasanthi Nilayam in a grand manner. Chettiar may bring any numberof guests. Swami will take care of them.

I will also perform Chetiar’s ‘Shatabhishekam’ (ceremony on completion of 80 years) also at Prasanthi Nilayam. (Subramaniam was himself an expert astrologer and his horoscope indicated a life span of 75 years. Baba’s assurance about Shatabhishekam meant that his lifespan would be extended at least by five years. Not only did it happen, but also after performing the sacred ceremony in 1990, Bhagavan revealed) ‘I have taken control of Subramaniam’s life since he has surrendered himself completely to My will. It was true that his lifespan was only 75 years, but I have extended it. He will now live till all his noble aspirations are fulfilled.’ (SSSm Vol.7 pp.106-107)