There is another reason for Sai's incarnation during our times.
Let us keep aside the practices and beliefs of other religions for
a while. In our country we are aware that the Vedas, Puranas,
itihasas are the ancient scriptures and have been the standard
works for ages together. We imagine God as Sri Narayana
with a conch (Sankhu)- wheel (Chakra)- mace (Gada); lotus
in hand, wearing crown with precious jewels, clad in 'Pitambaram'
(golden yellow doth) seated on 'Garuda' (a carrier of Lord Vishnu);
or as Sri Sankara - with the 'Ganges' in his matted hair, wearing
serpents as 'Bhushanas' (the ornaments) with trident and
'Dhamaruka' (a musical instrument) in hands seated 'Vrushaba'
Sacred Bull, (a carrier of Lord Sankara), wearing the skin of
'Gajasura' (demon). Further we could never imagine the God can
who appear as a poor 'Fakir' (mendicant) with a 'Kupni' and head
gear. God's incarnation as Sai Baba is only underline the fact to
the world that God has no specific for that He can take any form,
exhibit divine miracles and bring solace to the sufferers. He, who
sees God in Sai Baba shall never resent even a beggar in the
street. He feels only Love for all living beings. The incarnation
of Sai is to inculcate the true Spirit love and to remove the false
pride because of wealth, power education, sense of belonging to
higher caste, and attachment. material things due to influence
of western culture and civilization.
We should not think that all these things have already been taught
to us by Sri Rama, Sri Krishna, and Goutam Buddha and that
there is nothing new in His preachings. It may be seen that
different people taught the same things, that are already in our
ancient Sruties and Smrities, again and again. If good righteous
things are repeated, it is neither defective nor does it any way
belittle others. Out of our ignorance we still grope darkness
even after studying, listening and experiencing. God ever
merciful and has immense love for His children. In order to
bring them to the right path, He cajoles them, teaches then brow
beats them, pretends anger and subjects them in many ways
to constant introspection. God takes the physical form,
whenever there is a need. We see every now and then God's
'Abhaya Hast' (the posture of the hand giving assurance)
protecting blessing guiding us with His invisible hands.
Knowing fully well, we still succumb to the temptations of
'Eswara Maya' (Illusion created by God).
To be contd....
(Source : http://www.saileelas.org/book/agod.htm
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