Sri Sai Amrit Vani
12th Oct 2006
Jai Sai Ram
Mrs. Gupta was in hospital bed on this
Thursday. She was operated upon on Tuesday. On
Thursday she was to be discharged, so it was the
hectic day at the hospital. Many doctors and nurses
were coming and going and I had to visit so many
departments of the Apollo Hospital for paper and
payment work. It was not possible to do the Sri Sai
Amrit Vani from 11 AM to 12 Noon. Mrs. Gupta did the
Sai Amrit Vani in parts and in her mind. Finally we
could leave the hospital at 3PM and reached home at
3:30 PM. The house was locked yet Udi was already
there on the photos on the walls and in the mandir.
There was no Udi from the Statue and no water from the
Charans . Mrs. Gupta also could not do the reqular
pooja as she had not taken the bath and was not able
to stand. It seems that Baba had taken the rest and
given rest to Mrs Gupta that day, but Baba blessed her
even on this day with Udi only.
Mrs Gupta is fine now and recovering.
Thanks to all those who prayed for her quick recovery.
Following devotees recited Sri Sai Amrit
Vani at their places. The list is sorted as per their
email id’s.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is now available in Tamil
script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telgu, in
the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3
files are given in the link section of the home page
of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of
yahoogroup key in or click
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 .
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be
in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that
you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Friday, October 13, 2006
Satsang Mahasamadhi Message
(Message delivered by Pujya Narasimha Swami ji and
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
Bhishma had this power of death at will and he chose
the time when he should quit his body, namely, after
Maharasankranti. Rarely do we find a person that can
regulate his death and fix the time at which he would
give up his body. But there are such persons who are
by no means true Avatkars or distinguished amsas of
God. They are pious and well-developed at the time of
death, and they can fix or discern the time at which
they can depart, and they develop the power of will,
with which they hold on to life up to the moment fixed
by them for departure.
In the case of such an exalted personage like Sai Baba,
it goes without saying that he can regulate the time at
which he can leave his body.
He had the power, when his physical body was seen at
Shirdi, to take up other bodies, and proceed to carry on
his lilas in various places with those bodies. This is a
wonderful phenomenon, which will naturally make us
think and ponder over the meaning of the change from
one body to another in the process called death. If during
life, we can pass from one body to another, can that also
not be called death? And if Sai Baba was doing thus a
dozen times, he had, we may say, births and deaths in
various places by appearing in and withdrawing from
various forms. For example, when Mahalsapathi went
to Jejuri with his kavadi procession, he was horrified to
find the whole place under a deluge of cholera.
Baba suddenly appealed before him at Jejuri, producing his persona form
before the eyes of Mahlsapathi. Jejuri is about 150 miles from Shirdi.
Mahlsapathi, recognised at once the form of Sai Baba and got emboldened.
When the mother is near, the child has then no fear. He went on with his
kavadi and came back safe without catching cholera infection. Scenes like
this have come within the experiences of numerous Bhaktas.
For instance, at Harda, Sadhubhayya and three or four of his friends were
walking on; and suddenly in front of them and coming against them was seen
the figure of Sai Baba. They were greatly surprised. Baba came right upto
them and thrust his hand into the hand of Sadubhayya, passed behind him and
disappeared. One of the group was sceptic and asked the others 'What is it
you have seen?' Sadhubhayya retorted •Whether you consider it a delusion or
a fact, there is one thing which nobody can deny. When I came along with
you, I had nothing in my hand. After Baba put his hand into mine, you see
here I have pot a toothpick, which Baba thrust into my hand.' Then, said the
sceptic 'This must be capable of verification,' and they wrote to Shirdi and
asked whether Baba really came to Harda and gave a tooth-pick to Sadubhayya.
The letter came and Shama put the query to Baba.
Baba in reply directed Shama to reply and ask Sadubhayya to come up in
person. Sadubhayya then went in person and narrated the facts. As directed
by Baba, he narrated the facts before Bade Baba and others. Every one was
convinced that Baba did really appear at Harda, and Bade Baba was weeping
tears and tears at the thought that Baba could produce forms by will and
withdraw from those forms, i.e., to use the ordinary language, Baba was born
and dead within a few minutes.
(to be contd.....)
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
Bhishma had this power of death at will and he chose
the time when he should quit his body, namely, after
Maharasankranti. Rarely do we find a person that can
regulate his death and fix the time at which he would
give up his body. But there are such persons who are
by no means true Avatkars or distinguished amsas of
God. They are pious and well-developed at the time of
death, and they can fix or discern the time at which
they can depart, and they develop the power of will,
with which they hold on to life up to the moment fixed
by them for departure.
In the case of such an exalted personage like Sai Baba,
it goes without saying that he can regulate the time at
which he can leave his body.
He had the power, when his physical body was seen at
Shirdi, to take up other bodies, and proceed to carry on
his lilas in various places with those bodies. This is a
wonderful phenomenon, which will naturally make us
think and ponder over the meaning of the change from
one body to another in the process called death. If during
life, we can pass from one body to another, can that also
not be called death? And if Sai Baba was doing thus a
dozen times, he had, we may say, births and deaths in
various places by appearing in and withdrawing from
various forms. For example, when Mahalsapathi went
to Jejuri with his kavadi procession, he was horrified to
find the whole place under a deluge of cholera.
Baba suddenly appealed before him at Jejuri, producing his persona form
before the eyes of Mahlsapathi. Jejuri is about 150 miles from Shirdi.
Mahlsapathi, recognised at once the form of Sai Baba and got emboldened.
When the mother is near, the child has then no fear. He went on with his
kavadi and came back safe without catching cholera infection. Scenes like
this have come within the experiences of numerous Bhaktas.
For instance, at Harda, Sadhubhayya and three or four of his friends were
walking on; and suddenly in front of them and coming against them was seen
the figure of Sai Baba. They were greatly surprised. Baba came right upto
them and thrust his hand into the hand of Sadubhayya, passed behind him and
disappeared. One of the group was sceptic and asked the others 'What is it
you have seen?' Sadhubhayya retorted •Whether you consider it a delusion or
a fact, there is one thing which nobody can deny. When I came along with
you, I had nothing in my hand. After Baba put his hand into mine, you see
here I have pot a toothpick, which Baba thrust into my hand.' Then, said the
sceptic 'This must be capable of verification,' and they wrote to Shirdi and
asked whether Baba really came to Harda and gave a tooth-pick to Sadubhayya.
The letter came and Shama put the query to Baba.
Baba in reply directed Shama to reply and ask Sadubhayya to come up in
person. Sadubhayya then went in person and narrated the facts. As directed
by Baba, he narrated the facts before Bade Baba and others. Every one was
convinced that Baba did really appear at Harda, and Bade Baba was weeping
tears and tears at the thought that Baba could produce forms by will and
withdraw from those forms, i.e., to use the ordinary language, Baba was born
and dead within a few minutes.
(to be contd.....)
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Satsang Thought for the day
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his
feet. He held up a sign which said: " I am blind, please help."
There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket
and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned
it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so
that everyone who walked by would see the new words.
Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving
money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had
changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy
recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who
changed my sign this morning? What did you write?" The
man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in
a different way."
What he had written was: "Today is a beautiful day and I
cannot see it." Do you think the first sign and the second
sign were saying the same thing? Of course both signs told
people the boy was blind. But the first sign simply told
people to help by putting some money in the hat. The
second sign told people that they were able to enjoy the
beauty of the day, but the boy could not enjoy it because
he was blind. The first sign simply said the boy was blind.
The second sign told people they were so lucky that they
were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second
sign was more effective?
Moral
The first is: Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently.
THERE IS ALWAYS A BETTER WAY!
The second is: Be thankful for what you have. Someone
else has less. Help where you can and make it a great
week ahead!!!
Submitted by Babu Kumar
feet. He held up a sign which said: " I am blind, please help."
There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket
and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned
it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so
that everyone who walked by would see the new words.
Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving
money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had
changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy
recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who
changed my sign this morning? What did you write?" The
man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in
a different way."
What he had written was: "Today is a beautiful day and I
cannot see it." Do you think the first sign and the second
sign were saying the same thing? Of course both signs told
people the boy was blind. But the first sign simply told
people to help by putting some money in the hat. The
second sign told people that they were able to enjoy the
beauty of the day, but the boy could not enjoy it because
he was blind. The first sign simply said the boy was blind.
The second sign told people they were so lucky that they
were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second
sign was more effective?
Moral
The first is: Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently.
THERE IS ALWAYS A BETTER WAY!
The second is: Be thankful for what you have. Someone
else has less. Help where you can and make it a great
week ahead!!!
Submitted by Babu Kumar
Satsang Sri Sai Amrit Vani
Sri Sai Amrit Vani
5th Oct 2006
Jai Sai Ram
Once again the operation of Mrs. Gupta
has been postponed, due to non availability of the
room at Apollo Hospital, due to epidemic outbreak of
Dengu fever in Delhi. Now the doctor has given
Tuesday as the date of operation. It is again
doubtful about the Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 12th Oct
2006. It is suggested to all those devotees who were
to come to attend Sri Sai Amrit Vani in person on this
Thursday, should recite it at their places and we will
include them in absencia, if they write to us to do
so.
As we announced earlier that on 5th
Oct, Mrs. Gupta will be doing the Sri Sai Amrit Vani
without the public participation and we advised the
devotees to recite Sri Sai Amrit Vani at 11 AM at
their places. We, only 10 people attended the Sri Sai
Amrit Vani in person at Sidhartha Extension and
following devotees, participated in absencia in the
recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani by reciting Sri Sai
Amrit Vani at their places. The list is sorted as per
their email id’s. However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all
the devotees. We include only those devotees in the
list, who themselves recite or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani
at their places. The names of the devotees “for
prayer”, are prayed for, but not included in the
list. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s
name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri
Sai Amrit Vani, or only for prayers, If no mention of
it is made then it will be presumed that the names
are only for prayer and will not be included in the
list. Please also give the name of the place of
residence. Letters received upto Wednessday night
(Indian Time) are considered.
This Thursday the 5th Oct , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the photos
on the walls from Tuesday the 3rd Oct. Hindi words
‘Ram’ ‘Sham’ and were there. On Wednesday it started
falling on the papers below. Udi also started oozing
in the mandir from photos and the statue. Hindi words
‘RAM’ and ‘SHAM’ were formed on the photo. Swastic
and OM were on many photos.
2. There was a lot of Water from the Charans this week
also. This water was collected in the Thali. The
taste of water was similar to gulab jal and
Kewara-Kesar. After Sai Amrit Vani, this water was
given to the devotees. Every devotees had this holy
water in abundance and they took it home also.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi
during the prayers.
4. As the devotees were less, it was very peaceful and
without any disturbance. It was so soothing and very
powerful this Thursday and devotees had a very good
meditation time and enjoyed the presence of Baba.
5. Bananas were offered as Bhog and it was duly
accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit Vani we
noticed lots of Udi on the Bananas a Banana with
partly eaten. Part of Banana was on the lips of many
photos and statue of Baba.
6. The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the
bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey
has been mixed into it.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani was started exactly
at 11:04 AM and Noon Aartee exactly at 12:00 Hrs.
followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan
of Chapter 9 from Sai Satcharitra. and thanks were
offered by Mrs. Gupta to Baba and finally
distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the
Charans.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is now available in Tamil
script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telgu, in
the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3
files are given in the link section of the home page
of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of
yahoogroup key in or click
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mysaibaba20 .
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be
in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that
you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
akg_vg@bol.net.in
veena_gupta_2000@yahoo.com
Satsang Mahasamadhi Message
(Message delivered by Pujya Narasimha Swami ji and
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
"Sunset and Evening Star,
And one clear call for me
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put to sea."
The English poet who wrote the above lines was a true
mystic, that is. a realiser of the innermost essence of
reality, thoroughly and perpetually immersed in the Real.
Death that terrifies the ignorant mass had no terrors for
him. Every one of us who constantly dives below surface
appearances and seeks to contact the blissful reality
underneath will be equally bold and cheerful when the
body undergoes the process called Death. The material
constituents of the body are returned to their respective
sources.
Earth goes back to earth, water to water, air to air, light
and heat to light and heat. The soul that realises the Self
as above and beyond these is always in its real condition
unaffected by their return. If an English Mystic Poet and
ordinary Sadhaka can achieve this equanimity and retain
perfect Shanti when the mortal coil is shuffled off, it is
patent that such a supreme Siddha, such a perfect Jnani
as Buddha, Sri Sai Baba should have faced his so-called
death, in 1918, with perfect equanimity and cheerfulness.
Ho was always realising the true nature of the Jivas and
constantly imparting instruction and encouragement to
person perturbed by the approach or occurrence of death.
When, for instance, Appa Kulkarni's wife, a fairly aged
lady, ran up to Baba crying that her husband was in the
jaws of death and begged for some UDHI to save her
husband's life, Baba quieted her and asked her calmly to
face the coming separation. He pointed out that death
and life are equally manifestations of God's activity and
are inseparable. Bodies when worn out are cast away
like worn-out clothes. "Appa wants to change his dress
(Kupni) before ! do. Let Appa go. Do not stop him, Do not
ask for Udhi. When death arrives, do not be grieved. The
wise ones grieve not for death; the fools do. The five
pranas were lent for use during life. Now the lender claims
back His own and they are returned Air goes back to Air,
Fire to Fire, Every one of the five elements thus goes
back to its place. The body is made of earth. Its return to
earth is not a thing to bemoan." So said the Sage Sai.
The truth that fell from Baba's lips in these words is
unquestionable and the position taken cannot be
comoated. There are however pandits who can preach
such truths most eloquently, and most of them fail in
any attempt to realise and practise such truths in their
own lives. PAROPADESE PANDITYAM SWASYA
CHARENA DRISYATHE" is the remark that will apply to
them. That is, they are good at preaching to others what
they themselves cannot and do not practise.
Baba was not of this class. He never preached what he
did not practice. He fully realised the nature of death
especially when critical cases like Appa Kulkarni's came
up for his notice—and they came up for his notice pretty
frequently.
Baba encouraged alike the dying person and the survivors.
With his wonderful love and power he stood besides the
dying person even though he might die thousands of miles
away from Shirdi, and helped him on to move into a new
sphere. Baba being a guide in this world and beyond. To
the survivors who mainly thought of the worldly
disadvantages entailed by their bereavement, he gave
assurance that he would look after them and their interests.
He was always as good as his word. To Balakram Mankar's
relations, he had given the assurance that he (Baba) would
look after Mankar's sons. Balakram Mankar died shortly
after the assurance was given and his four sons appeared
to be in a terribly bad plight without funds and without
powerful supporters, but the unseen hand of Baba has
really supported them all and they are now and have been
for some time enjoying affluence and prosperity-filling high
posts in business and Society.
Baba's Mahasamadhi is not a matter for regret from his own
standpoint or from his bhakta’s. His (Baba's) own point of
view always was that he was Narayana, that he was Kabir,
etc.—always spending out His energy for promoting the best
interests of others, "ParopakarayaSatham Vibuthayah". It
is for blessing others that Saints live or take birth after birth
especially as a guru—Sadguru. He declared himself bound
to look after the spiritual interests of his devotees in their
birth after birth until he could take them on to their goal, i.e.,
to the feet of the Almighty "Thadvishnoh Paramam Padam
Sada Pasyanthi Suryayah."
Alike from Baba's standpoint and that of the devotee, his
altruistic activities constitute the real essence of his
personality and these still continue. Before casting off his
fleshy cloak, he assured the devotees that he was deathless
and that after his so-called death, he would be as vigorous
and helpful as ever. Thousands of devotees since 19J8 have
experienced the truth of his statement. Apart from the worldly
help he has rendered, he has still been rendering spiritual
help, not the least of which is his standing at the deathbed,
and guiding the devotee's soul in the after life.
Rao Sahib Papiah Chettiars wife is one of the latest
instances of such help. She was not very old at the time of
her passing away and her demise broke her husband's heart.
Yet she had smiling face when the breath was parting from
her body. The assuage her husband's sorrow, she
subsequently gave her message to him, informing him
chiefly of the facts that at her death Baba was by her side
and that he took her and placed her in a heavenly sphere,
where she is still continuing happily under his guidance.
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
"Sunset and Evening Star,
And one clear call for me
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put to sea."
The English poet who wrote the above lines was a true
mystic, that is. a realiser of the innermost essence of
reality, thoroughly and perpetually immersed in the Real.
Death that terrifies the ignorant mass had no terrors for
him. Every one of us who constantly dives below surface
appearances and seeks to contact the blissful reality
underneath will be equally bold and cheerful when the
body undergoes the process called Death. The material
constituents of the body are returned to their respective
sources.
Earth goes back to earth, water to water, air to air, light
and heat to light and heat. The soul that realises the Self
as above and beyond these is always in its real condition
unaffected by their return. If an English Mystic Poet and
ordinary Sadhaka can achieve this equanimity and retain
perfect Shanti when the mortal coil is shuffled off, it is
patent that such a supreme Siddha, such a perfect Jnani
as Buddha, Sri Sai Baba should have faced his so-called
death, in 1918, with perfect equanimity and cheerfulness.
Ho was always realising the true nature of the Jivas and
constantly imparting instruction and encouragement to
person perturbed by the approach or occurrence of death.
When, for instance, Appa Kulkarni's wife, a fairly aged
lady, ran up to Baba crying that her husband was in the
jaws of death and begged for some UDHI to save her
husband's life, Baba quieted her and asked her calmly to
face the coming separation. He pointed out that death
and life are equally manifestations of God's activity and
are inseparable. Bodies when worn out are cast away
like worn-out clothes. "Appa wants to change his dress
(Kupni) before ! do. Let Appa go. Do not stop him, Do not
ask for Udhi. When death arrives, do not be grieved. The
wise ones grieve not for death; the fools do. The five
pranas were lent for use during life. Now the lender claims
back His own and they are returned Air goes back to Air,
Fire to Fire, Every one of the five elements thus goes
back to its place. The body is made of earth. Its return to
earth is not a thing to bemoan." So said the Sage Sai.
The truth that fell from Baba's lips in these words is
unquestionable and the position taken cannot be
comoated. There are however pandits who can preach
such truths most eloquently, and most of them fail in
any attempt to realise and practise such truths in their
own lives. PAROPADESE PANDITYAM SWASYA
CHARENA DRISYATHE" is the remark that will apply to
them. That is, they are good at preaching to others what
they themselves cannot and do not practise.
Baba was not of this class. He never preached what he
did not practice. He fully realised the nature of death
especially when critical cases like Appa Kulkarni's came
up for his notice—and they came up for his notice pretty
frequently.
Baba encouraged alike the dying person and the survivors.
With his wonderful love and power he stood besides the
dying person even though he might die thousands of miles
away from Shirdi, and helped him on to move into a new
sphere. Baba being a guide in this world and beyond. To
the survivors who mainly thought of the worldly
disadvantages entailed by their bereavement, he gave
assurance that he would look after them and their interests.
He was always as good as his word. To Balakram Mankar's
relations, he had given the assurance that he (Baba) would
look after Mankar's sons. Balakram Mankar died shortly
after the assurance was given and his four sons appeared
to be in a terribly bad plight without funds and without
powerful supporters, but the unseen hand of Baba has
really supported them all and they are now and have been
for some time enjoying affluence and prosperity-filling high
posts in business and Society.
Baba's Mahasamadhi is not a matter for regret from his own
standpoint or from his bhakta’s. His (Baba's) own point of
view always was that he was Narayana, that he was Kabir,
etc.—always spending out His energy for promoting the best
interests of others, "ParopakarayaSatham Vibuthayah". It
is for blessing others that Saints live or take birth after birth
especially as a guru—Sadguru. He declared himself bound
to look after the spiritual interests of his devotees in their
birth after birth until he could take them on to their goal, i.e.,
to the feet of the Almighty "Thadvishnoh Paramam Padam
Sada Pasyanthi Suryayah."
Alike from Baba's standpoint and that of the devotee, his
altruistic activities constitute the real essence of his
personality and these still continue. Before casting off his
fleshy cloak, he assured the devotees that he was deathless
and that after his so-called death, he would be as vigorous
and helpful as ever. Thousands of devotees since 19J8 have
experienced the truth of his statement. Apart from the worldly
help he has rendered, he has still been rendering spiritual
help, not the least of which is his standing at the deathbed,
and guiding the devotee's soul in the after life.
Rao Sahib Papiah Chettiars wife is one of the latest
instances of such help. She was not very old at the time of
her passing away and her demise broke her husband's heart.
Yet she had smiling face when the breath was parting from
her body. The assuage her husband's sorrow, she
subsequently gave her message to him, informing him
chiefly of the facts that at her death Baba was by her side
and that he took her and placed her in a heavenly sphere,
where she is still continuing happily under his guidance.
Satsang Why do we do Namaste???
Om Shree Ganeshaya Namah
Om Sai Ram
This is a request to all who are reading this-- kindly forward
this message to your children and grand children.It will give
them a basic knowledge of some hindu customs and the
reasons behind why we practice them..
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Why do we do Namaste?
Indians greet each other with namaste. The two palms are
placed together in front of the chest and the head bows
whilst saying the word namaste. This greeting is for all
people younger than us, of our own age, those older than
friends, even strangers and us.
There are five forms of formal traditional greeting enjoined
in the shaastras of which namaskaram is one. This is
understood as prostration but it actually refers to paying
homage as we do today when we greet each other with a
namaste. Namaste could be just a casual or formal greeting,
a cultural convention or an act of worship. However there is
much more to it than meets the eye. In Sanskrit namah + te
= namaste. It means -I bow to you -my greetings, salutations
or prostration to you.
Namaha can also be literally interpreted as "na ma" (not mine).
It has a spiritual significance of negating or reducing one’s ego
in the presence of another. The real meeting between people is
the meeting of their minds. When we greet another, we do so
with namaste, which means, "may our minds meet," indicated
by the folded palms placed before the chest. The bowing down
of the head is a gracious form of extending friendship in love
and humility. The spiritual meaning is even deeper. The life
force, the divinity, the Self or the Lord in me is the same in all.
Recognizing this oneness with the meeting of the palms, we
salute with head bowed the Divinity in the person we meet.
That is why sometimes, we close our eyes as we do namaste
to a revered person or the Lord – as if to look within. The
gesture is often accompanied by words like "Ram Ram",
"Jai Shri Krishna", "Namo Narayana", "Jai Siya Ram", "Om
Shanti" etc -indicating the recognition of this divinity. When
we know this significance, our greeting does not remain just a
superficial gesture or word but paves the way for a deeper
communion with another in an atmosphere of love and respect.
Om Sai Ram
This is a request to all who are reading this-- kindly forward
this message to your children and grand children.It will give
them a basic knowledge of some hindu customs and the
reasons behind why we practice them..
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Why do we do Namaste?
Indians greet each other with namaste. The two palms are
placed together in front of the chest and the head bows
whilst saying the word namaste. This greeting is for all
people younger than us, of our own age, those older than
friends, even strangers and us.
There are five forms of formal traditional greeting enjoined
in the shaastras of which namaskaram is one. This is
understood as prostration but it actually refers to paying
homage as we do today when we greet each other with a
namaste. Namaste could be just a casual or formal greeting,
a cultural convention or an act of worship. However there is
much more to it than meets the eye. In Sanskrit namah + te
= namaste. It means -I bow to you -my greetings, salutations
or prostration to you.
Namaha can also be literally interpreted as "na ma" (not mine).
It has a spiritual significance of negating or reducing one’s ego
in the presence of another. The real meeting between people is
the meeting of their minds. When we greet another, we do so
with namaste, which means, "may our minds meet," indicated
by the folded palms placed before the chest. The bowing down
of the head is a gracious form of extending friendship in love
and humility. The spiritual meaning is even deeper. The life
force, the divinity, the Self or the Lord in me is the same in all.
Recognizing this oneness with the meeting of the palms, we
salute with head bowed the Divinity in the person we meet.
That is why sometimes, we close our eyes as we do namaste
to a revered person or the Lord – as if to look within. The
gesture is often accompanied by words like "Ram Ram",
"Jai Shri Krishna", "Namo Narayana", "Jai Siya Ram", "Om
Shanti" etc -indicating the recognition of this divinity. When
we know this significance, our greeting does not remain just a
superficial gesture or word but paves the way for a deeper
communion with another in an atmosphere of love and respect.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Satsang Chapter 41 :Sri_Sai_Sat_Charitra_Concise(Version)
Om Shree Ganeshaya Namah
Om Sai Ram
Chapter 41:::
Story of the portrait
Nine years after the above episode, Ali told Hemad Panth
the story of the portrait, ‘Three months before the portrait
came to Hemand Panth’s house, Ali suffered from big
boil in his leg and went to Bombay to his brother-in-law’s
house. His brother-in-law told him that all his troubles
were due to his keeping the portraits of saint's in his
house and advised him to cast them off in the sea, as
was done by him (as idol worship was opposed to Muslim
faith). Ali too ordered so to his manager at Bandra. When
after three months he came to his home at Bandra, he
found that the portraits of all the saints had been tossed
in to the sea but some how the portrait of Sai Baba has
escaped. Fearing that his brother-in-law would throw that
picture also in the sea, he consulted Ismu who advised
that Hemad Panth was the best recipient and thus they
came to his house that day with the portrait of Baba!’
Once Deo told Jog that he could not read ‘Janeswari”
and asked whether he did that. Later he asked another
devotee Balakram what had Baba taught him. When Deo
came that day to masjid Baba took him by his hands,
sat underneath the pole and accused thus: ‘You have
stolen my rags. Is it your routine, you gray haired one?
I will finish you beating with my stick.’ The abuses
continued and Deo thought that he might even receive
blows. After some pause Baba said: ‘I am waiting here
to gift you a shawl with golden zari but you are stealing
my rags.’ Deo understood that when he has Baba for direct
perception he shouldn’t seek around for others’ experiences.
By A. Govindakrishnan
Om Sai Ram
Chapter 41:::
Story of the portrait
Nine years after the above episode, Ali told Hemad Panth
the story of the portrait, ‘Three months before the portrait
came to Hemand Panth’s house, Ali suffered from big
boil in his leg and went to Bombay to his brother-in-law’s
house. His brother-in-law told him that all his troubles
were due to his keeping the portraits of saint's in his
house and advised him to cast them off in the sea, as
was done by him (as idol worship was opposed to Muslim
faith). Ali too ordered so to his manager at Bandra. When
after three months he came to his home at Bandra, he
found that the portraits of all the saints had been tossed
in to the sea but some how the portrait of Sai Baba has
escaped. Fearing that his brother-in-law would throw that
picture also in the sea, he consulted Ismu who advised
that Hemad Panth was the best recipient and thus they
came to his house that day with the portrait of Baba!’
Once Deo told Jog that he could not read ‘Janeswari”
and asked whether he did that. Later he asked another
devotee Balakram what had Baba taught him. When Deo
came that day to masjid Baba took him by his hands,
sat underneath the pole and accused thus: ‘You have
stolen my rags. Is it your routine, you gray haired one?
I will finish you beating with my stick.’ The abuses
continued and Deo thought that he might even receive
blows. After some pause Baba said: ‘I am waiting here
to gift you a shawl with golden zari but you are stealing
my rags.’ Deo understood that when he has Baba for direct
perception he shouldn’t seek around for others’ experiences.
By A. Govindakrishnan
Satsang Mahasamadhi Message
(Message delivered by Pujya Narasimha Swami ji and
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
The 1945 Mahasamadh day comes at a very crucial
period in the history of this country and of the world
The second World War has practically ended and
terms of "Peace" and plans for readjustment and
reconstruction are discussed everywhere. But are
there any hopes of securing real World Peace i.e.
abiding peace and will there be stable reconstruction
of the social and political factors in this country and
in the world?
Brushing aside the extreme pessimistic view that
Nature being red in tooth and claw and progress
being always preceded by fierce struggles
extinguishing the weak and establishing the
survival of the fittest, as a view really without
solid foundation and contradicted by a complete
view of the physical, mental, and spiritual evolution
of creatures, there still remain disquieting factors
to face. Impartial spectators have noted the utter
lack of long vision, self-control and true wisdom in
the conduct and utterances of the victors and are
predicting the recrudescence of War— a third World
War, for more horrible in its results than the two
preceding ones. What then is the duty of Sai
devotees and the general public at this hour? What
are the ways and means by which on this memorable
punyatithi day the devotees and others can show
their grateful appreciation of Baba's guardianship of
his devotees and of his mission for the benefit of
mankind — at least in this country?
Sai the kind mother of all persons that sought and
seek refuge with him was and is ever carefully
watching over their destinies and their conduct, He
saves them from temporal and spiritual perils and
leads them to the great goal of life viz. to reach God
—after long and selfless service to Humanity. His
whole life was devoted to this cause and wise
devotees could read this message in his utterances
alone. He was thoroughly selfless and could serve
myriads or millions. Every true devotee ought to
have the same aim—to the extent allowed by his or
her own circumstances. Let none declare this too
great a demand on poor human nature. Selfishness,
Deception, Exploitation of the weak by the strong,
untruth and unfairness or Injustice in innumerable
forms are seen in most of the transactions of
individual and of groups, This unchecked current
has landed us alike in this country and in the world
in most pitiable and horrid conflicts, which threaten
to disrupt nations and destroy mankind. Radical
measures are needed to treat this fell disease. Mere
political devices and process homilies from moralists
will achieve nothing—practically nothing. The rotting
organ must be mercilessly cauterised or cut off in
order to save the body politic as a whole. Everyone
must try and do his little bit in averting the terrible
catastrophe looming before us. How are we to do this?
Let every Sai devotee resolve—at least from this
moment (if he has not already resolved to do so) to
examine every act and word and thought of his at
every moment so as to maintain Love, Charily,
Tolerance, Kindness, Truth and Brotherliness
towards every other person or group he has to deal
with regardless of country, caste, colour, race, religion,
status, etc. Let us rebuke any departure from this
standard, alike in ourselves and in others, and let us
try our best to prevent it, so far as that may be in our
power. Hatred must be banished. Lying, hypocrisy,
and exploitation must be banished. Let us do
everyday some positive acts helping on the
harmonious blending of all individuals and groups
into a grand united whole characterised by Love,
Truth, Justice and Service to all.
This is a general instruction. It has to be explained
and illustrated by reference to what Sai Baba did
and said. He had vast powers which he could use for
any constructive or destructive work. He however
used his power always to help people—especially the
weak and unfortunate. He did this selflessly and in
utter disregard of their country, race, caste, creed,
status, etc. He loved all—even the erring sinners
and criminals'. He told people that if they quarreled
with and hurt each other, his heart was burning
within him and that, if they endured each other's
faults and attacks with patience, his heart was
rejoicing. He added that, 'divided they would be
ruined, while sympathy and union would take them
to prosperity and the goal of life.' In his own mosque,
Hindus and Muslims, Christians and Parses have
stood side by side in their adoration to Him, the
great Guru of all. Far from destroying each other,
they are building each other's temples, mosques
and sacred structures, and helping each other to
have unmolested celebrations in the same building.
The Hindus rebuilt his mosque and a Brahmin
devotee of his, Sri Upasani Baba, built a mosque for
Muslims next to Ms own temple. The Muslims
perform their Id ceremony etc., in the same mosque
without noise and when the turn for the Hindu
worship in the same place comes up, the Muslim
beats the drum in the mosque to Help Hindu worship.
That muslims have joined in building Hindu temples
and have carved out Hindu images for the Hindus to
worship. While the Muslim calls his building his
mosque and turns to the Nimber or Western Wall
Niche to worship, the Hindu calls it his Dwaraka
Mayi and offers his regular ceremonial pooja to
Baba and his portrait, to the fire and Tulasi Brindavan
there with the usual din of drum, cymbals etc. and the
loud recitals of vedic and other mantra. It is a
delightful spectacle that we encounter when we
proceed to the other parts of the country and note
how similar work is carried on by other Hindu, Muslim
saints. There have been and there are now other
saints even to-day. In Ananthapur, Nagur Baba Budan
caves, etc., we see muslims or muslim looking saints
instructing (like Sai Baba) Hindus in Hindu spiritual
methods, giving them Upadesa of Hindu mantra and
advising them to get on with their customary poojas
and sampradaya and not to forsake the faith of their
Forefathers—and at the same time imparting spiritual
instruction and giving guidance to muslims and other
religionists in accordance with their own scriptures and
codes.
It is needless to go in to further detail. Let us one and
all sincerely abolish and discourage Fanaticism and
intolerance, Hatred and Self-seeking, Untruth and
Deception. Let us resolve to leave all and help all. If
there is real sincerity and earnestness in this resolve,
the application of these principles to our conduct will
be quite plain; and every day numerous opportunities
will present themselves for translating our ideas into
action. Let our deeds speak out. Their eloquence
cannot be withstood or gainsaid by all the utterances
and deeds of those who follow the call of their lower
nature to the great peril of themselves and of
mankind.
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
The 1945 Mahasamadh day comes at a very crucial
period in the history of this country and of the world
The second World War has practically ended and
terms of "Peace" and plans for readjustment and
reconstruction are discussed everywhere. But are
there any hopes of securing real World Peace i.e.
abiding peace and will there be stable reconstruction
of the social and political factors in this country and
in the world?
Brushing aside the extreme pessimistic view that
Nature being red in tooth and claw and progress
being always preceded by fierce struggles
extinguishing the weak and establishing the
survival of the fittest, as a view really without
solid foundation and contradicted by a complete
view of the physical, mental, and spiritual evolution
of creatures, there still remain disquieting factors
to face. Impartial spectators have noted the utter
lack of long vision, self-control and true wisdom in
the conduct and utterances of the victors and are
predicting the recrudescence of War— a third World
War, for more horrible in its results than the two
preceding ones. What then is the duty of Sai
devotees and the general public at this hour? What
are the ways and means by which on this memorable
punyatithi day the devotees and others can show
their grateful appreciation of Baba's guardianship of
his devotees and of his mission for the benefit of
mankind — at least in this country?
Sai the kind mother of all persons that sought and
seek refuge with him was and is ever carefully
watching over their destinies and their conduct, He
saves them from temporal and spiritual perils and
leads them to the great goal of life viz. to reach God
—after long and selfless service to Humanity. His
whole life was devoted to this cause and wise
devotees could read this message in his utterances
alone. He was thoroughly selfless and could serve
myriads or millions. Every true devotee ought to
have the same aim—to the extent allowed by his or
her own circumstances. Let none declare this too
great a demand on poor human nature. Selfishness,
Deception, Exploitation of the weak by the strong,
untruth and unfairness or Injustice in innumerable
forms are seen in most of the transactions of
individual and of groups, This unchecked current
has landed us alike in this country and in the world
in most pitiable and horrid conflicts, which threaten
to disrupt nations and destroy mankind. Radical
measures are needed to treat this fell disease. Mere
political devices and process homilies from moralists
will achieve nothing—practically nothing. The rotting
organ must be mercilessly cauterised or cut off in
order to save the body politic as a whole. Everyone
must try and do his little bit in averting the terrible
catastrophe looming before us. How are we to do this?
Let every Sai devotee resolve—at least from this
moment (if he has not already resolved to do so) to
examine every act and word and thought of his at
every moment so as to maintain Love, Charily,
Tolerance, Kindness, Truth and Brotherliness
towards every other person or group he has to deal
with regardless of country, caste, colour, race, religion,
status, etc. Let us rebuke any departure from this
standard, alike in ourselves and in others, and let us
try our best to prevent it, so far as that may be in our
power. Hatred must be banished. Lying, hypocrisy,
and exploitation must be banished. Let us do
everyday some positive acts helping on the
harmonious blending of all individuals and groups
into a grand united whole characterised by Love,
Truth, Justice and Service to all.
This is a general instruction. It has to be explained
and illustrated by reference to what Sai Baba did
and said. He had vast powers which he could use for
any constructive or destructive work. He however
used his power always to help people—especially the
weak and unfortunate. He did this selflessly and in
utter disregard of their country, race, caste, creed,
status, etc. He loved all—even the erring sinners
and criminals'. He told people that if they quarreled
with and hurt each other, his heart was burning
within him and that, if they endured each other's
faults and attacks with patience, his heart was
rejoicing. He added that, 'divided they would be
ruined, while sympathy and union would take them
to prosperity and the goal of life.' In his own mosque,
Hindus and Muslims, Christians and Parses have
stood side by side in their adoration to Him, the
great Guru of all. Far from destroying each other,
they are building each other's temples, mosques
and sacred structures, and helping each other to
have unmolested celebrations in the same building.
The Hindus rebuilt his mosque and a Brahmin
devotee of his, Sri Upasani Baba, built a mosque for
Muslims next to Ms own temple. The Muslims
perform their Id ceremony etc., in the same mosque
without noise and when the turn for the Hindu
worship in the same place comes up, the Muslim
beats the drum in the mosque to Help Hindu worship.
That muslims have joined in building Hindu temples
and have carved out Hindu images for the Hindus to
worship. While the Muslim calls his building his
mosque and turns to the Nimber or Western Wall
Niche to worship, the Hindu calls it his Dwaraka
Mayi and offers his regular ceremonial pooja to
Baba and his portrait, to the fire and Tulasi Brindavan
there with the usual din of drum, cymbals etc. and the
loud recitals of vedic and other mantra. It is a
delightful spectacle that we encounter when we
proceed to the other parts of the country and note
how similar work is carried on by other Hindu, Muslim
saints. There have been and there are now other
saints even to-day. In Ananthapur, Nagur Baba Budan
caves, etc., we see muslims or muslim looking saints
instructing (like Sai Baba) Hindus in Hindu spiritual
methods, giving them Upadesa of Hindu mantra and
advising them to get on with their customary poojas
and sampradaya and not to forsake the faith of their
Forefathers—and at the same time imparting spiritual
instruction and giving guidance to muslims and other
religionists in accordance with their own scriptures and
codes.
It is needless to go in to further detail. Let us one and
all sincerely abolish and discourage Fanaticism and
intolerance, Hatred and Self-seeking, Untruth and
Deception. Let us resolve to leave all and help all. If
there is real sincerity and earnestness in this resolve,
the application of these principles to our conduct will
be quite plain; and every day numerous opportunities
will present themselves for translating our ideas into
action. Let our deeds speak out. Their eloquence
cannot be withstood or gainsaid by all the utterances
and deeds of those who follow the call of their lower
nature to the great peril of themselves and of
mankind.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Satsang Mahasamadhi Message
(Message delivered by Pujya Narasimha Swami ji and
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
What is termed Death in the case of ordinary people is
termed 'MAHASAMADHI in the case of Parama Jnanis
and Parama Bhaktas like Sri Sai Nath Maharaj. The
change in terminology is essential to prevent people to
attach association of death of an ordinary individual to
the parting of Saints from their body. In the case of
ordinary people death is a thing to fear and undesirable
termination of the known enjoyments of life and
transition to an Unknow State (that undiscovered
country from whose bourn no traveller returns). To the
Parama Jnani and a Great Samartha like Sri Sai Nath
Maharaj, the State beyond the border is just as clear
as the present State and has nothing to cause fear
and can also be so regulated as to carry out the
further stages of One's Mission in Life. To many a
Jnani or Bhakta that state is sought as one continuous,
uniform, homogeneous stale in contact with Divinity
and is often referred to as Vaikuntam, Kaivalyam,
Mukti, etc.
Vaikunte in Pare Loke
Scriya Sardham Jagat Patih
Aste Vishnuh Ameyatma
Bhaktir Bhagawatir Sah
(i.e.) In that Supreme Heaven, Vaikunta, the World's
Lord, Vishnu, The Immeasurable, The Infinite remains
with His Consort along with his Bhaktas and
Bhagawatas.
The Bhaktas are those who rejoice in the company of
the Lord. The Bhagavatas are those who proclaim and
broadcast the glories of the Lord unto all. The Mukta
Stage is a Nirguna one quite in contrast with the
Saguna Stage. To the Mukta or the Liberated, individual
personality attains Laya in Supreme Personality,
Paramatma, and there can be no unhappiness or change
there. Thus the Mahasaraadhi of the Pararaa Jnani or the
Parama Bhakta is a Blissful State, the reaching of God -
'Allah Milnar”, and thus the term 'Mahasamadhi' with its
happy association is used to denote what happens to
such Parama Jnani or Parama Bhakta like Sri Sai Nath
and not the term 'death1. In fact there is really no change
in them at all. Sri G. G. Narke giving his statement in
1936 said,—
"Baba is now in the State in which
he was when in the flesh, and when
he was in the flesh he was in the
State in which he is now"
Thus the first great truth that Baba's devotees should
think of on the occasion of Baba's Samadhi Anniversary
is the above stated fact that there is no change in Baba.
HE WAS, HE IS, AND WILL EVER BE AN APANTARATMA.
This has been stated by Krishna about all souls and is
realized by a Parama Bhakta and Parama Jnani like
Sai Baba; viz.,
Natve Vaham Jatu Nasam
Natvam Name Janadipah
Na chaiva Na Bhavishyamah
Sarve Vayam Atah Param.
i.e. there was never a time when I was not, when you
were not, when others (these rulers) were not nor shall
we cease to be hence forward in the future.
Dehinosmin Yata Dehe
Kaumaram Yauvanam Jara
Tata Dehantara Praptih
Dheeras Tatra Na Muhyati
i.e. for the embodied Jeeva, as there are stages of
infancy, adult age and old age, so also beyond that
is the attainment of a new body, the wise and
courageous man is not confounded and falters not
at that.
How Baba spent the closing portion of His life is
known to all his devotees. He went on with His
usual devotees, protecting them everywhere and
giving not money as usual or as special gifts and
passed away from the fleshy life to the life beyond
the border, calm and collected and thereby set an
example to all wise people to follow. HE
CONTINUES TO EXIST but in an unseen state. That
does not mean that His activities for the benefit of
devotees, that is either the devotees already existent
before Duserah. 1918, or those becoming devotees
thereafter, ceased or cease, Unfortunately several
misunderstood His passing away as a total loss of
His Presence and Sai Nath had to correct that
impression. Bapu Saheb Jog, who was daily
performing His pooja, thought that Baba was dead
and that no Arti was necessary. So Baba appeared
to Laxman and told him the wrong impression of
Jog and directed him to go to Dwarakama where
Baba's body was lying and to do Arati. Accordingly
Laxman did the Arati before the body o Baba before
it was interred. Baba had given several hints about
His passing away which were recalled only after
His Samadhi. Chota Khan says, 'Baba said "Turbaie
Hun Dande Hanin" (which means "From my tomb I
shall be active"). Baba also assured Mrs. Tarkhad
Damodar Rasne, Uddav Bua and others that after
Mahasamadhi no one was to fear. Each one of
them feared that after the passing away of Baba
they would be left without help. Baba assured them
that wherever they might be they had only to think
of Baba, and He would be there with them to help
them. Innumerable devotees have found this to be
a fact from their own experience. In fact from Gita
declaration of Sri Krishna and Baba's own declaration;
it could not be otherwise.
As Sri S. B. Dhumal states and other devout bhaktas
say.
"Where is Baba gone? He is still existing and helping
(even after Mahasamadhi)".
One that goes through Baba's Charters and Sayings,
and the Devotees' Experiences published in Sai Leela,
Masik, Sai Sudha, Sai Satcharita and other books
Sri Sai will be thoroughly impressed with the perfect
truth of the above. Sri M. B. Rege in his preface to The
Gospel of Sri Sai Baba, expresses this most tersely;
'BABA IS GOD; to me HE IS NOT GONE," and
innumerable people who make up their minds to trust
these statements and adopt Sai Pooja, Sai Bajan and
Sai Dyana etc., will have the perfect peace and perfect
protection that Sri Sai gives now as he has always given.
It is not necessary to dwell upon the matter any further
especially to readers who might have read the three
years' Mahasamadhi messages. It is appropriate to
close this message with Baba's own message given
on the morning of 23-8-54, in person, after he appeared
(Sakshatkara) to an Ahmedabad Lawyer, Sri Champak-lal
Chimanlal Mankewala in the following words:—
"Write to Sri Narasimhaswami that I (Baba) am always
present before my Bhaktas. I will be the guiding and all
- pervading power that shapes the ends of the devotees
and even of the Universe."
This is the great and most precious truth that any devotee
can care to have. Let every devotee ever remember this
and get on. He will prosper by constant remembrance
and protection of Baba.
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
What is termed Death in the case of ordinary people is
termed 'MAHASAMADHI in the case of Parama Jnanis
and Parama Bhaktas like Sri Sai Nath Maharaj. The
change in terminology is essential to prevent people to
attach association of death of an ordinary individual to
the parting of Saints from their body. In the case of
ordinary people death is a thing to fear and undesirable
termination of the known enjoyments of life and
transition to an Unknow State (that undiscovered
country from whose bourn no traveller returns). To the
Parama Jnani and a Great Samartha like Sri Sai Nath
Maharaj, the State beyond the border is just as clear
as the present State and has nothing to cause fear
and can also be so regulated as to carry out the
further stages of One's Mission in Life. To many a
Jnani or Bhakta that state is sought as one continuous,
uniform, homogeneous stale in contact with Divinity
and is often referred to as Vaikuntam, Kaivalyam,
Mukti, etc.
Vaikunte in Pare Loke
Scriya Sardham Jagat Patih
Aste Vishnuh Ameyatma
Bhaktir Bhagawatir Sah
(i.e.) In that Supreme Heaven, Vaikunta, the World's
Lord, Vishnu, The Immeasurable, The Infinite remains
with His Consort along with his Bhaktas and
Bhagawatas.
The Bhaktas are those who rejoice in the company of
the Lord. The Bhagavatas are those who proclaim and
broadcast the glories of the Lord unto all. The Mukta
Stage is a Nirguna one quite in contrast with the
Saguna Stage. To the Mukta or the Liberated, individual
personality attains Laya in Supreme Personality,
Paramatma, and there can be no unhappiness or change
there. Thus the Mahasaraadhi of the Pararaa Jnani or the
Parama Bhakta is a Blissful State, the reaching of God -
'Allah Milnar”, and thus the term 'Mahasamadhi' with its
happy association is used to denote what happens to
such Parama Jnani or Parama Bhakta like Sri Sai Nath
and not the term 'death1. In fact there is really no change
in them at all. Sri G. G. Narke giving his statement in
1936 said,—
"Baba is now in the State in which
he was when in the flesh, and when
he was in the flesh he was in the
State in which he is now"
Thus the first great truth that Baba's devotees should
think of on the occasion of Baba's Samadhi Anniversary
is the above stated fact that there is no change in Baba.
HE WAS, HE IS, AND WILL EVER BE AN APANTARATMA.
This has been stated by Krishna about all souls and is
realized by a Parama Bhakta and Parama Jnani like
Sai Baba; viz.,
Natve Vaham Jatu Nasam
Natvam Name Janadipah
Na chaiva Na Bhavishyamah
Sarve Vayam Atah Param.
i.e. there was never a time when I was not, when you
were not, when others (these rulers) were not nor shall
we cease to be hence forward in the future.
Dehinosmin Yata Dehe
Kaumaram Yauvanam Jara
Tata Dehantara Praptih
Dheeras Tatra Na Muhyati
i.e. for the embodied Jeeva, as there are stages of
infancy, adult age and old age, so also beyond that
is the attainment of a new body, the wise and
courageous man is not confounded and falters not
at that.
How Baba spent the closing portion of His life is
known to all his devotees. He went on with His
usual devotees, protecting them everywhere and
giving not money as usual or as special gifts and
passed away from the fleshy life to the life beyond
the border, calm and collected and thereby set an
example to all wise people to follow. HE
CONTINUES TO EXIST but in an unseen state. That
does not mean that His activities for the benefit of
devotees, that is either the devotees already existent
before Duserah. 1918, or those becoming devotees
thereafter, ceased or cease, Unfortunately several
misunderstood His passing away as a total loss of
His Presence and Sai Nath had to correct that
impression. Bapu Saheb Jog, who was daily
performing His pooja, thought that Baba was dead
and that no Arti was necessary. So Baba appeared
to Laxman and told him the wrong impression of
Jog and directed him to go to Dwarakama where
Baba's body was lying and to do Arati. Accordingly
Laxman did the Arati before the body o Baba before
it was interred. Baba had given several hints about
His passing away which were recalled only after
His Samadhi. Chota Khan says, 'Baba said "Turbaie
Hun Dande Hanin" (which means "From my tomb I
shall be active"). Baba also assured Mrs. Tarkhad
Damodar Rasne, Uddav Bua and others that after
Mahasamadhi no one was to fear. Each one of
them feared that after the passing away of Baba
they would be left without help. Baba assured them
that wherever they might be they had only to think
of Baba, and He would be there with them to help
them. Innumerable devotees have found this to be
a fact from their own experience. In fact from Gita
declaration of Sri Krishna and Baba's own declaration;
it could not be otherwise.
As Sri S. B. Dhumal states and other devout bhaktas
say.
"Where is Baba gone? He is still existing and helping
(even after Mahasamadhi)".
One that goes through Baba's Charters and Sayings,
and the Devotees' Experiences published in Sai Leela,
Masik, Sai Sudha, Sai Satcharita and other books
Sri Sai will be thoroughly impressed with the perfect
truth of the above. Sri M. B. Rege in his preface to The
Gospel of Sri Sai Baba, expresses this most tersely;
'BABA IS GOD; to me HE IS NOT GONE," and
innumerable people who make up their minds to trust
these statements and adopt Sai Pooja, Sai Bajan and
Sai Dyana etc., will have the perfect peace and perfect
protection that Sri Sai gives now as he has always given.
It is not necessary to dwell upon the matter any further
especially to readers who might have read the three
years' Mahasamadhi messages. It is appropriate to
close this message with Baba's own message given
on the morning of 23-8-54, in person, after he appeared
(Sakshatkara) to an Ahmedabad Lawyer, Sri Champak-lal
Chimanlal Mankewala in the following words:—
"Write to Sri Narasimhaswami that I (Baba) am always
present before my Bhaktas. I will be the guiding and all
- pervading power that shapes the ends of the devotees
and even of the Universe."
This is the great and most precious truth that any devotee
can care to have. Let every devotee ever remember this
and get on. He will prosper by constant remembrance
and protection of Baba.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Satsang Mahasamadhi Message
(Message delivered by Pujya Narasimha Swami ji and
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
I am addressing you once more on the occasion of Sri Sai's
Mahasamadhi day. I begin naturally with gratitude to Sri
Sai for prolonging the life of this body and endowing it with
sufficient health and energy for continuing His service and
attending to the movement.
My next duty is to thank you all for the interest you have all
shown in Baba's Bhakti and service. Faith, intense faith in
Sri Sai with oftentimes manifestations of the power of that
faith, forms one of the easiest means of our performing the
duty we owe to Baba and to humanity.
Our self-interest in the lower and the higher sense alike
prods us to develop that same faith. The manifestations
referred to above may occur only in very few and rare
cases, i.e., in those whose psychic powers have been
developed to the extent of helping them to put forward
correct predictions, to heal ailments, physical and mental,
and to do other notable work in the name of Baba. These
form striking evidence of Sai's favours and are highly
prized. We shall all be grateful for such powers, alike
when manifested in ourselves or in others, yet at the
same time as there are confused and conflicting notions
as to their causation and significance, their value and
utility, a few words may be added here immediately for
the guidance of the vast masses of Sal devotees.
Great respect is undoubtedly to be shown to a Devotees
in whom such manifestations have appeared, especially
for the selfless service for which they are utilised. In fact,
this ought to lead to emulation, to lead many a devotee
to develop the intensity of faith in himself to the extent
necessary for such yogic manifestations to appear,
provided that health, age and other circumstances
facilitate or render possible such manifestations. In
persons debilitated by age, disease or other similar
circumstances, intensity of devotion may be accompanied
by serious results affecting health, sanity and even life.
It is therefore advisable for such emulating devotees to
seek the aid and counsel of Gurus and other competent
persons before and after undertaking such a task.
But let no one mistake such manifestations or the intensity
which is their cause to be the be-all or end-all of our
spiritual endeavour. These yogi manifestations are
sometimes very puzzling and sometimes appear where
marked or any spirituality is absent. But when all is said
and done, it is certainly better to have faith, especially
faith marked by such manifestations. It is a noble
ambition to reach even this height. In has its dangers in
case it is misunderstood, especially by the person who
has these manifestations.
It is hoped that one and all of you would bestir yourselves
to develop greater and greater faith in Baba and put
forward greater efforts to serve humanity especially in the
form of Sai Devotees in ways open to all —ways that
benefit our fellow creatures in numerous directions and
numerous walks of life. To give only some instances of
such ways, here it may be pointed out that those who
compose brilliant songs on Baba or record them through
Gramaphone records or produce excellent, faithful and
inspiring Sai Dramas or Sai Biographies are no wit
inferior to other Sai Bhaktas. But it is not everyone that
has such gifts. Another instance or way may be pointed
out.
Help in such public causes as the Building of an All India
Sai Mandir is another way. It has indeed been commenced
at Mylapore, But owing to lack of workers, the construction
has practically stopped many months back; and the walls
are still standing only 9' high; and over ten or twenty
thousand rupees would be needed before the building can
be completed even on a humble scale. Those who are
really anxious to serve the Sai Movement and care to
help it on, can either give suitable gifts themselves, or
induce public-spirited and liberal gentlemen and ladies to
do the same. This article and appeal may well be closed
with the prayer that Sri Sai Baba may guide and help all
his children with his wisdom and grace to lead happy and
useful lives and be become lights unto others illustrating
the marvelous benefits of Sai faith.
printed in Sai Sudha Magazine)
I am addressing you once more on the occasion of Sri Sai's
Mahasamadhi day. I begin naturally with gratitude to Sri
Sai for prolonging the life of this body and endowing it with
sufficient health and energy for continuing His service and
attending to the movement.
My next duty is to thank you all for the interest you have all
shown in Baba's Bhakti and service. Faith, intense faith in
Sri Sai with oftentimes manifestations of the power of that
faith, forms one of the easiest means of our performing the
duty we owe to Baba and to humanity.
Our self-interest in the lower and the higher sense alike
prods us to develop that same faith. The manifestations
referred to above may occur only in very few and rare
cases, i.e., in those whose psychic powers have been
developed to the extent of helping them to put forward
correct predictions, to heal ailments, physical and mental,
and to do other notable work in the name of Baba. These
form striking evidence of Sai's favours and are highly
prized. We shall all be grateful for such powers, alike
when manifested in ourselves or in others, yet at the
same time as there are confused and conflicting notions
as to their causation and significance, their value and
utility, a few words may be added here immediately for
the guidance of the vast masses of Sal devotees.
Great respect is undoubtedly to be shown to a Devotees
in whom such manifestations have appeared, especially
for the selfless service for which they are utilised. In fact,
this ought to lead to emulation, to lead many a devotee
to develop the intensity of faith in himself to the extent
necessary for such yogic manifestations to appear,
provided that health, age and other circumstances
facilitate or render possible such manifestations. In
persons debilitated by age, disease or other similar
circumstances, intensity of devotion may be accompanied
by serious results affecting health, sanity and even life.
It is therefore advisable for such emulating devotees to
seek the aid and counsel of Gurus and other competent
persons before and after undertaking such a task.
But let no one mistake such manifestations or the intensity
which is their cause to be the be-all or end-all of our
spiritual endeavour. These yogi manifestations are
sometimes very puzzling and sometimes appear where
marked or any spirituality is absent. But when all is said
and done, it is certainly better to have faith, especially
faith marked by such manifestations. It is a noble
ambition to reach even this height. In has its dangers in
case it is misunderstood, especially by the person who
has these manifestations.
It is hoped that one and all of you would bestir yourselves
to develop greater and greater faith in Baba and put
forward greater efforts to serve humanity especially in the
form of Sai Devotees in ways open to all —ways that
benefit our fellow creatures in numerous directions and
numerous walks of life. To give only some instances of
such ways, here it may be pointed out that those who
compose brilliant songs on Baba or record them through
Gramaphone records or produce excellent, faithful and
inspiring Sai Dramas or Sai Biographies are no wit
inferior to other Sai Bhaktas. But it is not everyone that
has such gifts. Another instance or way may be pointed
out.
Help in such public causes as the Building of an All India
Sai Mandir is another way. It has indeed been commenced
at Mylapore, But owing to lack of workers, the construction
has practically stopped many months back; and the walls
are still standing only 9' high; and over ten or twenty
thousand rupees would be needed before the building can
be completed even on a humble scale. Those who are
really anxious to serve the Sai Movement and care to
help it on, can either give suitable gifts themselves, or
induce public-spirited and liberal gentlemen and ladies to
do the same. This article and appeal may well be closed
with the prayer that Sri Sai Baba may guide and help all
his children with his wisdom and grace to lead happy and
useful lives and be become lights unto others illustrating
the marvelous benefits of Sai faith.
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