Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Satsang Quiz on Chapter V

(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)

CHAPTER V

46) The story and details of Devidas and Javhar Ali and Baba
was given by
a) Baba Himself b) Mahalsapati c) Devidas d) Javhar Ali


47) Chandpatil met Sai Baba for the first time under a
_________ tree.
(a) Mango (b) Neem (c) Banyan (d) Fig

48) When the marriage party of Chandpatil reached Shirdi,
it stopped under _____ tree near Bhagat Mhalasapathi' s
field near _______ temple.
(a) Neem tree - Ganesh Temple (b) Banyan Tree - Khandobas

Temple (c) Neem Tree - Hanuman Temple (d) Neem Tree
- Masjid

49) "This is a precious diamond in reality though, he looks
like an ordinary man, he is not a 'gar' (ordinary stone) but a
diamond, you will realize it in near future". Who said this?
(a) Bhagat Mahalasapathi (b) Anandnath (c) Devidas

(d) Janikidas

50) When Baba went to Rahata, he brought with him small
plants of Zendu, Jai, and Jui and cleaning the scaring dry
land, planted and watered them. A devotee named _________
supplied him two earthen pitches daily.
(a) Shyama (b) Bhai Krishna Alibagkar (c) Vaman Tatya

(d) B.V.Deo

Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI

It was because of the inspiration received from Him
That this hymn has been composed.
How else could an insignificant ignorant one, like me,
Have written it ? …158


In Shake 331840
In the bright half of the BHADRAPAD month,
On GANESH-CHATURTHI day,
Monday, in the second 'PARHAR' 34 …159


This humble tribute of praise to Shri Sainath,
Was completed at Maheshwara35
By the sacred bank of the Narmada
Near Shri Ahilya Devi's SAMADHI. …160


At Maheshwara , the famous TIRTHA,
The hymn was completed.
Shri Sai Nath made me utter every word
By becoming part of my mind. …161


The disciple Damodar
Became the scribe truly,
I Das, Ganu, am only an obedient servant.
Of all the saints and sages. …162

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Satsang Sri Sai Amrit Vani

Sri Sai Amrit Vani
9th Nov 2006

Jai Sai Ram
Yet another usual week and Thursday
with usual Leelas of Baba. As the devotee this week
were more and so more Bhog had to be arranged
afterwards.

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.

This Thursday the 9th Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.

1. Udi started oozing from Wednesday the 8th Nov.
from all the photos of Baba on the walls and in the
mandir room. It also started oozing from the Statue
of Baba from the same time. The words OM, Ram and
Shyam appeared on the main photo in the mandir and
the big photo on the wall.
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. Many devotees brought small
bottles with them and took this holy water home also.
Water was taken out many times and every time thali
was again filled up.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi
during the prayers. Udi also appeared other devotees
also.
4. The presence of Baba during the Sai Amrit Vani was
very strong and many devotees felt it during the
recitation of Sai Amrit Vani in different ways.
5. Sri Sai Amrit Vani was not very soothing this time
as some new devotees were going fast or slow and were
not in tune with the cassette.The rythem was not ok.
6. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was
duly accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit
Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed
before HIM was with partly eaten pieces and only
partly remained pieces and some engraved pieces of
items were there in the box, Baba like Samosa very
much. Samosa, Ladoo Basen and Ladoo Boondi were
eaten in big portion. A figure of face was formed on
burfee. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos
and statue of Baba. Part pieces of the remains in the
box were given to the devotees who offered that item
of bhog to Baba.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table
were blessed with lots of Udi . Udi was collected on
the papers by the devotees.
8. 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.
9. Sai Satcharitra, brought by a devotee from
California, placed by Mrs. Gupta before Baba, was
blessed with Udi on it.
10. Some papers, kept in the mandir room by
Mrs. Gupta of devotees, were blessed with lots
of Udi.

Jai Sai Ram

Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04
AM. Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by
brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of one
Chapter from Sai Satcharitra. Prayers and thanks
were offered by Mrs. Gupta to Baba. Finally distribution
of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans.

Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 16th Nov , again
will be held in Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi.
Devotees interested in attending it in person may
contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or
9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except
Thursdays and no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They
should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time.
Kids are also not allowed in the hall.

Following listed devotees participated in
the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani ( in absentia)
and have either recited or read or listened Sri Sai
Amrit Vani at their places. Other devotees were also
prayed for but their names have not been listed here.

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
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
akg_vg@bol.net. in
veena_gupta_
2000@yahoo. com

Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI

Where wealth is wanting.
KUBER, the Lord of wealth himself will come to stay.
Oh reading this hymn.
This is the Truth and so it shall be. …153


To the childless children will be born
On reciting this hymn.
And the ailments of one who recites this hymn
Will be dispelled in all directions. …154


Fear and worry will disappear,
Prestige will increase.
He will realise the imperishable BRAHMAN
With the regular recitation of this hymn. ...155


Regarding this hymn, oh wise ones,
Have faith in your hearts
About the efficacy of this hymn;
And give no place
To doubts and misconceptions. …156


Go on pilgrimage to Shirdi,
Concentrate on the lotus feet of Baba,
Who is the succour of the poor and the meek,
The wish- fulfilling tree for the devotees ! …157

Monday, November 13, 2006

Satsang Quiz on Chapter V

(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)

CHAPTER V

41) Javhar Ali stayed with his disciples in Bakhal
near _______ at Rahata
a) Masjid b) Maruthi Mandir c) Chavadi d) Virabhadra Temple


42) Javhar Ali was tested by _____ and he was found wanting.
a) Gangagir b) citizens of Shirdi c) Devidas d) Sai Baba


43) ____, ______ and others regarded Devidas as their Guru.
a) Tatya Kote, Kashinath b) B.V.Dev, Upasani Maharaj

c) Mahalasapathi, Shama d) Nanasaheb, Balasaheb

44)Devidas came to Shirdi about _____ years before Baba
came
a) ten b) twelve c) twenty d) five


45) The age of Devidas when he came to Shirdi was around
a) 8 or 9 b) 14 or 15 c) 10 or 11 d) 12 or 13

Satsang Quiz on Chapter V

(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V


36) The name of the younger brother of Balasaheb
Dengle was
a) Nanasaheb b) Kakasaheb c) Bhaisaheb d) Laxman saheb


37) Before Baba came to live in Masjid he like in a place ____
a) Chavadi b) Takia c) Khandoba Temple d) Maruthi Mandir


38) With Ghunguru tied on His Ankles Baba danced beautifully
and _____
a) sang Bhajans b) sang with tender love c) sang with

melodious voice d) got possed by His Guru

39) Baba took water in a _______ which contained very little of
oil, put water into it and drank it, and then forced it fall into the
container.
a) Tumrel b) Oil Can c) Mug d) earthern lamp


40) Javhar Ali was from ______
a) Rahata b) Shirdi c) Ahmednagar d) Aurangabad

Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI

To make the oceans sweet
Truly you have the powers.
Therefore, this supplication of Dasganu,
Please concede. …143


Whatever be my shortcomings,
They are all yours !
You are the foremost among the spiritual masters,
So do not stint while giving. …144


Now, why should I speak more ?
You are my only refuge.
The child held in the mother's arms,
Is naturally with out fear. ... 145


So be it. This hymn of praise,
Whosoever read with love,
Their desires
Fulfil , O Lord. …146