Chapter VI
(Devotees are requested to read Sai Satcharitra Chapter VI,
translated by Gunaji before attempting this quiz)
51) "There is some providential arrangement in the fact the
day of Urs is celebrated in Shirdi as Rama Navami Day,
this day is very dear to all Hindus, why not begin the
Ramanavami Festival - The celebration of the birth of
Shri Rama here on this day." Whose thoughts were these?
(a) Mr.Krishna Rao Jogeshwar (b) Gopalrao Gund
(c) Radha Krishna Mai (d) Tatya Kote Patil
52) The prasad that was distributed on Ramanavami was
(a) Ginger powder mixed with sugar (b) Sugar Candy
(c) Sweet meats (d) Rice Pudding
53) Baba got wild when Red powder fell in his eyes and
he got wild and began to scold and abuse every one.
The meaning of this is
(a) To kill Ravana and Demons, i.e., destroy wicked
thought and egoism (b) To drive away evil forces present
on the occasion of the function. (c) Baba was upset with
the way the festival was conducted and Red powder
was thrown indiscriminately (d) the rituals and blind
belief was not liked by Baba
54) Who is known as the Modern Tukaram.
(a) Kaka Mahanjani (b) Baluabuva Satarkar (c) Sai Baba
(d) Dada Saheb Kaparde
55) The task of getting a Haridas every year in Shirdi
during Ramnavami festival was solved by
(a) Dada Saheb Kaparde (b) Hari Vinayak Sat
(c) Das Ganu Maharaj (d) Kaka Mahanji
56) After starting the "Urs" another task undertaken by
Gopalrao Gund was (a) Construction of shed for the
devotees to rest who came for the festivals
(b) New house for Baba (c) Repair of the Masjid
(d) Construction of a shed for Babas horse "Shyamkarna"
57) When the Sabha Mandap was constructed by
Kaka Saheb Dixit, Baba got excited and he took
Tatyas Pheta, stuck a match, set it on fire and threw it
in a pit. After Baba cooled down he honored Tatya by
(a) Giving him money (b) Giving him sweet meat
(c) Tied a Jari embroided pheta
(d) He apologized to Tatya in front of the devotees.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Satsang Sri Sai Amrit Vani
Sri Sai Amrit Vani
30th Nov 2006
Jai Sai Ram
On Thursday the 7th of Dec,
recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Meditation and
prayers will be held at Sec. 9, Chandigarh from 11 AM
onwards. Anybody interested in attending there may
contact us on Chandigarh phone nos. 0172-3244900,
0172-4644623. However from 14th Dec onwards again it
will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Let us
see what leela Baba show us at Chandigarh.
Last Thursday when Udi appeared on
the hands of Mrs. Gupta besides on her lap, she was
very deep in the meditation. She was so deep in
meditation that a doctor sitting next to her felt the
need to check her pulse and touched her feet to feel
it. This Thursday also the Pooja was very powerful and
devotees from very far of places attended it. Many
papers, Sai Satcharitra, Statues were kept in the
mandir and all were blessed with Udi. In some cases
the response was so quick that when the papers were
handed over to Mrs Gupta in the mandir, to be placed
there, Udi started appearing on it. Even before they
were placed in the mandir. On others Udi appeared
when articles were in the mandir.
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 also 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 the names
will not be included in the list. Please also give the
location of the place.
This Thursday the 30th Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started oozing from Tuesday the 28th Nov.
from all the photos of Baba on the walls and in the
mandir room. Udi started falling from the photos from
Wednesday the 29th Nov and so papers were placed
under the photos since Wednesday. However inside the
Mandir it started oozing from the Statue of Baba and
the photo on Wednesday. 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 recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani/prayers.
Udi also appeared on shoulders of other few devotees
also.
4. There was long horizontal tilak of Chanden on many
photos of Baba and even on the photo of Sri Hanuman
ji.
5. 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.
6. Sri Sai Amrit Vani was very soothing this time
also, without any disturbances as all the late comers
were accommodated in the room rather than in the hall.
7. 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. All the
pieces of sweets in the box had some engraved figures
on them. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos
and statue of Baba. Part pieces of the remains with
figures on them, in the box were given to the
devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Many papers, Statues and Sai Satcharitras kept
in the mandir room of devotees, were blessed with
lots of Udi as soon as they were placed there.
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.
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/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
30th Nov 2006
Jai Sai Ram
On Thursday the 7th of Dec,
recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Meditation and
prayers will be held at Sec. 9, Chandigarh from 11 AM
onwards. Anybody interested in attending there may
contact us on Chandigarh phone nos. 0172-3244900,
0172-4644623. However from 14th Dec onwards again it
will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Let us
see what leela Baba show us at Chandigarh.
Last Thursday when Udi appeared on
the hands of Mrs. Gupta besides on her lap, she was
very deep in the meditation. She was so deep in
meditation that a doctor sitting next to her felt the
need to check her pulse and touched her feet to feel
it. This Thursday also the Pooja was very powerful and
devotees from very far of places attended it. Many
papers, Sai Satcharitra, Statues were kept in the
mandir and all were blessed with Udi. In some cases
the response was so quick that when the papers were
handed over to Mrs Gupta in the mandir, to be placed
there, Udi started appearing on it. Even before they
were placed in the mandir. On others Udi appeared
when articles were in the mandir.
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 also 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 the names
will not be included in the list. Please also give the
location of the place.
This Thursday the 30th Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started oozing from Tuesday the 28th Nov.
from all the photos of Baba on the walls and in the
mandir room. Udi started falling from the photos from
Wednesday the 29th Nov and so papers were placed
under the photos since Wednesday. However inside the
Mandir it started oozing from the Statue of Baba and
the photo on Wednesday. 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 recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani/prayers.
Udi also appeared on shoulders of other few devotees
also.
4. There was long horizontal tilak of Chanden on many
photos of Baba and even on the photo of Sri Hanuman
ji.
5. 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.
6. Sri Sai Amrit Vani was very soothing this time
also, without any disturbances as all the late comers
were accommodated in the room rather than in the hall.
7. 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. All the
pieces of sweets in the box had some engraved figures
on them. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos
and statue of Baba. Part pieces of the remains with
figures on them, in the box were given to the
devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Many papers, Statues and Sai Satcharitras kept
in the mandir room of devotees, were blessed with
lots of Udi as soon as they were placed there.
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.
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/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
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Satsang Quiz on Chapter VI of Sai Satcharitra
(Devotees are requested to read Sai Satcharitra
Chapter VI, translated by Gunaji before
attempting this quiz)
41) When the open space in the masjid was being
repaired by the devotees, Baba was resting at
which place
a) Chavadi b) Dwarakamayi c) Samadhi Mandir
d) Lendi Bagh
42) When Tatya Pheta was set on fire by Baba
and threw it in a pit. What else did Baba throw in it.
a) Rupee b) Old Sack cloth c) Udi
d) Iron posts used in the repair of the masjid.
43) When Tatya was caught by Baba _______ made
a bold advance, but he was pushed aside
a) Shama b) Bhagoji Shinde c) Nanasaheb Chandorkar
d) Das Ganu
44) When Madhav Rao also made a similar advance,
he was ________ by Baba
a) beaten by Satka b) pushed aside
c) pelted with bricks d) kicked
45) After Baba cooled down He honoured Tatya ______
a) by tying a embroidered Pheta b) by offering a Shawal
c) by giving money d) by applying udi on the forehead
Chapter VI, translated by Gunaji before
attempting this quiz)
41) When the open space in the masjid was being
repaired by the devotees, Baba was resting at
which place
a) Chavadi b) Dwarakamayi c) Samadhi Mandir
d) Lendi Bagh
42) When Tatya Pheta was set on fire by Baba
and threw it in a pit. What else did Baba throw in it.
a) Rupee b) Old Sack cloth c) Udi
d) Iron posts used in the repair of the masjid.
43) When Tatya was caught by Baba _______ made
a bold advance, but he was pushed aside
a) Shama b) Bhagoji Shinde c) Nanasaheb Chandorkar
d) Das Ganu
44) When Madhav Rao also made a similar advance,
he was ________ by Baba
a) beaten by Satka b) pushed aside
c) pelted with bricks d) kicked
45) After Baba cooled down He honoured Tatya ______
a) by tying a embroidered Pheta b) by offering a Shawal
c) by giving money d) by applying udi on the forehead
Sai Vichaar for Thursday , November 30, 2006
Sai Vichaar http://www.saibaba.org/
Thursday , November 30, 2006 ::
Volume 9, Issue 29
(In its nineth year of publication.)
Sai Vichaar is a Weekly newsletter distributed
every Thursday and is devoted to the life, philosophy
and teachings of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi.
Feel free to forward this newsletter to your
interested associates in its original form.
IN THIS ISSUE: FEATURE OF THE WEEK CONTRIBUTED
ARTICLE DEVOTEES SAY PRAYER CLUB EXPERIENCE OF
DEVOTEES QUOTATION OF THE WEEK QUESTION OF
THE WEEK SAI ACTIVITIES FROM THE EDITORS
KEYBOARD FEATURE OF THE WEEK:
The story of Baba's help with household responsibilities
How a man seeking to escape the discharge of his
worldly duties by running away for good from it on the
excuse of going on a pilgrimage, was persuaded by
Baba to return home and to shoulder his responsibilities
like a man, is best seen in the life of one Janardan
Moreshwer Fanse alias Haribhau Fanse.
Wearied with carrying on the burden of his worldly cares,
informing his mother Haribhau left his home for
Rameshwar; however as Shirdi was on the way to
Rameshwar, with a view to have the blessings of the far
famed Shri Baba he came to Shirdi and felt so much
attracted by Baba,. That he stayed at Shirdi for a week.
When thereafter he asked Baba's permission to go to
Rameshwar. He ordered him to go home, saying his
mother had abstained from food since the day he had
left home and if he failed to return home she might die.
The mother was very much pleased t see her son back
at home and was convinced that Baba was omniscient. In
the meanwhile a person of his village being attacked
with Cholera approached him; he administered to him
Shri Baba's holy ashes and he was cured. This led the
people to believe that he was a physician. The holy
ashes were however soon exhausted and so Haribhau
was embarrassed as to how he should deal with another
Cholera case, if he got one. But luckily for him Cholera
left his village since that day. Thereafter he happened to
go to a nearby village and casually met some Marwadi
merchant known to him. The merchant seeing that a
simple devotee had come to meet him, told Haribhau,"
Look here, my brother is seriously ill, all physicians,
doctors have tried their utmost to cure him but they
have all failed; now since you are Shri Sai Baba's
devotee, if your Sai Baba is really a saint, He must
cure my brother through you." Haribhau saw the patient
found the case to be serious, was therefore anxious to
slip away but as it was night, he could not leave for
home. At night when Haribhau's Bhajan (prayer) time
became due, the patient himself made the necessary
preparations for Bhajan and throughout the Bhajan sat
concentration on Baba's Photo. This surprised all and
the Marwadi now said," Whether the patient dies or
survives I will have his medicine form none but you."
To shirk the responsibility Haribhau purposely quoted
his fees in excess of those of the Civil Surgeon, at
Rs.200/-. The Marwadi agreed to that. That night
Baba appeared in Haribhau's dream and told him what
the disease was and the medicine to be prescribed for
it. Haribhau prescribed the said medicine and the
patient started taking this medicine; the patient full
recovered after a time and so the Marwadi offered
Rs.200/- the stipulated fees to Haribhau, but Haribhau
would not accept it stating he had done nothing, it
was his Guru's work. Marwadi could not rest satisfied
till he requited Haribhau's labor in some form or other
so he bought a scarf worth Rs.200/- and going to
Haribhau's house when he was out, left it there.
Haribhau could not now refuse the acceptance but
he felt that the price-amount of the scarf should be
sent to Baba. However as he was penniless and Baba
had also left off His body in the meanwhile, while
offering his usual night prayers, tears rolled down
his eyes.
That very night Baba appeared to him in his dream
and said, "There is famine all round at present, so
sell off the scarf and purchase rice from this amount
of Rs.200/-, sell it at under price for the present; carry
on this rice business till this amount of Rs.200/- runs
out. Then sell rice at profit and you will be able to
make a living." Following these instructions Haribhau
prospered, became happy and then never thought of
deserting home.
FEATURE OF THE WEEK: continued.......
Baba did not and does not even today want that His
devotees should starve; of course He discouraged
greed but He wanted that His devotees should have
a proper living and so He helped most of them up to
a job or provided them with facilities for business.
(Source: "Shri Sai the Superman" by Swami Sai
Sharan Anand)
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE: Kabir - The devotee of the
Lord In the 14th century there lived a great saint by name
Swami Ramananda.
Drawing inspiration from the message of universal love
preached by Sri Ramanuja-AcArya three centuries earlier,
he changed the face of spiritual India by turning it in the
direction of simple bhakti, away from ritual and
caste-ridden rigidity. His most outstanding disciple was
Kabir (1398 - 1518),
India's greatest symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity. Kabir
accompanied Ramananda on pilgrimages throughout
India and in the process imbibed the revolutionary
spirit of the master. Kabir's lucid lyrics of devotion, for
the first time composed in the local language, Hindi,
rather than in elitist Sanskrit, reached the remotest
villages throughout the country. He was a rebel against
everything unspiritual and against all ritualistic norms in
both Hinduism and Islam. He strongly advocated respect
for, and the oneness of, all religions. Nobody knew of his
parentage because he was picked up as a baby by his
foster parent, a weaver by profession and a Muslim by
faith. He preached the greatness of the name Ram, still
remaining a Muslim. He taught nirguNa bhakti, i.e., the
devotion of the Transcendental Absolute, without form,
without attributes. His knowledge was not the outcome
of any study of the scriptures, unlettered as he was,
but it all arose from his own personal experience. He
preached against all exclusiveness, privileges and
priestcraft. He strongly condemned caste, circumcision
and idolatry but simultaneously believed in rebirth and
release from samsAra. He emphasized on God's Grace
as most essential for Illumination. As an experimenter
with truth, he spent much of his time in prayer and
contemplation. And when he spoke he spoke out his
mind fearlessly. His songs reverberate with his spiritual
experiences and visions. Most of his sayings were
expressed in brief form and have the appearance of
proverbs or folk wisdom, rather than deliberate
compositions. For instance, to make the point that God
is all-pervading, he asks: Tell me my friend, 'Is the
heart in the beloved or the beloved in the heart?'.
Kabir's teachings may be summarized, if at all they
can be, by saying that apart from God there is nothing
animate or inanimate with a separate existence. Every
insignificant creature has its share of the Existence
of the Absolute in itself. Man does not realize this
because of his elusive nature and the deception
(mAyA) caused by appearances. Once he frees
himself from this mAyA he realizes that he is in all
and all are in him and there is nothing else but he.
But this identity cannot be established by reasoning.
One has to take recourse to sahaj and transcend
the coarse mental process.
The word sahaj means the state of diverting the senses
from its morbidities to God. In the lake of sahaj, there
are only waves of love. The soul then sports with the
Lord in that lake. 'The lock of error shuts the gate, open
it with the key of Love' says Kabir. With his tremendous
popularity he could have easily established a sect
himself, but he did not, (though his followers did, after
his death) nor did he accept any sectarian thinking.
(Contributed by Courtesy: "Devotees of the Lord" by
Prof V. Krishnamurthy)
DEVOTEES SAY:
Shweta
I am really thankful to Shri Sai Baba. With His grace
I got my passport two days back which had been pending
for over a year. After contacting the passport office many
times there was no hope of it coming any time soon but
with Baba's aashirwad it came without any hurdles. May
His blessings always be on everybody and us.
Yogesh
Today, a pratima-pratisthapan (installation of an idol) of
Saibaba in our temple at home. And I wept like a child,
in total submission, total "samarpan" to God Almighty,
our very own beloved, Sai Baba. My heartfelt and
tearful thanks to our Respected Guruji and my
new-found spiritual friends who took special care to
come to my little home and do everything for us.
Without the blessings, inspiration and guidance of our
Respected Guruji nothing would have been possible.
My head also bows in reverence to Didi, Uncle and
my better half. Without whose blessings I could not
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Satsang Quiz on Chapter VI of Sai Satcharitra
Chapter VI
(Devotees are requested to read Sai Satcharitra Chapter VI,
translated by Gunaji before attempting this quiz)
46) The idea for celebrating a "Fair or Urs" has occurred to
Mr.Gopalrao Gund, was in the year
(a) 1902 (b) 1897 (c) 1985 (d) 1912
47) During the "Urs" two flags were taken in a procession
through the village, the two flags were supplied by
(a) Dammu Anna Kasar and Nana Saheb Nimonkar
(b) Mr. GopalaRao Gund and Damu Anna Kasar
(c) Tatya Patil and Dada Kote Patil
(d) Madhav Rao Despande
48) The Sandal procession was managed for the first three
years by
(a) Gopalrao Gund (b) Tatya Patil (c) Amir Shakkar
(d) Madhav Rao Despande
49) The affair of the Urs was looked after externally by
Tatya Kote Patil and internally by
(a) Gopal Rao (b) Radha Krishna Mai
(c) Wife of Amir Shakkar (d) Dammu Anna Kasar
50) Shri Ramanavami Celebrations was started in the
year ________ in Shirdi
(a) 1905 (b) 1897 (c) 1912 (d) 1918
(Devotees are requested to read Sai Satcharitra Chapter VI,
translated by Gunaji before attempting this quiz)
46) The idea for celebrating a "Fair or Urs" has occurred to
Mr.Gopalrao Gund, was in the year
(a) 1902 (b) 1897 (c) 1985 (d) 1912
47) During the "Urs" two flags were taken in a procession
through the village, the two flags were supplied by
(a) Dammu Anna Kasar and Nana Saheb Nimonkar
(b) Mr. GopalaRao Gund and Damu Anna Kasar
(c) Tatya Patil and Dada Kote Patil
(d) Madhav Rao Despande
48) The Sandal procession was managed for the first three
years by
(a) Gopalrao Gund (b) Tatya Patil (c) Amir Shakkar
(d) Madhav Rao Despande
49) The affair of the Urs was looked after externally by
Tatya Kote Patil and internally by
(a) Gopal Rao (b) Radha Krishna Mai
(c) Wife of Amir Shakkar (d) Dammu Anna Kasar
50) Shri Ramanavami Celebrations was started in the
year ________ in Shirdi
(a) 1905 (b) 1897 (c) 1912 (d) 1918
Sai Vichaar Thursday, November 23, 2006
Sai Vichaar www.saibaba.org Thursday, November 23, 2006
Volume 9, Issue 28 (In its nineth year of publication.)
Sai Vichaar is a Weekly newsletter distributed every
Thursday and is devoted to the life, philosophy and
teachings of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi.
Feel free to forward this newsletter to your interested
associates in its original form.
IN THIS ISSUE:
FEATURE OF THE WEEK
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE
DEVOTEES SAY
PRAYER CLUB
EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
SAI ACTIVITIES
FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD
FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Why do we need a Guru?
The knowledge of the self is so subtle and mystic that
no one could by his own individual effort ever hope to
attain it. So the help of another person Teacher who
himself got Self - realization is absolutely necessary.
What others cannot give with great labor and pains,
can be easily gained with the help of such a Teacher;
for he has walked on the path himself and can easily
take the disciple, step by step on the ladder of spiritual
progress.
Innumerable discoveries and inventions have taken
place in the history of mankind. With each step towards
perfection, man realizes more distinctly the greater
scope for unfolding the mysteries of nature and life.
Under these circumstances of materialistic advancements
in life, man is getting perplexed because the gains of
scientific and technological progress are making his
life more and more complicated. Extrovert attitude of
a man has created the above conditions. Seldom he
adopts an introvert attitude to gain the knowledge of
the self. Recklessly man continues his efforts and
there is neither the true knowledge nor the tranquility
of mind.
It is the quality of the heart that counts in getting a real
Guru. Teacher and the taught are the two positions in
the field of general education. Highly educated students
after completions of their studies do not get suitable
opening for their career. Under-employment and
un-employment are frustrating experiences. The above
situation has developed due to the fact that the quest
for knowledge of the self is missing.
We who believe in universal brother hood of mankind-who
do not believe in caste, creed, high, low, etc get a Guru
like Sainath Maharaj.'Gurudev Santasi Sada Namave'-
Always bow to Gurudev and saints. Therefore whenever
we come across other saints, we respectfully bow to
them. However our fulcrum point of concentration is our
Sadguru. We learn to see him in all objects around
ourselves. He is witnessing all our activities round the
clock. We do feel that he is steering all our affairs.
Our thoughts, words and actions are gradually purified
to the extent that our entity is totally submerged in the
personality of our Sadguru. This is the holy and spiritual
blending of self with the Master. The whole process is
that of purification, of removal of dirt, of identifying the
glories of the self through introversion. Let the lining of
purity be permanent. Thereafter an amount of dirt around
us will not block our vision. It is our privilege to belong
to this glorious fraternity of Sadguru Sainath Maharaj.
Sadguru is taking millions of us simultaneously step
by step on the ladder of spiritual progress and we can
make the task easier for ourselves only through our
unstinted devotion to our merciful Lord.
(Source: Shri Sai Leela Vol. 69, No. 4, July 1990)
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE: Thanksgiving!
What is the method of teaching that Baba followed? Did
He install any institution or a particular way of thought for
His followers to propagate? For that matter, has there
been any record of Sadguru Sainath appointing anyone
to continue His mission?
Inscrutable are His ways! This is the well-known phrase
from Nagesh Vasudev Gunaji's English version of Shri
Sai Satcharitha. It turns out to be true. During His lifetime
and after, Baba showed a peculiar way of teaching and
guiding His followers. He had asked some to be more
disciplined, perform rituals, and undertake reading of
sacred texts, while some were asked to keep quiet or
just wait. Some were commended for their piety while
some denounced for their orthodoxy!
Baba seemed to have answers to the innermost of the
questions His followers had. He seemed to have a
certain way of giving "individualized instruction"
depending on one's earnestness. However, He seems
to be very particular in emphasizing certain virtues in
His followers. The two pice (two cents) He demanded
were faith and patience. Invaluable! By calling Himself
as a servant, Baba has stressed the importance of
humility, because humility is a virtue that reaps rich
harvest in one's pursuits. By insisting on the surrender
of the self and accepting the will of the supreme over the
individual, Baba stressed the existence of a unifying
higher order. His views on the purpose of religions were
simple, "There is only one God and the purpose of every
religion is the same". In a unique way, Sai Baba of Shirdi
also had asked His followers to investigate the "self". He
also expounded on the obstacles for such a pursuit,
native as well as acquired. Is it possible to categorize this
unique way of spiritual leadership? For some, Baba's life
and teachings might look like a paradox, but in reality,
His ways are as simple and natural as it could be! He did
not give any set of rules to follow for His disciples. On the
other hand, He was present in the minds of earnest
devotees who sought His guidance on matters, big and
small. For such people, in His words, He guarded them
from front, back, and sides. To those who would differ
with His advice, Baba said simply,
"God will do good". Neither was there an insistence on
a rigorous stewardship. Faith and patience are two traits
common to everyone regardless of their religious, social,
and financial or other status. By invoking the traits
common to every human being, Sai Baba of Shirdi has
indeed simplified the pursuit and the purpose life may
have, which could otherwise be quite complicated given
the nature of the modern day mosaic mankind has
found itself in. How shall one thank Sainath of Shirdi for
this? On this Thanksgiving Day, let us be happy for
being so fortunate and reflect on these thoughts.
(Contributed by Sai Vichaar team)
DEVOTEES SAY:
Vaishali
Baba has done lots of miracle in our life. I would like to
share recent miracle of baba. Our 10 months old
daughter had high fever and doctor found that she had
urine infection. Doctor had given prescription for further
test, which are really painful for my little one. Her urine
was give to the lab for further testing and I prayed to
baba and promised if I hear from doctor in 2 days that
her report is normal and she does not need any further
test then I would share my experience on Sai vichaar.
Baba answered my prayer and everything is fine. Her
fever is gone and no further test required. Baba, I thank
you very much for being with us all the time.
Zeenat
I like to thank my Saibaba for giving me the kind of job
I wanted. I was very depressed about not getting a job
for nearly a year and about three weeks back I was
reading Sai Vichaar devotees experiences and while I
was reading them I prayed to Baba, please give me a
job that enables me to use my talent which I have
specialized in to help people. I couldn't believe it within
five minutes after my prayer I received an email that I
got the job with a charity within the field I specialize in,
also the fact that I received the email late in the evening
which is unlikely to happen because in England office
hours are usually till 6 p.m. but I received this email
about nearly 8 p.m. It's true that Baba does everything
when the right time comes.
Thank you
Om Sai Ram.
Padma
Thank you Sai, for solving my mortgage approval problem
with your blessings. As you know we are very anxious
regarding this matter without sleep for nights. But I have
faith on your words" Why fear when I am here". Please
shower Your blessing on us, be with us for further money
arrangement issue of my house. Sai take care of my
husband and children; bless my children to become
Your devotees.
Rajeswari
When I entered into a job as a fresher in Chennai, I was
not in a good team. I was really sad because of that
and was always thinking about future. My husband is in
marketing field so he always used to say if it is in
Hyderabad then for him it is good (because of language
problem in Chennai, Tamil). But because of Sai's grace
on me I got the job in Hyderabad. Now my husband also
shifted to Hyderabad and we are very happy. Thank you
Sai Baba. Always keep this grace on us.
Sasi
Thank you very much for getting back my husband's
PDA. Everything is possible only because of you.
PRAYER CLUB:
Anasuya
Baba please save me. Please be with me throughout my
lapro. Operation should make me to conceive a child
normally. You understand, see me every second. Please
forgive me for my previous mistakes.
Vishwanath
Baba, one of my sister's son is giving MCAT exams this
week. Please be with him when he takes the exams and
guide him. Please help him get good marks. And also
help him succeed in life. My other sister's son is sick,
it started out as fever, now he has blisters around his
mouth and boils in his tongue. He is a picky eater, which
does not help him heal easily. Please cure him and
make him a good eater.
Ajay
Baba I have borrowed lot of money. My wife's wages
and mine are not enough, so that after paying home
loan we don't have enough to make our ends meet.
Please bless both of us to fulfill our financial
responsibilities and please do something so that our
financial situation improves and we can pay off our
loan faster and meet our commitment.
Hema
Please be with us always and guide us the right way.
Please keep me at your feet. Please cure my
daughter's allergies and asthma. Please take care of
her.
Deepa
Please help my husband Baba to get a good job. He
has been applying for jobs for the past few months.
Please help us Baba to settle in life.
Jayaprada
Padmini, a social worker, a good human is in critical
stage. She is in I.C.U. It all started with a small
problem. Now she is in Critical stage. Kindly save
her Baba.
Mamata
Please bless my husband, you know how much tough
times he has been with, he has never been really
happy, please have mercy on him, please Baba.
Anurag
Please bless us Baba and give us courage to go
through this tough time. Please help us my sister is
getting married soon before anything else. We are
hoping for Your blessings Baba, please bless us.
Meenakshi
Baba I am taking TOEFL exams on 1st December,
Sai please help me get a good score. Help me not
to stammer in the speaking section.
Vikram
Baba I really care for this girl from my heart. I
request you to please grant me this wish of mine
that both she and myself become very close friends.
Sai devotee
Please pray for my son Krishna and me. Our family
is going through a lot of hardship and only Baba has
been our savior. I had the blessing of visiting Shirdi
twice during my trip to India this summer, the first
time I was seated at the very end and prayed hard
to Baba to give me a closer darshan. My next
visit I had the privilage of entering via the Guru Sthal
entrance and saw Baba from really close. Baba
please save my son and protect him.
Simran
Sri Sai Babaji, I have beeen married since five years
but have very restrained relations with my husband.
Please Baba bless us with happy married life and
also I want my son to get admitted to a very good
school.
Sudevi
Baba, how long we need to suffer this. Please get
us out of this problem safe. Baba we beg you for
our peace and happiness. Please Deva, forgive us
and look upon us.
Sridhar
Baba, You know the problems which me and my
family and Reddy and his family goin through. Baba
please solve the problem and give us one more
chance to redeem ourself. Baba I am totally
disappointed and depressed with my life, Baba
please approve our change of status petition.
EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES:
Pran Razdan
Last week I went to the top of my block to check
the water pressure in my overhead tank. The tanks
for each flat in our society in Gurgaon are mounted
on the rooftop of the building on parapets about two
feet high from the roof floor. I went on the parapet
and opened the lid of the water tank, a solid RCC
circular block of two feet diameter. The moment I
lifted the lid, a lizard jumped towards me. Too
nervous to control, I dropped the lid from my hand
in a flash and started falling backwards. I was
certain to fall on the back of my head on the parapet
wall but lo and behold I almost sat on a chair with
not even a scratch even. The incident did not end
here. Over came the lid I had left, rolling down and
fell straight on my right kneecap since I was by
now sitting almost in a chair. Though I pushed the
lid towards my right but was sure that my kneecap
was broken under the heavy weight of the lid. But
again, just a minor scratch and nothing else. I had
enough swelling which came down next day and
the leg was uncomfortable for a day or two. By
the third day everything was back to normal. Do
we need any more evidence of Sai's everlasting
company?
Mahi
This happened last week. I moved to a new apartment
recently. In my old apartment I used to keep all my
certificates including my MS certificate in an envelope
and place it on the top shelf of a cupboard. While
moving since I couldn't see it I missed it totally and
left it there. One Friday I suddenly realized that I
didn't have all those certificates with me. Sai Baba
has given me so much confidence in my life that I
can say for the first time ever in my life I never
panicked about losing my certificates. I had total
confidence in Sai Baba and felt that He would take
care of it. Being disturbed I went to sleep with a great
difficulty, thinking that I will go and search for it in my
old apartment and asked Baba to please take care
of it. Next day I first went to check in my office as to
whether I left it there because I have taken it to my
office once. Not finding it there I was okay with the
situation thinking He is there to take care of all that.
Then when I went back to my old apartment I found
it over there. It was indeed a miracle because of the
tensions in my life right now I didn't even remember
many things. But Sai helps me always. I feel He
takes care of everyone and everything. It was indeed
a miracle that trusting Him so much I did not feel
tensed even though this would mean I would be
unable to attend a visa interview till I get those
certificates. Thanks to all the Sai bandhus for
sharing their wonderful experiences always which
gives me a lot of courage. At last I pray to Baba
again to forgive me for all my misdeeds and give me
patience and faith to carry on with my life from this
situation. Please help me Baba I need your help.
Please give me peace of mind. It is a humble
request to You that though I want something so
dearly and not sure of whether I will get that or
not please help me see through things clearly
and help me not get any rude shocks,
Please help me.
Shruti
After my Masters I was desperately looking for a
job in my field. I was totally frustrated and prayed to
Baba to help me. My parents and sisters firmly
believed that Baba would listen to our prayers. After
many obstacles at every step I finally got a job in
a well-reputed company, which I can say is my
dream come true! My family and I very strongly
believe that this is Baba's miracle. With this
experience I learnt not to lose hope and have
patience as Baba always listens to his devotees
prayers. God bless.
Chandana
I prayed to Shri Saibaba for a job in this country. He
guided me through everything, even when I was going
for this interview I felt Baba's presence in the room
and I had a strong gut feeling that I did well in the
interview and I am going to get the job. He tested
me so much but ultimately gave me whole lot of
happiness by giving me this job. I thank You
abundantly for all Your blessings. I promised Baba
that I would definitely put this miracle in Sai Vichaar.
I got a call in the afternoon that I have been offered
the job and they are also going to train me for the
job.
Narasimhan
I am a devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba since the age of 16.
I have always felt His presence in every activity of
mine. I felt He gave me solutions during the toughest
moments in my life. He has always forced me to
traverse the path of honesty and truth and has punished
me if acted otherwise. I never would like to regret on
the decisions that I have taken in my life as He has
always blessed the decisions. I thank a million times
for helping me meet my life partner who is caring,
loving and understanding and most importantly, an
ardent devotee of Shirdi Baba. He has seen me solve
the problems at the professional front and Sai Baba
will be the first person that I will thank when I have my
doctoral degree next year. I must thank Him for giving
me a coveted job in a very reputed Automobile
company in Germany at a very apt time. Recently I
saw Him solve many of the bureaucratic hassles. I am
going to marry my dream partner the next month in
the company of all our relatives and dear Shirdi Sai.
I want His ceaseless love on us always and all the
time.
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK:
"Wealth and prosperity are transient. Knowing this, do
your duty, leaving all attachment to the things of this
world and the next".-Shri Sai Baba
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q. Baba said, "What is our duty? To behave properly.
That's enough!" Comment?
SAI ACTIVITIES:
Shirdi Sai Temple of Chicago and Suburbs, Illinois, USA
Shirdi Sai temple is open daily from 8:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m
(Winter hours).
Daily program includes Kakad Arathi at 8 a.m. followed
by Abhisek. Madhayana Arathi at 12 noon, Dhoop Arathi
at 6 p.m. and Shej Arathi at 9 p.m. Archana, Homams,
Sahasranama and sponsored poojas continue in between
the Arathis. To request a pooja for yourselves, your
friends and family, please call. Devotees can request
water (Abhishek Jal) from the Holy bathing of Baba by
sending us an email or by phone. Temple is located 25
minutes drive west of Schaumburg on intersection of
IL Route 47 and Plank Road in Hampshire, IL.
For more information please call 847-931-4058 or send
email to maildrop@saibaba.org.
Shri Saibaba Mandir, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saibaba activities in Minneapolis were conducted at
Shirdi Saibaba Prayer center since the year 2002.
Now, with the grace and blessings of Baba and the
support of devotees, a new Saibaba Mandir has
begun to function at 1835 Polk St NE, Minneapolis
from July 11th 2006. Please visit www.hamaresai.org
for all details.
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW Metroplex is located
at 2109 West Parker (Parker Plaza), Suite 212, Plano,
TX 75023. For temple hours and activities please call
the temple office at 469-467-3388 or visit the website
www.shirdisaidallas.org.
Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area, CA
By Baba's grace, Shirdi Sai Parivaar is pleased to
announce the opening of Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area.
The center is located at 897-B East Kifer Road,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086. For more information please
call 408-564-6704 or 408-705-7904.
FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD:
Sai Vichaar thanks you for your support for the
Question of the Week feature. This feature is intended
to initiate useful discussion on topics related to Sai
philosophy, His message, and Sai devotion. Please
send your suggested topics for the same.
Sai Vichaar wishes readers and devotees in USA a
Happy Thanksgiving. The "Question of the week" for
this week is,
Q. Baba said, "What is our duty? To behave properly.
That's enough!" Comment?
Humbly Yours,
The Editor
Volume 9, Issue 28 (In its nineth year of publication.)
Sai Vichaar is a Weekly newsletter distributed every
Thursday and is devoted to the life, philosophy and
teachings of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi.
Feel free to forward this newsletter to your interested
associates in its original form.
IN THIS ISSUE:
FEATURE OF THE WEEK
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE
DEVOTEES SAY
PRAYER CLUB
EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
SAI ACTIVITIES
FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD
FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Why do we need a Guru?
The knowledge of the self is so subtle and mystic that
no one could by his own individual effort ever hope to
attain it. So the help of another person Teacher who
himself got Self - realization is absolutely necessary.
What others cannot give with great labor and pains,
can be easily gained with the help of such a Teacher;
for he has walked on the path himself and can easily
take the disciple, step by step on the ladder of spiritual
progress.
Innumerable discoveries and inventions have taken
place in the history of mankind. With each step towards
perfection, man realizes more distinctly the greater
scope for unfolding the mysteries of nature and life.
Under these circumstances of materialistic advancements
in life, man is getting perplexed because the gains of
scientific and technological progress are making his
life more and more complicated. Extrovert attitude of
a man has created the above conditions. Seldom he
adopts an introvert attitude to gain the knowledge of
the self. Recklessly man continues his efforts and
there is neither the true knowledge nor the tranquility
of mind.
It is the quality of the heart that counts in getting a real
Guru. Teacher and the taught are the two positions in
the field of general education. Highly educated students
after completions of their studies do not get suitable
opening for their career. Under-employment and
un-employment are frustrating experiences. The above
situation has developed due to the fact that the quest
for knowledge of the self is missing.
We who believe in universal brother hood of mankind-who
do not believe in caste, creed, high, low, etc get a Guru
like Sainath Maharaj.'Gurudev Santasi Sada Namave'-
Always bow to Gurudev and saints. Therefore whenever
we come across other saints, we respectfully bow to
them. However our fulcrum point of concentration is our
Sadguru. We learn to see him in all objects around
ourselves. He is witnessing all our activities round the
clock. We do feel that he is steering all our affairs.
Our thoughts, words and actions are gradually purified
to the extent that our entity is totally submerged in the
personality of our Sadguru. This is the holy and spiritual
blending of self with the Master. The whole process is
that of purification, of removal of dirt, of identifying the
glories of the self through introversion. Let the lining of
purity be permanent. Thereafter an amount of dirt around
us will not block our vision. It is our privilege to belong
to this glorious fraternity of Sadguru Sainath Maharaj.
Sadguru is taking millions of us simultaneously step
by step on the ladder of spiritual progress and we can
make the task easier for ourselves only through our
unstinted devotion to our merciful Lord.
(Source: Shri Sai Leela Vol. 69, No. 4, July 1990)
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE: Thanksgiving!
What is the method of teaching that Baba followed? Did
He install any institution or a particular way of thought for
His followers to propagate? For that matter, has there
been any record of Sadguru Sainath appointing anyone
to continue His mission?
Inscrutable are His ways! This is the well-known phrase
from Nagesh Vasudev Gunaji's English version of Shri
Sai Satcharitha. It turns out to be true. During His lifetime
and after, Baba showed a peculiar way of teaching and
guiding His followers. He had asked some to be more
disciplined, perform rituals, and undertake reading of
sacred texts, while some were asked to keep quiet or
just wait. Some were commended for their piety while
some denounced for their orthodoxy!
Baba seemed to have answers to the innermost of the
questions His followers had. He seemed to have a
certain way of giving "individualized instruction"
depending on one's earnestness. However, He seems
to be very particular in emphasizing certain virtues in
His followers. The two pice (two cents) He demanded
were faith and patience. Invaluable! By calling Himself
as a servant, Baba has stressed the importance of
humility, because humility is a virtue that reaps rich
harvest in one's pursuits. By insisting on the surrender
of the self and accepting the will of the supreme over the
individual, Baba stressed the existence of a unifying
higher order. His views on the purpose of religions were
simple, "There is only one God and the purpose of every
religion is the same". In a unique way, Sai Baba of Shirdi
also had asked His followers to investigate the "self". He
also expounded on the obstacles for such a pursuit,
native as well as acquired. Is it possible to categorize this
unique way of spiritual leadership? For some, Baba's life
and teachings might look like a paradox, but in reality,
His ways are as simple and natural as it could be! He did
not give any set of rules to follow for His disciples. On the
other hand, He was present in the minds of earnest
devotees who sought His guidance on matters, big and
small. For such people, in His words, He guarded them
from front, back, and sides. To those who would differ
with His advice, Baba said simply,
"God will do good". Neither was there an insistence on
a rigorous stewardship. Faith and patience are two traits
common to everyone regardless of their religious, social,
and financial or other status. By invoking the traits
common to every human being, Sai Baba of Shirdi has
indeed simplified the pursuit and the purpose life may
have, which could otherwise be quite complicated given
the nature of the modern day mosaic mankind has
found itself in. How shall one thank Sainath of Shirdi for
this? On this Thanksgiving Day, let us be happy for
being so fortunate and reflect on these thoughts.
(Contributed by Sai Vichaar team)
DEVOTEES SAY:
Vaishali
Baba has done lots of miracle in our life. I would like to
share recent miracle of baba. Our 10 months old
daughter had high fever and doctor found that she had
urine infection. Doctor had given prescription for further
test, which are really painful for my little one. Her urine
was give to the lab for further testing and I prayed to
baba and promised if I hear from doctor in 2 days that
her report is normal and she does not need any further
test then I would share my experience on Sai vichaar.
Baba answered my prayer and everything is fine. Her
fever is gone and no further test required. Baba, I thank
you very much for being with us all the time.
Zeenat
I like to thank my Saibaba for giving me the kind of job
I wanted. I was very depressed about not getting a job
for nearly a year and about three weeks back I was
reading Sai Vichaar devotees experiences and while I
was reading them I prayed to Baba, please give me a
job that enables me to use my talent which I have
specialized in to help people. I couldn't believe it within
five minutes after my prayer I received an email that I
got the job with a charity within the field I specialize in,
also the fact that I received the email late in the evening
which is unlikely to happen because in England office
hours are usually till 6 p.m. but I received this email
about nearly 8 p.m. It's true that Baba does everything
when the right time comes.
Thank you
Om Sai Ram.
Padma
Thank you Sai, for solving my mortgage approval problem
with your blessings. As you know we are very anxious
regarding this matter without sleep for nights. But I have
faith on your words" Why fear when I am here". Please
shower Your blessing on us, be with us for further money
arrangement issue of my house. Sai take care of my
husband and children; bless my children to become
Your devotees.
Rajeswari
When I entered into a job as a fresher in Chennai, I was
not in a good team. I was really sad because of that
and was always thinking about future. My husband is in
marketing field so he always used to say if it is in
Hyderabad then for him it is good (because of language
problem in Chennai, Tamil). But because of Sai's grace
on me I got the job in Hyderabad. Now my husband also
shifted to Hyderabad and we are very happy. Thank you
Sai Baba. Always keep this grace on us.
Sasi
Thank you very much for getting back my husband's
PDA. Everything is possible only because of you.
PRAYER CLUB:
Anasuya
Baba please save me. Please be with me throughout my
lapro. Operation should make me to conceive a child
normally. You understand, see me every second. Please
forgive me for my previous mistakes.
Vishwanath
Baba, one of my sister's son is giving MCAT exams this
week. Please be with him when he takes the exams and
guide him. Please help him get good marks. And also
help him succeed in life. My other sister's son is sick,
it started out as fever, now he has blisters around his
mouth and boils in his tongue. He is a picky eater, which
does not help him heal easily. Please cure him and
make him a good eater.
Ajay
Baba I have borrowed lot of money. My wife's wages
and mine are not enough, so that after paying home
loan we don't have enough to make our ends meet.
Please bless both of us to fulfill our financial
responsibilities and please do something so that our
financial situation improves and we can pay off our
loan faster and meet our commitment.
Hema
Please be with us always and guide us the right way.
Please keep me at your feet. Please cure my
daughter's allergies and asthma. Please take care of
her.
Deepa
Please help my husband Baba to get a good job. He
has been applying for jobs for the past few months.
Please help us Baba to settle in life.
Jayaprada
Padmini, a social worker, a good human is in critical
stage. She is in I.C.U. It all started with a small
problem. Now she is in Critical stage. Kindly save
her Baba.
Mamata
Please bless my husband, you know how much tough
times he has been with, he has never been really
happy, please have mercy on him, please Baba.
Anurag
Please bless us Baba and give us courage to go
through this tough time. Please help us my sister is
getting married soon before anything else. We are
hoping for Your blessings Baba, please bless us.
Meenakshi
Baba I am taking TOEFL exams on 1st December,
Sai please help me get a good score. Help me not
to stammer in the speaking section.
Vikram
Baba I really care for this girl from my heart. I
request you to please grant me this wish of mine
that both she and myself become very close friends.
Sai devotee
Please pray for my son Krishna and me. Our family
is going through a lot of hardship and only Baba has
been our savior. I had the blessing of visiting Shirdi
twice during my trip to India this summer, the first
time I was seated at the very end and prayed hard
to Baba to give me a closer darshan. My next
visit I had the privilage of entering via the Guru Sthal
entrance and saw Baba from really close. Baba
please save my son and protect him.
Simran
Sri Sai Babaji, I have beeen married since five years
but have very restrained relations with my husband.
Please Baba bless us with happy married life and
also I want my son to get admitted to a very good
school.
Sudevi
Baba, how long we need to suffer this. Please get
us out of this problem safe. Baba we beg you for
our peace and happiness. Please Deva, forgive us
and look upon us.
Sridhar
Baba, You know the problems which me and my
family and Reddy and his family goin through. Baba
please solve the problem and give us one more
chance to redeem ourself. Baba I am totally
disappointed and depressed with my life, Baba
please approve our change of status petition.
EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES:
Pran Razdan
Last week I went to the top of my block to check
the water pressure in my overhead tank. The tanks
for each flat in our society in Gurgaon are mounted
on the rooftop of the building on parapets about two
feet high from the roof floor. I went on the parapet
and opened the lid of the water tank, a solid RCC
circular block of two feet diameter. The moment I
lifted the lid, a lizard jumped towards me. Too
nervous to control, I dropped the lid from my hand
in a flash and started falling backwards. I was
certain to fall on the back of my head on the parapet
wall but lo and behold I almost sat on a chair with
not even a scratch even. The incident did not end
here. Over came the lid I had left, rolling down and
fell straight on my right kneecap since I was by
now sitting almost in a chair. Though I pushed the
lid towards my right but was sure that my kneecap
was broken under the heavy weight of the lid. But
again, just a minor scratch and nothing else. I had
enough swelling which came down next day and
the leg was uncomfortable for a day or two. By
the third day everything was back to normal. Do
we need any more evidence of Sai's everlasting
company?
Mahi
This happened last week. I moved to a new apartment
recently. In my old apartment I used to keep all my
certificates including my MS certificate in an envelope
and place it on the top shelf of a cupboard. While
moving since I couldn't see it I missed it totally and
left it there. One Friday I suddenly realized that I
didn't have all those certificates with me. Sai Baba
has given me so much confidence in my life that I
can say for the first time ever in my life I never
panicked about losing my certificates. I had total
confidence in Sai Baba and felt that He would take
care of it. Being disturbed I went to sleep with a great
difficulty, thinking that I will go and search for it in my
old apartment and asked Baba to please take care
of it. Next day I first went to check in my office as to
whether I left it there because I have taken it to my
office once. Not finding it there I was okay with the
situation thinking He is there to take care of all that.
Then when I went back to my old apartment I found
it over there. It was indeed a miracle because of the
tensions in my life right now I didn't even remember
many things. But Sai helps me always. I feel He
takes care of everyone and everything. It was indeed
a miracle that trusting Him so much I did not feel
tensed even though this would mean I would be
unable to attend a visa interview till I get those
certificates. Thanks to all the Sai bandhus for
sharing their wonderful experiences always which
gives me a lot of courage. At last I pray to Baba
again to forgive me for all my misdeeds and give me
patience and faith to carry on with my life from this
situation. Please help me Baba I need your help.
Please give me peace of mind. It is a humble
request to You that though I want something so
dearly and not sure of whether I will get that or
not please help me see through things clearly
and help me not get any rude shocks,
Please help me.
Shruti
After my Masters I was desperately looking for a
job in my field. I was totally frustrated and prayed to
Baba to help me. My parents and sisters firmly
believed that Baba would listen to our prayers. After
many obstacles at every step I finally got a job in
a well-reputed company, which I can say is my
dream come true! My family and I very strongly
believe that this is Baba's miracle. With this
experience I learnt not to lose hope and have
patience as Baba always listens to his devotees
prayers. God bless.
Chandana
I prayed to Shri Saibaba for a job in this country. He
guided me through everything, even when I was going
for this interview I felt Baba's presence in the room
and I had a strong gut feeling that I did well in the
interview and I am going to get the job. He tested
me so much but ultimately gave me whole lot of
happiness by giving me this job. I thank You
abundantly for all Your blessings. I promised Baba
that I would definitely put this miracle in Sai Vichaar.
I got a call in the afternoon that I have been offered
the job and they are also going to train me for the
job.
Narasimhan
I am a devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba since the age of 16.
I have always felt His presence in every activity of
mine. I felt He gave me solutions during the toughest
moments in my life. He has always forced me to
traverse the path of honesty and truth and has punished
me if acted otherwise. I never would like to regret on
the decisions that I have taken in my life as He has
always blessed the decisions. I thank a million times
for helping me meet my life partner who is caring,
loving and understanding and most importantly, an
ardent devotee of Shirdi Baba. He has seen me solve
the problems at the professional front and Sai Baba
will be the first person that I will thank when I have my
doctoral degree next year. I must thank Him for giving
me a coveted job in a very reputed Automobile
company in Germany at a very apt time. Recently I
saw Him solve many of the bureaucratic hassles. I am
going to marry my dream partner the next month in
the company of all our relatives and dear Shirdi Sai.
I want His ceaseless love on us always and all the
time.
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK:
"Wealth and prosperity are transient. Knowing this, do
your duty, leaving all attachment to the things of this
world and the next".-Shri Sai Baba
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q. Baba said, "What is our duty? To behave properly.
That's enough!" Comment?
SAI ACTIVITIES:
Shirdi Sai Temple of Chicago and Suburbs, Illinois, USA
Shirdi Sai temple is open daily from 8:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m
(Winter hours).
Daily program includes Kakad Arathi at 8 a.m. followed
by Abhisek. Madhayana Arathi at 12 noon, Dhoop Arathi
at 6 p.m. and Shej Arathi at 9 p.m. Archana, Homams,
Sahasranama and sponsored poojas continue in between
the Arathis. To request a pooja for yourselves, your
friends and family, please call. Devotees can request
water (Abhishek Jal) from the Holy bathing of Baba by
sending us an email or by phone. Temple is located 25
minutes drive west of Schaumburg on intersection of
IL Route 47 and Plank Road in Hampshire, IL.
For more information please call 847-931-4058 or send
email to maildrop@saibaba.org.
Shri Saibaba Mandir, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saibaba activities in Minneapolis were conducted at
Shirdi Saibaba Prayer center since the year 2002.
Now, with the grace and blessings of Baba and the
support of devotees, a new Saibaba Mandir has
begun to function at 1835 Polk St NE, Minneapolis
from July 11th 2006. Please visit www.hamaresai.org
for all details.
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW Metroplex is located
at 2109 West Parker (Parker Plaza), Suite 212, Plano,
TX 75023. For temple hours and activities please call
the temple office at 469-467-3388 or visit the website
www.shirdisaidallas.org.
Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area, CA
By Baba's grace, Shirdi Sai Parivaar is pleased to
announce the opening of Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area.
The center is located at 897-B East Kifer Road,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086. For more information please
call 408-564-6704 or 408-705-7904.
FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD:
Sai Vichaar thanks you for your support for the
Question of the Week feature. This feature is intended
to initiate useful discussion on topics related to Sai
philosophy, His message, and Sai devotion. Please
send your suggested topics for the same.
Sai Vichaar wishes readers and devotees in USA a
Happy Thanksgiving. The "Question of the week" for
this week is,
Q. Baba said, "What is our duty? To behave properly.
That's enough!" Comment?
Humbly Yours,
The Editor
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Satsang Thought for the day
Life
Your Perfect Teacher
Many of us long to find a spiritual teacher or guru. We
may feel unsure of how to practice our spirituality without
one, or we may long for someone who has attained a
higher level of insight to lead the way for us. Some of us
have been looking for years to no avail and feel frustrated
and even lost.
The good news is that the greatest teacher you could
ever want is always with you-that is your life. The people
and situations we encounter every day have much to
teach us when we are open to receiving their wisdom.
Often we don't recognize our teachers because they
may not look or act like our idea of a guru, yet they
may embody great wisdom. In addition, some people
teach us by showing us what we don't want to do. All
the situations in our lives, from the insignificant to the
major, conspire to teach us exactly what we need to
be learning at any given time. Patience, compassion,
perseverance, honesty, letting go-all these are covered
in the classroom of the teacher that is your life.
We can help ourselves to remember this perfect
teacher each day with a few simple words. Each
morning we might find a moment to say, "I acknowledge
and honor the teacher that is my life. May I be wise
enough to recognize the teachers and lessons that I
encounter today, and may I be open to receiving their
wisdom." We might also take some time each day to
consider what our lives are trying to teach us at this
time. A difficult phase in your relationship with your
child may be teaching you to let go. The homeless
person you see every day may be showing you the
boundaries of your compassion and generosity. A
spate of lost items may be asking you to be more
present to physical reality. Trust your intuition on
the nature of the lesson at hand, work at your own
pace, and ask as many questions as you want.
Your life has all the answers.
From Daily Om
May the Merciful Sri Sai Baba always shower His grace on us and our families and remove our problems and anxieties by giving us all - strength , goodluck, success and happiness with peace of mind.
Sai bhakt,
Deepa H
debu7366@yahoo.com
Your Perfect Teacher
Many of us long to find a spiritual teacher or guru. We
may feel unsure of how to practice our spirituality without
one, or we may long for someone who has attained a
higher level of insight to lead the way for us. Some of us
have been looking for years to no avail and feel frustrated
and even lost.
The good news is that the greatest teacher you could
ever want is always with you-that is your life. The people
and situations we encounter every day have much to
teach us when we are open to receiving their wisdom.
Often we don't recognize our teachers because they
may not look or act like our idea of a guru, yet they
may embody great wisdom. In addition, some people
teach us by showing us what we don't want to do. All
the situations in our lives, from the insignificant to the
major, conspire to teach us exactly what we need to
be learning at any given time. Patience, compassion,
perseverance, honesty, letting go-all these are covered
in the classroom of the teacher that is your life.
We can help ourselves to remember this perfect
teacher each day with a few simple words. Each
morning we might find a moment to say, "I acknowledge
and honor the teacher that is my life. May I be wise
enough to recognize the teachers and lessons that I
encounter today, and may I be open to receiving their
wisdom." We might also take some time each day to
consider what our lives are trying to teach us at this
time. A difficult phase in your relationship with your
child may be teaching you to let go. The homeless
person you see every day may be showing you the
boundaries of your compassion and generosity. A
spate of lost items may be asking you to be more
present to physical reality. Trust your intuition on
the nature of the lesson at hand, work at your own
pace, and ask as many questions as you want.
Your life has all the answers.
From Daily Om
May the Merciful Sri Sai Baba always shower His grace on us and our families and remove our problems and anxieties by giving us all - strength , goodluck, success and happiness with peace of mind.
Sai bhakt,
Deepa H
debu7366@yahoo.com
Monday, November 27, 2006
Satsang Sri Sai Amrit Vani
23rd Nov 2006
Jai Sai Ram
This Thursday Baba showed us a new
leela, During Sri Sai Amrit Vani, when we were
reciting “Tere Charno ke Dhool Jo mil Jaye” all of a
sudden, the hands of Mrs Gupta were filled with the
Udi, besides her lap was also filled with Udi as
Usual.
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 also 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 the names
will not be included in the list. Please also give the
location of the place.
This Thursday the 23rd Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started oozing from Tuesday the 21st Nov.
from all the photos of Baba on the walls and in the
mandir room. Udi was also falling since then and
so papers had to be placed under the photos since
Tuesday. However inside the Mandir it started oozing
from the Statue of Baba and the photo on Wednesday.
The words OM, Ram and Shyam appeared on the
main photo in the mandir and the big photo on the wall.
On one photo it was Swastic along with the OM.
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. Hands and Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots
of Udi during the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit
Vani/prayers. Udi also appeared on shoulders of 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 very soothing this time,
without any disturbances as all the late comers were
accommodated in the room rather than in the hall.
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. All the
pieces of sweets in the box had some engraved figures
on them. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos
and statue of Baba. Part pieces of the remains with
figures on them, 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. 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 30th 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.
On 7th Dec, we may be in Chandigarh, if so,
Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held there on that day.
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
Jai Sai Ram
This Thursday Baba showed us a new
leela, During Sri Sai Amrit Vani, when we were
reciting “Tere Charno ke Dhool Jo mil Jaye” all of a
sudden, the hands of Mrs Gupta were filled with the
Udi, besides her lap was also filled with Udi as
Usual.
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 also 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 the names
will not be included in the list. Please also give the
location of the place.
This Thursday the 23rd Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started oozing from Tuesday the 21st Nov.
from all the photos of Baba on the walls and in the
mandir room. Udi was also falling since then and
so papers had to be placed under the photos since
Tuesday. However inside the Mandir it started oozing
from the Statue of Baba and the photo on Wednesday.
The words OM, Ram and Shyam appeared on the
main photo in the mandir and the big photo on the wall.
On one photo it was Swastic along with the OM.
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. Hands and Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots
of Udi during the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit
Vani/prayers. Udi also appeared on shoulders of 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 very soothing this time,
without any disturbances as all the late comers were
accommodated in the room rather than in the hall.
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. All the
pieces of sweets in the box had some engraved figures
on them. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos
and statue of Baba. Part pieces of the remains with
figures on them, 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. 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 30th 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.
On 7th Dec, we may be in Chandigarh, if so,
Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held there on that day.
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
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