Friday, September 28, 2007

Satsang "My Nana is in trouble..."

Satsang "My Nana is in trouble..."

“My Nana is in trouble. He is overcome by thirst. Should we not give him a handful of water?” Said Baba sitting in the Dwarkamai.

The two leelas given below are similar, quenching Nana’s thirst, while on Harishchandra hill, and Shyamdas’ on Girnar Parvat.

The Rinanubandh for each devotee was different; but Baba’s compassion, vigilant watchfulness and love were equal and infinite. Nana, though overweight, was very fond of visiting temples on hill-tops. Harishchandra hill is forty miles away from Shirdi with a Devi temple on its summit. Once Nana with his entourage of peons and sheristadars made this pilgrimage. It was a hot summer day and the hill rocky and barren. There were no trees for shade, no water to drink. The troupe had climbed half-way, when Nana was fatigued and overcome by thirst. The provisions they had brought was exhausted. The Sheristadar suggested they return. But exhaustion and thirst had taken its toll and Nana could not do so. He just sat on a flat slab of stone and said, “If Baba were here, He would surely give me water to slate my thirst.” The Sheristadar thought that this speculation was futile as Baba wasn’t there. But Baba was with Nana at all times.

Here at Shirdi, Baba said, “My Nana is in trouble.” At that very moment, a Bhil was walking down the hill. Nana asked, “I am very thirsty. Can I get some water to drink?” The Bhil replied, “What? You ask for water? Under the very slab on which you are seated, there is water.” Then he walked on. The peons and sheristadars moved the slab and found a palm full of clear sparkling water; just enough to slate his burning thirst. Nana drank the water and having quenched his thirst, continued the pilgrimage. He took darshan of the Goddess and returned home.

It is said that prayer is a concentrated one pointed contact with a higher power. When a devout soul is concentrating deeply on God, the soul gets thoroughly saturated with the divine and the divine power infiltrates the Jeeva and produces certain results. Here, the mere thought of Baba had instantaneous results. The faith, devotion and love behind the thought were the trigger of Baba’s leela. Later, when Nana visited Shirdi, Baba said, “Nana, you were thirsty. I gave you water. Did you drink it?” This increased Nana’s faith futher by leaps and bounds. He was convinced more than ever, that Baba was Omnipresent, Omnipotent, merciful and loving, that Baba had the power to bring water to the barren hill, then appear as the Bhil and save his life while he sat in the Dwarkamai with the devotees.

Tatyasaheb Noolkar (L.K.Noolkar) , whom Baba lovingly called ‘mhatara’ or old man, used to write to his friend and mentor Nanasaheb Chandorkar regularly. On 20/07/09 , Tatya writes, “What have I left to say to one, who’s Guru remembers him every moment of the day. Day and night, he says, ‘Nana, Nana’ and ‘Kaka, Kaka’.”

Tatya gives us an insight of the love and the Rinanubandh that Baba and Nana had for each other, while Nana replies, quoting a doha from Kabir’s, which says, “Iron gets spoilt, when it comes in contact with a touchstone. When it gets spoilt, it turns into gold. I am so very glad to see I have succeeded in spoiling you by the grace of Sai Maharaj. It is now for you to make efforts for a good progress.” Further, Nana writes, “It was a desire to sleep in the lap of the mother. The mother has fulfilled this desire. Now, the one who is, will be taken care of by her, but one must adhere to such practices that one dreams of mother and she always remains before one’s eyes. Then, the mother (Guru Mauli) will rattle the name of mhatara as she does Nana and Kaka. Have no doubt.”

What a beautiful letter it is, so full of insight, understanding and love. Passionate love for the Guru Mauli.

(Source Sai Leela Magazine)

Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra * 27th Sept 2007

Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra
27th Sept 2007

Jai Sai Ram
I have received many letters about the Sri Sai Leelamrit, If devotees are so interested I will put the pages, read by Mrs Gupta on the site in the Jpg format every week. It is in Hindi Script. I require the feedback.

Baba is with us all the time and at all the places, where ever we go. He shows His presence also. But some time His presence is felt more. Although Every Thursday, feeling of His presence is very strong yet on other days also we feel His presence and He even blesses us. On birthdays of any member of the family or on our wedding anniversry, Baba definately blesses us with Udi. On Monday it was the birthday of our youngest grand daughter, who is in Atlanta, USA. Udi Started oozing in the mandir from the photo and Statue in the mandir in addition to the photos of Baba on the wall. Generally Udi starts oozing from photos on the wall only from Monday and from the Photos and Statue in the Mandir from Tuesday/ Wednesday. It is all His blessings.

There were about 90 devotees, who attended the recitation in person and they came from far off places in Delhi and even from Gurgaon, Noida and Shahdara. Mrs Mehrotra was from Malaysia and Mrs Sudesh Johar of Australia was also present in the darbar of Baba. There were disturbing devotees too present today. They moved from one room to other room in between the Pooja and such disturbing so many other devotees. Two devotees brought the prasad, although we clearly request people not to bring the Bhog. Sweet water (Chasni) from the Box spill all over the floor created another nuisence. We had to announce that from Next time we will strictly not allow anyboly with the sweet/bhog.

Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers to Baba ( Shirdi) and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra* by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 27th Sept 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids, to avoid duplications) . However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places.

This Thursday the 27th Sept 2007. we enjoyed the following Leelas of Baba (of Shirdi). It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but when the Leelas are repetitive and so the discription is also repitative. Every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.

1. This time on Monday , Udi started oozing from the two photos on the wall and Hindi words `RAM' `SHAM' and `OM', and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. Udi also started oozing from the photo and statue in the mandir from the Monday itself and also forming the words `RAM' , `SHAM' and `OM'.

2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this Thursday also. Thali was emptied several times. In the morning itself at 8 AM when Mrs. Gupta entered the Mandir for Pooja, Thali was already overflowing and the water spill all over the papers below the thali. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water. At about 3:30 PM Mrs. Gupta wiped the the Charans and cleaned all the space of Charans. But Baba was in a different mood and water started oozing again and Charans were again had to be placed in the thali.

3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi during the prayers.

4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and on themselves during the pooja.

5. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba. We noticed that the Bhog , which was placed before HIM was partially eaten. Part of Bhog was on the lips of photo and statue of Baba. Different items were there on lips in different photos. Parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Baba even blessed the Bhog of the devotees who brought the Bhog themselves. But they were not allowed to distribute the bhog inside the house, as it again will spoil the floor and it may also come under the feets.

6. The feeling of Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer was very strong and few devotees saw Baba in the white dress.

7. All the boxes of Bhog, which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi.

8. Udi was there on the Many Photos, Statues and other documents placed before Baba on the table as soon as they were placed.

9. Sai Satcharitra which were placed on the table before Baba, was also blessed with Udi in between the pages.

Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:05 AM. Noon Aartee, the same Aartee which is being recited in Shirdi, started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan from Sri Sai Leelamrit from page 8 onwards and Chapter 1 was completed. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba's Blessings. Some devotee stayed for the lunch and some even after there. Finally all the devotees departed by 4 PM. In the evening also few neighbours come.

Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra on 4th Oct will again be held at 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 but 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. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.

Sri Sai Amrit Vani in English script has now been printed and is available in the market. Audio CDs of Sri Sai Amrit Vani is also now available besides on the audio cassette. Mr. Bassi has already sent a letter regarding about it.
Scripts in Tamil , Devnagri (Hindi), English and Telugu, 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 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Recitation of Sai Satcharitra will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.

Jai Sai Ram.

Ashok Gupta

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007

SRI SAI AMRITVANI PRINTED IN ENGLISH

SRI SAI AMRITVANI PRINTED IN ENGLISH


My name is V.K.Bassi & I am staying at New Delhi.

SATGURU SAI NATH has kindly given me seva to write Sri Sai Amritvani. This book was printed in Hindi script about 8 years back and for the last few years, it is being read by various devotees all over the world.

Mrs Veena Gupta is also reciting Sri Sai Amritvani for the last few years and SATGURU SAI NATH is kind enough to show his presence during recitation of Sri Sai Amritvani between 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon on every Thursday. HE also personally visits during recitation and enjoy BHOG (PRASAD).

We feel pleasure in informing you that Sri Sai Amritvani in english script has been printed and 1st copy of the pious book was kept in the temple of Mr Ashok Gupta on Thursday the 20th Sept.,2007 at 11.00 a.m.

After recitation of Sri Sai Amritvani I collected the book and was thrilled to see that BABA has blessed Sri Sri Amritvani in english script and UDI was found inside the pages of the book. It is due to the great affection and love SATGURU SAI NATH towards his devotee Mrs Veena Gupta.We pray Almihty for her excellent health so that we continue witnessing various miracles of SATGURU SAI NATH.

You can directly purchase following pious books at concessional rates:-

1) Sri Sai Amritvani(Hindi) Rs.6/-each book
2) Sri Sai Amritvani(English) Rs.10/- each book
3) Sri Sai Amritvani (Telgu) Rs.10/- each
4) Sri Sai Amrinidhi Rs.15/- each
5) Sri Sai Amritvani Cassette Rs.20 each
6) Sri Sai Amritvani CD Rs.32/- each

Following is the address for the above:-
Mr.Sanjay Gupta,
6, LG Floor, NBCC Palace
Lodhi Road,
NEW DELHI(INDIA)
Ph.92125-30736/ 98183-60736/ 38
e-mail: saikripa@mail. usa.com
NOTE:-
While placing the order, please send the copy to our e-mail vk.bassi@yahoo. co.in for follow up to expedite the issue.

Regards,

V.K.BASSI
Mobile: 9810005825

SRI SAI AMRITVANI PRINTED IN BRAIL

SRI SAI AMRITVANI PRINTED IN BRAIL

For the benefit of the blind devotees, we got Sri Sai Amritvani printed in Brail. We distribute Sri Sai Amritvani along with Cassette to various blind schools which helps them to recite this pious book in groups.

We also supply folding sticks to the blinds. This stick is used to identify the object & helps the blind to proceed to right track. We have aleady supplied 500 folding sticks & we have received request from various schools for supply of 1000 sticks. The cost of each stick is Rs.100/- each whereas the cost of Sri Sai Amritvani along with Cassette is Rs.75/- each.

Any Sai Devotee interested to donate above item may kindly make the cheque in the name of All India Federation of the Blind & send at the following address:-

SRI AMRITVANI SAI PARIVAR
A1/42, Panchsheel Enclave,
NEW DELHI-110 017

For devotees who are staying outside India can transfer the amount directly in the account of All India Confederation of the Blind, New Delhi as per the details given below:-

Name & address of the bank: PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
Model, Town-III NEW DELHI-110 009(INDIA)
BANK ACCOUNT NO. : 0650000100056432
SWIFT CODE : PUNBINBBDCG

After transfering the fund kindly intimate us on e-mail vk.bassi@yahoo. co.in for co-ordination with All India Confederation of the Blind.

Regards
V.K.BASSI

Satsang Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba

Satsang Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba

Once, he had gone to Dwarkamai, and Baba was grinding wheat. At that time, Baba had ground a little wheat and was about to grind some more. He went to the Sanctum Sanctorium and sat down and noted that Baba, while grinding, was singing awhile, saying Vedanta a while, then showering abuses. He was so fascinated by the grinding, that he asked Baba, “Baba, why have You kept this hand mill? Why do You do this chore of grinding?” Baba then said, “Ithe je yetaat, tyaanche malaa dalaava laagta bara (Whoever comes to me, I have to grind for them)!” This sentence struck the core of his heart and he realized how much trouble and hardship Baba undergoes for us.

Our Sanchit (The sum total of merit and demerit of the present life as well as all the previous births) and Kriyaman (The actions of this present life with its repercussions and fruits in future births) are whirling around like a wheel. Then there are our hopes, aspirations, goals and trials. Only the Sadguru shoulders our tribulations for material benefits. Finally, to set us on the path of spirituality, helping us as we take the first few steps like a mother carrying us every time we falter or fall.

Only the Sadguru can liberate us from the cycle of future births and deaths. No one else can!

When he went to take permission to leave, he said, “Baba, why don’t you call me more frequently to Shirdi?” Then Baba, turning to Bala Shimpi said, “He says I don’t call him often. Yet, we meet every fifteen days, don’t we?” Shyamdas had a routine of writing to Baba on Ekadashi of every month and Baba used to reply. Baba was referring to this. Then Baba, as usual, gave him a handful of udi and blessed him. In a motherly tone, Baba said, “So, you are leaving? Arre Shyamdas, I am with you all the time. Allah Ram Malik will bless you and do good. Okay?”

On his last visit, he had gone to the Dwarkamai in the afternoon at about three o’clock . Some devotees were seated at the Sabha Mandap and they cautioned Shyamdas not to got to the Dwarkamai. Baba at that time was sitting still as if in meditation. Just then, one of the devotees went up for darshan. Baba flew into a rage and swiftly smacked the devotee with his satka. He let out a volley of abuses. The devotee fled from the Dwarkamai. Shyamdas went up and Baba welcomed him as if nothing had happened. Shyamdas sat a while and Baba said, “Shyamdas, when will you come again?” Shyamdas replied that he would return quickly and taking Udi, he left. He had not even reached the gate of the Sabha Mandap, when Baba called out to him. He retraced his steps and went to Baba. Baba said, “Henceforth, don’t come to Shirdi, okay? I am always with you, wherever you may be, okay? The people here have changed a lot. They trouble me incessantly with their cries for money (paika) and I am getting tired. Are you going on a yatra, or are you going to meet your family? I am always with you now and forever.” Then Baba gave him permission to go and try as he may, he couldn’t make a trip to Shirdi, nor could he send his letters on Ekadashi. Then Shyamdas received letters from various devotees informing him that Baba had taken Mahasamadhi.

[REF : Sai Leela 1926 (June-July)]

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Satsang Watch online the 23rd sept episode of the Sai baba serial [star plus]

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Om Sai Ram
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Satsang Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba

Satsang Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba

Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba

Date of Birth: 9th June, 1865
Date of Samadhi: 8th August, 1951

It was from Konkan prantha, Ratnagiri Jilha, Devgad Gaon, and his ancestors hailed from. Then they moved to Thane, where Uddhavesh grew up. From early childhood, he was an ascetic by nature, and loved to go on pilgrimages and visit saints and sadhus. He first visited Shirdi in 1904. This visit itself was very predictive of Baba’s grace on him. He had undertaken an elaborate pilgrimage of Rameshwar; from Wardha it was by foot. Upon takng Gajanan Maharaj’s darshan, the saint told him to go south of Shegaon, where he would meet his Guru. Then, Harihar Baba at Shivlee who did not speak, except for saying Harihar, indicated that Uddhavesh would find his moksha Guru at a place that rhymed with Shivlee (Shiladi) in the westward direction. At Shivlee, a party gave Uddhavesh a wild horse for his journey. The horse was bad-natured for he bit if a person stood before him, and kicked him, if he stood behind him. Nonetheless, taking him along, he came to Ahmednagar Jilha, ‘the land of saints’. At Belapur, he did darshan of Keshav Govind’s Samadhi and reached Kopargaon. Bathed in the Godavari , he did Naamjap and thence came to Shirdi.

In those days, Shirdi was a desolate place with abundant Babul trees. He tied his horse to a Babul tree, taking care to muzzle his mouth and tying his hind legs to another tree, lest he attack way-farers. It was then that he noticed a fakir in a torn-tattered kafni. A tin tumrel in his hand, he walked about aimlessly. He went up to him and politely asked him, where the Sadhu of Shirdi stayed. The Fakir blessed him with a shower of abuses. This episode hurt him to the core and he made his way to the village. “He is an old cantecarous man and instead of answering a simple question civilly, he abuses my mother and me”, he thought. Upon reaching the village, he came to the Masjid. There was a hut next to it and an old lady was making Bhakar and Pitla. He enquired about the saint of Shirdi. She told him that he had gone out, but there was no saying as to when he would return. So, she was making Bhakar ready for him to eat whenever he would return. He enquired about his appearance. She described in great detail about Baba’s torn tattered Kafni and headgear.
The Masjid was littered with garbage in front of it, but the inside was clean and neat. In a corner, there were four lighted lamps, next to it a hand-mill and some old and faded marigold garlands and some fresh garlands. A Dhuni was burning in front of the pillar. He wondered about the lighted lamps and the entire setup as he made his way back. The lady was a Hindu, the sadhu described was a Muslim, and his mind was in a turmoil. “Agni in the Masjid! Why?” Many questions arose in his mind on his way back.

There he saw Baba patting his horse. He had one hand in the horses mouth and with the other, He was patting his head. Spontaneously, he said, “Be careful Maharaj! This is a wild creature and he bites viciously.” He then went and laid his head on Baba’s feet. He was filled with peace and he stood up and asked the burning question. “Maharaj, where and when will I find my Guru?” Still patting the horse, Baba answered, “Kallel pudhe, tu kothun aalas? Mee tar vedaa fakir aahe (You will realize in the future where you came from. I am but a mad Fakir).” Then He added, “After five years, everything will be clear, okay. Go. Leave today and do Upwas (Upwas here is indicated of Sadhna).” Then Baba and Uddhavesh returned to the Masjid. Some devotee had left a coconut offering. Baba broke it and gave half to Uddhav. Then He said, “Arre, how can a whole bhakar go down the stomach all at once. You will realize in five years. At that time, we will see.” Then, Uddhav bowed to Baba and left for Kopargaon and joined the rest of the group and continued his pilgrimage.
Between 1906 and 1911, he was fortunate to meet Nana Chandorkar, Janardhan Gonddev Kandikar and Balasaheb Dev, who told him many leelas of Sai Baba.

In 1906, he visited Shirdi and Baba said, “ Come Shyamdas, it is good you have come. Ghoda Baeel Chaavka. Aamhasee bhet to paavka (Rough translation: Horses and bulls bite. But when they meet me, they become meek and gentle).” These words reminded him of Baba’s divine presence which was perceived even by the vile horse. Harihar Bua, who had told him he would find his Moksha Guru at Shirdi. Everytime he visited Shirdi, thence, he stayed for longer periods of time.

(to be contd…..)
[REF : Sai Leela 1926 (June-July)]

Monday, September 24, 2007

Leela of Baba on Ganesh Chaturthi

Leela of Baba on Ganesh Chaturthi

Photos of Ganesh Chaturthi - 2007
Jai Sai Ram

I have received many requests from the devotees for the hard and soft copies of the Ganesh Ji and the mouse formed with Udi on the photo of Baba, although I sent these 2 photos as attachments with my letter. It is not possible to send the photos individually by email, what to say about the hard copy by courier. I have uploaded these photos in the photo section of the yahoogroup ‘mysaibaba21’ under the folder ‘Ganesh Chaturthi – 2007’ . devotees are requested to down load them from there. I have created this new yahoogroup ‘mysaibaba21’ , to use its Photo Section for such purposes.
Few Jpg files are also there of the Aartees and their meaning in Hindi.
The file section of this yahoogroup has already been used to host the video clippings of Palki Procession of Baba at Shirdi on the Rang Panchmi. This group has been created to use the file and photo section space PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY EMAILS TO THIS GROUP AS NO MAILS WILL BE SENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP. To go to this yahoogroup key in or simply click the link http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba21. You will also not receive any communication from this group.
Jai Sai Ram.
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Satsang I look at everyone with equality.

Satsang I look at everyone with equality.

“I look at everyone with equality. Many people come to My darbar with different motives and needs. The people who are here are also as different as different can be. Some are God-fearing. Some are seekers of knowledge and enlightenment. Others are seekers of wealth, health and progeny. Others are rogues. Nonetheless, I look at each and everyone with equality”, said Baba.

Here are two such leelas.

The year was 1913 and “Naam-Saptah” was being performed by some of the devotees. The Dwarkamai was packed as devotees had gathered together to participate in the weeklong program. Savitribai Tendulkar was also present and so was Babasaheb Tarkhad. Baba calmly said, “Go Shama, there is a man sitting on the wall of the Sabha Mandap. He wishes to have darshan. Do go and bring him immediately.” Shama did as he was bidden. Indeed, there was a man huddled next to the wall of Dwarkamai. But, he was in a bad shape. The man was not very old. But his hands were shaking and his head was nodding. He was drooling at the mouth. His body was full of boils that oozed puss. Some of the boils had turned to open sores that were full of maggots. Flies covered his chest. The torn clothes that he had on were filthy and dirty. There was an overpowering stench of foul odor.

Shama seemed oblivious and holding the man by his hand, brought him to Baba. The man fell at Baba’s feet, and tears of joy poured from his eyes. Baba placed his hand of benediction on his head and said, “Bhau, what have you brought for me?” This devotee’s joy knew no bounds at that moment. Slowly and painstakingly, he took out a dirty piece of cloth and opened the bundle. Inside the bundle was a small piece of paper that had 2-3 pieces of sugar candy. With his shaking hands, he handed the candy to Baba with utter devotion. Upon receiving the candy, Baba gobbled it up. Then Baba placed his palm on his head and gave him udi and permission to leave. The man slowly but joyously left the Dwarkamai. Babasaheb Tarkhad watched the whole scenario with keen interest and was so moved by Baba’s compassion and love, that he could not hold back his tears.

(REF: Sai Leela 1930)

(contd….)

Satsang Firozshah Hormazji Pudumjee

Satsang Firozshah Hormazji Pudumjee

Firozshah Hormazji Pudumjee

The year was 1917. Firoz was in high school when his parents made a pilgrimage to Shirdi. While returning, they brought a photograph of Baba as Prasad. Upon returning home, the parents gave a glowing account of Baba’s divinity to the family. Firoz heard all this and he wondered in his mind about it. “They run after these Babas and Sadhus”, he thought. “Will this Sai Baba help them spiritually and materially?” He also put a test to Baba thinking, “If Baba is divine, he will give me a sign.” With this thought, he went to sleep.

Then he dreamt of Baba who said, “You want proof of my divinity? Whether I am for real or not? Your father has placed my photograph on the table. When you get up in the morning, try and pick it up. If you can pick it up, I am fake. If you cannot pick it up, know for sure that I am real.” The dream awakened him, and he couldn’t wait for dawn to break. In the morning, he went to the dining table and went to pick up Baba’s photograph. But the photograph was extremely heavy. The more he tried, the heavier it got. The table itself was lifted off the floor, but not the photograph. Then he realized that Baba was indeed divine.

Later, he started working in his father’s mill gratis. One day, he dreamt of Baba, who said, “You have been working in your father’s mill for so long. You need to get a salary, right?” The next day, his uncle casually asked him if he was getting paid for all the work he was doing. On hearing the negative reply, his uncle started paying him Rs.200/- per month. Firoz did not meet Baba, but he was devoted to Him. He kept wondering, what Shirdi looked like. One day, while traveling by bus, he passed by Sai Baba lane in Santa Cruz . Intuitively, he knew that he would find his answer there. Later, he went to that lane and met Moreshwar Pradhan, who was very close to Baba. Pradhan readily and gladly answered all his questions in great detail and satisfied him.

[REF : Sai Leela, 1928 April (Chaitra)]

Satsang Jari and Death - Jothinder Tarkhad

Satsang Jari and Death - Jothinder Tarkhad

Jari and Death

Jothinder Tarkhad and Baba had a very special relationship. Jothinder loved Baba immensely and Baba reciprocated with parental love and care.

Once, Jothinder was sitting in the Dwarkamai when Baba asked him to press His legs as they were hurting. Immediately, Jothinder started pressing his legs with great devotion. Suddenly, he saw a fiendish looking woman in front of him. She was so terrifying to look at that Jothinder had no words of description. Instinctively, Jothinder clutched Baba’s feet tightly. After a while, she disappeared.

“Bhau, what did you see just now?” asked Baba. Jothinder could not formulate the word at that moment. Gently, Baba asked, “Arre Bhau, tell me what you saw.” Then Jothinder said, “Baba, don’t show me such terrifying things.” Baba then said, “She was Jari, the Goddess of ill-omen and misfortune. She had set her heart on taking you away.” Then reassuringly, He added, “But I would not allow her and let her take five others instead.” Jothinder was overwhelmed by these words and he lay his head on Baba’s feet.

Jothinder was rarely sick, but in the year he felt ill for about a week. He lost his muscle tone and was thus admitted at the Nanavati hospital. On the last Shravan Somwar (Shravan is August by the Hindu calendar and Somwar is Monday which is considered extremely holy), he asked for tea and drank it. A while later, he asked for tea again. His wife gently reminded him that she had just given him his tea.
“Yes! But I want some tea as I am seeing some black shadow”, he replied. Tea was sent for, and while waiting, his wife said, “While the tea comes, why don’t you do Baba’s Naam-Smaran?”

He started Naam-Smaran, and after a short while, he saw Baba. So, he folded his hands and did namaskar. “Baba, Mee Aalo (Baba, I’m coming).” Then he closed his eyes and took Samadhi (died).

No more needs to be said about this Rinanubandh relationship.

Satsang The Glory of Shirdi Sai - Issue 19-2007 now online in 3d page turning - New format.

Satsang The Glory of Shirdi Sai - Issue 19-2007 now online in 3d page turning - New format.

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Satsang A astonishing leela of Baba - Dev Baba alias Anant Prabhu Walavalkar

Satsang A astonishing leela of Baba - Dev Baba alias Anant Prabhu Walavalkar

Dev Baba alias Anant Prabhu Walavalkar:

Date Of Birth: April 13th, 1918
Date Of Samadhi: May 25th, 1994

Rajaram Kaka (Dev Baba’s Father) hailed from Walaval, Sindhudurga Jhilla (Region). Hence, they were called theWalavalkars. His lineage was from the Sathkul Kudar Deshkar family. The family was very devout and religious. In 1916, he married Krishnabai alias Sitabai who was Dabholkar’s daughter.

The couple moved to Girgaum, Bombay , where Rajaram worked in the Accountant General’s office. He was devoted to Vitthal and followed the Warkari Sampradaya. Dev Baba was the eldest child of four brothers and one sister. As Girgaum was a remote suburb, Rajaram and his family moved to Dadar. As it was the first pregnancy, Sitabai came to her parents’ home in Bandra. Sitabai was ill during the pregnancy and had ‘Nandavayu’. {Possibly Tetanus*).

Dabholkar was very concerned. So, he ran to Shirdi and told Baba about it. Baba reassured him and said “ Balantpan nirvigna hoyeel (The delivery will be trouble-free) !” He also stated that His son would be born to her. Assured by Baba’s words, Dabholkar returned home and prayed to Baba for help. Rajaram also prayed earnestly to Vitthal begging Him to give him a ‘Dnyaneshwar – like’ son. The time for delivery arrived and Dabholkar anxiously waited outside. When he finally went to see his daughter, he was surprised at what he saw. The mother had thrown the child in a corner, and would not touch or cuddle him. The child however lay contentedly in the corner. But what surprised him most, was, the halo of light around his head. He also had an aura of light around him.

As the mother was afraid to hold her child, she also refused to nurse him. Dabholkar however picked up the child and brought him to Shirdi. He went straight to the Dwarkamai and laid him at Baba’s feet. Being rather anxious and distraught at his daughter’s behavior, he told Baba all that had happened in great detail. Meanwhile, Baba picked up the baby, and laying him in His lap, patted him gently. Then, He nursed him by placing His thumb in the child’s mouth. The baby sucked and out came milk!

(REF: CHAPTER 4, SAI SATCHARITA)

The beautiful leela of Baba is given where Baba tells Das Ganu that he need not go to Prayag and have a bath in the Ganga and Jamuna. When Das Ganu lays his head on Baba’s feet, out flows the Ganga and Jamuna from Baba’s toes! Here, Baba feeds the tiny baby from His thumb!

Dev Baba had Baba’s grace around him at all times. His primary education was in Marathi medium. Then he went to Wilson English Medium School . However, Dev Baba rarely attended school. He spent most of his time meditating, at the Swami Samarth Math nearby. Swami Samarth also blessed him. As a young man, he joined the Kurla Municipal Kirde Kendra as a teacher in physical education. He was extremely fond of his students and was fair to each and everyone. However, the students were from two castes and one caste felt that Dev Baba was ‘rather fond and sympathetic to the other caste’. They went and complained to the other teachers. One of the teachers decided to give him a good thrashing. Meanwhile, some of the teachers informed Dev Baba of the plan. Casually, he said, “Oh, but he will not come to school tomorrow.” And so, it came to pass that the teacher went to swim that evening, drowned and died. When this happened, he realized that Baba had bestowed him with Siddhis.

He decided not to work for anybody, but to utilize his services for God.

He made various pilgrimages and stayed in the Himalayas . He learned Hata Yoga and progressed spiritually. His mother was seriously ill and he knew that she would soon pass away, he visited her and gave her a mantra to recite. Then he came to Shirdi and sat in the Mandir and did parayana of the Satcharita While he was mid-way, he received a telegram, saying that his mother had taken a turn for the worse. He asked Baba whether he should go and visit her. Baba said, “Yes.” Now, he was in a quandary as to how he would go that far in such a short time. He was pondering as to why Baba had granted him permission when the time was so short and the journey, so long.

Lo! Baba stood before him and reassured him. Baba had brought a horse with Him to accompany him in the shookshma (invisible) form. They both reached Dadar. He met his mother and gently reassured her of a peaceful death and Baba Himself was there to take care of her destination. Thus, it came to pass that she died peacefully. He returned to Shirdi and completed the parayana. When he told people about his mother’s death, they looked at him with astonishment and did not believe him, ‘as he was seated for parayana all that time’!

In 1952, he married Kishori Bai who shared his devotion for Baba and worked along with him. The couple moved to Ambarnath and stayed in their ancestral home. In the first floor, a Mandir was made in 1967. A saat-dhaatu murti (an idol of seven metals) was installed and pratishtha performed.

Dev Baba had many followers and he guided them to his Ishtha Dev Sai Baba.
After a very fruitful life, he took Samadhi on Thursday on Vaishakh Vaidya Apara Ekadashi. He asked his relatives not to perform any rituals or religious ceremonies.

(REF: Dev Babanche Chatrita Published on 26th may, 1996)