Satsang Shyamdas and Dwarka
Shyamdas and Dwarka
A group of pilgrims along with Shyamdas set out to Dwarka by steamer. Shyamdas had the tickets for the steamer along with his money in a purse, while the tickets for the ferry boat had been separated and kept in his pocket. That evening, while he stood at the railing of the steamer, his purse accidentally fell into the sea. The Officials of the steamer, when told about it, were considerate, as he had tickets for the onward journey. But, having no money posed a problem.
That night, Gopal Giridhar (Shyamdas’s father) had a vivid dream. A Fakir came into his bedroom and awakened him by shaking him. “Send money to your father at Dwarka”, he said. Giridhar looked around but found nobody. Then he fell asleep again. Again, the same Fakir appeared and rather angrily said, “I told you to send money to your father. He is stranded there, while you are sleeping.” This time he got up and went to the door to look for the Fakir. But, the door was locked and there was no Fakir anywhere.
He sat up and thought over the dream, then realized that his father must be in trouble, and stranded at Dwarka. That very day, he had received some money from an insurance company. He decided to send that money to Shyamdas. He waited anxiously for daybreak and then sent the fifty rupees. Shyamdas was pleasantly surprised to receive the money and completed the pilgrimage with ease. Upon returning from Dwarka, he met Giridhar and asked him how he managed to send the money at the opportune moment. Giridhar related the leela in vivid detail.
When Shyamdas went to Shirdi, at Kopargaon, he had some difficulty at getting a tonga . But, as soon as he finished his ritual of bathing at the Godavari , doing jap and pooja at the Datta Mandir, a tonga with two passengers stopped before the Mandir. The passengers asked him to accompany them, as the third passenger could not make his trip to Shirdi. Upon reaching Shirdi, the tonga driver asked him for Re.1/- fare and not the customary Rs.5/-. He went to Dwarkamai for ‘dhule’ darshan and found Baba sitting with Butti, Balasaheb Bhate, Chinchanikar and other Bhaktas. Baba was sitting near the railing and was handing Bade Baba a chillum when he saw Shyamdas. Shyama said, “Deva, will you see, Shyamdas has come for your darshan.” Then Baba said, “I’ve been looking after him since a long time and will look after him hence.” Then Baba added, “How you drowned the money in the sea? Allah Malik gave you money. He also gave you water to drink.”
Shyamdas was overwhelmed by Baba’s love and caring. He went and laid his head on Baba’s feet for about 15 minutes. Then, Baba patted his head and said, “Get up Shyamdas, sit a while with Me.”
Baba’s grace enveloped Shyamdas and continued even in the later part of life.
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
Friday, October 05, 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra*
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra*
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra
4th Oct 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Week after week Baba shows us almost same type
of Leelas and we are very much used to it. We get surprised or
shocked when Baba does not show us that leela. But some time Baba do
disapprove some actions or deeds. It becomes very difficult for us
to get the reason for the disapproval, but some times it is very
obvious. Some times devotees hide some things and wants to get the
approval of Baba for the wrong thing, which Baba does not approve or
there are some other reasons, which we come to know only after wards
and the mysteries are solved. This Thursday it so happened that Baba
did not blessed the small statue of our own niece at the time of
pooja but however her passport was blessed in no time when placed
before Him even late at 9 PM . A document of a devotee was also not
blessed. Rest was all normal and usual, as mentioned below.
As mentioned many times that Baba blesses us on
the birthdays and marriage anniversaries of our family members also
in addition to Thursdays. On Sunday the 30th Sept it was our sons
wedding anniversary and Baba has not disappointed us. 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.
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 4th Oct 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 4th 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 Sunday morning , 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
Sunday itself and also forming the words `RAM' , `SHAM' and `OM'. It
was the marriage anniversary of our son on Sunday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this Thursday also.
Thali was emptied several times. 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.
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.
6. The feeling of Presence of Baba was very strong during the
recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja and Prayer.
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. However
one statue and one document was not approved by Him as, they were
not blessed with Udi.
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 Chapter 2 started. 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. We remained bussy till 10 PM with the guest.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sri Sai
Satcharitra on 11th 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
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra
4th Oct 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Week after week Baba shows us almost same type
of Leelas and we are very much used to it. We get surprised or
shocked when Baba does not show us that leela. But some time Baba do
disapprove some actions or deeds. It becomes very difficult for us
to get the reason for the disapproval, but some times it is very
obvious. Some times devotees hide some things and wants to get the
approval of Baba for the wrong thing, which Baba does not approve or
there are some other reasons, which we come to know only after wards
and the mysteries are solved. This Thursday it so happened that Baba
did not blessed the small statue of our own niece at the time of
pooja but however her passport was blessed in no time when placed
before Him even late at 9 PM . A document of a devotee was also not
blessed. Rest was all normal and usual, as mentioned below.
As mentioned many times that Baba blesses us on
the birthdays and marriage anniversaries of our family members also
in addition to Thursdays. On Sunday the 30th Sept it was our sons
wedding anniversary and Baba has not disappointed us. 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.
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 4th Oct 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 4th 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 Sunday morning , 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
Sunday itself and also forming the words `RAM' , `SHAM' and `OM'. It
was the marriage anniversary of our son on Sunday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this Thursday also.
Thali was emptied several times. 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.
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.
6. The feeling of Presence of Baba was very strong during the
recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja and Prayer.
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. However
one statue and one document was not approved by Him as, they were
not blessed with Udi.
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 Chapter 2 started. 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. We remained bussy till 10 PM with the guest.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sri Sai
Satcharitra on 11th 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
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Satsang Look at this orthodox Brahmin eating onions today
Satsang Look at this orthodox Brahmin eating onions today
Baba beat him, shouting foul abuses at him, but he was overjoyed at having got Baba’s ‘uchchista’ as Prasad. Kushabhau had fasted on one Ekadashi day when Baba asked him what he had eaten. He replied, “We eat nothing on Ekadashi except Kandmul (Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes and Tube Vegetables).” Baba jokingly said, “You ate kaanda (onions)?” Phonetically prolonging the ‘a’ sound to mean onions that orthodox Brahmins do not even touch on Ekadashi, let alone eat. Then Baba picked up some onions and forced him to eat them. Bhausaheb would eat them if Baba also joined him in the repast. So, both of them started eating onions. Just then, a group of devotees arrived in the Dwarkamai. Turning to them, Baba said, “Look at this orthodox Brahmin eating onions today.” Kusha Bhau said, “Baba asked me to, and so did He.” At that time, Baba regurgitated and spat out something, and instead of onions, sweet potatoes were found. Kusha Bhau, not losing a moment, fell upon it and ate it. It was then that Baba beat him. Then Baba blessed him and said, “Henceforth, you just think of Me and stretch your palms and it will be full of warm udi from My dhuni. This you should use to heal and cure diseases and benefit people.” And so he did.
(REF: Devotees experience, Page 206)
Kashinath Pant hailed from Mezagaon district, Ahmednagar. He was a learned Brahmin who spent his life in doing various social service activities like looking after the sick and helping the poor. He was also a spiritual person. In 1872, a son was born to him whom he named Krishna . Krishna , like his father was a very spiritual child. Right from early childhood, he was interested in listening to mythological stories, visiting all the temples of his village, reading the Holy Scriptures and reciting various mantras. There was a Maruti Mandir in the village and Krishna went daily to that temple and did pooja there.
One day, upon going to the temple, he saw a Sadhu seated there. The Sadhu had a bright aura around him and was clothed in tiger-skin. After doing namaskar and pooja to Maruti, he also did namaskar to the Sadhu. The Sadhu was Vakratunda Maharaj. He beckoned to Krishna and asked him to sit beside him. Krishna did so and the Sadhu told him some religious stories. The Maharaj did not eat anything but lived on milk alone. Everyday, he would give Krishna money and ask him to fetch the milk. Krishna happily obliged. One day, Krishna brought the milk but did not return the change. The next day, Maharaj asked him what he had done with the change. Pat came the reply, “I bought pedas with the money and ate them.”
Vakratunda Maharaj smiled at him and said, “See that tree a short distance from you? Go there, and you will find a stone, beneath which is a pot. Open it and eat.”
Krishna did what he was told, and indeed, there was a vessel full of pedas. He ate to his heart’s content. Then he kept the vessel in its place and covered it as before. That night, the Sadhu was leaving Mezagaon, and Krishna accompanied him. The Sadhu and Shishya traveled far and wide and Vakratunda Maharaj bestowed all the siddhis that he had on Krishna . But Krishna wasn’t satisfied. He wanted to learn mantras that would create spells and break spells, exorcising devils and invoking them. His Guru was very reluctant to teach this to Krishna who persisted. He wore the iron bangle and did the necessary rites and gained these negative siddhis too.
(to be contd……)
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
Baba beat him, shouting foul abuses at him, but he was overjoyed at having got Baba’s ‘uchchista’ as Prasad. Kushabhau had fasted on one Ekadashi day when Baba asked him what he had eaten. He replied, “We eat nothing on Ekadashi except Kandmul (Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes and Tube Vegetables).” Baba jokingly said, “You ate kaanda (onions)?” Phonetically prolonging the ‘a’ sound to mean onions that orthodox Brahmins do not even touch on Ekadashi, let alone eat. Then Baba picked up some onions and forced him to eat them. Bhausaheb would eat them if Baba also joined him in the repast. So, both of them started eating onions. Just then, a group of devotees arrived in the Dwarkamai. Turning to them, Baba said, “Look at this orthodox Brahmin eating onions today.” Kusha Bhau said, “Baba asked me to, and so did He.” At that time, Baba regurgitated and spat out something, and instead of onions, sweet potatoes were found. Kusha Bhau, not losing a moment, fell upon it and ate it. It was then that Baba beat him. Then Baba blessed him and said, “Henceforth, you just think of Me and stretch your palms and it will be full of warm udi from My dhuni. This you should use to heal and cure diseases and benefit people.” And so he did.
(REF: Devotees experience, Page 206)
Kashinath Pant hailed from Mezagaon district, Ahmednagar. He was a learned Brahmin who spent his life in doing various social service activities like looking after the sick and helping the poor. He was also a spiritual person. In 1872, a son was born to him whom he named Krishna . Krishna , like his father was a very spiritual child. Right from early childhood, he was interested in listening to mythological stories, visiting all the temples of his village, reading the Holy Scriptures and reciting various mantras. There was a Maruti Mandir in the village and Krishna went daily to that temple and did pooja there.
One day, upon going to the temple, he saw a Sadhu seated there. The Sadhu had a bright aura around him and was clothed in tiger-skin. After doing namaskar and pooja to Maruti, he also did namaskar to the Sadhu. The Sadhu was Vakratunda Maharaj. He beckoned to Krishna and asked him to sit beside him. Krishna did so and the Sadhu told him some religious stories. The Maharaj did not eat anything but lived on milk alone. Everyday, he would give Krishna money and ask him to fetch the milk. Krishna happily obliged. One day, Krishna brought the milk but did not return the change. The next day, Maharaj asked him what he had done with the change. Pat came the reply, “I bought pedas with the money and ate them.”
Vakratunda Maharaj smiled at him and said, “See that tree a short distance from you? Go there, and you will find a stone, beneath which is a pot. Open it and eat.”
Krishna did what he was told, and indeed, there was a vessel full of pedas. He ate to his heart’s content. Then he kept the vessel in its place and covered it as before. That night, the Sadhu was leaving Mezagaon, and Krishna accompanied him. The Sadhu and Shishya traveled far and wide and Vakratunda Maharaj bestowed all the siddhis that he had on Krishna . But Krishna wasn’t satisfied. He wanted to learn mantras that would create spells and break spells, exorcising devils and invoking them. His Guru was very reluctant to teach this to Krishna who persisted. He wore the iron bangle and did the necessary rites and gained these negative siddhis too.
(to be contd……)
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
Satsang 3 annas became Rs.100000/-
3 annas became Rs.100000/-
Baburao Borawke lived in Saswad near Pune.His life on the surface seemed full misery and immense trouble. But, when Baba’s grace is showered, even 3 annas become one lakh.. His parents died when he was a child. His uncle and other relatives took advantage of this unfortunate incident and misappropriated his father’s property and squandered all the money, leaving Baburao penniless. So hard up for money was he that he had to give up schooling and look for employment. One of his maternal uncles lived in Shirdi. He had sugarcane fields and farms and made jaggery out of it.
The uncle was devoted to Baba and often spoke of Baba’s leelas to Baburao. Baburao soon became a devotee and was eager to have Baba’s darshan. Somehow, he managed to buy a ticket to Kopargaon, enroute to Shirdi. At Ahmednagar station, he decided to fast until he had Baba’s darshan. At Kopargaon, he alighted and traveled 3 miles by tonga , up to the banks of the Godavari . When he realized he had only 3 annas left in his pocket and that was insufficient to take him to Shirdi, he decided to walk the rest of the way.
As his maternal uncle’s home was on the way, he visited his home. His aunt requested him to have a meal and then proceed to Shirdi. He told her of his determination to have Baba’s darshan first, and then have a meal. So saying, he walked to Shirdi. Near Lendi, he met his Uncle, who also invited him for a meal. Baburao was however eager to see Baba first. His uncle gave him Re.1 and requested him to have a meal with the money. He accepted the rupee and went to the Masjid. His heart was filled with joy and bliss upon beholding Baba’s luminous form. He rushed up the steps of the dwakamai and lay his head on Baba’s feet. Baba made him sit near and spoke to him kindly. Then, Baba asked for dakshina. Baburao told Baba about his hopeless situation and his inability to give dakshina. “Look in your pocket. Why keep the one rupee?” said Baba. Baburao thrust his hand in his pocket and took out the Re.1 note that he had quite forgotten about, and offered it to Baba.
The wonderful experience that he had made him determined to stay in Shirdi. He worked hard in his uncle’s field and daily took Baba’s darshan. His hard work bore fruit and the harvest was extremely good. So, there was a great deal of jaggery which was sold for a profit. Baburao handed over all the money he made over to his uncle. One day, a friend of his uncle’s visited them. He was extremely surprised to see his fill. “How did you manage to transform this parched land into such a lush field?” he asked. The uncle pointed to his nephew and told him, it was all his hard work. The friend asked Baburao whether he would join with him as a partner. Baburao agreed.
Daily, he would tend to his uncle’s field, then go to Kopargaon, and work there till dusk. His hard workd earned him one lakh rupees at the end of the year. Baburao, who had come to Shirdi with 3 annas in his pocket was now a millionaire. He felt, it was only by Baba’s grace that this had happened. He bought a house in a village nearby and came to Shirdi for Baba’s darshan.
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
Baburao Borawke lived in Saswad near Pune.His life on the surface seemed full misery and immense trouble. But, when Baba’s grace is showered, even 3 annas become one lakh.. His parents died when he was a child. His uncle and other relatives took advantage of this unfortunate incident and misappropriated his father’s property and squandered all the money, leaving Baburao penniless. So hard up for money was he that he had to give up schooling and look for employment. One of his maternal uncles lived in Shirdi. He had sugarcane fields and farms and made jaggery out of it.
The uncle was devoted to Baba and often spoke of Baba’s leelas to Baburao. Baburao soon became a devotee and was eager to have Baba’s darshan. Somehow, he managed to buy a ticket to Kopargaon, enroute to Shirdi. At Ahmednagar station, he decided to fast until he had Baba’s darshan. At Kopargaon, he alighted and traveled 3 miles by tonga , up to the banks of the Godavari . When he realized he had only 3 annas left in his pocket and that was insufficient to take him to Shirdi, he decided to walk the rest of the way.
As his maternal uncle’s home was on the way, he visited his home. His aunt requested him to have a meal and then proceed to Shirdi. He told her of his determination to have Baba’s darshan first, and then have a meal. So saying, he walked to Shirdi. Near Lendi, he met his Uncle, who also invited him for a meal. Baburao was however eager to see Baba first. His uncle gave him Re.1 and requested him to have a meal with the money. He accepted the rupee and went to the Masjid. His heart was filled with joy and bliss upon beholding Baba’s luminous form. He rushed up the steps of the dwakamai and lay his head on Baba’s feet. Baba made him sit near and spoke to him kindly. Then, Baba asked for dakshina. Baburao told Baba about his hopeless situation and his inability to give dakshina. “Look in your pocket. Why keep the one rupee?” said Baba. Baburao thrust his hand in his pocket and took out the Re.1 note that he had quite forgotten about, and offered it to Baba.
The wonderful experience that he had made him determined to stay in Shirdi. He worked hard in his uncle’s field and daily took Baba’s darshan. His hard work bore fruit and the harvest was extremely good. So, there was a great deal of jaggery which was sold for a profit. Baburao handed over all the money he made over to his uncle. One day, a friend of his uncle’s visited them. He was extremely surprised to see his fill. “How did you manage to transform this parched land into such a lush field?” he asked. The uncle pointed to his nephew and told him, it was all his hard work. The friend asked Baburao whether he would join with him as a partner. Baburao agreed.
Daily, he would tend to his uncle’s field, then go to Kopargaon, and work there till dusk. His hard workd earned him one lakh rupees at the end of the year. Baburao, who had come to Shirdi with 3 annas in his pocket was now a millionaire. He felt, it was only by Baba’s grace that this had happened. He bought a house in a village nearby and came to Shirdi for Baba’s darshan.
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Satsang Watch online 30th sept episode of Sai baba serial from starplus
Satsang Watch online 30th sept episode of Sai baba serial from starplus
Watch online 30th sept episode of Sai baba serial from starplus
http://media. putfile.com/ www-desi9- com-Sai-Baba- 30th-Sept- Desi9-Rls
My heart felt thanks and good wishes to the person [D9RAJA], who actually has been posting online the links of this weekly episode.May Sai baba's kind blessings and grace always be with him and his family...
And here are some nice Sai bhajans submitted by Ankush Madan ji..To download the files, simply click on the download links.
File 1:
File Name: 09 Na Koi Aaye.mp3
File Size: 5 MB
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File 2:
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File Size: 4 MB
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File 3:
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File Size: 5 MB
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File 4:
File Name: 06 Teri Shaan Tere Jalaal Ko.mp3
File Size: 10 MB
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File Name: 05 Tera Haath Jisne Pakda.mp3
File Size: 6 MB
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Satsang Munim and 2 ½ lakhs
Satsang Munim and 2 ½ lakhs
Munim and 2 ½ lakhs
“All kinds of people come here, Vani, Teli, Varul, Kulkarni and Tamboli do come here”, said Baba to Ramchandra A. Tarkhad. It was Dassera holidays, 1915. At about 2:30 in the afternoon, when Mhatara and his friend were doing charan-seva to Baba, Baba called Tarkhad ‘Mhatara’. The second or Junior Munim (Manager) of his firm came for Baba’s darshan. Both Tarkhad and the Munim looked at each other, aghast. “Why are you anxious? Be calm and look at every act unfolding before you, unruffled and with detachment.” The Munim was in a desperate state. He looked starved, unshaven and unkept. Anxiety was written all over his face. He bowed at Baba’s feet, then touched Tarkhad’s feet. Baba, turning to Dixit, said, “Kaka, take this man to your wada, and after a meal, let him come for darshan.” Kaka did as he was asked.
Tarkhad’s mind was racing around in circles. He thought, “What am I to do? This man has gambled away 2 ½ lakhs of money of the cotton speculation and sales. The Managing Director of the firm has put out a police warrant for him. There is a price money for anyone who finds him. I cannot betray my Manager, but he has sought refuge in Baba. My allegiance is to my Manager, but my faith and devotion lies with Baba.” Again, Baba said, “Why are you so anxious?”
Meanwhile, the other devotees began questioning Tarkhad as to who that particular devotee was. He vaguely replied that he knew him from Bombay . But, they were not satisfied. “What will I say when I meet my Managing Director?” he thought. “Should I tell him that he came to Shirdi.” Baba reassured him again. The Munim had a bath, and dined at Dixit Wada. Then the two of them came to the Dwarkamai. Baba expertly sent Dixit and Tarkhad to do some chore, and spoke to the Munim alone. “Leave Shirdi at once and go to the Manager and tell him what you have done and beg his pardon”, said Baba. The Munim followed Baba’s advice, and went to Bombay after an absence of five months. Strangely, the manager asked the police to be lenient with the culprit. Baba had changed the mind and infused compassion into him. When Tarkhad reached Bombay , he told the Manager what had happened, while he was at Shirdi. The Manager wasn’t upset with Tarkhad and assured him that everything would be alright. The Munim had after all sought refuge in Baba.
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
Munim and 2 ½ lakhs
“All kinds of people come here, Vani, Teli, Varul, Kulkarni and Tamboli do come here”, said Baba to Ramchandra A. Tarkhad. It was Dassera holidays, 1915. At about 2:30 in the afternoon, when Mhatara and his friend were doing charan-seva to Baba, Baba called Tarkhad ‘Mhatara’. The second or Junior Munim (Manager) of his firm came for Baba’s darshan. Both Tarkhad and the Munim looked at each other, aghast. “Why are you anxious? Be calm and look at every act unfolding before you, unruffled and with detachment.” The Munim was in a desperate state. He looked starved, unshaven and unkept. Anxiety was written all over his face. He bowed at Baba’s feet, then touched Tarkhad’s feet. Baba, turning to Dixit, said, “Kaka, take this man to your wada, and after a meal, let him come for darshan.” Kaka did as he was asked.
Tarkhad’s mind was racing around in circles. He thought, “What am I to do? This man has gambled away 2 ½ lakhs of money of the cotton speculation and sales. The Managing Director of the firm has put out a police warrant for him. There is a price money for anyone who finds him. I cannot betray my Manager, but he has sought refuge in Baba. My allegiance is to my Manager, but my faith and devotion lies with Baba.” Again, Baba said, “Why are you so anxious?”
Meanwhile, the other devotees began questioning Tarkhad as to who that particular devotee was. He vaguely replied that he knew him from Bombay . But, they were not satisfied. “What will I say when I meet my Managing Director?” he thought. “Should I tell him that he came to Shirdi.” Baba reassured him again. The Munim had a bath, and dined at Dixit Wada. Then the two of them came to the Dwarkamai. Baba expertly sent Dixit and Tarkhad to do some chore, and spoke to the Munim alone. “Leave Shirdi at once and go to the Manager and tell him what you have done and beg his pardon”, said Baba. The Munim followed Baba’s advice, and went to Bombay after an absence of five months. Strangely, the manager asked the police to be lenient with the culprit. Baba had changed the mind and infused compassion into him. When Tarkhad reached Bombay , he told the Manager what had happened, while he was at Shirdi. The Manager wasn’t upset with Tarkhad and assured him that everything would be alright. The Munim had after all sought refuge in Baba.
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
Satsang Watch online Shirdi Saibaba – Sai Bakhton Ki Sachchi Kahaaniyan
Satsang Watch online Shirdi Saibaba – Sai Bakhton Ki Sachchi Kahaaniyan
Watch online Shirdi Saibaba – Sai Bakhton Ki Sachchi Kahaaniyan
Submitted by Pam
AUM SAI NATHAYA NAMAH
The story is about a devotee living somewhere in Punjab. He is an ardent devotee who could heal people by invoking Sri Saibaba's grace. But he was smitten by Ego and started thinking himself as Sai. Baba destroys his ahankaar thru a leela.
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6t1zTuaLb0
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuoHXzfjwRc
Jai Sainath
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Watch online Shirdi Saibaba – Sai Bakhton Ki Sachchi Kahaaniyan
Submitted by Pam
AUM SAI NATHAYA NAMAH
The story is about a devotee living somewhere in Punjab. He is an ardent devotee who could heal people by invoking Sri Saibaba's grace. But he was smitten by Ego and started thinking himself as Sai. Baba destroys his ahankaar thru a leela.
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6t1zTuaLb0
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuoHXzfjwRc
Jai Sainath
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Monday, October 01, 2007
Satsang Anandrao Pakharde
Satsang Anandrao Pakharde
Anandrao Pakharde in 1910 was a famous businessman. In those days, very few Maharashtrians used to go for business. He lived on Lamington Road and being an astute businessman, he bought a bungalow in Vile-Parle, Nehru Road in 1914. Vile-Parle was then a desolate place with only four houses. There was no electricity or water supply. The family used a lantern and drank well water. This state of affairs induced him to form the property owners’ association. He was President of the association for many years. He diligently worked to make the suburb
of Vile-Parle into a modern beautiful place. A crossroad near his home has honored him by naming it Pakharde Chowk. Dixit lived next door and they were friends. Dixit being a devotee of Sai Baba, often spoke of his leelas. It was Dixit who was instrumental in Anandrao’s going to Shirdi. In Sai Satcharita Chapter 45, his name is mentioned. His beautiful leela of his dream vision of Baba is given.
Dixit used to read the eleventh chapter of Eknath Bhagwad daily as advised by Baba. Shyama and Kaka Mahajani were present and were listening intently to the reading in Mahajani’s residence in Chowpatty, Bombay . Pakharde went looking for Shyama, the day before; he had a dream vision in which he saw Baba seated on a splendid bejeweled throne. In front of Him stood Pakharde and Shyama, when Shyama said, “Anandrao, bow at His feet.” Anandrao said that, that was his intense desire, but Baba’s feet were underwater. “O Deva, do take out Your feet from the water”, said Shyama. Baba did so and Pakharde at once clasped His feet. Baba blessed Pakharde and added, “Give a dhotar with a silk border to my Shyama, and you will enjoy peace and happiness.” So, Pakharde had brought the dhotar and gave it to Dixit to hand it over to Shyama.
Anandrao had a painting of Baba that he prayed to. It is a family heirloom, as it was with him since Baba’s sojourn in Shirdi. One does not know whether Baba gave it to him.
(Source Shri Sai Leela Magazine)
Anandrao Pakharde in 1910 was a famous businessman. In those days, very few Maharashtrians used to go for business. He lived on Lamington Road and being an astute businessman, he bought a bungalow in Vile-Parle, Nehru Road in 1914. Vile-Parle was then a desolate place with only four houses. There was no electricity or water supply. The family used a lantern and drank well water. This state of affairs induced him to form the property owners’ association. He was President of the association for many years. He diligently worked to make the suburb
of Vile-Parle into a modern beautiful place. A crossroad near his home has honored him by naming it Pakharde Chowk. Dixit lived next door and they were friends. Dixit being a devotee of Sai Baba, often spoke of his leelas. It was Dixit who was instrumental in Anandrao’s going to Shirdi. In Sai Satcharita Chapter 45, his name is mentioned. His beautiful leela of his dream vision of Baba is given.
Dixit used to read the eleventh chapter of Eknath Bhagwad daily as advised by Baba. Shyama and Kaka Mahajani were present and were listening intently to the reading in Mahajani’s residence in Chowpatty, Bombay . Pakharde went looking for Shyama, the day before; he had a dream vision in which he saw Baba seated on a splendid bejeweled throne. In front of Him stood Pakharde and Shyama, when Shyama said, “Anandrao, bow at His feet.” Anandrao said that, that was his intense desire, but Baba’s feet were underwater. “O Deva, do take out Your feet from the water”, said Shyama. Baba did so and Pakharde at once clasped His feet. Baba blessed Pakharde and added, “Give a dhotar with a silk border to my Shyama, and you will enjoy peace and happiness.” So, Pakharde had brought the dhotar and gave it to Dixit to hand it over to Shyama.
Anandrao had a painting of Baba that he prayed to. It is a family heirloom, as it was with him since Baba’s sojourn in Shirdi. One does not know whether Baba gave it to him.
(Source Shri Sai Leela Magazine)
Satsang Message for the day
Satsang Message for the day
Geeta Saar
Whatever has happened, has happened for good.
Whatever is happening, is happening for good.
Whatever is going to happen, it will be for good.
What have you lost for which you cry?
What did you bring with you, which you have lost?
What did you produce, which has destroyed?
You did not bring anything when you were born.
Whatever you have, you have received from Him.
Whatever you will give, you will give to Him.
You came empty handed and you will go the same way.
Whatever is yours today was somebody else's yesterday and will be somebody else's tomorrow.
SO WHY WORRY UNNECESSARILY?
Change is the law of the universe.
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Geeta Saar
Whatever has happened, has happened for good.
Whatever is happening, is happening for good.
Whatever is going to happen, it will be for good.
What have you lost for which you cry?
What did you bring with you, which you have lost?
What did you produce, which has destroyed?
You did not bring anything when you were born.
Whatever you have, you have received from Him.
Whatever you will give, you will give to Him.
You came empty handed and you will go the same way.
Whatever is yours today was somebody else's yesterday and will be somebody else's tomorrow.
SO WHY WORRY UNNECESSARILY?
Change is the law of the universe.
www.saiseva.omsrisai.net
This is a Charitable Service and our small tribute to Shri Shirdi SaiBaba. We send Shri Sai Satcharitra books and other Saibaba related items , free of cost or at a very minimal cost to all the devotees world wide. You can also be a part of this Sai seva by donating money or books. For more information you can contact us at omsaiseva@yahoo.com
Satsang Sri Ramchandra Atmaram Tarkhad
Satsang Sri Ramchandra Atmaram Tarkhad
The rough tumble and turmoil of worldly life was taking its toll on him. So, Ramchandra Atmaram Tarkhad decided to take a break and go to Shirdi. He planned to spend a few days there at Baba’s feet, get rejuvenated and return home. Leaving his family behind, he went with his friend to Shirdi on December 6th, 1910. After spending about 11 hours in the train, he reached Kopergaon. He bathed in the Godavari and reached Shirdi by Tonga. They alighted at Sathe Wada at about 9:00 a.m. He has the habit of having a cup of tea in the morning and its absence, nonetheless, he went to Sathe Wada and kept his belongings. When he was accosted by a Sadhu in a pink Kafni, who said, “Aho Babasaheb, why have you come to Shirdi? What do you get here? Because educated people like you come here, many people are flocking here for no good reason.” Tarkad was taken aback by what he said. But what upset him most was his tone of voice. It was full of disgust and ridicule. Before he could say anything, another sadhu in a white dress, holding a small stick, with flowers tied to one end stood in front of him. He literally shouted in his ear, “What is the meaning of ‘Stithaprajna’ (a man of serene wisdom)? Please tell me in detail who is a Stithaprajna.” By now, Tarkhad had lost his cool and was completely agitated. He wondered why he came to Shirdi. He decided that he would go for Baba’s darshan and take permission to return to Bombay that very day.
Just then, Balasaheb Bhate came with a glass of piping hot tea and handed it to him and told him that his luggage would be taken care of while he went for darshan. By now, Tarkhad had had enough and his mind was in a turmoil and he felt he was better off in Bombay . Trying to compose himself, he walked slowly to the Dwarkamai and laid his head on Baba’s feet. Baba placed His beneficent hand on his head and said, “Why does he do this? Shyama, take him to the Wada and tell him something.”
The two walked out of the Dwarkamai and Shyama asked Tarkhad why he was agitated and anxious. Tarkhad told him everything that had happened since he left Bombay , and his mind, instead of getting calm and peace was in turmoil. Shyama said, “This is Baba’s leela. There is a lesson in all of this and he is showing you the answer, and that is, that even in the midst of trials and tribulations, pressure of work, ups and downs of family life, one should not lose one’s balance, but direct it towards God.” They retraced their steps, and as soon as they entered the Dwarkamai, Baba said, “Bhau, pay heed to Shyama’s words.” Tarkhad took Baba’s advice and he used this leela as his motto and was quite unruffled by calamities and financial difficulties. His faith in Baba and this advice worked like a charm for him.
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
The rough tumble and turmoil of worldly life was taking its toll on him. So, Ramchandra Atmaram Tarkhad decided to take a break and go to Shirdi. He planned to spend a few days there at Baba’s feet, get rejuvenated and return home. Leaving his family behind, he went with his friend to Shirdi on December 6th, 1910. After spending about 11 hours in the train, he reached Kopergaon. He bathed in the Godavari and reached Shirdi by Tonga. They alighted at Sathe Wada at about 9:00 a.m. He has the habit of having a cup of tea in the morning and its absence, nonetheless, he went to Sathe Wada and kept his belongings. When he was accosted by a Sadhu in a pink Kafni, who said, “Aho Babasaheb, why have you come to Shirdi? What do you get here? Because educated people like you come here, many people are flocking here for no good reason.” Tarkad was taken aback by what he said. But what upset him most was his tone of voice. It was full of disgust and ridicule. Before he could say anything, another sadhu in a white dress, holding a small stick, with flowers tied to one end stood in front of him. He literally shouted in his ear, “What is the meaning of ‘Stithaprajna’ (a man of serene wisdom)? Please tell me in detail who is a Stithaprajna.” By now, Tarkhad had lost his cool and was completely agitated. He wondered why he came to Shirdi. He decided that he would go for Baba’s darshan and take permission to return to Bombay that very day.
Just then, Balasaheb Bhate came with a glass of piping hot tea and handed it to him and told him that his luggage would be taken care of while he went for darshan. By now, Tarkhad had had enough and his mind was in a turmoil and he felt he was better off in Bombay . Trying to compose himself, he walked slowly to the Dwarkamai and laid his head on Baba’s feet. Baba placed His beneficent hand on his head and said, “Why does he do this? Shyama, take him to the Wada and tell him something.”
The two walked out of the Dwarkamai and Shyama asked Tarkhad why he was agitated and anxious. Tarkhad told him everything that had happened since he left Bombay , and his mind, instead of getting calm and peace was in turmoil. Shyama said, “This is Baba’s leela. There is a lesson in all of this and he is showing you the answer, and that is, that even in the midst of trials and tribulations, pressure of work, ups and downs of family life, one should not lose one’s balance, but direct it towards God.” They retraced their steps, and as soon as they entered the Dwarkamai, Baba said, “Bhau, pay heed to Shyama’s words.” Tarkhad took Baba’s advice and he used this leela as his motto and was quite unruffled by calamities and financial difficulties. His faith in Baba and this advice worked like a charm for him.
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
Relationship between Saints and Devotees.
Relationship between Saints and Devotees.
In Sai Satcharitra it has been mentioned that Saints assign services to the devotees in a peculiar way,which devotees long for.The saints inspire the work and the devotees become an indirect cause /instruments to achieve the objective.
To quote an instance in the year 1700,Shaka year,poet Mahipati wanted to write the lives of saints and saints in turn helped in getting the work done and by their (saints) inspiration he wrote Bhakta Vijaya,Sant Vijaya,Bhakta Leelamrut, and Sant Leelamrut.Same was with Das- Ganu Maharaj who wrote Bhakta Leelamrut and Sant Kathamrut.There are others like Mrs.Savitribai Ragunath Tendulkar who wrote a book describing wonderful leelas of Baba.Amidas Bhavani Mehta who published some stories on Sai Baba in Gujrati; .some Nos. of Sainath Prabha, a magazine published by Dakshina Bhiksha Sanstha of Shirdi, are also published
Hemadpant who thought that he was not fit to undertake the writing of Sai Satcharitra completed the work and is evident from Baba's words :-"Let him make a collection of stories and experiences, keep notes and memos; I will help him. He is only an outward instrument. I should write Myself My autobiography and satisfy the wishes of My devotees. He should get rid of his ego, place (or surrender) it at My feet. He who acts like this in life, him I help the most. What of My life-stories? I serve him in his house in all possible ways. When his ego is completely annihilated and there is left no trace of it, I Myself shall enter into him and shall Myself write My own life. Hearing my stories and teachings will create faith in devotees' hearts and they will easily get self - realization and Bliss; let there be no insistence on establishing one's own view, no attempt to refute other's opinions, no discussions of pros and cons of any subject."
It is to be noted that there are still many devotees who are being inspired by our beloved Sainath and who in turn are publishing their thought provoking articles through books,poems and not to forget the Shirdi-sai-baba- divine-grace and other Shirdi baba yahoo groups.
I would like to thank all the blessed devotees and members for sending wonderful articles on Baba and other articles related to spirituality and helping everyone grow stronger day by day.
Om Sai Ram
In Sai Satcharitra it has been mentioned that Saints assign services to the devotees in a peculiar way,which devotees long for.The saints inspire the work and the devotees become an indirect cause /instruments to achieve the objective.
To quote an instance in the year 1700,Shaka year,poet Mahipati wanted to write the lives of saints and saints in turn helped in getting the work done and by their (saints) inspiration he wrote Bhakta Vijaya,Sant Vijaya,Bhakta Leelamrut, and Sant Leelamrut.Same was with Das- Ganu Maharaj who wrote Bhakta Leelamrut and Sant Kathamrut.There are others like Mrs.Savitribai Ragunath Tendulkar who wrote a book describing wonderful leelas of Baba.Amidas Bhavani Mehta who published some stories on Sai Baba in Gujrati; .some Nos. of Sainath Prabha, a magazine published by Dakshina Bhiksha Sanstha of Shirdi, are also published
Hemadpant who thought that he was not fit to undertake the writing of Sai Satcharitra completed the work and is evident from Baba's words :-"Let him make a collection of stories and experiences, keep notes and memos; I will help him. He is only an outward instrument. I should write Myself My autobiography and satisfy the wishes of My devotees. He should get rid of his ego, place (or surrender) it at My feet. He who acts like this in life, him I help the most. What of My life-stories? I serve him in his house in all possible ways. When his ego is completely annihilated and there is left no trace of it, I Myself shall enter into him and shall Myself write My own life. Hearing my stories and teachings will create faith in devotees' hearts and they will easily get self - realization and Bliss; let there be no insistence on establishing one's own view, no attempt to refute other's opinions, no discussions of pros and cons of any subject."
It is to be noted that there are still many devotees who are being inspired by our beloved Sainath and who in turn are publishing their thought provoking articles through books,poems and not to forget the Shirdi-sai-baba- divine-grace and other Shirdi baba yahoo groups.
I would like to thank all the blessed devotees and members for sending wonderful articles on Baba and other articles related to spirituality and helping everyone grow stronger day by day.
Om Sai Ram
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