26th July 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Today Baba Showed us a unique Leela. When Madhyan Aartee was almost at the end, after the Sri Sai Amrit Vani, three line of Chandan started appearing on the forehead of Baba on the big photo on the wall. It was all before us. The photo is in the hall where we do the pooja. Such Leela has happened earlier also when Baba did His makeup Himself. I am appending the photo and uploading it also in the ‘aa’ folder in the photo section of yahoogroup ‘mysaibaba20’.
Next Thursday, on 2nd August Mrs Gupta will be doing Sri Sai Amrit Vani in Shirdi and on 9th August it will be done in Bhopal. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group. I can’t leave the group unattended as you may be flooded with unwanted mails. During these two Thursdays all the devotees will be prayed for and please continue to do your pooja and recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani. Baba knows all. It is for Baba, you are doing all. Jai Sai Ram.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 26th July 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids). 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. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or the names are for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important without it the letter is not complete.
This Thursday the 26th July we enjoyed the following Leelas. It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. Ther was no udi in the morning of Wednesday and Mrs Gupta got worried, but at about 8 AM On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday. This gave the relief to us.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week 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. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
5. 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 partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
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. There were many documents placed before Baba besides statues of Baba, lockets, pandents of devotee kept in the mandir room, all were blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
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 Chapter 48 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
As no public function will be done here on Guru Poornima. Special prayers were done.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 16th August 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 is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, 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/mysaibaba20 . 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 will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mailto:mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
mailto:veena_gupta_2000@yahoo.com
Friday, July 27, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Satsang Message for the day
Satsang Message for the day
Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God,
First fill your own house with the Fragrance of love...
Go not to the temple to light candles before the altar of God,
First remove the darkness of sin from your heart...
Go not to the temple to bow down your head in prayer,
First learn to bow in humility before your fellowmen...
Go not to the temple to pray on bended knees,
First bend down to lift someone who is down-trodden. ..
Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness for your sins,
First forgive from your heart those who have sinned against you
...By Tagore
Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God,
First fill your own house with the Fragrance of love...
Go not to the temple to light candles before the altar of God,
First remove the darkness of sin from your heart...
Go not to the temple to bow down your head in prayer,
First learn to bow in humility before your fellowmen...
Go not to the temple to pray on bended knees,
First bend down to lift someone who is down-trodden. ..
Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness for your sins,
First forgive from your heart those who have sinned against you
...By Tagore
Friday, July 20, 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani - 19th July 2007
19th July 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Once again I repeat that on 2nd August Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be done in Shirdi and on 9th August it will be in Bhopal. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group. I can’t leave the group unattended as you may be flooded with unwanted mails.
Many groups, who are organizing Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places and have sent their names by post, were also included in the prayers and their code nos. were given to Mr. V K Bassi who has fixed the target for himself to start the Recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani at 1000 places. If you are also reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani, You are requested to send the information.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 19th July 2007. The list is sorted as per their email ids. 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. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important.
This Thursday the 19th July we enjoyed the following Leelas. It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week 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. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
5. 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 partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
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. Photos, small statues of Baba, documents, lockets, pandents of devotee kept in the mandir room, were all blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
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 Chapter 47 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 26th July 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 is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, 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 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
Jai Sai Ram
Once again I repeat that on 2nd August Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be done in Shirdi and on 9th August it will be in Bhopal. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group. I can’t leave the group unattended as you may be flooded with unwanted mails.
Many groups, who are organizing Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places and have sent their names by post, were also included in the prayers and their code nos. were given to Mr. V K Bassi who has fixed the target for himself to start the Recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani at 1000 places. If you are also reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani, You are requested to send the information.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 19th July 2007. The list is sorted as per their email ids. 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. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important.
This Thursday the 19th July we enjoyed the following Leelas. It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week 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. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
5. 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 partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
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. Photos, small statues of Baba, documents, lockets, pandents of devotee kept in the mandir room, were all blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
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 Chapter 47 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 26th July 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 is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, 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 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
Satsang Introduction by Ramanand Sagar for Shri Saibaba serial on starplus[Must see]
Satsang Introduction by Ramanand Sagar for Shri Saibaba serial on starplus[Must see]
Om Sai Ram
Introduction by Ramanand Sagar for Shri Saibaba serial on starplus[Must see]http://www.youtube/.com/watch?v=d0GckTocRI4
Here are some more links from Shri Shirdi Saibaba serial on starplus [Damu anna]http://www.youtube/.com/watch?v=IfEuYJTpNIo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JSfWlLDZ94
Wish we all could be like Shyama to receive Baba's grace in this way...
Om Sai Ram
Introduction by Ramanand Sagar for Shri Saibaba serial on starplus[Must see]http://www.youtube/.com/watch?v=d0GckTocRI4
Here are some more links from Shri Shirdi Saibaba serial on starplus [Damu anna]http://www.youtube/.com/watch?v=IfEuYJTpNIo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JSfWlLDZ94
Wish we all could be like Shyama to receive Baba's grace in this way...
Satsang Shri Gurupournima festival 2007 in Shirdi
Satsang Shri Gurupournima festival 2007 in Shirdi
Om Sai Ram
To Sai Devotees,Shri Gurupournima festival will be celebrated in Shirdi from
Saturday ,28th july 2007 to Monday ,30th july 2007. Here is the link for the
programme guide for those days.
http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/Main_Hindi/gurupurnimafestival2007/gurupournima.htm
Om Sai Ram
To Sai Devotees,Shri Gurupournima festival will be celebrated in Shirdi from
Saturday ,28th july 2007 to Monday ,30th july 2007. Here is the link for the
programme guide for those days.
http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/Main_Hindi/gurupurnimafestival2007/gurupournima.htm
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Satsang That Accident....!
Satsang That Accident....!
That Accident.... !It was the last week of February 1984. I had had the strangest feeling that something would happen to me.I was 61. I should have been superannuated. Instead I was working hard to meet both ends with a daughter yet to be married. I have had a cheque career for 41 years and yet my basic salary had yet to cross the mark of Rs. 800/- per month.
On the 3rd March 1984, I woke up as usual at 4 a.m. and dashed off a few letters quietly to several Sai-bandhus in 'Postal Sai Satsang' circuit. I attended to other chores as on any other day and left for my off ice at 8-15 a.m. The whole of that morning, I was brooding over the passage in the 'Sai Satcharita' about always depending on Shirdi Sai Baba.
In the afternoon, as I was returning to the office at 10, Clive Row, Calcutta-1 after the recess, I was hit from behind by the left giant wheel of a Jeep Suddenly there was a piercing noise like someone had cast away a piece of wood into the saw. Instinctively, I jerked away and fell down on a parked car on the left side. The oddest, deepest silence instantly seemed to fill me, despite the excruciating pain and the inability to stand on my feet. My mind at once raced to Sai.
It was as if I had picked up a telephone, and at the other end was Shirdi Sai Himself. It was just He and I. I heard myself reaching out: "You promised me" I prayed, "that if I believed in you you'd take care of me'.
In the next instant, I took a look at my left leg. It was enough to make me gasp. Shirdi Sai had saved me from the jaws of death for the third time and from being crippled too. If I were to fall on the right side, I would have been crushed to pulp. I did not faint. I did not scream. I could see people running towards me. Suddenly then the Psalm's last verse flashed in my mind as though God whispered it to me in reassurance: "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life...."
The Doctor who was attending on me knew just what to do. He felt my leg and said that there was no fracture. What a relief, for at my age as fractures won't heal that easily. It was like I'd turned my whole self over to Shirdi Sai, and if there was any pain, Sainath was feeling it for me. I'd had the feeling that everything was going to turn out all right.
During the treatment, Sai-half talked with me as never before. My wife and myself had never prayed together and had never really shared our Sai feelings with each other. We had some really neat talks while she and I were alone in that room and we drew very close.
By now I realised that what had happened to me was the unknown thing I had merely sensed. But there were still some things about it I didn’t fully understand, things that would become clearer as the days went on. One was that I was getting so much attention. Sai-bandhus of Calcutta were concerned and calling on me incessantly. And the letters and cards I received — from Sai Brothers and Sai Sisters all over the country. Everyday I'd get more Sai-mail. In addition, I received remittances from many Sai-bandhus all unsolicited.
As I tried to answer the letters from Sai-bandhus, frankly admitting how I'd felt Sai's presence and how He had taken care of me, I felt I was being given a rare opportunity to share my faith with many Sai-bandhus.
I made some discoveries too. I learned that there are times when you have to depend totally on other people. Right after the accident, I'd had to rely on someone and now while my left leg was held immobilized. I saw the things I could not do for myself, simple things like taking bath, changing clothes, etc At those times especially I needed my Sai-half’s help, something she was eager to give but I was rejecting it in the past. It was a humbling experience that brought my wife and me that much closer.
I learned something about love, too. My whole family and I were loved so much. The love was expressed in so many ways; all the nice things people said and wrote to me; the prayers offered; the remittances from Sai-bandhus; the wise counsel I got from Sai-brothers; the attention from the Doctor. I'd never felt so loved.
I learned something about faith too. My accidents taught me to believe in myself also. We can be Sai-devotees for a long time and say, we have faith, but until we actually believe in our faith, depend on it and see it work, it doesn’t do a whole lot of good. It's like having all this power that never gets used.
Shirdi Sai didn’t want the accident to happen to me, and He certainly did not make it happen. He helped me in so many, many ways.... by letting me fall on the left side on a parked car instead of letting fall on the right only to be crushed to pulp. It was Sai who took Motherly care of me.
The Doctor told me that it would take months before I could sit cross-legged. Someone said that I'd get back 75% of the use of left leg. I said he was being too conservative. "I intend to get full use of it back". I told Sai "You hooked everything back up. So I'm going to use it all."
Shirdi Sai set me right soon. I could sit cross-legged soon enough. I listen to Lord Sainath and depend on Him for direction. Paramahansa Yogananda rightly said: "Trust more in God Believe that He who created you will maintain you".
Sai-bandhus, I talked to about my accident and the things that happened to me sometimes say: "Well, Nathenji, that's wonderful, but if you could have that day back, would you really want to go through it again?"
"If I could do it again exactly like it happened, with the same experience" I say, "Yes, I'd do it all over again".And I mean it. Because, you see, the things Shirdi Sai did for me were just too good to miss!
T.A. Ram Nathen
Sarangabad (West Bengal.)
Satsang Baba - The God by A. S. Menon
Satsang Baba - The God by A. S. Menon
If you cannot do good to others; if you do not get an opportunity to do good to others at least do not even think of doing harm. Baba reformed scandal-mongers and slanderers and advised those who have the tendency to indulge in this to refrain from the doing sin. He compared scandalizing and slandering to the pigs gorging the filth and in a way the scandal-monger serves the person whom he scandalizes by cleansing him with his tongue.
Now, My personal experience has confirmed all that has been mentioned above.For 21 years myself underwent unbearable misery in every respect, mental, physical and financial. The future appeared gloomy; abysmal depth only could be seen ahead. With the future staring hopelessly, with a little daughter and wife to be taken care of, Baba always kept up the cheer in me. When despondent he gave me hope not material but emotional.
Then physical ailment struck. An uncommon skin condition potentially fatal with no specific remedy known as "Pemphigus" struck me. My condition steadily deteriorated and there were signs of hopelessness in the eyes of eminent doctors who treated me. Again Baba miraculously cured and brought me back to normal.
It is needless to mention about the state of our finance, we were desperate and were in very abject condition even though family set up enabled us to put up false appearances. My heart used to virtually bleed when my only daughter, used to immense comfort, often sank in despair on realising the miserable state of her father. The situation was heading for catastrophe and all possible resources were tapped and drained, we were lost souls in every sense.
But Baba shall not forsake his devotees, our timely rescue. And He came to his devotees for my daughter and wife are also devoted to Him are no more tortured and gave me a job which for my age is beyond expectation and with a remuneration much higher than I have ever drawn with much superior position and responsibility.
That too He saw to it that I am stationed at a place where I am at the feet of my beloved Goddess "Meenakshi" whom I had sought to bring me back to Madurai in an elevated assignment.
Thus, our God Baba is here on earth today communicating with His devotees and taking care of their welfare."Believe Me, though I pass away, My bones in My tomb will give you hope and confidence. Not only Myself but My tomb would be speaking, moving and communicating with those who would surrender themselves whole-heartedly, to me. Do not be anxious that I would be absent from you. You will hear My bones speaking and discussing your welfare. But always remember Me, believe in Me heart and soul and then you will be most benefited".
This is our Sai, an incarnation of God. He will bless any man, who will prostrate and surrender himself to Him. He, who remembers Him and worships Him daily with faith and devotion, will soon be free from all calamities; not only this, but being always attached and devoted to Sai, he will get very soon God--vision. All his desires will be fulfilled and being ultimately desire less, he will attain the supreme.
A. S. Menon
Madurai(Tamil Nadu)
(Source Shri Sai Leela June 1985.
If you cannot do good to others; if you do not get an opportunity to do good to others at least do not even think of doing harm. Baba reformed scandal-mongers and slanderers and advised those who have the tendency to indulge in this to refrain from the doing sin. He compared scandalizing and slandering to the pigs gorging the filth and in a way the scandal-monger serves the person whom he scandalizes by cleansing him with his tongue.
Now, My personal experience has confirmed all that has been mentioned above.For 21 years myself underwent unbearable misery in every respect, mental, physical and financial. The future appeared gloomy; abysmal depth only could be seen ahead. With the future staring hopelessly, with a little daughter and wife to be taken care of, Baba always kept up the cheer in me. When despondent he gave me hope not material but emotional.
Then physical ailment struck. An uncommon skin condition potentially fatal with no specific remedy known as "Pemphigus" struck me. My condition steadily deteriorated and there were signs of hopelessness in the eyes of eminent doctors who treated me. Again Baba miraculously cured and brought me back to normal.
It is needless to mention about the state of our finance, we were desperate and were in very abject condition even though family set up enabled us to put up false appearances. My heart used to virtually bleed when my only daughter, used to immense comfort, often sank in despair on realising the miserable state of her father. The situation was heading for catastrophe and all possible resources were tapped and drained, we were lost souls in every sense.
But Baba shall not forsake his devotees, our timely rescue. And He came to his devotees for my daughter and wife are also devoted to Him are no more tortured and gave me a job which for my age is beyond expectation and with a remuneration much higher than I have ever drawn with much superior position and responsibility.
That too He saw to it that I am stationed at a place where I am at the feet of my beloved Goddess "Meenakshi" whom I had sought to bring me back to Madurai in an elevated assignment.
Thus, our God Baba is here on earth today communicating with His devotees and taking care of their welfare."Believe Me, though I pass away, My bones in My tomb will give you hope and confidence. Not only Myself but My tomb would be speaking, moving and communicating with those who would surrender themselves whole-heartedly, to me. Do not be anxious that I would be absent from you. You will hear My bones speaking and discussing your welfare. But always remember Me, believe in Me heart and soul and then you will be most benefited".
This is our Sai, an incarnation of God. He will bless any man, who will prostrate and surrender himself to Him. He, who remembers Him and worships Him daily with faith and devotion, will soon be free from all calamities; not only this, but being always attached and devoted to Sai, he will get very soon God--vision. All his desires will be fulfilled and being ultimately desire less, he will attain the supreme.
A. S. Menon
Madurai(Tamil Nadu)
(Source Shri Sai Leela June 1985.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani - 12th July 2007
12th July 2007
Jai Sai Ram
We receive many calls from the devotees that they are passing through Delhi and would like to visit Baba in our mandir. We would like to say that our house is open to public only on Thursdays. As it disturbs our pooja, our meditation, our interaction with Baba. Such devotees should plan their journey so as to pass through Delhi on Thursdays and may attend the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Prayan of Sai Satcharitra and Pooja from 11 AM onwards.
On 2nd August, Mrs. Gupta wants to be with Baba, the full day (on her 60th birthday), so we are going to Shirdi on 31st July and and we will return New Delhi via Bhopal/Ujjain/ Indore on 11th Aug. As such we will be doing Sri Sai Amrit Vani at Shirdi on 2nd Aug and in Bhopal/Indore on 9th Aug. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group. I can’t leave the group unattended as you may be flooded with unwanted mails.
This Thursday again it was as usual there were usual Leelas of Baba. There were about 90 devotees attended the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani , Prayan of Sai Satcharitra, Pooja and prayer.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 12th July 2007. The list is sorted as per their email ids. 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. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important.
This Thursday the 12th July we enjoyed the following Leelas. It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week 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. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani. Even I had Udi in my book.
5. 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 partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
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. Photos, small statues of Baba, documents, lockets, pandents of devotee kept in the mandir room, were all blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
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 Chapter 46 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 19th July 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 is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, 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 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
Jai Sai Ram
We receive many calls from the devotees that they are passing through Delhi and would like to visit Baba in our mandir. We would like to say that our house is open to public only on Thursdays. As it disturbs our pooja, our meditation, our interaction with Baba. Such devotees should plan their journey so as to pass through Delhi on Thursdays and may attend the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Prayan of Sai Satcharitra and Pooja from 11 AM onwards.
On 2nd August, Mrs. Gupta wants to be with Baba, the full day (on her 60th birthday), so we are going to Shirdi on 31st July and and we will return New Delhi via Bhopal/Ujjain/ Indore on 11th Aug. As such we will be doing Sri Sai Amrit Vani at Shirdi on 2nd Aug and in Bhopal/Indore on 9th Aug. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group. I can’t leave the group unattended as you may be flooded with unwanted mails.
This Thursday again it was as usual there were usual Leelas of Baba. There were about 90 devotees attended the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani , Prayan of Sai Satcharitra, Pooja and prayer.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 12th July 2007. The list is sorted as per their email ids. 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. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important.
This Thursday the 12th July we enjoyed the following Leelas. It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week 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. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani. Even I had Udi in my book.
5. 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 partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
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. Photos, small statues of Baba, documents, lockets, pandents of devotee kept in the mandir room, were all blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
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 Chapter 46 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 19th July 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 is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, 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 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
Satsang Baba's Udi Miracles
Satsang Baba's Udi Miracles
Baba's Udi MiraclesWe are well-conversant with numerous miracles of Baba's Udi (Sacred ash or Vibhuti) from study of Sai-Satcharitra. We also share with great interest the numerous personal experiences of our Sai-brothers and Sai-sisters regarding the same when we open the pages of the reputed Journal "Shri Sai-Leela".
I am also tempted to narrate herewith some of my personal experiences about Udi. It may not be out of place to refer to my previous article in Hindi "Vibhuti Ki Alaukik Leela" (Shri Sai-Leela December '83). It is interesting to note that the Tin Box, in which the School Mistress was supplied a small quantity of Udi from our house about 10 years back, is never empty up till now, though Udi is being taken out from the box daily for her own use and for other members of her family. Thanks due to Mahaprabhu's touch, prayed that he should continue to be afflicted with the disease, as only then, his thoughts would be always centered on the Lord, he said, Ordinary people rail at Cod even for little adversities in life, holding Him responsible though they are only reaping the consequences of their past misdeeds.
Yet, there is the famous example of Kunti Devi, the mother of the Pandava princes who prayed to Sri Krishna that she be visited ever with disasters and distress every now and then, so that she could always remember the Lord! What a strange prayers they were to the Supreme Lord by His sincere devotees!
Kuchela (Sudhama) a classmate of Shree Krishna when he visited the latter has absolutely forgotten to request for financial help though he was very poor. One should never have or experience "Penuary" of heart in praying to God.
One need not ask or seek any thing from the Supreme Lord who is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. He ever knows well His devotees' plight and whether one craves or not for His Divine help it simply flows to His devotees in times of need or an 'Emergency' This is the experience of God's true bhaktas. Lord Vishnu rescued His Devotee Gajendra after the latter completely surrendered himself to His divine will after his great struggle and after severe test he was put to by the God. Several Legends and Leelas of God amply testify about this baffling Divine ways or Leelas of God.
Our Akhilanda Koti, Brahmanda Nayaka, Yogadhi Raja, Sachhitananda, Parabrahma, Samarth Sadguru Shree Sai Nath Maha Raj knows well as to what should be granted, and when to be granted, irrespective of His Devotees prayers for His boons according to their eligibility for His boons to receive them at the appropriate time and place as per His Divine will. The Leelas in Sri Sat Charita are replete with such anecdotes graphically giving the experiences of ankita children of Shree Saibaba of Shirdi.
Even though one casts his burden on His divine shoulders, and looks up to Him for His help and guidance, he, must practice tooth and nail His two (2) great commands to Shraddha (i.e. faith with devotion) and Saburi (i.e. Courage with Patience) to become eligible for Shree Sai Baba's Divine grace in life! He says "Ever carry Me, in your heart!" from His Mahasamadhi, which is effectively communicating and speaking to His true devotees day by day!
Jai Sai Ram! "
Let us Bow to Shree Sai — Be Peace be to All"
The Late M. Narasimha Rao, Hyderabad
Source Shri Sai Leela June 1986
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
An Important Appeal To Sai Devotees
An Important Appeal To Sai Devotees
An Important Appeal To Sai Devotees[Note: The Trust means Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi] Shri Saibaba appeared in Shirdi and Lived in shirdi. After His Mahasamadhi, He is laying in shrine in Samadhi Mandir(Temple) at Shirdi.
Shri Saibaba's shrine(samadhi) is at Shirdi only and no elsewhere.
Shri Saibaba used and handled some articles in his daily life. All these articles and commodities are in the charge of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi only and no elsewhere. Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has built a precious museum and preserved all these articles is this museum at Shirdi.
1) Shri Saibaba has no disciple, heir and nobody is seated on his Asan. Neither Sansthan has appointed any mediator.
2) Please do not believe anybody pretending himself Shri Saibaba by wearing similar dress. Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has no concern to any other person, Trust or Institute.
3) Please contribute/send the donation in Sansthan offices in the name of 'Executive Officer', only. Do not send your donation else where or in the name of anybody else. Ask for the official receipt against the donation. Charity boxes are placed in the temple complex for Guptdaan (anonymous donation).
4) Please do not send cash or currency notes in the postal envelopes.
The donations shall be send only by crossed and A/C payee Cheques, Demand Drafts, Indian Postal Orders/Foreign Postal Order/Travelling Cheques or Money Orders should be sent;
on the following address.
Executive Officer,
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust,
Shirdi
Tal- Rahata,
Dist- Ahmednagar,
Maharashtra,
India.Pin Code- 4231095)
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has no relation with the circulation of chain letters in the name of Shri Saibaba. Please do not give any importance to such letters; just neglect them.
6) Please contact Sansthan offices at Shirdi and Mumbai (Sainiketan, Dadar) by e-mail for authenticate information:
Shirdi office e-mail: saibaba_anr@sancharnet.in saisandesh@sancharnet.in ,
admin@shrisaibabasansthan.org
Mumbai office e-mail: saidadar@bom3.vsnl.net.in
7) Basic information of Shri Saibaba and the Trust is available on our official website http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/
8) Sansthan Trust has not appointed any representative (a person or Institute) to collect donation. Please do not give donation in anybody hand. You will be deceived.
(Except: ?Andhra bank' is authorized to collect the donations for ?Nitya Prasadalaya Annadan Scheme' through their network of branches; But the official receipt is issued by Sansthan itself.)9) The Holy Padukas (foot wear) of Shri Saibaba are only with the Trust, and kept for Darshan in Samadhi Temple at Shirdi.
Addresses for Contact:-
01. Shirdi Office:-
Executive Officer, Shri Sai baba Sansthan Trust, (Shirdi)
At Post. -Shirdi -423 109,
Tal. -Rahata, Dist. -Ahmednagar.
Tel : +91-2423 258500 Fax: +91-2423 258770
E-mail : saibaba_anr@sancharnet.in
02. Mumbai Office:-
Executive Officer, Shri Sai baba Sansthan Trust,
(Shirdi)'Sai Niketan', 804-8, Dr. Ambedkar Road,
Dadar, Mumbai - 400014
Tel : +91- 22 - 24166556/24161293
Fax: +91- 22 - 24150798
E-mail : saidadar@bom3.vsnl.net.in
An Important Appeal To Sai Devotees[Note: The Trust means Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi] Shri Saibaba appeared in Shirdi and Lived in shirdi. After His Mahasamadhi, He is laying in shrine in Samadhi Mandir(Temple) at Shirdi.
Shri Saibaba's shrine(samadhi) is at Shirdi only and no elsewhere.
Shri Saibaba used and handled some articles in his daily life. All these articles and commodities are in the charge of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi only and no elsewhere. Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has built a precious museum and preserved all these articles is this museum at Shirdi.
1) Shri Saibaba has no disciple, heir and nobody is seated on his Asan. Neither Sansthan has appointed any mediator.
2) Please do not believe anybody pretending himself Shri Saibaba by wearing similar dress. Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has no concern to any other person, Trust or Institute.
3) Please contribute/send the donation in Sansthan offices in the name of 'Executive Officer', only. Do not send your donation else where or in the name of anybody else. Ask for the official receipt against the donation. Charity boxes are placed in the temple complex for Guptdaan (anonymous donation).
4) Please do not send cash or currency notes in the postal envelopes.
The donations shall be send only by crossed and A/C payee Cheques, Demand Drafts, Indian Postal Orders/Foreign Postal Order/Travelling Cheques or Money Orders should be sent;
on the following address.
Executive Officer,
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust,
Shirdi
Tal- Rahata,
Dist- Ahmednagar,
Maharashtra,
India.Pin Code- 4231095)
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has no relation with the circulation of chain letters in the name of Shri Saibaba. Please do not give any importance to such letters; just neglect them.
6) Please contact Sansthan offices at Shirdi and Mumbai (Sainiketan, Dadar) by e-mail for authenticate information:
Shirdi office e-mail: saibaba_anr@sancharnet.in saisandesh@sancharnet.in ,
admin@shrisaibabasansthan.org
Mumbai office e-mail: saidadar@bom3.vsnl.net.in
7) Basic information of Shri Saibaba and the Trust is available on our official website http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/
8) Sansthan Trust has not appointed any representative (a person or Institute) to collect donation. Please do not give donation in anybody hand. You will be deceived.
(Except: ?Andhra bank' is authorized to collect the donations for ?Nitya Prasadalaya Annadan Scheme' through their network of branches; But the official receipt is issued by Sansthan itself.)9) The Holy Padukas (foot wear) of Shri Saibaba are only with the Trust, and kept for Darshan in Samadhi Temple at Shirdi.
Addresses for Contact:-
01. Shirdi Office:-
Executive Officer, Shri Sai baba Sansthan Trust, (Shirdi)
At Post. -Shirdi -423 109,
Tal. -Rahata, Dist. -Ahmednagar.
Tel : +91-2423 258500 Fax: +91-2423 258770
E-mail : saibaba_anr@sancharnet.in
02. Mumbai Office:-
Executive Officer, Shri Sai baba Sansthan Trust,
(Shirdi)'Sai Niketan', 804-8, Dr. Ambedkar Road,
Dadar, Mumbai - 400014
Tel : +91- 22 - 24166556/24161293
Fax: +91- 22 - 24150798
E-mail : saidadar@bom3.vsnl.net.in
Satsang Download some really nice Palki songs
Satsang Download some really nice Palki songs
Om Sai RamThese are some really nice Palki songs that you can download. They are all worth listening toooo....... ..Just listening to them feels like you are in Shirdi on a thursday walking behind Baba's Palki... http://www.omsrisai .net/PalkiSongs"
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devoh Maheshwar;
Gurur Shakshat Parambramha
Tashmai Shri Gurur Veh Namah
"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
Om Sai RamThese are some really nice Palki songs that you can download. They are all worth listening toooo....... ..Just listening to them feels like you are in Shirdi on a thursday walking behind Baba's Palki... http://www.omsrisai .net/PalkiSongs"
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devoh Maheshwar;
Gurur Shakshat Parambramha
Tashmai Shri Gurur Veh Namah
"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
My younger brother's experience with Baba
My younger brother's experience with Baba
Jai Sair Ram. Your article about your younger brother's experience with Baba is really fantastic. For the deep devotees of Baba, nothing is new also. Because they experience miracles after miracles in their day to day life with the grace of Shirdy Sainath Maharaj. Sai devotion is an experience which one could feel and get. After reading your words, "if you take one step towards me, then I will take ten steps towards you", I could remember one such miracle in my life, happened some eight years ago, which is one among thousands and thousands of miracles happened and happening in my day to day life. I am a frequent visiter to Shirdy from Chennai, Tamilnadu. Every time when I visit Shirdy, I used to give one loaf of bread and one rupee coin to all Fakirs in and around Shirdy. Once during my visit, I was walking from Chavadi to Gurustan via Dwarakamayee by distributing bread and coin. When I was walking in front of Dwaraka mayee, one Fakir who was very fair with beard and turban with a stick, was coming in front of me. I immediately gave one rupee to Him and to my surprise, he took a ten rupee note immediately from His possession and gave it to me with the one rupee coin given by me. I immediately thought that the amount given by me was very less and that might be the reason why He gave my money back with His ten rupee note. Hence I took a ten rupee note and gave to Him. He said that He alone should give money to me and not by me to Him. By saying these words, He left towards Chavadi. I was stunned for a while and when I came to my sense, I thought of meeting Him again as He looked exactly like Baba and rushed towards Chavadi. Even after going around Shirdy for more than two times I could't find Him at all. His face is very clear in my mind. When ever I go to Shirdy, I used to search for Him first. Till date I could'nt find Him. I have kept the ten rupee note given by Him in a cover, kept in my pooja room under the feet of Baba idle and performing pooja on all Thursdays. There is no want in my house at all after that incident. Please read your words, " If you take one step........ .....towards you" again.
It is true. Very much true. Really true.
Jai Sai Ram.
Jai Sair Ram. Your article about your younger brother's experience with Baba is really fantastic. For the deep devotees of Baba, nothing is new also. Because they experience miracles after miracles in their day to day life with the grace of Shirdy Sainath Maharaj. Sai devotion is an experience which one could feel and get. After reading your words, "if you take one step towards me, then I will take ten steps towards you", I could remember one such miracle in my life, happened some eight years ago, which is one among thousands and thousands of miracles happened and happening in my day to day life. I am a frequent visiter to Shirdy from Chennai, Tamilnadu. Every time when I visit Shirdy, I used to give one loaf of bread and one rupee coin to all Fakirs in and around Shirdy. Once during my visit, I was walking from Chavadi to Gurustan via Dwarakamayee by distributing bread and coin. When I was walking in front of Dwaraka mayee, one Fakir who was very fair with beard and turban with a stick, was coming in front of me. I immediately gave one rupee to Him and to my surprise, he took a ten rupee note immediately from His possession and gave it to me with the one rupee coin given by me. I immediately thought that the amount given by me was very less and that might be the reason why He gave my money back with His ten rupee note. Hence I took a ten rupee note and gave to Him. He said that He alone should give money to me and not by me to Him. By saying these words, He left towards Chavadi. I was stunned for a while and when I came to my sense, I thought of meeting Him again as He looked exactly like Baba and rushed towards Chavadi. Even after going around Shirdy for more than two times I could't find Him at all. His face is very clear in my mind. When ever I go to Shirdy, I used to search for Him first. Till date I could'nt find Him. I have kept the ten rupee note given by Him in a cover, kept in my pooja room under the feet of Baba idle and performing pooja on all Thursdays. There is no want in my house at all after that incident. Please read your words, " If you take one step........ .....towards you" again.
It is true. Very much true. Really true.
Jai Sai Ram.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Satsang Baba - The God by A. S. Menon
Satsang Baba - The God by A. S. Menon
Baba - The God"He fulfilled the idea pf God on earth" for He always protected hisdevotees."If a man utters my name with love, I shall fulfill all his wishes andincrease his devotion. And if he sings earnestly my life and deeds, himI shall beset in front and back and on all sides..... I shall draw out mydevotees from the jaws of Death"Thus, He takes care of His bhakthas.Those who are fortunate and whose demerits have vanished take to Hisworship. If we always utter Sai, Sai He shall take us over the seven seas;believe in these words and we will be benefited. There is no need ofelaborate worship. He rests there where there is full devotion.It should be realised that doubts, difficulties, and calamities befall andengulf us just to test us and confirm our faith. If we stick to Baba withfull and unshakable faith and continue our endeavor we are crowned withsuccess by Him.He changed the effects of stars and planets. He reversed the process ofsuffering of evil Karma of previous birth. Baba blessed Damu Anna, by hisAmra Leela, with off springs even though horoscopically astrologers hadruled out the chances of getting then due to inauspicious planetarypositions.Again, Tendulkar's son was told by astrologers that the stars were notfavorable for him to get through the medical examination that year. But Babasent word, "Tell your son to believe in me, to throw aside horoscopes andpredictions of astrologers and go on with his studies. Let him appear forthe examination with a calm mind and he is sure to pass this year. Ask himto trust in Me and not get disappointed. " And the boy did pass.Bhimaji Patil was suffering due to previous evil Karma which even Veda andUpanishads have decreed one cannot escape. But, when he cried to Baba indespair as the only savior He interfered and changed the course of the illeffects and cured Bhimaji of the Tuberculosis.Sai is Parabrahma.Even in the worldly day to day life Baba exhorted us to follow set path notof high religious or rigorous order. His advice is eternal and universal."Unless there is some relationship or connection nobody goes anywhere. Ifany man or creature comes to you do not discourteously drive him away, butreceive him well and treat him with due respect. Shri Hari (God) will becertainly pleased if you give water to the thirsty, bread to the hungry,cloths to the naked and your verandah to strangers for sitting and resting.If anybody wants any money from you and you are not inclined to give, do notgive, but do not bark at him like a dog. Let anybody speak hundreds ofthings against you, do apt resent by giving any bitter reply. If you alwaystolerate such things, you will certainly be happy. Let the world gotopsy-turvy, you remain where you are. Standing or staying in your ownplace, look on calmly at the show of all things passing before you.
A. S. MenonMadurai(Tamil Nadu)
to be contd......(Source Shri Sai Leela June 1985.
My younger brother's experience with Baba
My younger brother's experience with Baba
My younger brother (age 21) is in India and he is confused, has no faith in Sai Baba because he has been busy with his girlfriends, college life and in helping my father with his business.... .I told him on Yahoo chat this time that his life will be a waste without loving the Guru (God) through whose blessings he was born (other long story - my father had vowed for children to Baba and we all three children were born)...He said what shud I do, I have no faith bacause I see all of this science stuff on TV and I think what if there is no God?...loll. .. We deviced a plan...I told him to pray honestly to Sai Baba for about seven days and tell him, "I have no faith in you, please give me faith"---and he added with this "also show me some miracle"....Then the plan was that at the end of seventh day if he doesn't experience anything then he must go to the nearest Sai Baba temple and then donate that sum of money which takes for him to go to Shirdi from Mumbai and then pray to Baba for the last time saying, "Sorry Baba, I tried my best but I couldn't get any response from you. So here is the travel expenses of going to Shirdi which I was going to go but now you may send someone else on my behalf"...I knew that Baba would respond so I had to plan something like this for I knew that such a plan would appeal my brother...Then he accepted the plan and said that he was praying right then and there... The day after the next day I came online and he tells me that he is going to Shirdi probably next week...I was laughing inside and I ask him why; he tells me that he was speaking with a Sai Devotee friend of his and in their course of conversation they had a chat about Baba...That guy related his experience to my brother...The guy said that he was once with his 4 other friends and they all were talking about Sai baba when 2 of his friends made fun of Sai Baba but 3 were devotees and got angry on those 2....after 5 mins they were all in a car, driving, and met an accident were their car toppled 5 times....Astonishin gly no one was killed and they all escaped from minor injuries...After that incident the other 2 also became Baba's devotees and all the 5 of them go to Shirdi every month.... When my brother heard of this he was surprised and he also decided to go to Shirdi with them next time and the coming Thursday (5th of July) he also went to the nearest Sai Baba temple with my mum...He said that they also got the chance to do the Aarti there and he did a Shashtang Namaskar.... .He was telling all of this to me with great pride :o) You can imagine how happy I must have felt....Now my brother met that friend of his and all of this conversation had took place between them only after the 1st day of his prayer to Baba...This is why I just love our Baba so much, because he responds so so quickly you know...Also, when I thought deeply about it I realised that what my brother's friend had told my brother had made a bigger impact on him as compared to what I always tell him. (Because those 2 nuts must have shared a same frequency level - just kidding). One of Baba's assurance is "If you take one step towards me, then I will take ten steps towards you"....Proved again by him...
May God bless all, Jai Sai Ram, Guru hee hai sab kuch.
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"Let Noble thoughts come to us from every side".- RigVeda (1-89-i)
Satsang SAIBABA-The Protector
Satsang SAIBABA-The Protector
The cooker's lid was pushed up with great pressure of steam bursting out andit hit the roof at first, then two side waits and window before falling downlike a crashing flying-saucer. Glass panes of the window were broken; wallsand concrete ceiling were damaged while all kitchenware from the shelvesfell down with the tremor. Very thick gauged indalium pressure cooker(Prestige brand) was twisted completely out of shape and the electric stovewas shattered to pieces, leaving the broken live wire still hanging from theplug. Patches and lumps of cooked rice and dal with vegetables stuck to thewalls and the roof. Altogether a ghastly scene it was.Neighboring housewives rushed to our apartment in panic, fearing that thesound was due to burling of the gas cylinder. They were frightened to noticeequally dangerous accident that occurred; but found a consolation as my wifewas surprisingly safe.My dear Sai-devotees! See how our SAI BABA saved my wife Usha. Had sheentered the kitchen even a fraction of a second before the accident shewould have been perhaps killed. Baba averted such a grave danger within notime to save her life. Also he ruled out the possibility of the childrenbeing hurt as it was timed when both little sons Sainath and Vamsinath wereaway at School.Yon may carefully note the coincidence of Sai Malik giving me darshan at afar of place namely Jalgaop Jamod and accepting two slices of bread at 7a.m. on the very same day and within next few hours He takes care to save mywife from a deadly accident that occurred at our residence in Aurangabad !All happened on a Thursday!What more proof one need to realise the omnipresence of Lord Sainath's loveand care for his beloved devotees at all times and at all places.Narendranath MungaraAurangabadSource Shri Sai Leela June 1985.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Satsang SAIBABA-The Protector
Satsang SAIBABA-The Protector
SAIBABA-The Protector
It was a Thursday dated 19th January 1984 when myself and a colleague Mr. T.
R. C. Menon got out of the Z. P. Guest House at Jalgaon-Jamod (Maharashtra)
and got into a readily available vacant taxi to reach Nandura Railway
Station. The driver required about half an hour's time to take off. So we
both walked across the road to a small tea-stall. Time was 6.30 A. M.
As the ordered bread and tea was awaited, my sight was attracted by a photo
of Sai Baba visible in the adjacent pan-shop. I pointed out the same to my
companion and told him that it was an auspicious Thursday morning to have
darshan of our blessing SAI.
Placing a loaf of bread, the stall keeper went back to his assistant to help
making a special tea for us. Mr. Menon refused bread and preferred only tea
when I was unwrapping the bread. Looking at the SaiNath's photo I sat quiet.
Then I closed my eyes for a minute, meditating on Him. As I opened the
eyes I saw a young Muslim Fakir aged around 28 years standing at the
entrance with a smile and looking straight into my eyes. A green cloth
fastened around his head, he wore a white loose kurta and lungi. One small
black bowl in his hand suggested that he came for begging alms. But it was
surprising to note that he did not ask anyone for alms or money. Just with
the same smile and a calm look into my face he merely stood.
Not a word was spoken by the fakir. The look from his bright eyes was full
of affection for me. His blissful smile responded in me an overflowing joy.
Like the waves on the sea jumping higher with happiness at the appearance of
a full Moon-my joy touched new bights at the sight of this fakir.
Inexplicable exchange of some unknown silent feelings between us was a great
experience in itself.
I nodded my head silently calling him. The fakir came closer, only a table
in the middle separated us. First two slices of bread offered by me with
devotion were accepted. He lost no time to wave his hand and very swiftly
walked out to disappear from my vision. That silent and affectionate smile
glowing from his bright face still remained in my mind and I was fully
convinced that that fakir is none but our Sai-Malik.
After a couple of days when I returned to Aurangabad from my tour, I was
shocked to see at home the walls, roof and window glass-panes of the kitchen
room badly damaged. My wife Usha thus narrated to me about the dangerous
accident which recently occurred.
On Thursday (19th January 1984) by morning 10 a. m. my wife filled up the
pressure-cooker with necessary contents to be cooked for lunch and placed it
on an electric stove (Cooking gas was exhausted) and went into the drawing
room where she sat reading some books. Though generally very cautious while
cooking, that day she happened to be somewhat negligent being fully
engrossed in reading until she looked at the watch showing 10.45 a. m. She
got up from the sofa remembering suddenly about the cooker on the stove and
wondered how it has failed to vigil for 45 minutes. Then, hardly she covered
a few steps and at once halted before the kitchen door when a big explosive
sound, almost deafening the ears, came as a shock. The pressure cooker had
burst and caused dangerous havoc in a most unexpected accident.
Narendranath Mungara
Aurangabad
(to be contd.....)
Source Shri Sai Leela June 1985.
SAIBABA-The Protector
It was a Thursday dated 19th January 1984 when myself and a colleague Mr. T.
R. C. Menon got out of the Z. P. Guest House at Jalgaon-Jamod (Maharashtra)
and got into a readily available vacant taxi to reach Nandura Railway
Station. The driver required about half an hour's time to take off. So we
both walked across the road to a small tea-stall. Time was 6.30 A. M.
As the ordered bread and tea was awaited, my sight was attracted by a photo
of Sai Baba visible in the adjacent pan-shop. I pointed out the same to my
companion and told him that it was an auspicious Thursday morning to have
darshan of our blessing SAI.
Placing a loaf of bread, the stall keeper went back to his assistant to help
making a special tea for us. Mr. Menon refused bread and preferred only tea
when I was unwrapping the bread. Looking at the SaiNath's photo I sat quiet.
Then I closed my eyes for a minute, meditating on Him. As I opened the
eyes I saw a young Muslim Fakir aged around 28 years standing at the
entrance with a smile and looking straight into my eyes. A green cloth
fastened around his head, he wore a white loose kurta and lungi. One small
black bowl in his hand suggested that he came for begging alms. But it was
surprising to note that he did not ask anyone for alms or money. Just with
the same smile and a calm look into my face he merely stood.
Not a word was spoken by the fakir. The look from his bright eyes was full
of affection for me. His blissful smile responded in me an overflowing joy.
Like the waves on the sea jumping higher with happiness at the appearance of
a full Moon-my joy touched new bights at the sight of this fakir.
Inexplicable exchange of some unknown silent feelings between us was a great
experience in itself.
I nodded my head silently calling him. The fakir came closer, only a table
in the middle separated us. First two slices of bread offered by me with
devotion were accepted. He lost no time to wave his hand and very swiftly
walked out to disappear from my vision. That silent and affectionate smile
glowing from his bright face still remained in my mind and I was fully
convinced that that fakir is none but our Sai-Malik.
After a couple of days when I returned to Aurangabad from my tour, I was
shocked to see at home the walls, roof and window glass-panes of the kitchen
room badly damaged. My wife Usha thus narrated to me about the dangerous
accident which recently occurred.
On Thursday (19th January 1984) by morning 10 a. m. my wife filled up the
pressure-cooker with necessary contents to be cooked for lunch and placed it
on an electric stove (Cooking gas was exhausted) and went into the drawing
room where she sat reading some books. Though generally very cautious while
cooking, that day she happened to be somewhat negligent being fully
engrossed in reading until she looked at the watch showing 10.45 a. m. She
got up from the sofa remembering suddenly about the cooker on the stove and
wondered how it has failed to vigil for 45 minutes. Then, hardly she covered
a few steps and at once halted before the kitchen door when a big explosive
sound, almost deafening the ears, came as a shock. The pressure cooker had
burst and caused dangerous havoc in a most unexpected accident.
Narendranath Mungara
Aurangabad
(to be contd.....)
Source Shri Sai Leela June 1985.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani - 5th July 2007
DEVOTEES MAY FORWARD THIS LETTER TO THEIR FRIENDS/RELATIVES.
5th July 2007
Jai Sai Ram
On 2nd August, Mrs. Gupta wants to be with Baba, the full day so we are going to Shirdi on 31st July and and we will return New Delhi via Bhopal/Ujjain/ Indore on 11th Aug. As such we will be doing Sri Sai Amrit Vani at Shirdi on 2nd Aug and in Bhopal/Indore on 9th Aug. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group.
Again this Thursday was the usual Thursday with the usual Leelas of Baba. There were about 80=90 devotees attended the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani , Prayan of Sai Satcharitra, Pooja and prayer.
With the efforts made by Mr V K Bassi, recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani has started at 80 new Locations.
He is giving free Cassettes and books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani for starting group recitation.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 5th July 2007. The list is sorted as per their email ids. 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. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important.
This Thursday the 5th July we enjoyed the following Leelas.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week 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. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home. This time water was much in quantity and it oozed with much speed that it overfload the thali and spoiled all the papers on the table. Mrs Gupta had to spend much time in cleaning and changing it.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
5. 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 partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
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. Photo of devotee kept in the mandir room, were blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
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 Chapter 45 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 12th July 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 is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, 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 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
5th July 2007
Jai Sai Ram
On 2nd August, Mrs. Gupta wants to be with Baba, the full day so we are going to Shirdi on 31st July and and we will return New Delhi via Bhopal/Ujjain/ Indore on 11th Aug. As such we will be doing Sri Sai Amrit Vani at Shirdi on 2nd Aug and in Bhopal/Indore on 9th Aug. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group.
Again this Thursday was the usual Thursday with the usual Leelas of Baba. There were about 80=90 devotees attended the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani , Prayan of Sai Satcharitra, Pooja and prayer.
With the efforts made by Mr V K Bassi, recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani has started at 80 new Locations.
He is giving free Cassettes and books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani for starting group recitation.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 5th July 2007. The list is sorted as per their email ids. 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. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important.
This Thursday the 5th July we enjoyed the following Leelas.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week 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. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home. This time water was much in quantity and it oozed with much speed that it overfload the thali and spoiled all the papers on the table. Mrs Gupta had to spend much time in cleaning and changing it.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
5. 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 partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
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. Photo of devotee kept in the mandir room, were blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
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 Chapter 45 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 12th July 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 is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, 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 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
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Devotees Experience
Devotees experience
jai sai ram
I don't know how to start and to tell my lovely and amazing experiences in words.I was in a search of a Guru who can make me experience the presence of God and Sai Baba is my God.I am very lucky that i met Veena Maa who is an example of purity and selfless love,Maa has so much in her and she pours all on us.Maa how can i forget you ever, you are my Guru who made me realize God and now i am so close to Baba.
Now let me share how i came close to Baba and Veena Maa.I bought Amritvani book from
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir and i kept it inside my purse and after two days when i was
sitting in ISKON temple i read the whole thing and it inspired me to start Amritvani at my place but Baba was thinking something else and He took me to Veena Maa to make me see the way she does Amritvani.One of the Thursday me and my friend Pooja went there and believe me it was wonderful because first time i saw Vibhuti in my Amritvani book and i also did Vibhuti Darshan on the photographs of Baba and so much of holywater was coming out from Baba's charan,it was not less than heaven.After this i did Amritvani at my place and the next day there was Udi on Baba's photograph,i still wait for more Udi from Baba's photograph.This is only because of you Maa that i am able to feel existence of Baba because only a true Guru can take the disciple,step by step on the ladder of spiritual progress as said in Sai
Satcharita. Every Thursday before starting Amritvani Maa keeps something for Baba as
Bhog inside the Mandir which is eaten partially by Baba,i also gave petha as a part of Bhog and to my surprise very little was left by Baba.After completing Amritvani there is so much of vibhuti under the folds of Maa's sari where sometimes crystal of sugars are also there.So much is seen by these eyes honey,vibhuti, holywater and i am going to miss all this as i am a teacher and i have to do my sansarik duties also.
Siddhartha Extension is not a house its a mandir where people come and take with them the blessings and peace given by Sai Baba and a selfless love given by Maa and Uncle(Mr.Gupta) and This is a request to Maa and uncle that never forget me and always give me blessings and pray always for their daughter to Sai Baba who is above all.
Lene wale hath do ,Sai ke so dwar
ek dwar ko pooj le ho jayega paar.
Sai ki beti
Jyoti Bahl
jai sai ram
I don't know how to start and to tell my lovely and amazing experiences in words.I was in a search of a Guru who can make me experience the presence of God and Sai Baba is my God.I am very lucky that i met Veena Maa who is an example of purity and selfless love,Maa has so much in her and she pours all on us.Maa how can i forget you ever, you are my Guru who made me realize God and now i am so close to Baba.
Now let me share how i came close to Baba and Veena Maa.I bought Amritvani book from
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir and i kept it inside my purse and after two days when i was
sitting in ISKON temple i read the whole thing and it inspired me to start Amritvani at my place but Baba was thinking something else and He took me to Veena Maa to make me see the way she does Amritvani.One of the Thursday me and my friend Pooja went there and believe me it was wonderful because first time i saw Vibhuti in my Amritvani book and i also did Vibhuti Darshan on the photographs of Baba and so much of holywater was coming out from Baba's charan,it was not less than heaven.After this i did Amritvani at my place and the next day there was Udi on Baba's photograph,i still wait for more Udi from Baba's photograph.This is only because of you Maa that i am able to feel existence of Baba because only a true Guru can take the disciple,step by step on the ladder of spiritual progress as said in Sai
Satcharita. Every Thursday before starting Amritvani Maa keeps something for Baba as
Bhog inside the Mandir which is eaten partially by Baba,i also gave petha as a part of Bhog and to my surprise very little was left by Baba.After completing Amritvani there is so much of vibhuti under the folds of Maa's sari where sometimes crystal of sugars are also there.So much is seen by these eyes honey,vibhuti, holywater and i am going to miss all this as i am a teacher and i have to do my sansarik duties also.
Siddhartha Extension is not a house its a mandir where people come and take with them the blessings and peace given by Sai Baba and a selfless love given by Maa and Uncle(Mr.Gupta) and This is a request to Maa and uncle that never forget me and always give me blessings and pray always for their daughter to Sai Baba who is above all.
Lene wale hath do ,Sai ke so dwar
ek dwar ko pooj le ho jayega paar.
Sai ki beti
Jyoti Bahl
Sai devotees have to worry about Astrology?
Sai devotees have to worry about Astrology?
Sri Saibaba said “Do Not Consult the Astrological Almanacs. Do Not Believe
in astrology”. The sastras and the saints say that the planetary positions
and horoscopes can have an effect on us only till we surrender to a
competent Sadguru, once we have surrendered to a competent Sadguru such as
Baba, the planets or horoscopes can do no harm to the devotee.
Let us go through some of the incidents in Sai history.
Baba himself, pointing this out, once said to a devotee, “Where in
your destiny was a child for you? I have split my body to present you with
a son.” Another time he said to a devotee, “What can the planets do to the
children of Dwarakamayi?”
Once a famous astrologer had come, to examine Baba’s physiognomy and palms
and thereby verify; Baba’s divinity. As he reached the Masjid and was about
to sit in a corner, Baba started shouting, “Woh hamara jhompdi ka bamboo
ginene ko aya. He has come to count the bamboos of my hut (the features of
His body); there is nothing for him to see here. Get him out of here.”
(Source: Sai Bhakti Sadhana Rahasyam Chapter - The belief in astrological
almanacs how they prevent our complete surrender to Baba)
There lived in Bandra (a suburb of Bombay) a Tendulkar family, all the
members of which were devoted to Baba. . The son, Babu Tendulkar was
studying hard day and night and wanted to appear for the medical
examination. He consulted some astrologers. Examining his horoscope they
told him that the stars were not favorable that year and that he should
appear for the examination next year, when he would be certainly successful.
This cast a gloom over him and made him restless. A few days afterwards his
mother went to Shirdi and saw Baba. Amongst other things she mentioned the
gloomy and morose condition of her son, who was to appear for the
examination in a few days. Hearing this Baba said to her, "Tell your son to
believe in Me, to throw aside horoscopes and predictions of astrologers and
palmists and go on with his studies. Let him appear for the examination with
a calm mind, he is sure to pass this year. Ask him to trust in Me and not to
get disappointed". The mother returned home and communicated Baba's message
to her son. Then he studied hard and in due course appeared for the
examination. In the written papers he did well, but being overwhelmed by
doubts he thought that he would not secure sufficient marks for passing. So
he did not care to appear for the oral examination. But the examiner was
after him. He sent word through a fellow- student, stating that he had
passed in the written examination and that he should appear for the oral.
The son being thus encouraged appeared for the oral examination and was
successful in both. Thus he got through the examination that year
successfully by Baba's grace, though the stars were against him. It is to be
noted here that doubts and difficulties surround us just to move us and
confirm our faith. We are tested as it were. If we only hold on steadily to
Baba with full faith and continue our endeavors, our efforts will be
ultimately crowned with success. (Source: Sri Sai Satcharitra Chapter – 29)
Please go through an article “The belief in astrological almanacs how they
prevent our complete surrender to Baba” from Sai Bhakti Sadhana Rahasyam for
more details
(Source www.saipatham.org)
Sri Saibaba said “Do Not Consult the Astrological Almanacs. Do Not Believe
in astrology”. The sastras and the saints say that the planetary positions
and horoscopes can have an effect on us only till we surrender to a
competent Sadguru, once we have surrendered to a competent Sadguru such as
Baba, the planets or horoscopes can do no harm to the devotee.
Let us go through some of the incidents in Sai history.
Baba himself, pointing this out, once said to a devotee, “Where in
your destiny was a child for you? I have split my body to present you with
a son.” Another time he said to a devotee, “What can the planets do to the
children of Dwarakamayi?”
Once a famous astrologer had come, to examine Baba’s physiognomy and palms
and thereby verify; Baba’s divinity. As he reached the Masjid and was about
to sit in a corner, Baba started shouting, “Woh hamara jhompdi ka bamboo
ginene ko aya. He has come to count the bamboos of my hut (the features of
His body); there is nothing for him to see here. Get him out of here.”
(Source: Sai Bhakti Sadhana Rahasyam Chapter - The belief in astrological
almanacs how they prevent our complete surrender to Baba)
There lived in Bandra (a suburb of Bombay) a Tendulkar family, all the
members of which were devoted to Baba. . The son, Babu Tendulkar was
studying hard day and night and wanted to appear for the medical
examination. He consulted some astrologers. Examining his horoscope they
told him that the stars were not favorable that year and that he should
appear for the examination next year, when he would be certainly successful.
This cast a gloom over him and made him restless. A few days afterwards his
mother went to Shirdi and saw Baba. Amongst other things she mentioned the
gloomy and morose condition of her son, who was to appear for the
examination in a few days. Hearing this Baba said to her, "Tell your son to
believe in Me, to throw aside horoscopes and predictions of astrologers and
palmists and go on with his studies. Let him appear for the examination with
a calm mind, he is sure to pass this year. Ask him to trust in Me and not to
get disappointed". The mother returned home and communicated Baba's message
to her son. Then he studied hard and in due course appeared for the
examination. In the written papers he did well, but being overwhelmed by
doubts he thought that he would not secure sufficient marks for passing. So
he did not care to appear for the oral examination. But the examiner was
after him. He sent word through a fellow- student, stating that he had
passed in the written examination and that he should appear for the oral.
The son being thus encouraged appeared for the oral examination and was
successful in both. Thus he got through the examination that year
successfully by Baba's grace, though the stars were against him. It is to be
noted here that doubts and difficulties surround us just to move us and
confirm our faith. We are tested as it were. If we only hold on steadily to
Baba with full faith and continue our endeavors, our efforts will be
ultimately crowned with success. (Source: Sri Sai Satcharitra Chapter – 29)
Please go through an article “The belief in astrological almanacs how they
prevent our complete surrender to Baba” from Sai Bhakti Sadhana Rahasyam for
more details
(Source www.saipatham.org)
Satsang The Glory of Shirdi Sai - Issue 14--2007 from Saidarbar.
Satsang The Glory of Shirdi Sai - Issue 14--2007 from Saidarbar.
THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI
Fifth Year of Publication
Published as Bi-Weekly
Issue 14/2007
05-07-2007
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Fifth Year of Publication
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