Sri Sai Amrit Vani
9th Nov 2006
Jai Sai Ram
Yet another usual week and Thursday
with usual Leelas of Baba. As the devotee this week
were more and so more Bhog had to be arranged
afterwards.
Following devotees, participated in
absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani by
reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The list
is sorted as per their email id’s. However Mrs. Gupta
prayed for all the devotees. We include only those
devotees in the list, who themselves recite or read
Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The names of the
devotees “for prayer”, are prayed for, but not
included in the list. Kindly mention clearly, against
each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or
listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or only for prayers, If
no mention of it is made then it will be presumed
that the names are only for prayer and will not be
included in the list. Please also give the name of
the place.
This Thursday the 9th Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started oozing from Wednesday the 8th Nov.
from all the photos of Baba on the walls and in the
mandir room. It also started oozing from the Statue
of Baba from the same time. The words OM, Ram and
Shyam appeared on the main photo in the mandir and
the big photo on the wall.
2. There was a lot of Water from the Charans this week
also. This water was collected in the Thali. The
taste of water was similar to gulab jal and
Kewara-Kesar. After Sai Amrit Vani, this water was
given to the devotees. Many devotees brought small
bottles with them and took this holy water home also.
Water was taken out many times and every time thali
was again filled up.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi
during the prayers. Udi also appeared other devotees
also.
4. The presence of Baba during the Sai Amrit Vani was
very strong and many devotees felt it during the
recitation of Sai Amrit Vani in different ways.
5. Sri Sai Amrit Vani was not very soothing this time
as some new devotees were going fast or slow and were
not in tune with the cassette.The rythem was not ok.
6. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was
duly accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit
Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed
before HIM was with partly eaten pieces and only
partly remained pieces and some engraved pieces of
items were there in the box, Baba like Samosa very
much. Samosa, Ladoo Basen and Ladoo Boondi were
eaten in big portion. A figure of face was formed on
burfee. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos
and statue of Baba. Part pieces of the remains in the
box were given to the devotees who offered that item
of bhog to Baba.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table
were blessed with lots of Udi . Udi was collected on
the papers by the devotees.
8. The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the
bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey
has been mixed into it.
9. Sai Satcharitra, brought by a devotee from
California, placed by Mrs. Gupta before Baba, was
blessed with Udi on it.
10. Some papers, kept in the mandir room by
Mrs. Gupta of devotees, were blessed with lots
of Udi.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04
AM. Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by
brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of one
Chapter from Sai Satcharitra. Prayers and thanks
were offered by Mrs. Gupta to Baba. Finally distribution
of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 16th Nov , again
will be held in Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi.
Devotees interested in attending it in person may
contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or
9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except
Thursdays and no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They
should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time.
Kids are also not allowed in the hall.
Following listed devotees participated in
the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani ( in absentia)
and have either recited or read or listened Sri Sai
Amrit Vani at their places. Other devotees were also
prayed for but their names have not been listed here.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is now available in Tamil
script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telgu, in
the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3
files are given in the link section of the home page
of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of
yahoogroup key in or click
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 .
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be
in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that
you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
akg_vg@bol.net. in
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
Where wealth is wanting.
KUBER, the Lord of wealth himself will come to stay.
Oh reading this hymn.
This is the Truth and so it shall be. …153
To the childless children will be born
On reciting this hymn.
And the ailments of one who recites this hymn
Will be dispelled in all directions. …154
Fear and worry will disappear,
Prestige will increase.
He will realise the imperishable BRAHMAN
With the regular recitation of this hymn. ...155
Regarding this hymn, oh wise ones,
Have faith in your hearts
About the efficacy of this hymn;
And give no place
To doubts and misconceptions. …156
Go on pilgrimage to Shirdi,
Concentrate on the lotus feet of Baba,
Who is the succour of the poor and the meek,
The wish- fulfilling tree for the devotees ! …157
KUBER, the Lord of wealth himself will come to stay.
Oh reading this hymn.
This is the Truth and so it shall be. …153
To the childless children will be born
On reciting this hymn.
And the ailments of one who recites this hymn
Will be dispelled in all directions. …154
Fear and worry will disappear,
Prestige will increase.
He will realise the imperishable BRAHMAN
With the regular recitation of this hymn. ...155
Regarding this hymn, oh wise ones,
Have faith in your hearts
About the efficacy of this hymn;
And give no place
To doubts and misconceptions. …156
Go on pilgrimage to Shirdi,
Concentrate on the lotus feet of Baba,
Who is the succour of the poor and the meek,
The wish- fulfilling tree for the devotees ! …157
Monday, November 13, 2006
Satsang Quiz on Chapter V
(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
41) Javhar Ali stayed with his disciples in Bakhal
near _______ at Rahata
a) Masjid b) Maruthi Mandir c) Chavadi d) Virabhadra Temple
42) Javhar Ali was tested by _____ and he was found wanting.
a) Gangagir b) citizens of Shirdi c) Devidas d) Sai Baba
43) ____, ______ and others regarded Devidas as their Guru.
a) Tatya Kote, Kashinath b) B.V.Dev, Upasani Maharaj
c) Mahalasapathi, Shama d) Nanasaheb, Balasaheb
44)Devidas came to Shirdi about _____ years before Baba
came
a) ten b) twelve c) twenty d) five
45) The age of Devidas when he came to Shirdi was around
a) 8 or 9 b) 14 or 15 c) 10 or 11 d) 12 or 13
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
41) Javhar Ali stayed with his disciples in Bakhal
near _______ at Rahata
a) Masjid b) Maruthi Mandir c) Chavadi d) Virabhadra Temple
42) Javhar Ali was tested by _____ and he was found wanting.
a) Gangagir b) citizens of Shirdi c) Devidas d) Sai Baba
43) ____, ______ and others regarded Devidas as their Guru.
a) Tatya Kote, Kashinath b) B.V.Dev, Upasani Maharaj
c) Mahalasapathi, Shama d) Nanasaheb, Balasaheb
44)Devidas came to Shirdi about _____ years before Baba
came
a) ten b) twelve c) twenty d) five
45) The age of Devidas when he came to Shirdi was around
a) 8 or 9 b) 14 or 15 c) 10 or 11 d) 12 or 13
Satsang Quiz on Chapter V
(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
36) The name of the younger brother of Balasaheb
Dengle was
a) Nanasaheb b) Kakasaheb c) Bhaisaheb d) Laxman saheb
37) Before Baba came to live in Masjid he like in a place ____
a) Chavadi b) Takia c) Khandoba Temple d) Maruthi Mandir
38) With Ghunguru tied on His Ankles Baba danced beautifully
and _____
a) sang Bhajans b) sang with tender love c) sang with
melodious voice d) got possed by His Guru
39) Baba took water in a _______ which contained very little of
oil, put water into it and drank it, and then forced it fall into the
container.
a) Tumrel b) Oil Can c) Mug d) earthern lamp
40) Javhar Ali was from ______
a) Rahata b) Shirdi c) Ahmednagar d) Aurangabad
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
36) The name of the younger brother of Balasaheb
Dengle was
a) Nanasaheb b) Kakasaheb c) Bhaisaheb d) Laxman saheb
37) Before Baba came to live in Masjid he like in a place ____
a) Chavadi b) Takia c) Khandoba Temple d) Maruthi Mandir
38) With Ghunguru tied on His Ankles Baba danced beautifully
and _____
a) sang Bhajans b) sang with tender love c) sang with
melodious voice d) got possed by His Guru
39) Baba took water in a _______ which contained very little of
oil, put water into it and drank it, and then forced it fall into the
container.
a) Tumrel b) Oil Can c) Mug d) earthern lamp
40) Javhar Ali was from ______
a) Rahata b) Shirdi c) Ahmednagar d) Aurangabad
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
To make the oceans sweet
Truly you have the powers.
Therefore, this supplication of Dasganu,
Please concede. …143
Whatever be my shortcomings,
They are all yours !
You are the foremost among the spiritual masters,
So do not stint while giving. …144
Now, why should I speak more ?
You are my only refuge.
The child held in the mother's arms,
Is naturally with out fear. ... 145
So be it. This hymn of praise,
Whosoever read with love,
Their desires
Fulfil , O Lord. …146
Truly you have the powers.
Therefore, this supplication of Dasganu,
Please concede. …143
Whatever be my shortcomings,
They are all yours !
You are the foremost among the spiritual masters,
So do not stint while giving. …144
Now, why should I speak more ?
You are my only refuge.
The child held in the mother's arms,
Is naturally with out fear. ... 145
So be it. This hymn of praise,
Whosoever read with love,
Their desires
Fulfil , O Lord. …146
Friday, November 10, 2006
Sri Sai Amrit Vani
Sri Sai Amrit Vani
9th Nov 2006
Jai Sai Ram
Yet another usual week and Thursday
with usual Leelas of Baba. As the devotee this week
were more and so more Bhog had to be arranged
afterwards.
Following devotees, participated in
absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani by
reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The list
is sorted as per their email id’s. However Mrs. Gupta
prayed for all the devotees. We include only those
devotees in the list, who themselves recite or read
Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The names of the
devotees “for prayer”, are prayed for, but not
included in the list. Kindly mention clearly, against
each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or
listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or only for prayers, If
no mention of it is made then it will be presumed
that the names are only for prayer and will not be
included in the list. Please also give the name of
the place.
This Thursday the 9th Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started oozing from Wednesday the 8th Nov.
from all the photos of Baba on the walls and in the
mandir room. It also started oozing from the Statue
of Baba from the same time. The words OM, Ram and
Shyam appeared on the main photo in the mandir and the
big photo on the wall.
2. There was a lot of Water from the Charans this week
also. This water was collected in the Thali. The
taste of water was similar to gulab jal and
Kewara-Kesar. After Sai Amrit Vani, this water was
given to the devotees. Many devotees brought small
bottles with them and took this holy water home also.
Water was taken out many times and every time thali
was again filled up.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi
during the prayers. Udi also appeared other devotees
also.
4. The presence of Baba during the Sai Amrit Vani was
very strong and many devotees felt it during the
recitation of Sai Amrit Vani in different ways.
5. Sri Sai Amrit Vani was not very soothing this time
as some new devotees were going fast or slow and were
not in tune with the cassette.The rythem was not ok.
6. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was
duly accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit
Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed
before HIM was with partly eaten pieces and only
partly remained pieces and some engraved pieces of
items were there in the box, Baba like Samosa very
much. Samosa, Ladoo Basen and Ladoo Boondi were eaten
in big portion. A figure of face was formed on burfee.
Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and
statue of Baba. Part pieces of the remains in the box
were given to the devotees who offered that item of
bhog to Baba.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table
were blessed with lots of Udi . Udi was collected on
the papers by the devotees.
8. The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the
bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey
has been mixed into it.
9. Sai Satcharitra, brought by a devotee from
California, placed by Mrs. Gupta before Baba, was
blessed with Udi on it.
10. Some papers, kept in the mandir room by Mrs. Gupta
of devotees, were blessed with lots of Udi.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04
AM. Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by
brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of one
Chapter from Sai Satcharitra. Prayers and thanks were
offered by Mrs. Gupta to Baba. Finally distribution of
Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 16th Nov , again
will be held in Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi.
Devotees interested in attending it in person may
contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or
9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except
Thursdays and no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They
should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time.
Kids are also not allowed in the hall.
Following listed devotees participated in
the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani ( in absentia)
and have either recited or read or listened Sri Sai
Amrit Vani at their places. Other devotees were also
prayed for but their names have not been listed here.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is now available in Tamil
script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telgu, in
the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3
files are given in the link section of the home page
of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of
yahoogroup key in or click
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 .
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be
in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that
you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
akg_vg@bol.net. in
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
9th Nov 2006
Jai Sai Ram
Yet another usual week and Thursday
with usual Leelas of Baba. As the devotee this week
were more and so more Bhog had to be arranged
afterwards.
Following devotees, participated in
absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani by
reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The list
is sorted as per their email id’s. However Mrs. Gupta
prayed for all the devotees. We include only those
devotees in the list, who themselves recite or read
Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The names of the
devotees “for prayer”, are prayed for, but not
included in the list. Kindly mention clearly, against
each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or
listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or only for prayers, If
no mention of it is made then it will be presumed
that the names are only for prayer and will not be
included in the list. Please also give the name of
the place.
This Thursday the 9th Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started oozing from Wednesday the 8th Nov.
from all the photos of Baba on the walls and in the
mandir room. It also started oozing from the Statue
of Baba from the same time. The words OM, Ram and
Shyam appeared on the main photo in the mandir and the
big photo on the wall.
2. There was a lot of Water from the Charans this week
also. This water was collected in the Thali. The
taste of water was similar to gulab jal and
Kewara-Kesar. After Sai Amrit Vani, this water was
given to the devotees. Many devotees brought small
bottles with them and took this holy water home also.
Water was taken out many times and every time thali
was again filled up.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi
during the prayers. Udi also appeared other devotees
also.
4. The presence of Baba during the Sai Amrit Vani was
very strong and many devotees felt it during the
recitation of Sai Amrit Vani in different ways.
5. Sri Sai Amrit Vani was not very soothing this time
as some new devotees were going fast or slow and were
not in tune with the cassette.The rythem was not ok.
6. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was
duly accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit
Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed
before HIM was with partly eaten pieces and only
partly remained pieces and some engraved pieces of
items were there in the box, Baba like Samosa very
much. Samosa, Ladoo Basen and Ladoo Boondi were eaten
in big portion. A figure of face was formed on burfee.
Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and
statue of Baba. Part pieces of the remains in the box
were given to the devotees who offered that item of
bhog to Baba.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table
were blessed with lots of Udi . Udi was collected on
the papers by the devotees.
8. The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the
bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey
has been mixed into it.
9. Sai Satcharitra, brought by a devotee from
California, placed by Mrs. Gupta before Baba, was
blessed with Udi on it.
10. Some papers, kept in the mandir room by Mrs. Gupta
of devotees, were blessed with lots of Udi.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04
AM. Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by
brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of one
Chapter from Sai Satcharitra. Prayers and thanks were
offered by Mrs. Gupta to Baba. Finally distribution of
Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 16th Nov , again
will be held in Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi.
Devotees interested in attending it in person may
contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or
9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except
Thursdays and no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They
should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time.
Kids are also not allowed in the hall.
Following listed devotees participated in
the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani ( in absentia)
and have either recited or read or listened Sri Sai
Amrit Vani at their places. Other devotees were also
prayed for but their names have not been listed here.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is now available in Tamil
script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telgu, in
the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3
files are given in the link section of the home page
of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of
yahoogroup key in or click
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 .
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be
in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that
you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
akg_vg@bol.net. in
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
Satsang Quiz on Chapter V
(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
31) Who helped in constructing the railing round the
padukas
a) Dr.Kothare b) G.K.Dixit c) Bhai Krishna d) Shama
32) Baba changed His mode of dressing and living after
a) being defeated in the fight by Mohiddin Tamboli
b) the instructions of His Guru c) being criticised by the
citizens of Shirdi d) getting dispassion with life
33) Apart from Mohiddin Tamboli _______ was also
found of wrestling
a) Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar b) Sai Baba c) Upasani Maharaj
d) Gangagir
34) At Nimgaon Baba used to go to the house of
a) Mahalasapthi b) Nanasaheb Chandorkar c) Balasaheb
Dengle d) Shama
35) Nanasaheb Chandorkar and _______ were the two devotees
who came from Ahmednagar
a) Laxman Kacheswar Jakhadi b) G.K.Dixit c) B.V.Dev
d)Keshav Chidamber
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
31) Who helped in constructing the railing round the
padukas
a) Dr.Kothare b) G.K.Dixit c) Bhai Krishna d) Shama
32) Baba changed His mode of dressing and living after
a) being defeated in the fight by Mohiddin Tamboli
b) the instructions of His Guru c) being criticised by the
citizens of Shirdi d) getting dispassion with life
33) Apart from Mohiddin Tamboli _______ was also
found of wrestling
a) Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar b) Sai Baba c) Upasani Maharaj
d) Gangagir
34) At Nimgaon Baba used to go to the house of
a) Mahalasapthi b) Nanasaheb Chandorkar c) Balasaheb
Dengle d) Shama
35) Nanasaheb Chandorkar and _______ were the two devotees
who came from Ahmednagar
a) Laxman Kacheswar Jakhadi b) G.K.Dixit c) B.V.Dev
d)Keshav Chidamber
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
To make the oceans sweet
Truly you have the powers.
Therefore, this supplication of Dasganu,
Please concede. …143
Whatever be my shortcomings,
They are all yours !
You are the foremost among the spiritual masters,
So do not stint while giving. ...144
Now, why should I speak more ?
You are my only refuge.
The child held in the mother's arms,
Is naturally with out fear. ...145
So be it. This hymn of praise,
Whosoever read with love,
Their desires
Fulfil , O Lord. …146
Your blessing for this hymn
I entreat.
May the difficulties of he who receites this sincerely.
Be warded off within a Year. ...147
Truly you have the powers.
Therefore, this supplication of Dasganu,
Please concede. …143
Whatever be my shortcomings,
They are all yours !
You are the foremost among the spiritual masters,
So do not stint while giving. ...144
Now, why should I speak more ?
You are my only refuge.
The child held in the mother's arms,
Is naturally with out fear. ...145
So be it. This hymn of praise,
Whosoever read with love,
Their desires
Fulfil , O Lord. …146
Your blessing for this hymn
I entreat.
May the difficulties of he who receites this sincerely.
Be warded off within a Year. ...147
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Satsang Thought for the day
An emperor was coming out of his palace for his morning
walk when he met a beggar. He asked the beggar, "What
do you want?"
The beggar laughed and said, "You are asking me as though
you can fulfill my desire!"
The king was offended. He said, "Of course I can fulfill your
desire. What is it? Just tell me."
And the beggar said, "Think twice before you promise
anything." The beggar was no ordinary beggar, he was the
emporer's past life master. He had promised in that life,
"I will come and try to wake you in your next life. This life
you have missed but I will come again." But the king had
forgotten completely -- who remembers past lives? So he
insisted, "I will fulfill anything you ask. I am a very
powerful emperor, what can you possibly desire that I
can not give to you?"
The beggar said, "It is a very simple desire. You see this
begging bowl? Can you fill it with something?"
The emperor said, "Of course!" He called one of his viziers
and told him, "Fill this mans begging bowl with money." The
vizier went and got some money and poured it into the bowl,
and it disappeared. And he poured more and more, and the
moment he would pour it, it would disappear. And the begging
bowl remained always empty.
The whole palace gathered. By and by the rumor went through
out the whole capital, and a huge crowd gathered. The prestige
of the emperor was at stake. He said to his viziers, "If the
whole kingdom is lost, I am ready to lose it, but I cannot be
defeated by this beggar."
Diamonds and pearls and emeralds, his treasuries were
becoming empty. The begging bowl seemed to be bottomless.
Everything that was put into it --
everything! -- immediately disappeared, went out of existence.
Finally it was the evening, and the people were standing there
in utter silence. The king dropped at the feet of the beggar and
admitted his defeat. he said, "Just tell me one thing. You are
victorious - but before you leave, just fulfill my curiosity. What
is the begging bowl made of?" The beggar laughed and said,
"It is made up of the human mind. There is no secret. It is
simple made up of human desire."
This understanding transforms life. Go into one desire -- what
is the mechanism of it? First there is a great excitement, great
thrill, adventure. you feel a great kick. Something is going to
happen, you are on the verge of it. And then you have the car,
you have the yacht, you have the house, you have the woman,
and suddenly all is meaningless again. What happens? Your
mind has dematerialized it. The car is standing in the drive, but
there is no excitement anymore. The excitement was only in
getting it. You became so drunk with the desire that you forgot
your inner nothingness. Now the desire is fulfilled, the car in
the drive, the woman in your bed, the money in your bank
account - again excitement disappears. Again the emptiness
is there, ready to eat you up. Again you have to create another
desire to escape this yawning abyss.
That's how one moves from one desire to another desire. That's
how one remains a beggar. Your whole life proves it again and
again -- every desire frustrates. And when the goal is achieved,
you will need another desire. The day you understand that
desire as such is going to fail comes the turning point in your
life. The other journey is inwards. move inwards, come back
home.
walk when he met a beggar. He asked the beggar, "What
do you want?"
The beggar laughed and said, "You are asking me as though
you can fulfill my desire!"
The king was offended. He said, "Of course I can fulfill your
desire. What is it? Just tell me."
And the beggar said, "Think twice before you promise
anything." The beggar was no ordinary beggar, he was the
emporer's past life master. He had promised in that life,
"I will come and try to wake you in your next life. This life
you have missed but I will come again." But the king had
forgotten completely -- who remembers past lives? So he
insisted, "I will fulfill anything you ask. I am a very
powerful emperor, what can you possibly desire that I
can not give to you?"
The beggar said, "It is a very simple desire. You see this
begging bowl? Can you fill it with something?"
The emperor said, "Of course!" He called one of his viziers
and told him, "Fill this mans begging bowl with money." The
vizier went and got some money and poured it into the bowl,
and it disappeared. And he poured more and more, and the
moment he would pour it, it would disappear. And the begging
bowl remained always empty.
The whole palace gathered. By and by the rumor went through
out the whole capital, and a huge crowd gathered. The prestige
of the emperor was at stake. He said to his viziers, "If the
whole kingdom is lost, I am ready to lose it, but I cannot be
defeated by this beggar."
Diamonds and pearls and emeralds, his treasuries were
becoming empty. The begging bowl seemed to be bottomless.
Everything that was put into it --
everything! -- immediately disappeared, went out of existence.
Finally it was the evening, and the people were standing there
in utter silence. The king dropped at the feet of the beggar and
admitted his defeat. he said, "Just tell me one thing. You are
victorious - but before you leave, just fulfill my curiosity. What
is the begging bowl made of?" The beggar laughed and said,
"It is made up of the human mind. There is no secret. It is
simple made up of human desire."
This understanding transforms life. Go into one desire -- what
is the mechanism of it? First there is a great excitement, great
thrill, adventure. you feel a great kick. Something is going to
happen, you are on the verge of it. And then you have the car,
you have the yacht, you have the house, you have the woman,
and suddenly all is meaningless again. What happens? Your
mind has dematerialized it. The car is standing in the drive, but
there is no excitement anymore. The excitement was only in
getting it. You became so drunk with the desire that you forgot
your inner nothingness. Now the desire is fulfilled, the car in
the drive, the woman in your bed, the money in your bank
account - again excitement disappears. Again the emptiness
is there, ready to eat you up. Again you have to create another
desire to escape this yawning abyss.
That's how one moves from one desire to another desire. That's
how one remains a beggar. Your whole life proves it again and
again -- every desire frustrates. And when the goal is achieved,
you will need another desire. The day you understand that
desire as such is going to fail comes the turning point in your
life. The other journey is inwards. move inwards, come back
home.
Satsang Quiz on Chapter V
(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
31) Who helped in constructing the railing round the padukas
a) Dr.Kothare b) G.K.Dixit c) Bhai Krishna d) Shama
32) Baba changed His mode of dressing and living after
a) being defeated in the fight by Mohiddin Tamboli b) the
instructions of His Guru c) being criticised by the citizens
of Shirdi d) getting dispassion with life
33) Apart from Mohiddin Tamboli _______ was also found of
wrestling
a) Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar b) Sai Baba c) Upasani Maharaj
d) Gangagir
34) At Nimgaon Baba used to go to the house of
a) Mahalasapthi b) Nanasaheb Chandorkar c) Balasaheb
Dengle d) Shama
35) Nanasaheb Chandorkar and _______ were the two devotees
who came from Ahmednagar
a) Laxman Kacheswar Jakhadi b) G.K.Dixit c) B.V.Dev
d)Keshav Chidamber
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
31) Who helped in constructing the railing round the padukas
a) Dr.Kothare b) G.K.Dixit c) Bhai Krishna d) Shama
32) Baba changed His mode of dressing and living after
a) being defeated in the fight by Mohiddin Tamboli b) the
instructions of His Guru c) being criticised by the citizens
of Shirdi d) getting dispassion with life
33) Apart from Mohiddin Tamboli _______ was also found of
wrestling
a) Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar b) Sai Baba c) Upasani Maharaj
d) Gangagir
34) At Nimgaon Baba used to go to the house of
a) Mahalasapthi b) Nanasaheb Chandorkar c) Balasaheb
Dengle d) Shama
35) Nanasaheb Chandorkar and _______ were the two devotees
who came from Ahmednagar
a) Laxman Kacheswar Jakhadi b) G.K.Dixit c) B.V.Dev
d)Keshav Chidamber
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Satsang Chapter 43 & 44 :Sri_Sai_Sat_Charitra_Concise(Version)
Om Shree Ganeshaya Namah
Om Sai Ram
Chapter 43 & 44:::
Baba’s Mahasamadhi (continued)
The news of Baba’s mahasamadhi spread like wild fire.
People assembled in large numbers and cried. Some
rolled uncontrollably in the streets, while others fainted.
Later a disagreement arose between Hindus and Muslems
on the modu operandi of disposing His mortal remains. In
the meantime Baba appreared in the dream of Lakshman
Mama and said :’Jog thinks I am dead. He will not come
to do my Kakad Arathi. You come and do it.’ Mama came
with requisite items for worship and performed the Kakad
Arathi despite protests from Muslem priests. Then on Jog
started performing the arathi regularly.
After 72 hours of debate, there was a sudden change
of heart among Moslems and all joined together, carried
Baba in procession to Buty Wada and laid Him to rest
there. This was a Wednesday. Though such a long time
had passed off the body did not show rigor mortis,
remained supple and the kafni was removed easily.
Some days before the mahasamadhi a boy broke the
brick that Baba was assiduously guarding. When it broke,
He wept like an ignorant man saying ‘What was broken is
not a brick but my fate itself.’ Thirty two years before the
actual mahasamadhi, Baba once told Mahalsapaathi
thus; ‘I am going to Allah. If I do not come back after three
days, bury me and plant a flag in commemoration.’ Saying
so, He became dead. Despite the strong protest by villagers
and the village headman, Mahalsapathi kept vigil His body
for three days and nights, keeping Him on his laps. On the
completion of the third day, Baba woke up as if from sleep!
After the mahasamadhi of Baba, Jog took sanyas. Baba
had told him thus: “At the appropriate time the results of
your good as well as bad karmas would be burnt to ashes.
Only when you renounce all attachments, sexual pleasure,
desire for palate, take to begging bowl and serve God, then
only I will consider you as pure.’
With the Baba’s saying ‘He who bears all tribulations with
equanimity, he pleases Me immensely,’ Hemad Panth
closes this chapter.
Om Sai Ram
Chapter 43 & 44:::
Baba’s Mahasamadhi (continued)
The news of Baba’s mahasamadhi spread like wild fire.
People assembled in large numbers and cried. Some
rolled uncontrollably in the streets, while others fainted.
Later a disagreement arose between Hindus and Muslems
on the modu operandi of disposing His mortal remains. In
the meantime Baba appreared in the dream of Lakshman
Mama and said :’Jog thinks I am dead. He will not come
to do my Kakad Arathi. You come and do it.’ Mama came
with requisite items for worship and performed the Kakad
Arathi despite protests from Muslem priests. Then on Jog
started performing the arathi regularly.
After 72 hours of debate, there was a sudden change
of heart among Moslems and all joined together, carried
Baba in procession to Buty Wada and laid Him to rest
there. This was a Wednesday. Though such a long time
had passed off the body did not show rigor mortis,
remained supple and the kafni was removed easily.
Some days before the mahasamadhi a boy broke the
brick that Baba was assiduously guarding. When it broke,
He wept like an ignorant man saying ‘What was broken is
not a brick but my fate itself.’ Thirty two years before the
actual mahasamadhi, Baba once told Mahalsapaathi
thus; ‘I am going to Allah. If I do not come back after three
days, bury me and plant a flag in commemoration.’ Saying
so, He became dead. Despite the strong protest by villagers
and the village headman, Mahalsapathi kept vigil His body
for three days and nights, keeping Him on his laps. On the
completion of the third day, Baba woke up as if from sleep!
After the mahasamadhi of Baba, Jog took sanyas. Baba
had told him thus: “At the appropriate time the results of
your good as well as bad karmas would be burnt to ashes.
Only when you renounce all attachments, sexual pleasure,
desire for palate, take to begging bowl and serve God, then
only I will consider you as pure.’
With the Baba’s saying ‘He who bears all tribulations with
equanimity, he pleases Me immensely,’ Hemad Panth
closes this chapter.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
For the amusement of the cowherds,
At Vrindavan, on the banks of the Yamuna,
The lord of the World played "DAHI-KALA"
That too has earned recognition from wise men, …139
Similarly , I am a sinner,
But, I am under your protection;
Will you not redeem me, Oh, GURURAYA
From my sinful state? …140
Worldly or spiritual,
In whatever objects I seek satisfaction,
I have no doubt, O GURURAYA,
That you will grant me these. …141
With your grace,
Control my mind ;
If the oceans are sweetened
There is no fear of their being salty. …142
At Vrindavan, on the banks of the Yamuna,
The lord of the World played "DAHI-KALA"
That too has earned recognition from wise men, …139
Similarly , I am a sinner,
But, I am under your protection;
Will you not redeem me, Oh, GURURAYA
From my sinful state? …140
Worldly or spiritual,
In whatever objects I seek satisfaction,
I have no doubt, O GURURAYA,
That you will grant me these. …141
With your grace,
Control my mind ;
If the oceans are sweetened
There is no fear of their being salty. …142
Satsang Quiz on Chapter V
(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
26) The padukas were made in _______
a) Shirdi b) Rahata c) Bombay(Mumbai) d) Aurangabad
27) Who brought the padukas on his head from
Khandobas Temple to Dwarakamayi
a) G.K.Dixit b) Sagun Meruk Naik
c) Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar d) Upasani Maharaj
28) Baba blessed the Padukas by _____
a) saying Allah Malik b) touching c) saying Prayers to
His Guru d) doing puja
29) The total expenditure for installing the padukas
came to ___
a) Rs.100 b) Rs.75 c) Rs.200 d) Rs.25
30) One parsi devotee by name _____ sent Rs.25 by
money order. Baba gave this sum for the installation of
the Paduka
a) Pastha Seth b) Mr.Merchant c) Mr.Alibagkar
d) Dr.Kothare
before attempting to solve the quiz)
CHAPTER V
26) The padukas were made in _______
a) Shirdi b) Rahata c) Bombay(Mumbai) d) Aurangabad
27) Who brought the padukas on his head from
Khandobas Temple to Dwarakamayi
a) G.K.Dixit b) Sagun Meruk Naik
c) Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar d) Upasani Maharaj
28) Baba blessed the Padukas by _____
a) saying Allah Malik b) touching c) saying Prayers to
His Guru d) doing puja
29) The total expenditure for installing the padukas
came to ___
a) Rs.100 b) Rs.75 c) Rs.200 d) Rs.25
30) One parsi devotee by name _____ sent Rs.25 by
money order. Baba gave this sum for the installation of
the Paduka
a) Pastha Seth b) Mr.Merchant c) Mr.Alibagkar
d) Dr.Kothare
Friday, November 03, 2006
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
You are the sandalwood from Malaygiri31
I'm a thorny shrub.
You are the life-giving waters of Godawari,
I, the greatest of
…134
31. Mountain in Mysore famous for its
Sandalwood forests.
If after having your "DARSHAN"
The impurities of my wicked mind remain
Unchanged GURURAYA,
Who will then call you sandalwood ?…135
The proximity of musk ("KAASTURI")
makes even the dust more valuable;
The fragrance of flowers is transmitted
To the thread which ties the garlands. …136
This is the way of the great.
Whosoever they come in touch with,
To him they impart
A part of their greatness. …137
Sacred ashes, join cloth and the bull,
SHIVA made symbolic parts of himself;
Therefore, these objects
Are praised in all quarters. …138
I'm a thorny shrub.
You are the life-giving waters of Godawari,
I, the greatest of
…134
31. Mountain in Mysore famous for its
Sandalwood forests.
If after having your "DARSHAN"
The impurities of my wicked mind remain
Unchanged GURURAYA,
Who will then call you sandalwood ?…135
The proximity of musk ("KAASTURI")
makes even the dust more valuable;
The fragrance of flowers is transmitted
To the thread which ties the garlands. …136
This is the way of the great.
Whosoever they come in touch with,
To him they impart
A part of their greatness. …137
Sacred ashes, join cloth and the bull,
SHIVA made symbolic parts of himself;
Therefore, these objects
Are praised in all quarters. …138
Satsang Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V
21) Who conducted the formalities for installing the
Padukas under the neem tree
a) Mahalasapathi b) Shama c) Upasani
d) Dada Kelkar and Upasani
22) Who made enquiries about The story of Padukas
under the neem tree and published a full version in
Sai Leela Magazine
a) B.V. Dev b) Sagun Meru Naik c) Kaka Saheb Dixit
d) Shama
23) Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar who installed the padukas
under the neem tree was a ______ by profession
a) Compounder b) Doctor c) Trader d) Farmer
24) Bhai Krishna Alibagkar came to Shirdi with
a) Ramrao Kothare b) Kakasaheb Dixit c) Sagun Meru Naik
d) G.K.Dixit
25) Who suggested that a shloka regarding Neems greatness
and Baba’s Yogic Powers be inscriped on the padukas
a) Rama Rao Kothare b) Baba Himself c) Upasani Maharaj
d) Sagun Meru Naik
(Answers to 16 to 20 of Chapter 5)
16) c 17) a 18) b 19) d 20) a
Padukas under the neem tree
a) Mahalasapathi b) Shama c) Upasani
d) Dada Kelkar and Upasani
22) Who made enquiries about The story of Padukas
under the neem tree and published a full version in
Sai Leela Magazine
a) B.V. Dev b) Sagun Meru Naik c) Kaka Saheb Dixit
d) Shama
23) Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar who installed the padukas
under the neem tree was a ______ by profession
a) Compounder b) Doctor c) Trader d) Farmer
24) Bhai Krishna Alibagkar came to Shirdi with
a) Ramrao Kothare b) Kakasaheb Dixit c) Sagun Meru Naik
d) G.K.Dixit
25) Who suggested that a shloka regarding Neems greatness
and Baba’s Yogic Powers be inscriped on the padukas
a) Rama Rao Kothare b) Baba Himself c) Upasani Maharaj
d) Sagun Meru Naik
(Answers to 16 to 20 of Chapter 5)
16) c 17) a 18) b 19) d 20) a
Sri Sai Amrit Vani
Sri Sai Amrit Vani
2nd Nov 2006
Jai Sai Ram
Just another normal week with usual
Leelas of Baba. Just one change, for the coming Guru
Nanak’s Birthday, Gurpurb there was Onkar at the same
place on the photo where OM, Subh Laabh, Swastic,
Cross or Chand Sitara was there earlier on different
occasions. Last time some devotees asked to the shape
of onkar which appeared on the photo. This time I am
appending the photo of Leela of Baba.
Following devotees, participated in
absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani by
reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The list
is sorted as per their email id’s. However Mrs. Gupta
prayed for all the devotees. We include only those
devotees in the list, who themselves recite or read
Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The names of the
devotees “for prayer”, are prayed for, but not
included in the list. Kindly mention clearly, against
each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or
listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or only for prayers, If
no mention of it is made then it will be presumed
that the names are only for prayer and will not be
included in the list. Please also give the name of
the place.
This Thursday the 2nd Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started oozing from the photos and the Statue
from Tuesday / Wednesday from almost all the photos of
Baba in the mandir room. On some photos Hindi words/
Characters were OM, Ram and Shyam. Even Onkar was
there on two photos.
2. There was a lot of Water from the Charans this week
also. This water was collected in the Thali. The
taste of water was similar to gulab jal and
Kewara-Kesar. After Sai Amrit Vani, this water was
given to the devotees. Many devotees brought small
bottles with them and took this holy water home also.
Water was taken out many times and every time thali
was again filled up.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi
during the prayers. Udi also appeared other devotees
also. There was clear OM written the back of one
devotee.
4. The presence of Baba during the Sai Amrit Vani was
very strong and many devotees felt it during the
recitation of Sai Amrit Vani in different ways.
5. Sri Sai Amrit Vani was very soothing that many
devotees felt very relaxed. There was Udi on many
devotees.
6. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was
duly accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit
Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed
before HIM was with partly eaten pieces and only
partly remained pieces and some engraved pieces of
items were there in the box, This time also Baba liked
the Samosa very much. Samosa was eaten in big way and
a large portion was found eaten. Part of Bhog was on
the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. Part
pieces of the remains in the box were given to the
devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table
were blessed with lots of Udi . Udi was collected on
the papers by the devotees.
8. The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the
bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey
has been mixed into it.
9. After the Pooja when we were to start our lunch.
There were only few devotees and some Rice and Curee
was offered to Baba. Soon we found few rice and curee
on the lips of Baba. Which also disappeared soon
after.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04 AM.
Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief
Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of one Chapter
from Sai Satcharitra. Prayers and thanks were offered
by Mrs. Gupta to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad,
Udi and the water from the Charans.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 9th Nov, will be
held in Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees
interested in attending it in person may contact on
phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only
after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays and no
calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any
bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not
allowed in the hall.
Following listed devotees participated in
the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani ( in absentia)
and have either recited or read or listened Sri Sai
Amrit Vani at their places. Other devotees were also
prayed for but their names have not been listed here.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is now available in Tamil
script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telgu, in
the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3
files are given in the link section of the home page
of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of
yahoogroup key in or click
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba20 .
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be
in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that
you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
akg_vg@bol.net. in
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
2nd Nov 2006
Jai Sai Ram
Just another normal week with usual
Leelas of Baba. Just one change, for the coming Guru
Nanak’s Birthday, Gurpurb there was Onkar at the same
place on the photo where OM, Subh Laabh, Swastic,
Cross or Chand Sitara was there earlier on different
occasions. Last time some devotees asked to the shape
of onkar which appeared on the photo. This time I am
appending the photo of Leela of Baba.
Following devotees, participated in
absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani by
reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The list
is sorted as per their email id’s. However Mrs. Gupta
prayed for all the devotees. We include only those
devotees in the list, who themselves recite or read
Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. The names of the
devotees “for prayer”, are prayed for, but not
included in the list. Kindly mention clearly, against
each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or
listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or only for prayers, If
no mention of it is made then it will be presumed
that the names are only for prayer and will not be
included in the list. Please also give the name of
the place.
This Thursday the 2nd Nov , we were able
to see the following Leelas of Baba.
1. Udi started oozing from the photos and the Statue
from Tuesday / Wednesday from almost all the photos of
Baba in the mandir room. On some photos Hindi words/
Characters were OM, Ram and Shyam. Even Onkar was
there on two photos.
2. There was a lot of Water from the Charans this week
also. This water was collected in the Thali. The
taste of water was similar to gulab jal and
Kewara-Kesar. After Sai Amrit Vani, this water was
given to the devotees. Many devotees brought small
bottles with them and took this holy water home also.
Water was taken out many times and every time thali
was again filled up.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi
during the prayers. Udi also appeared other devotees
also. There was clear OM written the back of one
devotee.
4. The presence of Baba during the Sai Amrit Vani was
very strong and many devotees felt it during the
recitation of Sai Amrit Vani in different ways.
5. Sri Sai Amrit Vani was very soothing that many
devotees felt very relaxed. There was Udi on many
devotees.
6. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was
duly accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit
Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed
before HIM was with partly eaten pieces and only
partly remained pieces and some engraved pieces of
items were there in the box, This time also Baba liked
the Samosa very much. Samosa was eaten in big way and
a large portion was found eaten. Part of Bhog was on
the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. Part
pieces of the remains in the box were given to the
devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table
were blessed with lots of Udi . Udi was collected on
the papers by the devotees.
8. The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the
bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey
has been mixed into it.
9. After the Pooja when we were to start our lunch.
There were only few devotees and some Rice and Curee
was offered to Baba. Soon we found few rice and curee
on the lips of Baba. Which also disappeared soon
after.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04 AM.
Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief
Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of one Chapter
from Sai Satcharitra. Prayers and thanks were offered
by Mrs. Gupta to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad,
Udi and the water from the Charans.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 9th Nov, will be
held in Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees
interested in attending it in person may contact on
phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only
after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays and no
calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any
bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not
allowed in the hall.
Following listed devotees participated in
the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani ( in absentia)
and have either recited or read or listened Sri Sai
Amrit Vani at their places. Other devotees were also
prayed for but their names have not been listed here.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is now available in Tamil
script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telgu, in
the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3
files are given in the link section of the home page
of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of
yahoogroup key in or click
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba20 .
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be
in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that
you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
akg_vg@bol.net. in
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Sai Vichaar for Thursday , November 02, 2006
Sai Vichaar www.saibaba.org
Thursday , November 02, 2006 :: Volume 9, Issue 25
(In its nineth year of publication.)
Sai Vichaar is a Weekly newsletter distributed every
Thursday and is devoted to the life, philosophy and teachings
of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi. Feel free to forward this newsletter
to your interested associates in its original form.
IN THIS ISSUE:
FEATURE OF THE WEEK
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE
DEVOTEES SAY
PRAYER CLUB
EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
SAI ACTIVITIES
FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD
FEATURE OF THE WEEK: What selflessness!
Sai Baba of Shirdi was known as a great mystic saint when
he was in flesh. One curious story would be enough to
indicate his saintliness.
One day, a man came to him begging for his blessing and
some alms. Sai Baba told him, "I shall give you a rupee a
day, if you would sit here the whole day long from morning
till night and abuse me in front of all my devotees". The man
was surprised and readily picked up the challenge saying,
"It is the easiest thing in the world".
The first day, his voice was in its fullest strength. He abused
and slandered the fakir to his heart's content. None knew
that he was paid for it. The second day, he poured out the
abuses, but they became distinctly feeble and weak. On the
fourth day, he refused to carry out the fakir's orders. "I would
rather go without your rupee and strive than slander a man
like you."
The principal object of this great fakir was to drive away fear
from the hearts of his devotees and to take upon himself
their burdens. What selflessness!
(Source: "How I found God", by Yogi M.K.Spencer)
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE: See Sai!
"Those who see Me in everyone and knows Me thus is
blessed", said Sai Baba. How does this translate to
practical terms? May be this is a yardstick one might
use to see how realized they are spiritually. Myth does
not allow one to drop everything that he/she acquired
at an instance and embark on a spiritual journey or
realize Sai in everything that is heard, seen, and felt.
While part of the myth is due to the natural orientation
the souls with the human body have to endure,
significant effects do come from the slips of ignorance
even for those who are vigilant. Saadhana should be
such that the growth is progressive and the results
permanent. It may not come with an ego-driven pursuit
of an entity that is hard to explain, much less realized.
On the other hand, the goal may lie next waiting to be
realized. Shri Sai Satcharitha narrates several incidents
supporting the thought that Sai is ubiquitous and some
were made to realize this, the episode of Laxmibhai
and the dog to cite an example. The principle of non-dual
nature of the supreme has never been demonstrated in
such simple terms. Blessed are the followers who realize
this aspect of Sai tatva. Blessed are those who strive to
see His dispensation at every encounter of life, animate
and inanimate. Blessed are those who see Sai in every
being and treat everyone as they would treat Him. Here
lies the practical terms of egolessness and humility, very
virtues Sainath stands for.
(Contributed by Sai devotee)
DEVOTEES SAY:
Haritha
Thank you Baba for bestowing on us everything we wished
for. We asked for a nice house although there was no
possibility of the same to get materialized but nothing is
impossible unto you. Everything has fallen in to right place
at right time, it surely is a miracle. My family and I feel
blessed by you and we always feel your presence there
around us.
Kamal
Sai Baba thankyou for giving my nephew the job he wanted.
He really worked hard to get this job. I had promised to
write the success of his interview. I finished reading Sai
Satricharitra yestarday and today we got the good news.
Thank you Baba. Always be with us and protect us.
Radhika
My koti pranams to Sai Prabhu. You have answered my
prayers Sainath. I have been praying to Sai Dewa to bless
my daughter with a child. Each time she called me from
US, I used to beg Sai to answer and bless her with a child.
When I got to know she had conceived I pleaded Sai to
protect her like his own child and take good care of her. He
was with us always. Me and my husband came to US to
see our daughter without any delay, and His loving grace
was with us and my daughter always. On 20th October 2006
she was blessed with a beautiful baby boy. Normally they
don't allow more than one person to be with the patient other
than the husband, but one of the doctors asked me to go in
and be with her. All this time I was holding the Sai Satcharita
in my hand and praying to Him as my daughter was supposed
to deliver only on November 26th. The doctor had to do a
C-sect for her. All this time I was sitting by her head and
holding the book and showing her Sai's photo. She is also a
great devotee of Sainath. I am even more happy as the baby
was discharged on Thursday, Baba's day, I had just finished
my afternoon Aarthi then. This shows that Sai was with us
always in some form or other. His Udi which I got from Shirdi
was with us and I gave Udi in water to drink before she left
home and in the hospital. Sainath please bless the little one
with good health and let him also be your ardent devotee.
When we all go to India I want them all to visit Shirdi as also
my daughter wishes. Please make it possible Sainath. We
bow to You and hold onto Your lotus feet, Sainath.
Anup
Jai Sai Ram. I am working in Nigeria. This time while coming
from India I brought my mother with me on visit. Due to not
knowing the right procedure I brought her on Visitor Visa
without knowing that the same cannot be extended. While it
came to expire after three months I was sure the same can
be extended again for three more months, so I got changed
the air ticket of my mother accordingly. But to my surprise
when I contacted the Immigration, they informed us that as
per present rule of Immigration this visa can not be extended.
I tried from all sources but all in vein. Finally I prayed Sai Baba
and to my surprise I had one way to represent my case to
Controller General at Abuja but for that the time was not
enough as well it was quite expensive to tavel to Abuja and
meet him. I again prayed Sai Baba to help and again to my
surprise the local controller had agreed to present the case
to Contoller General and within two days I got the visa
extended as a special case. Thanks to Baba who is always
there to help us.
Maitreyi
These days I am not able to concentrate. I am getting so
many questions in my mind about existence of God etc. I
know You are there for sure but I am not able to control my
thoughts. Please help me to come out of these illusions
and attain great spirituality. I know without You I could not
be here where I am now. Thanks Sai for everything You have
given me. Please shower Your blessings as always on
everyone and bless everyone with good thoughts and health.
Kanthy
I am very thankful to Baba for Your blessings on my husband
to get permission to sit for exams. Baba please be along with
us and guide us to right path.
PRAYER CLUB:
Rajyalakshmi
I am really disturbed and depressed with the family problems.
Shower Your blessings so that I can have a very smooth and
peaceful delivery in Singapore without any family tensions
and misunderstandings.
Sampa
Baba I want to be something, I have failed many times in life.
Baba please give me a chance where I can succeed, make
my parents feel proud of me.
Rajani
I am really stressed with my health problems, Baba. Please
don't be angry on me. Please be with me and my family
always.
Nirmala
Baba, by Your grace I have become pregnant. Please bless
my husband with good health Baba. He is having a skin
problem. He started taking medicine for that, now he is
having backache also. Please bless him with good health,
Sai.
Sandhya
Please help my husband to overcome his addictions and
his short temper. Please give me some more patience.
Baba, I want my life to be peaceful, it is in Your hands.
Satbir
I have been married since five years but have very restrained
relations with my husband. Please bless us with a happy
married life. Also I want my son to be admitted to a good
school.
Kumari
My mother is feeling very sad about my brother. Please
remove his problems as soon as possible Sainaatha. Please
help Baba, please improve his devotion towards You.
Ramkumar
Of late, bad thoughts have been troubling me and I beg You
ernestly, Baba please be with me during this difficult time
and protect me. Please do not let durbudhi take control of
me and drift away from Your Lotus Feet. Shower Your
motherly love on me and guide me in the right path.
Sai devotee
Baba you know what my husband is going through and I
am doing everything to help him with his problem with a lot
of patience. I need You to help him and also give me
strength to work with him as well so that we can come
over this hurdle together.
EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES:
Rohini
Three days back, my brother called from USA that he lost
his passport. The whole family was very worried about him.
I prayed to Sai baba and asked him to help my brother to
get his passport. He also lodged a complaint in Indian
embassy. He flew from Miami to Chicago. Once he reached
Chicago, he found that the passport was missing. After the
weekend, he drove back to Miami again for some official work.
Suddenly, it struck to him that he might have left it in the cab,
which he took to the airport for flying to Chicago. When he
called the rental services office, the concerned cab driver
searched and found his passport. The driver handed it over in
the office. Saibaba was always there for us when we sought
his help. Today morning, we got a call from my brother that
he got his passport. Baba, thank you so much for everything
that you did. My brother is a very good soul and help him all
the time. Kindly be with us all the time and shower your
blessings on our family and help me in fulfilling my desires.
Hitesh
We are devotees of Baba for long time. We live in US. Recently
one of the great miracle occurred in our life and we want to
share with so many hundreds of devotees like us. Baba gave
us a wonderful baby boy on 21st August 2006. Our two months
old son suffered from severe ear/stomach pain for last two days.
He was not drinking milk. We did not know what to do. Even the
doctors were not able to give us solution to make him drink milk.
Yesterday we went to the pooja room in our home and prayed to
Baba and gave milk with pinch of udi in it. Miracle of miracles
after eight hours our son drank milk inside the pooja room. Even
now he is drinking milk only with Baba's udi. We thank our God
Sai for all the help and guidance He has given to us so far and
ask Him to continue His blessings on us. From this incident we
came to know that Baba is always shadowing his devotees every
minute even if we are across seven seas.
Ramkumar
I wish to share my experience regarding Baba's motherly love. I
had completely forgot to pay my personal property tax this year
and yesterday, I got a letter from my County saying that my
account is delinquent and asked me to pay the tax immediately or
face legal actions. I was very concerned and I had never been in
such a situation. I prayed to Baba that everything should go on
well as I was going to pay the tax the first thing in the morning.
Today I went to the County office and paid them and fortunately,
was told that I would not face any issues with the credit. The
miracle is that if this letter had come a little later, we would have
been in serious trouble as we are going on a month long vacation
and would not have noticed it. The County might have seized our
property and also filed legal claims. Baba, being a kind mother for
us all made sure that the notice came before we left on vacation
and thereby taught me a lesson to be more cautious in the future.
I had prayed to Baba that I would post it once everything is
resolved. Pranams Baba. Please protect us as ever!
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK:
The love that a chaste woman bears to her husband is sometimes
compared to that which a disciple bears to his master (Guru). Yet
the former falls far short of the latter, which is incomparable. No
one, whether he be father, mother, brother or any other relation,
comes to our aid in attaining the goal of life (self-realization).
-Sri Sai Satcharita
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q. Why did Baba call Masjid as Dwarakamai? What is the
significance of Dwarakamai?
A. by Geeta
The question this week was about Dwarakamai, the place where
our dear Sai Baba used to sit. Baba sat here and all his devotees
came to meet him, to some Baba gave Udi, some He gave His
blessings by touching their back or head, some He used to give
messages either directly or through some verses from Bhagvad
Gita or similar books. In Sai Satcharita, Chapter 22, where Baba
addresses his devotee Balasaheb Mirikar, Balasaheb was going
to Chitali for some office work. He reached the office at 9:00 am.
Since his office people had not come he and Shama, another
devotee of Sai Baba, who had accompanied Balasaheb, on
Baba's instructions, sat chitchatting at the Maruti temple. When
he was waiting for his office people to come, a serpent came and
sat on his upper dhotar. Shama and some other people came
and killed the snake. This was predicted by Sai Baba when
Balasaheb came to meet him before leaving for Chitali. He had
asked Shama to accompany Balasaheb because of this. Before
leaving Baba asked Balasaheb "Do you know Dwarakamai"
- Dwarakamai is the place when Baba sat and his devotees
gathered to listen to Him. She wards away all the dangers and
anxieties from your life. The Masjidmai its presiding Deity, is
very merciful whom she will save in calamities. Once a person
sits on here lap, all his troubles are over. The person who rests
in her shade get bliss. By warding off the danger from Balasaheb's
life he protected Balasaheb from death. The significance of
Dwarakamai is very great. Lets imagine that we are sitting on her
lap and enjoying the bliss that Balasaheb and other devotees of
Sai Baba received.
Q. Why did Baba call Masjid as Dwarakamai? What is the
significance of Dwarakamai?
A. by SL Abhyankar
Baba was incarnation of God. Most popular amongst Dashavataras
is that of Lord Krishna. Krishna created Dwarika to be the safe
abode for Yadavas. Likewise the mosque was and is the abode,
where devotees get blessed with the feeling of safety and security
against all their travails. Since Dwarika connotes a place, where
devotees feel secure, because God lived there in person, it was
only apt of Baba to call the mosque as Dwarika. That is in tune
with His assurance, "Maajyaa Samaadheechee Paayaree
Chadhela Dukkha hee hareyl sarva tyaachey " (Whosoever will
climb up the steps of the place, where I Rest in Peace, the person
will be blessed with alleviation of all his travails).
There is another beautiful reference in the 27th chapter of Sai
Satcharita, where Baba has succinctly suggested His being
incarnation of Lord Krishna. When telling of previous births of
Mrs. Khaparde, He said, "She was a cow in one of her previous
births and how much I relished her milk then!!" Does it not become
the story from Krishnavatar in Vrindavan - Go-maataa and Go-paala?
Baba was incarnation - He was Shri Ram to the lady of the Madrasi
family mela and also to the doctor, He was Lord Shiva to Megha,
He was Lord Datta, whom Nanasaheb had overlooked when coming
to Shirdi, with Binnivale, who was highly devoted to Lord Datta, He
became Kaka Puranik for Panditji, who dared to apply Tripundra on
Baba's forehead, He became Gholap-guruji for Muley Shastri, and
Swami Samarth gave Drushtanta to Bhai in Mumbai that now I am
in Shirdi. He became Vithu Patil for Kaka Dikshit and He drenched
Dasganu Maharaj with the Kumbha waters of Prayag. In mythology,
reference to a place, where devotees were secure, comes only in
Bhagawat Puran of Krishnavatar. Baba gave that name of Dwarika
to the mosque.
Q. Why did Baba call Masjid as Dwarakamai? What is the
significance of Dwarakamai?
A. by S Ramani
From the days when Shri Sai Baba came to Shirdi with a marriage
party, he stayed till he attained mahasamadhi, at the dilapidated
old mosque which he called as Dwarakamai. Sai Baba always
encouraged every one to practice their own beliefs and at the same
time live let live united. By calling the mosque as Dwarakamai,
Sai Baba symbolized unity in diversity. He always uttered that
God is only one and is above all human beings. True to its name,
Dwarakamai gave shelter to one and all who reached her floor.
Skanda Purana explains the meaning of Dwarakamai as the place
doors are open to all people of the four castes for accomplishing
the four purusharthas (objects of man's life) viz. dharma
(righteousness), artha (means of living), kama (fulfillments of
legitimate desires) and moksha (release from ignorance). The
significance of Dwarakamai can be better understood by Sai Baba's
own saying "Dwarakamayi wards off all dangers and anxieties from
her children. Highly merciful is the Masjid Ayi, she is the mother
of those who place their entire faith on her. If they are in danger,
she will save them. Once a person climbs into her lap, all his travails
will be over. He who sleeps in her shade attains bliss". Dwarakamai
was open to all living beings, humans of all religions and castes and
even animals of all types. Thereby Sai Baba established that God is
one. All were allowed to worship there according to their religion.
SAI ACTIVITIES:
Shirdi Sai Temple of Chicago and Suburbs, Illinois, USA
Shirdi Sai temple is open daily from 7:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m (Summer
hours). Daily program includes Kakad Arathi at 7 a.m. followed by
Abhisek. Madhayana Arathi at 12:00 noon, Dhoop Arathi at 6:00 p.m.
and Shej Arathi at 9:00 p.m. Archana, Homams, Sahasranama and
sponsored poojas continue in between the Arathis. To request a
pooja for yourselves, your friends and family, please call. Devotees
can request water (Abhishek Jal) from the Holy bathing of Baba by
sending us an email or by phone. Temple is located 25 minutes drive
west of Schaumburg on intersection of IL Route 47 and Plank Road
in Hampshire, IL. For more information please call 847-931-4058
or send email to maildrop@saibaba.org.
Shri Saibaba Mandir, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saibaba activities in Minneapolis were conducted at Shirdi Saibaba
Prayer center since the year 2002. Now, with the grace and
blessings of Baba and the support of devotees, a new Saibaba
Mandir has begun to function at 1835 Polk St NE, Minneapolis from
July 11th 2006. Please visit www.hamaresai.org for all details.
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW Metroplex is located at
2109 West Parker (Parker Plaza), Suite 212, Plano, TX 75023.
For temple hours and activities please call the temple office at
469-467-3388 or visit the website www.shirdisaidallas.org.
Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area, CA
By Baba's grace, Shirdi Sai Parivaar is pleased to announce the
grand opening of Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area. The center is
located at 897-B East Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. For
more information please call 408-564-6704 or 408-705-7904.
FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD:
Sai Vichaar thanks you for your support for the Question of the
Week feature. This feature is intended to initiate useful discussion
on topics related to Sai philosophy, His message, and Sai
devotion. Please send your suggested topics for the same.
The "Question of the week" for this week is,
Q. Why did Baba call Masjid as Dwarakamai? What is the
significance of Dwarakamai?
Humbly Yours,
The Editor
Thursday , November 02, 2006 :: Volume 9, Issue 25
(In its nineth year of publication.)
Sai Vichaar is a Weekly newsletter distributed every
Thursday and is devoted to the life, philosophy and teachings
of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi. Feel free to forward this newsletter
to your interested associates in its original form.
IN THIS ISSUE:
FEATURE OF THE WEEK
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE
DEVOTEES SAY
PRAYER CLUB
EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
SAI ACTIVITIES
FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD
FEATURE OF THE WEEK: What selflessness!
Sai Baba of Shirdi was known as a great mystic saint when
he was in flesh. One curious story would be enough to
indicate his saintliness.
One day, a man came to him begging for his blessing and
some alms. Sai Baba told him, "I shall give you a rupee a
day, if you would sit here the whole day long from morning
till night and abuse me in front of all my devotees". The man
was surprised and readily picked up the challenge saying,
"It is the easiest thing in the world".
The first day, his voice was in its fullest strength. He abused
and slandered the fakir to his heart's content. None knew
that he was paid for it. The second day, he poured out the
abuses, but they became distinctly feeble and weak. On the
fourth day, he refused to carry out the fakir's orders. "I would
rather go without your rupee and strive than slander a man
like you."
The principal object of this great fakir was to drive away fear
from the hearts of his devotees and to take upon himself
their burdens. What selflessness!
(Source: "How I found God", by Yogi M.K.Spencer)
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE: See Sai!
"Those who see Me in everyone and knows Me thus is
blessed", said Sai Baba. How does this translate to
practical terms? May be this is a yardstick one might
use to see how realized they are spiritually. Myth does
not allow one to drop everything that he/she acquired
at an instance and embark on a spiritual journey or
realize Sai in everything that is heard, seen, and felt.
While part of the myth is due to the natural orientation
the souls with the human body have to endure,
significant effects do come from the slips of ignorance
even for those who are vigilant. Saadhana should be
such that the growth is progressive and the results
permanent. It may not come with an ego-driven pursuit
of an entity that is hard to explain, much less realized.
On the other hand, the goal may lie next waiting to be
realized. Shri Sai Satcharitha narrates several incidents
supporting the thought that Sai is ubiquitous and some
were made to realize this, the episode of Laxmibhai
and the dog to cite an example. The principle of non-dual
nature of the supreme has never been demonstrated in
such simple terms. Blessed are the followers who realize
this aspect of Sai tatva. Blessed are those who strive to
see His dispensation at every encounter of life, animate
and inanimate. Blessed are those who see Sai in every
being and treat everyone as they would treat Him. Here
lies the practical terms of egolessness and humility, very
virtues Sainath stands for.
(Contributed by Sai devotee)
DEVOTEES SAY:
Haritha
Thank you Baba for bestowing on us everything we wished
for. We asked for a nice house although there was no
possibility of the same to get materialized but nothing is
impossible unto you. Everything has fallen in to right place
at right time, it surely is a miracle. My family and I feel
blessed by you and we always feel your presence there
around us.
Kamal
Sai Baba thankyou for giving my nephew the job he wanted.
He really worked hard to get this job. I had promised to
write the success of his interview. I finished reading Sai
Satricharitra yestarday and today we got the good news.
Thank you Baba. Always be with us and protect us.
Radhika
My koti pranams to Sai Prabhu. You have answered my
prayers Sainath. I have been praying to Sai Dewa to bless
my daughter with a child. Each time she called me from
US, I used to beg Sai to answer and bless her with a child.
When I got to know she had conceived I pleaded Sai to
protect her like his own child and take good care of her. He
was with us always. Me and my husband came to US to
see our daughter without any delay, and His loving grace
was with us and my daughter always. On 20th October 2006
she was blessed with a beautiful baby boy. Normally they
don't allow more than one person to be with the patient other
than the husband, but one of the doctors asked me to go in
and be with her. All this time I was holding the Sai Satcharita
in my hand and praying to Him as my daughter was supposed
to deliver only on November 26th. The doctor had to do a
C-sect for her. All this time I was sitting by her head and
holding the book and showing her Sai's photo. She is also a
great devotee of Sainath. I am even more happy as the baby
was discharged on Thursday, Baba's day, I had just finished
my afternoon Aarthi then. This shows that Sai was with us
always in some form or other. His Udi which I got from Shirdi
was with us and I gave Udi in water to drink before she left
home and in the hospital. Sainath please bless the little one
with good health and let him also be your ardent devotee.
When we all go to India I want them all to visit Shirdi as also
my daughter wishes. Please make it possible Sainath. We
bow to You and hold onto Your lotus feet, Sainath.
Anup
Jai Sai Ram. I am working in Nigeria. This time while coming
from India I brought my mother with me on visit. Due to not
knowing the right procedure I brought her on Visitor Visa
without knowing that the same cannot be extended. While it
came to expire after three months I was sure the same can
be extended again for three more months, so I got changed
the air ticket of my mother accordingly. But to my surprise
when I contacted the Immigration, they informed us that as
per present rule of Immigration this visa can not be extended.
I tried from all sources but all in vein. Finally I prayed Sai Baba
and to my surprise I had one way to represent my case to
Controller General at Abuja but for that the time was not
enough as well it was quite expensive to tavel to Abuja and
meet him. I again prayed Sai Baba to help and again to my
surprise the local controller had agreed to present the case
to Contoller General and within two days I got the visa
extended as a special case. Thanks to Baba who is always
there to help us.
Maitreyi
These days I am not able to concentrate. I am getting so
many questions in my mind about existence of God etc. I
know You are there for sure but I am not able to control my
thoughts. Please help me to come out of these illusions
and attain great spirituality. I know without You I could not
be here where I am now. Thanks Sai for everything You have
given me. Please shower Your blessings as always on
everyone and bless everyone with good thoughts and health.
Kanthy
I am very thankful to Baba for Your blessings on my husband
to get permission to sit for exams. Baba please be along with
us and guide us to right path.
PRAYER CLUB:
Rajyalakshmi
I am really disturbed and depressed with the family problems.
Shower Your blessings so that I can have a very smooth and
peaceful delivery in Singapore without any family tensions
and misunderstandings.
Sampa
Baba I want to be something, I have failed many times in life.
Baba please give me a chance where I can succeed, make
my parents feel proud of me.
Rajani
I am really stressed with my health problems, Baba. Please
don't be angry on me. Please be with me and my family
always.
Nirmala
Baba, by Your grace I have become pregnant. Please bless
my husband with good health Baba. He is having a skin
problem. He started taking medicine for that, now he is
having backache also. Please bless him with good health,
Sai.
Sandhya
Please help my husband to overcome his addictions and
his short temper. Please give me some more patience.
Baba, I want my life to be peaceful, it is in Your hands.
Satbir
I have been married since five years but have very restrained
relations with my husband. Please bless us with a happy
married life. Also I want my son to be admitted to a good
school.
Kumari
My mother is feeling very sad about my brother. Please
remove his problems as soon as possible Sainaatha. Please
help Baba, please improve his devotion towards You.
Ramkumar
Of late, bad thoughts have been troubling me and I beg You
ernestly, Baba please be with me during this difficult time
and protect me. Please do not let durbudhi take control of
me and drift away from Your Lotus Feet. Shower Your
motherly love on me and guide me in the right path.
Sai devotee
Baba you know what my husband is going through and I
am doing everything to help him with his problem with a lot
of patience. I need You to help him and also give me
strength to work with him as well so that we can come
over this hurdle together.
EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES:
Rohini
Three days back, my brother called from USA that he lost
his passport. The whole family was very worried about him.
I prayed to Sai baba and asked him to help my brother to
get his passport. He also lodged a complaint in Indian
embassy. He flew from Miami to Chicago. Once he reached
Chicago, he found that the passport was missing. After the
weekend, he drove back to Miami again for some official work.
Suddenly, it struck to him that he might have left it in the cab,
which he took to the airport for flying to Chicago. When he
called the rental services office, the concerned cab driver
searched and found his passport. The driver handed it over in
the office. Saibaba was always there for us when we sought
his help. Today morning, we got a call from my brother that
he got his passport. Baba, thank you so much for everything
that you did. My brother is a very good soul and help him all
the time. Kindly be with us all the time and shower your
blessings on our family and help me in fulfilling my desires.
Hitesh
We are devotees of Baba for long time. We live in US. Recently
one of the great miracle occurred in our life and we want to
share with so many hundreds of devotees like us. Baba gave
us a wonderful baby boy on 21st August 2006. Our two months
old son suffered from severe ear/stomach pain for last two days.
He was not drinking milk. We did not know what to do. Even the
doctors were not able to give us solution to make him drink milk.
Yesterday we went to the pooja room in our home and prayed to
Baba and gave milk with pinch of udi in it. Miracle of miracles
after eight hours our son drank milk inside the pooja room. Even
now he is drinking milk only with Baba's udi. We thank our God
Sai for all the help and guidance He has given to us so far and
ask Him to continue His blessings on us. From this incident we
came to know that Baba is always shadowing his devotees every
minute even if we are across seven seas.
Ramkumar
I wish to share my experience regarding Baba's motherly love. I
had completely forgot to pay my personal property tax this year
and yesterday, I got a letter from my County saying that my
account is delinquent and asked me to pay the tax immediately or
face legal actions. I was very concerned and I had never been in
such a situation. I prayed to Baba that everything should go on
well as I was going to pay the tax the first thing in the morning.
Today I went to the County office and paid them and fortunately,
was told that I would not face any issues with the credit. The
miracle is that if this letter had come a little later, we would have
been in serious trouble as we are going on a month long vacation
and would not have noticed it. The County might have seized our
property and also filed legal claims. Baba, being a kind mother for
us all made sure that the notice came before we left on vacation
and thereby taught me a lesson to be more cautious in the future.
I had prayed to Baba that I would post it once everything is
resolved. Pranams Baba. Please protect us as ever!
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK:
The love that a chaste woman bears to her husband is sometimes
compared to that which a disciple bears to his master (Guru). Yet
the former falls far short of the latter, which is incomparable. No
one, whether he be father, mother, brother or any other relation,
comes to our aid in attaining the goal of life (self-realization).
-Sri Sai Satcharita
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q. Why did Baba call Masjid as Dwarakamai? What is the
significance of Dwarakamai?
A. by Geeta
The question this week was about Dwarakamai, the place where
our dear Sai Baba used to sit. Baba sat here and all his devotees
came to meet him, to some Baba gave Udi, some He gave His
blessings by touching their back or head, some He used to give
messages either directly or through some verses from Bhagvad
Gita or similar books. In Sai Satcharita, Chapter 22, where Baba
addresses his devotee Balasaheb Mirikar, Balasaheb was going
to Chitali for some office work. He reached the office at 9:00 am.
Since his office people had not come he and Shama, another
devotee of Sai Baba, who had accompanied Balasaheb, on
Baba's instructions, sat chitchatting at the Maruti temple. When
he was waiting for his office people to come, a serpent came and
sat on his upper dhotar. Shama and some other people came
and killed the snake. This was predicted by Sai Baba when
Balasaheb came to meet him before leaving for Chitali. He had
asked Shama to accompany Balasaheb because of this. Before
leaving Baba asked Balasaheb "Do you know Dwarakamai"
- Dwarakamai is the place when Baba sat and his devotees
gathered to listen to Him. She wards away all the dangers and
anxieties from your life. The Masjidmai its presiding Deity, is
very merciful whom she will save in calamities. Once a person
sits on here lap, all his troubles are over. The person who rests
in her shade get bliss. By warding off the danger from Balasaheb's
life he protected Balasaheb from death. The significance of
Dwarakamai is very great. Lets imagine that we are sitting on her
lap and enjoying the bliss that Balasaheb and other devotees of
Sai Baba received.
Q. Why did Baba call Masjid as Dwarakamai? What is the
significance of Dwarakamai?
A. by SL Abhyankar
Baba was incarnation of God. Most popular amongst Dashavataras
is that of Lord Krishna. Krishna created Dwarika to be the safe
abode for Yadavas. Likewise the mosque was and is the abode,
where devotees get blessed with the feeling of safety and security
against all their travails. Since Dwarika connotes a place, where
devotees feel secure, because God lived there in person, it was
only apt of Baba to call the mosque as Dwarika. That is in tune
with His assurance, "Maajyaa Samaadheechee Paayaree
Chadhela Dukkha hee hareyl sarva tyaachey " (Whosoever will
climb up the steps of the place, where I Rest in Peace, the person
will be blessed with alleviation of all his travails).
There is another beautiful reference in the 27th chapter of Sai
Satcharita, where Baba has succinctly suggested His being
incarnation of Lord Krishna. When telling of previous births of
Mrs. Khaparde, He said, "She was a cow in one of her previous
births and how much I relished her milk then!!" Does it not become
the story from Krishnavatar in Vrindavan - Go-maataa and Go-paala?
Baba was incarnation - He was Shri Ram to the lady of the Madrasi
family mela and also to the doctor, He was Lord Shiva to Megha,
He was Lord Datta, whom Nanasaheb had overlooked when coming
to Shirdi, with Binnivale, who was highly devoted to Lord Datta, He
became Kaka Puranik for Panditji, who dared to apply Tripundra on
Baba's forehead, He became Gholap-guruji for Muley Shastri, and
Swami Samarth gave Drushtanta to Bhai in Mumbai that now I am
in Shirdi. He became Vithu Patil for Kaka Dikshit and He drenched
Dasganu Maharaj with the Kumbha waters of Prayag. In mythology,
reference to a place, where devotees were secure, comes only in
Bhagawat Puran of Krishnavatar. Baba gave that name of Dwarika
to the mosque.
Q. Why did Baba call Masjid as Dwarakamai? What is the
significance of Dwarakamai?
A. by S Ramani
From the days when Shri Sai Baba came to Shirdi with a marriage
party, he stayed till he attained mahasamadhi, at the dilapidated
old mosque which he called as Dwarakamai. Sai Baba always
encouraged every one to practice their own beliefs and at the same
time live let live united. By calling the mosque as Dwarakamai,
Sai Baba symbolized unity in diversity. He always uttered that
God is only one and is above all human beings. True to its name,
Dwarakamai gave shelter to one and all who reached her floor.
Skanda Purana explains the meaning of Dwarakamai as the place
doors are open to all people of the four castes for accomplishing
the four purusharthas (objects of man's life) viz. dharma
(righteousness), artha (means of living), kama (fulfillments of
legitimate desires) and moksha (release from ignorance). The
significance of Dwarakamai can be better understood by Sai Baba's
own saying "Dwarakamayi wards off all dangers and anxieties from
her children. Highly merciful is the Masjid Ayi, she is the mother
of those who place their entire faith on her. If they are in danger,
she will save them. Once a person climbs into her lap, all his travails
will be over. He who sleeps in her shade attains bliss". Dwarakamai
was open to all living beings, humans of all religions and castes and
even animals of all types. Thereby Sai Baba established that God is
one. All were allowed to worship there according to their religion.
SAI ACTIVITIES:
Shirdi Sai Temple of Chicago and Suburbs, Illinois, USA
Shirdi Sai temple is open daily from 7:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m (Summer
hours). Daily program includes Kakad Arathi at 7 a.m. followed by
Abhisek. Madhayana Arathi at 12:00 noon, Dhoop Arathi at 6:00 p.m.
and Shej Arathi at 9:00 p.m. Archana, Homams, Sahasranama and
sponsored poojas continue in between the Arathis. To request a
pooja for yourselves, your friends and family, please call. Devotees
can request water (Abhishek Jal) from the Holy bathing of Baba by
sending us an email or by phone. Temple is located 25 minutes drive
west of Schaumburg on intersection of IL Route 47 and Plank Road
in Hampshire, IL. For more information please call 847-931-4058
or send email to maildrop@saibaba.org.
Shri Saibaba Mandir, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saibaba activities in Minneapolis were conducted at Shirdi Saibaba
Prayer center since the year 2002. Now, with the grace and
blessings of Baba and the support of devotees, a new Saibaba
Mandir has begun to function at 1835 Polk St NE, Minneapolis from
July 11th 2006. Please visit www.hamaresai.org for all details.
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW Metroplex is located at
2109 West Parker (Parker Plaza), Suite 212, Plano, TX 75023.
For temple hours and activities please call the temple office at
469-467-3388 or visit the website www.shirdisaidallas.org.
Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area, CA
By Baba's grace, Shirdi Sai Parivaar is pleased to announce the
grand opening of Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area. The center is
located at 897-B East Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. For
more information please call 408-564-6704 or 408-705-7904.
FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD:
Sai Vichaar thanks you for your support for the Question of the
Week feature. This feature is intended to initiate useful discussion
on topics related to Sai philosophy, His message, and Sai
devotion. Please send your suggested topics for the same.
The "Question of the week" for this week is,
Q. Why did Baba call Masjid as Dwarakamai? What is the
significance of Dwarakamai?
Humbly Yours,
The Editor
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Satsang Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V
(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)
Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V)
16) In His younger days Baba always used to _____ His hair
a) Shave b) Cut c) grow d) tie
17) After watering the plants, Baba used to keep the pots
at the foot of
a) Neem b) Mango c) Pepul d) Tamrind
18) Baba nurtured the trees for ______ years
a) two b) three c) four d) five
19) ________ stands at site where Baba planted the trees
a) Lendi Baugh b) Dwaraka mai c) Chavadi d) Samadhi Mandir
20) The Padukas under the neem tree was installed in the year
a) 1912 b) 1914 c) 1916 d) 1918
before attempting to solve the quiz)
Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V)
16) In His younger days Baba always used to _____ His hair
a) Shave b) Cut c) grow d) tie
17) After watering the plants, Baba used to keep the pots
at the foot of
a) Neem b) Mango c) Pepul d) Tamrind
18) Baba nurtured the trees for ______ years
a) two b) three c) four d) five
19) ________ stands at site where Baba planted the trees
a) Lendi Baugh b) Dwaraka mai c) Chavadi d) Samadhi Mandir
20) The Padukas under the neem tree was installed in the year
a) 1912 b) 1914 c) 1916 d) 1918
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
Forgive us all our sins
I implore You !
And those weaves of doubts and delusions,
Repel instantly. ...6-129
You are cow, I the calf,
You are moon, I the stone melted by It's light;
At your feet, which are like the Ganges,
Respectfully the slave (DAS) bows down ! ...7-130
Place on my head
Your hand and bless me, oh Lord!
Wars off my sorrow and worry
For this GANU is your servant. .8-131
With this eight-fold prayer
I prostrate myself before ;
My sins (demerits) suffering and poverty
Ward off immediately. …132
You are the cow and I the calf ;
You are the mother and I the child ;
Do not harbour
Any harsh feelings towards me. …133
I implore You !
And those weaves of doubts and delusions,
Repel instantly. ...6-129
You are cow, I the calf,
You are moon, I the stone melted by It's light;
At your feet, which are like the Ganges,
Respectfully the slave (DAS) bows down ! ...7-130
Place on my head
Your hand and bless me, oh Lord!
Wars off my sorrow and worry
For this GANU is your servant. .8-131
With this eight-fold prayer
I prostrate myself before ;
My sins (demerits) suffering and poverty
Ward off immediately. …132
You are the cow and I the calf ;
You are the mother and I the child ;
Do not harbour
Any harsh feelings towards me. …133
Satsang Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V
(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)
Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V)
11) Baba spent most of His time talking to
a) Devidas b) Gangagir c) Mahalsapathi d) Jankidas
12) The householder saint Gangagir was from _______
a) Puntambe b) Shirdi c) Pandaripur d) Rahata
13) The saint Anandnath a disciple of Akkalkot
Maharaj was from _____ Math
a) Akkalkot b) Shegaon c) Yewala d) Dwaraka
14) Who said “Blessed is Shirdi, that, it got this
Precious Jewel” This man is carrying water today;
but He is not an ordinary fellow. As this land (Shirdi)
was fortunate and meritourious, it secured this Jewel.”
a) Devidas b) Gangagir c) Anandnath d) Jankidas
15) House holder saint Gangagir was of the _______
Community
a) Brahmin b) Chamar c) Vaishya d) Farmer
before attempting to solve the quiz)
Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V)
11) Baba spent most of His time talking to
a) Devidas b) Gangagir c) Mahalsapathi d) Jankidas
12) The householder saint Gangagir was from _______
a) Puntambe b) Shirdi c) Pandaripur d) Rahata
13) The saint Anandnath a disciple of Akkalkot
Maharaj was from _____ Math
a) Akkalkot b) Shegaon c) Yewala d) Dwaraka
14) Who said “Blessed is Shirdi, that, it got this
Precious Jewel” This man is carrying water today;
but He is not an ordinary fellow. As this land (Shirdi)
was fortunate and meritourious, it secured this Jewel.”
a) Devidas b) Gangagir c) Anandnath d) Jankidas
15) House holder saint Gangagir was of the _______
Community
a) Brahmin b) Chamar c) Vaishya d) Farmer
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
EIGHTFOLD PRAYER
Possessing peaceful mind, and wisdom supreme,
Sainath, the compassionate,
You are ocean of kindness, truth incarnate,
And destroyer of the darkness of ignorance! ..1-124
The sage, beyond caste and greed You are.
Beyond comprehension compassion incarnate;
Protect me, protect me,
Oh, Sainath of Shirdi!.. 2-125
You are the sun of Divine Knowledge
the bestower of choicest blessings ;
Oh, fabled HAMSA of the minds of the devotees,
Protector You are of those who surrender to You..3-126
You are BRAHMADEV, creator of the world;
You the sustainer of the world VISHNU ;
The destroyer of the three worlds,
You are that very RUDRA ! 4-127
There is no place on this earth,
Where Tou are not
Omniscient, Oh You Sainath,
You dwell in all our hearts. 5-128
Possessing peaceful mind, and wisdom supreme,
Sainath, the compassionate,
You are ocean of kindness, truth incarnate,
And destroyer of the darkness of ignorance! ..1-124
The sage, beyond caste and greed You are.
Beyond comprehension compassion incarnate;
Protect me, protect me,
Oh, Sainath of Shirdi!.. 2-125
You are the sun of Divine Knowledge
the bestower of choicest blessings ;
Oh, fabled HAMSA of the minds of the devotees,
Protector You are of those who surrender to You..3-126
You are BRAHMADEV, creator of the world;
You the sustainer of the world VISHNU ;
The destroyer of the three worlds,
You are that very RUDRA ! 4-127
There is no place on this earth,
Where Tou are not
Omniscient, Oh You Sainath,
You dwell in all our hearts. 5-128
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
You partake the offerings of devotion,
Give me the essence ;
Because I am Your child
I have a claim on Your milk.…121
My mind is my monetary offering ("DAKSHINA")
That I offer to You ;
Therefore, the credit or discredit of any action
will no longer be mine. …122
Now, most humbly and devotedly
I do obeisance to You ;
Please accept it,
Oh divine Sainath ! …123
Give me the essence ;
Because I am Your child
I have a claim on Your milk.…121
My mind is my monetary offering ("DAKSHINA")
That I offer to You ;
Therefore, the credit or discredit of any action
will no longer be mine. …122
Now, most humbly and devotedly
I do obeisance to You ;
Please accept it,
Oh divine Sainath ! …123
Monday, October 30, 2006
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
When the incense is put on the fire,
The moment it actually touches it
The fragrance from the incense
Leaves it instantly. …116
The moment it actually touches it
The fragrance from the incense
Leaves it instantly. …116
Before you, it's the contrary
the impurities burn away in the fire,
The good remains for ever
For the world to see. …117
the impurities burn away in the fire,
The good remains for ever
For the world to see. …117
Once the vileness of the mind is burnt away,
The mind will become purer ;
Once the Ganga's impurity is gone,
Then it is holy, naturally.…118
The mind will become purer ;
Once the Ganga's impurity is gone,
Then it is holy, naturally.…118
The light of temptations
I kindle most truly,
From which, may the lustre of asceticism
Be granted to me, oh GURUVARA !…119
I kindle most truly,
From which, may the lustre of asceticism
Be granted to me, oh GURUVARA !…119
The throne of pure faith
I offer you as a seat ;
On receiving it
Accept the offering ("naiyvedya" ) of devotion.…120
I offer you as a seat ;
On receiving it
Accept the offering ("naiyvedya" ) of devotion.…120
"Khush-naseeb hai vo,Jo Shirdi aate hai.-----"A poem offered to Sai Baba
Om Sai Saranam !
============ ==
The following poem is offered
at holy feet of Sai Baba ;--
************ ********* *********
Khush-naseeb hai vo,
Jo Shirdi aate hai.
Aur Sai Baba ka,
Jo aasheesh paate hai.
Safal ho gaya jeewan,
Aur dhanya ho gayi kaya.
Jisne Shirdi me aakar,
Sai ko sheesh jhukaya.
Mai bhi aaya Shirdi me,
Dwaar “Dwarakamayi”
Jaha hai baithe rahte,
Sabke-maalik Shirdi Sai.
Sabke-maalik Shirdi Sai.
Na kuchh pana hamko,
Na kuchh ab karna hai.
Har-pal har-chhan ab,
Bas Sai Sai kahna hai/
Meri shwaso ke sang-sang,
Sai tum bahte rahna.
Aur bankar mere saathi,
Sai tum chalte rahna.
************ ********* ***
Meaning
=======
=Fortunate are they who come to
Shirdi and who receive the blessings
of Sai Baba.
=Successful is his life & blessed is
his body who on coming to Shirdi
has bowed his head before Sai Baba.
I have also come to Shirdi at the
doors of Dwarakamayi” where Sai, the
master of all is found seated.
=Neither I have to achieve any-thing nor
I have to do any-thing. All the time & all
the moments now I have to say Sai,Sai only.
=O Sai ! pl keep on flowing along with my
each breath. And O Sai ! keep on moving
along with me, being my companion.
************ ********* ****
Bowing at feet of Baba,
S.L.Gupta,
25-10-2006 =========
Satsang Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V
(Devotees are requested to go through Sai Satcharitra
before attempting to solve the quiz)
Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V)
CHAPTER V
1) Aurangabad during Babas time was in ______ State
a) Maharastra b) Central Provinces c) Nizam d) Berar
2) Chandpatil was ______ by religion
a) Hindu b) Muslim c) Christian d) Parsi
3) Chandpatil searched for the mare for ____ long months
a) One b) Three c) Four d) two
4) When Chandpatil first saw Baba. Baba was preparing
to smoke a
a) Chillim b) Gutka c) Cigar d) Ganja
5) Baba asked Chandpatil about the ______
a ) Horse b) saddle c) Horse shoe d) Tobacco to smoke
before attempting to solve the quiz)
Quiz on Sai Satchartra Chapter V)
CHAPTER V
1) Aurangabad during Babas time was in ______ State
a) Maharastra b) Central Provinces c) Nizam d) Berar
2) Chandpatil was ______ by religion
a) Hindu b) Muslim c) Christian d) Parsi
3) Chandpatil searched for the mare for ____ long months
a) One b) Three c) Four d) two
4) When Chandpatil first saw Baba. Baba was preparing
to smoke a
a) Chillim b) Gutka c) Cigar d) Ganja
5) Baba asked Chandpatil about the ______
a ) Horse b) saddle c) Horse shoe d) Tobacco to smoke
Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI
Mostly, with the help of my imagination only
Will I worship you.
That worship itself, oh compassionate one,
Do accept from this slave. …111
Now with my tears
I bathe your feet;
The sandalwood of true devotion
I make into paste and apply. …112
The long tunic ("KAFNI") of these ornamental
words
I place on you, sincerely ;
This garland of adoration,
I place round your neck. …113
The incense of vileness
I burn before you, truly ;
Through it is of impure composition
Even then, there will be no foul-odour from it.…114
Elsewhere than before the Sadguru,
If incense is burnt
What happens to that incense
Is like this …115
Will I worship you.
That worship itself, oh compassionate one,
Do accept from this slave. …111
Now with my tears
I bathe your feet;
The sandalwood of true devotion
I make into paste and apply. …112
The long tunic ("KAFNI") of these ornamental
words
I place on you, sincerely ;
This garland of adoration,
I place round your neck. …113
The incense of vileness
I burn before you, truly ;
Through it is of impure composition
Even then, there will be no foul-odour from it.…114
Elsewhere than before the Sadguru,
If incense is burnt
What happens to that incense
Is like this …115
Satsang Thought for the day
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of
courage; be strong."
"Back in 1911 a stuntman named Bobby Leach went
over Niagara Falls in a specially designed steel drum—
and lived to tell about it.
"Although he suffered minor injuries, he survived
because he recognized the tremendous dangers
involved in the feat, and he had done everything he
could to protect himself from harm. Several years
later, while walking down a street in New Zealand,
Bobby slipped on an orange peel, fell, and badly
fractured his leg. He was taken to a hospital where
he died of complications from that fall. He received
a greater injury walking down the street than he
sustained in going over Niagara Falls . He was not
prepared for danger in what he assumed to be a safe
situation."2
I've visited Niagara Falls several times and have
never ceased to marvel at their breath-taking beauty
and the incredible power of the millions of gallons of
water rushing over the falls every second. I've been
extremely careful to view the falls from a very secure
position. If you stood in an unsafe place, one slip and
you'd be gone.
When it comes to life's temptations, we're very much
aware of and are careful to avoid the ones that "roar
around us like the rushing waters of Niagara ." But like
Bobby slipped on an orange peel, it is extremely easy
for us to ignore the seemingly "little" temptations that
slip up on us silently but don't appear to carry any
threat. However, a little drink here, a tiny taste of a
drug there, a small gamble now and then, a tiny
indulgence in lust, a quick look at a pornographic
website ... can lure us and ever so slowly, little by little,
draw us closer to the edge ... and we wake up and
discover to our dismay that we have slipped over the
line into an addiction that has us hopelessly trapped.
No wonder the Scriptures warn us to be on our guard
... and "If you think you are standing firm, be careful
that you don't fall!"3.
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
courage; be strong."
"Back in 1911 a stuntman named Bobby Leach went
over Niagara Falls in a specially designed steel drum—
and lived to tell about it.
"Although he suffered minor injuries, he survived
because he recognized the tremendous dangers
involved in the feat, and he had done everything he
could to protect himself from harm. Several years
later, while walking down a street in New Zealand,
Bobby slipped on an orange peel, fell, and badly
fractured his leg. He was taken to a hospital where
he died of complications from that fall. He received
a greater injury walking down the street than he
sustained in going over Niagara Falls . He was not
prepared for danger in what he assumed to be a safe
situation."2
I've visited Niagara Falls several times and have
never ceased to marvel at their breath-taking beauty
and the incredible power of the millions of gallons of
water rushing over the falls every second. I've been
extremely careful to view the falls from a very secure
position. If you stood in an unsafe place, one slip and
you'd be gone.
When it comes to life's temptations, we're very much
aware of and are careful to avoid the ones that "roar
around us like the rushing waters of Niagara ." But like
Bobby slipped on an orange peel, it is extremely easy
for us to ignore the seemingly "little" temptations that
slip up on us silently but don't appear to carry any
threat. However, a little drink here, a tiny taste of a
drug there, a small gamble now and then, a tiny
indulgence in lust, a quick look at a pornographic
website ... can lure us and ever so slowly, little by little,
draw us closer to the edge ... and we wake up and
discover to our dismay that we have slipped over the
line into an addiction that has us hopelessly trapped.
No wonder the Scriptures warn us to be on our guard
... and "If you think you are standing firm, be careful
that you don't fall!"3.
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
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