Satsang "My Nana is in trouble..."
“My Nana is in trouble. He is overcome by thirst. Should we not give him a handful of water?” Said Baba sitting in the Dwarkamai.
The two leelas given below are similar, quenching Nana’s thirst, while on Harishchandra hill, and Shyamdas’ on Girnar Parvat.
The Rinanubandh for each devotee was different; but Baba’s compassion, vigilant watchfulness and love were equal and infinite. Nana, though overweight, was very fond of visiting temples on hill-tops. Harishchandra hill is forty miles away from Shirdi with a Devi temple on its summit. Once Nana with his entourage of peons and sheristadars made this pilgrimage. It was a hot summer day and the hill rocky and barren. There were no trees for shade, no water to drink. The troupe had climbed half-way, when Nana was fatigued and overcome by thirst. The provisions they had brought was exhausted. The Sheristadar suggested they return. But exhaustion and thirst had taken its toll and Nana could not do so. He just sat on a flat slab of stone and said, “If Baba were here, He would surely give me water to slate my thirst.” The Sheristadar thought that this speculation was futile as Baba wasn’t there. But Baba was with Nana at all times.
Here at Shirdi, Baba said, “My Nana is in trouble.” At that very moment, a Bhil was walking down the hill. Nana asked, “I am very thirsty. Can I get some water to drink?” The Bhil replied, “What? You ask for water? Under the very slab on which you are seated, there is water.” Then he walked on. The peons and sheristadars moved the slab and found a palm full of clear sparkling water; just enough to slate his burning thirst. Nana drank the water and having quenched his thirst, continued the pilgrimage. He took darshan of the Goddess and returned home.
It is said that prayer is a concentrated one pointed contact with a higher power. When a devout soul is concentrating deeply on God, the soul gets thoroughly saturated with the divine and the divine power infiltrates the Jeeva and produces certain results. Here, the mere thought of Baba had instantaneous results. The faith, devotion and love behind the thought were the trigger of Baba’s leela. Later, when Nana visited Shirdi, Baba said, “Nana, you were thirsty. I gave you water. Did you drink it?” This increased Nana’s faith futher by leaps and bounds. He was convinced more than ever, that Baba was Omnipresent, Omnipotent, merciful and loving, that Baba had the power to bring water to the barren hill, then appear as the Bhil and save his life while he sat in the Dwarkamai with the devotees.
Tatyasaheb Noolkar (L.K.Noolkar) , whom Baba lovingly called ‘mhatara’ or old man, used to write to his friend and mentor Nanasaheb Chandorkar regularly. On 20/07/09 , Tatya writes, “What have I left to say to one, who’s Guru remembers him every moment of the day. Day and night, he says, ‘Nana, Nana’ and ‘Kaka, Kaka’.”
Tatya gives us an insight of the love and the Rinanubandh that Baba and Nana had for each other, while Nana replies, quoting a doha from Kabir’s, which says, “Iron gets spoilt, when it comes in contact with a touchstone. When it gets spoilt, it turns into gold. I am so very glad to see I have succeeded in spoiling you by the grace of Sai Maharaj. It is now for you to make efforts for a good progress.” Further, Nana writes, “It was a desire to sleep in the lap of the mother. The mother has fulfilled this desire. Now, the one who is, will be taken care of by her, but one must adhere to such practices that one dreams of mother and she always remains before one’s eyes. Then, the mother (Guru Mauli) will rattle the name of mhatara as she does Nana and Kaka. Have no doubt.”
What a beautiful letter it is, so full of insight, understanding and love. Passionate love for the Guru Mauli.
(Source Sai Leela Magazine)
Friday, September 28, 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra * 27th Sept 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra
27th Sept 2007
Jai Sai Ram
I have received many letters about the Sri Sai Leelamrit, If devotees are so interested I will put the pages, read by Mrs Gupta on the site in the Jpg format every week. It is in Hindi Script. I require the feedback.
Baba is with us all the time and at all the places, where ever we go. He shows His presence also. But some time His presence is felt more. Although Every Thursday, feeling of His presence is very strong yet on other days also we feel His presence and He even blesses us. On birthdays of any member of the family or on our wedding anniversry, Baba definately blesses us with Udi. On Monday it was the birthday of our youngest grand daughter, who is in Atlanta, USA. Udi Started oozing in the mandir from the photo and Statue in the mandir in addition to the photos of Baba on the wall. Generally Udi starts oozing from photos on the wall only from Monday and from the Photos and Statue in the Mandir from Tuesday/ Wednesday. It is all His blessings.
There were about 90 devotees, who attended the recitation in person and they came from far off places in Delhi and even from Gurgaon, Noida and Shahdara. Mrs Mehrotra was from Malaysia and Mrs Sudesh Johar of Australia was also present in the darbar of Baba. There were disturbing devotees too present today. They moved from one room to other room in between the Pooja and such disturbing so many other devotees. Two devotees brought the prasad, although we clearly request people not to bring the Bhog. Sweet water (Chasni) from the Box spill all over the floor created another nuisence. We had to announce that from Next time we will strictly not allow anyboly with the sweet/bhog.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers to Baba ( Shirdi) and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra* by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 27th Sept 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids, to avoid duplications) . However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places.
This Thursday the 27th Sept 2007. we enjoyed the following Leelas of Baba (of Shirdi). It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but when the Leelas are repetitive and so the discription is also repitative. Every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. This time on Monday , Udi started oozing from the two photos on the wall and Hindi words `RAM' `SHAM' and `OM', and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. Udi also started oozing from the photo and statue in the mandir from the Monday itself and also forming the words `RAM' , `SHAM' and `OM'.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this Thursday also. Thali was emptied several times. In the morning itself at 8 AM when Mrs. Gupta entered the Mandir for Pooja, Thali was already overflowing and the water spill all over the papers below the thali. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water. At about 3:30 PM Mrs. Gupta wiped the the Charans and cleaned all the space of Charans. But Baba was in a different mood and water started oozing again and Charans were again had to be placed in the thali.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi during the prayers.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and on themselves during the pooja.
5. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba. We noticed that the Bhog , which was placed before HIM was partially eaten. Part of Bhog was on the lips of photo and statue of Baba. Different items were there on lips in different photos. Parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Baba even blessed the Bhog of the devotees who brought the Bhog themselves. But they were not allowed to distribute the bhog inside the house, as it again will spoil the floor and it may also come under the feets.
6. The feeling of Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer was very strong and few devotees saw Baba in the white dress.
7. All the boxes of Bhog, which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi.
8. Udi was there on the Many Photos, Statues and other documents placed before Baba on the table as soon as they were placed.
9. Sai Satcharitra which were placed on the table before Baba, was also blessed with Udi in between the pages.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:05 AM. Noon Aartee, the same Aartee which is being recited in Shirdi, started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan from Sri Sai Leelamrit from page 8 onwards and Chapter 1 was completed. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba's Blessings. Some devotee stayed for the lunch and some even after there. Finally all the devotees departed by 4 PM. In the evening also few neighbours come.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra on 4th Oct will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani in English script has now been printed and is available in the market. Audio CDs of Sri Sai Amrit Vani is also now available besides on the audio cassette. Mr. Bassi has already sent a letter regarding about it.
Scripts in Tamil , Devnagri (Hindi), English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ` mysaibaba20' yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Recitation of Sai Satcharitra will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
veena_gupta_2000@yahoo.com
27th Sept 2007
Jai Sai Ram
I have received many letters about the Sri Sai Leelamrit, If devotees are so interested I will put the pages, read by Mrs Gupta on the site in the Jpg format every week. It is in Hindi Script. I require the feedback.
Baba is with us all the time and at all the places, where ever we go. He shows His presence also. But some time His presence is felt more. Although Every Thursday, feeling of His presence is very strong yet on other days also we feel His presence and He even blesses us. On birthdays of any member of the family or on our wedding anniversry, Baba definately blesses us with Udi. On Monday it was the birthday of our youngest grand daughter, who is in Atlanta, USA. Udi Started oozing in the mandir from the photo and Statue in the mandir in addition to the photos of Baba on the wall. Generally Udi starts oozing from photos on the wall only from Monday and from the Photos and Statue in the Mandir from Tuesday/ Wednesday. It is all His blessings.
There were about 90 devotees, who attended the recitation in person and they came from far off places in Delhi and even from Gurgaon, Noida and Shahdara. Mrs Mehrotra was from Malaysia and Mrs Sudesh Johar of Australia was also present in the darbar of Baba. There were disturbing devotees too present today. They moved from one room to other room in between the Pooja and such disturbing so many other devotees. Two devotees brought the prasad, although we clearly request people not to bring the Bhog. Sweet water (Chasni) from the Box spill all over the floor created another nuisence. We had to announce that from Next time we will strictly not allow anyboly with the sweet/bhog.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers to Baba ( Shirdi) and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra* by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 27th Sept 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids, to avoid duplications) . However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places.
This Thursday the 27th Sept 2007. we enjoyed the following Leelas of Baba (of Shirdi). It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but when the Leelas are repetitive and so the discription is also repitative. Every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. This time on Monday , Udi started oozing from the two photos on the wall and Hindi words `RAM' `SHAM' and `OM', and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. Udi also started oozing from the photo and statue in the mandir from the Monday itself and also forming the words `RAM' , `SHAM' and `OM'.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this Thursday also. Thali was emptied several times. In the morning itself at 8 AM when Mrs. Gupta entered the Mandir for Pooja, Thali was already overflowing and the water spill all over the papers below the thali. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water. At about 3:30 PM Mrs. Gupta wiped the the Charans and cleaned all the space of Charans. But Baba was in a different mood and water started oozing again and Charans were again had to be placed in the thali.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with lots of Udi during the prayers.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and on themselves during the pooja.
5. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba. We noticed that the Bhog , which was placed before HIM was partially eaten. Part of Bhog was on the lips of photo and statue of Baba. Different items were there on lips in different photos. Parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Baba even blessed the Bhog of the devotees who brought the Bhog themselves. But they were not allowed to distribute the bhog inside the house, as it again will spoil the floor and it may also come under the feets.
6. The feeling of Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer was very strong and few devotees saw Baba in the white dress.
7. All the boxes of Bhog, which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi.
8. Udi was there on the Many Photos, Statues and other documents placed before Baba on the table as soon as they were placed.
9. Sai Satcharitra which were placed on the table before Baba, was also blessed with Udi in between the pages.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:05 AM. Noon Aartee, the same Aartee which is being recited in Shirdi, started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan from Sri Sai Leelamrit from page 8 onwards and Chapter 1 was completed. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba's Blessings. Some devotee stayed for the lunch and some even after there. Finally all the devotees departed by 4 PM. In the evening also few neighbours come.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra on 4th Oct will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani in English script has now been printed and is available in the market. Audio CDs of Sri Sai Amrit Vani is also now available besides on the audio cassette. Mr. Bassi has already sent a letter regarding about it.
Scripts in Tamil , Devnagri (Hindi), English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ` mysaibaba20' yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Recitation of Sai Satcharitra will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
veena_gupta_2000@yahoo.com
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
SRI SAI AMRITVANI PRINTED IN ENGLISH
SRI SAI AMRITVANI PRINTED IN ENGLISH
My name is V.K.Bassi & I am staying at New Delhi.
SATGURU SAI NATH has kindly given me seva to write Sri Sai Amritvani. This book was printed in Hindi script about 8 years back and for the last few years, it is being read by various devotees all over the world.
Mrs Veena Gupta is also reciting Sri Sai Amritvani for the last few years and SATGURU SAI NATH is kind enough to show his presence during recitation of Sri Sai Amritvani between 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon on every Thursday. HE also personally visits during recitation and enjoy BHOG (PRASAD).
We feel pleasure in informing you that Sri Sai Amritvani in english script has been printed and 1st copy of the pious book was kept in the temple of Mr Ashok Gupta on Thursday the 20th Sept.,2007 at 11.00 a.m.
After recitation of Sri Sai Amritvani I collected the book and was thrilled to see that BABA has blessed Sri Sri Amritvani in english script and UDI was found inside the pages of the book. It is due to the great affection and love SATGURU SAI NATH towards his devotee Mrs Veena Gupta.We pray Almihty for her excellent health so that we continue witnessing various miracles of SATGURU SAI NATH.
You can directly purchase following pious books at concessional rates:-
1) Sri Sai Amritvani(Hindi) Rs.6/-each book
2) Sri Sai Amritvani(English) Rs.10/- each book
3) Sri Sai Amritvani (Telgu) Rs.10/- each
4) Sri Sai Amrinidhi Rs.15/- each
5) Sri Sai Amritvani Cassette Rs.20 each
6) Sri Sai Amritvani CD Rs.32/- each
Following is the address for the above:-
Mr.Sanjay Gupta,
6, LG Floor, NBCC Palace
Lodhi Road,
NEW DELHI(INDIA)
Ph.92125-30736/ 98183-60736/ 38
e-mail: saikripa@mail. usa.com
NOTE:-
While placing the order, please send the copy to our e-mail vk.bassi@yahoo. co.in for follow up to expedite the issue.
Regards,
V.K.BASSI
Mobile: 9810005825
My name is V.K.Bassi & I am staying at New Delhi.
SATGURU SAI NATH has kindly given me seva to write Sri Sai Amritvani. This book was printed in Hindi script about 8 years back and for the last few years, it is being read by various devotees all over the world.
Mrs Veena Gupta is also reciting Sri Sai Amritvani for the last few years and SATGURU SAI NATH is kind enough to show his presence during recitation of Sri Sai Amritvani between 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon on every Thursday. HE also personally visits during recitation and enjoy BHOG (PRASAD).
We feel pleasure in informing you that Sri Sai Amritvani in english script has been printed and 1st copy of the pious book was kept in the temple of Mr Ashok Gupta on Thursday the 20th Sept.,2007 at 11.00 a.m.
After recitation of Sri Sai Amritvani I collected the book and was thrilled to see that BABA has blessed Sri Sri Amritvani in english script and UDI was found inside the pages of the book. It is due to the great affection and love SATGURU SAI NATH towards his devotee Mrs Veena Gupta.We pray Almihty for her excellent health so that we continue witnessing various miracles of SATGURU SAI NATH.
You can directly purchase following pious books at concessional rates:-
1) Sri Sai Amritvani(Hindi) Rs.6/-each book
2) Sri Sai Amritvani(English) Rs.10/- each book
3) Sri Sai Amritvani (Telgu) Rs.10/- each
4) Sri Sai Amrinidhi Rs.15/- each
5) Sri Sai Amritvani Cassette Rs.20 each
6) Sri Sai Amritvani CD Rs.32/- each
Following is the address for the above:-
Mr.Sanjay Gupta,
6, LG Floor, NBCC Palace
Lodhi Road,
NEW DELHI(INDIA)
Ph.92125-30736/ 98183-60736/ 38
e-mail: saikripa@mail. usa.com
NOTE:-
While placing the order, please send the copy to our e-mail vk.bassi@yahoo. co.in for follow up to expedite the issue.
Regards,
V.K.BASSI
Mobile: 9810005825
SRI SAI AMRITVANI PRINTED IN BRAIL
SRI SAI AMRITVANI PRINTED IN BRAIL
For the benefit of the blind devotees, we got Sri Sai Amritvani printed in Brail. We distribute Sri Sai Amritvani along with Cassette to various blind schools which helps them to recite this pious book in groups.
We also supply folding sticks to the blinds. This stick is used to identify the object & helps the blind to proceed to right track. We have aleady supplied 500 folding sticks & we have received request from various schools for supply of 1000 sticks. The cost of each stick is Rs.100/- each whereas the cost of Sri Sai Amritvani along with Cassette is Rs.75/- each.
Any Sai Devotee interested to donate above item may kindly make the cheque in the name of All India Federation of the Blind & send at the following address:-
SRI AMRITVANI SAI PARIVAR
A1/42, Panchsheel Enclave,
NEW DELHI-110 017
For devotees who are staying outside India can transfer the amount directly in the account of All India Confederation of the Blind, New Delhi as per the details given below:-
Name & address of the bank: PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
Model, Town-III NEW DELHI-110 009(INDIA)
BANK ACCOUNT NO. : 0650000100056432
SWIFT CODE : PUNBINBBDCG
After transfering the fund kindly intimate us on e-mail vk.bassi@yahoo. co.in for co-ordination with All India Confederation of the Blind.
Regards
V.K.BASSI
For the benefit of the blind devotees, we got Sri Sai Amritvani printed in Brail. We distribute Sri Sai Amritvani along with Cassette to various blind schools which helps them to recite this pious book in groups.
We also supply folding sticks to the blinds. This stick is used to identify the object & helps the blind to proceed to right track. We have aleady supplied 500 folding sticks & we have received request from various schools for supply of 1000 sticks. The cost of each stick is Rs.100/- each whereas the cost of Sri Sai Amritvani along with Cassette is Rs.75/- each.
Any Sai Devotee interested to donate above item may kindly make the cheque in the name of All India Federation of the Blind & send at the following address:-
SRI AMRITVANI SAI PARIVAR
A1/42, Panchsheel Enclave,
NEW DELHI-110 017
For devotees who are staying outside India can transfer the amount directly in the account of All India Confederation of the Blind, New Delhi as per the details given below:-
Name & address of the bank: PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
Model, Town-III NEW DELHI-110 009(INDIA)
BANK ACCOUNT NO. : 0650000100056432
SWIFT CODE : PUNBINBBDCG
After transfering the fund kindly intimate us on e-mail vk.bassi@yahoo. co.in for co-ordination with All India Confederation of the Blind.
Regards
V.K.BASSI
Satsang Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba
Satsang Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba
Once, he had gone to Dwarkamai, and Baba was grinding wheat. At that time, Baba had ground a little wheat and was about to grind some more. He went to the Sanctum Sanctorium and sat down and noted that Baba, while grinding, was singing awhile, saying Vedanta a while, then showering abuses. He was so fascinated by the grinding, that he asked Baba, “Baba, why have You kept this hand mill? Why do You do this chore of grinding?” Baba then said, “Ithe je yetaat, tyaanche malaa dalaava laagta bara (Whoever comes to me, I have to grind for them)!” This sentence struck the core of his heart and he realized how much trouble and hardship Baba undergoes for us.
Our Sanchit (The sum total of merit and demerit of the present life as well as all the previous births) and Kriyaman (The actions of this present life with its repercussions and fruits in future births) are whirling around like a wheel. Then there are our hopes, aspirations, goals and trials. Only the Sadguru shoulders our tribulations for material benefits. Finally, to set us on the path of spirituality, helping us as we take the first few steps like a mother carrying us every time we falter or fall.
Only the Sadguru can liberate us from the cycle of future births and deaths. No one else can!
When he went to take permission to leave, he said, “Baba, why don’t you call me more frequently to Shirdi?” Then Baba, turning to Bala Shimpi said, “He says I don’t call him often. Yet, we meet every fifteen days, don’t we?” Shyamdas had a routine of writing to Baba on Ekadashi of every month and Baba used to reply. Baba was referring to this. Then Baba, as usual, gave him a handful of udi and blessed him. In a motherly tone, Baba said, “So, you are leaving? Arre Shyamdas, I am with you all the time. Allah Ram Malik will bless you and do good. Okay?”
On his last visit, he had gone to the Dwarkamai in the afternoon at about three o’clock . Some devotees were seated at the Sabha Mandap and they cautioned Shyamdas not to got to the Dwarkamai. Baba at that time was sitting still as if in meditation. Just then, one of the devotees went up for darshan. Baba flew into a rage and swiftly smacked the devotee with his satka. He let out a volley of abuses. The devotee fled from the Dwarkamai. Shyamdas went up and Baba welcomed him as if nothing had happened. Shyamdas sat a while and Baba said, “Shyamdas, when will you come again?” Shyamdas replied that he would return quickly and taking Udi, he left. He had not even reached the gate of the Sabha Mandap, when Baba called out to him. He retraced his steps and went to Baba. Baba said, “Henceforth, don’t come to Shirdi, okay? I am always with you, wherever you may be, okay? The people here have changed a lot. They trouble me incessantly with their cries for money (paika) and I am getting tired. Are you going on a yatra, or are you going to meet your family? I am always with you now and forever.” Then Baba gave him permission to go and try as he may, he couldn’t make a trip to Shirdi, nor could he send his letters on Ekadashi. Then Shyamdas received letters from various devotees informing him that Baba had taken Mahasamadhi.
[REF : Sai Leela 1926 (June-July)]
Once, he had gone to Dwarkamai, and Baba was grinding wheat. At that time, Baba had ground a little wheat and was about to grind some more. He went to the Sanctum Sanctorium and sat down and noted that Baba, while grinding, was singing awhile, saying Vedanta a while, then showering abuses. He was so fascinated by the grinding, that he asked Baba, “Baba, why have You kept this hand mill? Why do You do this chore of grinding?” Baba then said, “Ithe je yetaat, tyaanche malaa dalaava laagta bara (Whoever comes to me, I have to grind for them)!” This sentence struck the core of his heart and he realized how much trouble and hardship Baba undergoes for us.
Our Sanchit (The sum total of merit and demerit of the present life as well as all the previous births) and Kriyaman (The actions of this present life with its repercussions and fruits in future births) are whirling around like a wheel. Then there are our hopes, aspirations, goals and trials. Only the Sadguru shoulders our tribulations for material benefits. Finally, to set us on the path of spirituality, helping us as we take the first few steps like a mother carrying us every time we falter or fall.
Only the Sadguru can liberate us from the cycle of future births and deaths. No one else can!
When he went to take permission to leave, he said, “Baba, why don’t you call me more frequently to Shirdi?” Then Baba, turning to Bala Shimpi said, “He says I don’t call him often. Yet, we meet every fifteen days, don’t we?” Shyamdas had a routine of writing to Baba on Ekadashi of every month and Baba used to reply. Baba was referring to this. Then Baba, as usual, gave him a handful of udi and blessed him. In a motherly tone, Baba said, “So, you are leaving? Arre Shyamdas, I am with you all the time. Allah Ram Malik will bless you and do good. Okay?”
On his last visit, he had gone to the Dwarkamai in the afternoon at about three o’clock . Some devotees were seated at the Sabha Mandap and they cautioned Shyamdas not to got to the Dwarkamai. Baba at that time was sitting still as if in meditation. Just then, one of the devotees went up for darshan. Baba flew into a rage and swiftly smacked the devotee with his satka. He let out a volley of abuses. The devotee fled from the Dwarkamai. Shyamdas went up and Baba welcomed him as if nothing had happened. Shyamdas sat a while and Baba said, “Shyamdas, when will you come again?” Shyamdas replied that he would return quickly and taking Udi, he left. He had not even reached the gate of the Sabha Mandap, when Baba called out to him. He retraced his steps and went to Baba. Baba said, “Henceforth, don’t come to Shirdi, okay? I am always with you, wherever you may be, okay? The people here have changed a lot. They trouble me incessantly with their cries for money (paika) and I am getting tired. Are you going on a yatra, or are you going to meet your family? I am always with you now and forever.” Then Baba gave him permission to go and try as he may, he couldn’t make a trip to Shirdi, nor could he send his letters on Ekadashi. Then Shyamdas received letters from various devotees informing him that Baba had taken Mahasamadhi.
[REF : Sai Leela 1926 (June-July)]
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Satsang Watch online the 23rd sept episode of the Sai baba serial [star plus]
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Om Sai Ram
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Satsang Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba
Satsang Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba
Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba
Date of Birth: 9th June, 1865
Date of Samadhi: 8th August, 1951
It was from Konkan prantha, Ratnagiri Jilha, Devgad Gaon, and his ancestors hailed from. Then they moved to Thane, where Uddhavesh grew up. From early childhood, he was an ascetic by nature, and loved to go on pilgrimages and visit saints and sadhus. He first visited Shirdi in 1904. This visit itself was very predictive of Baba’s grace on him. He had undertaken an elaborate pilgrimage of Rameshwar; from Wardha it was by foot. Upon takng Gajanan Maharaj’s darshan, the saint told him to go south of Shegaon, where he would meet his Guru. Then, Harihar Baba at Shivlee who did not speak, except for saying Harihar, indicated that Uddhavesh would find his moksha Guru at a place that rhymed with Shivlee (Shiladi) in the westward direction. At Shivlee, a party gave Uddhavesh a wild horse for his journey. The horse was bad-natured for he bit if a person stood before him, and kicked him, if he stood behind him. Nonetheless, taking him along, he came to Ahmednagar Jilha, ‘the land of saints’. At Belapur, he did darshan of Keshav Govind’s Samadhi and reached Kopargaon. Bathed in the Godavari , he did Naamjap and thence came to Shirdi.
In those days, Shirdi was a desolate place with abundant Babul trees. He tied his horse to a Babul tree, taking care to muzzle his mouth and tying his hind legs to another tree, lest he attack way-farers. It was then that he noticed a fakir in a torn-tattered kafni. A tin tumrel in his hand, he walked about aimlessly. He went up to him and politely asked him, where the Sadhu of Shirdi stayed. The Fakir blessed him with a shower of abuses. This episode hurt him to the core and he made his way to the village. “He is an old cantecarous man and instead of answering a simple question civilly, he abuses my mother and me”, he thought. Upon reaching the village, he came to the Masjid. There was a hut next to it and an old lady was making Bhakar and Pitla. He enquired about the saint of Shirdi. She told him that he had gone out, but there was no saying as to when he would return. So, she was making Bhakar ready for him to eat whenever he would return. He enquired about his appearance. She described in great detail about Baba’s torn tattered Kafni and headgear.
The Masjid was littered with garbage in front of it, but the inside was clean and neat. In a corner, there were four lighted lamps, next to it a hand-mill and some old and faded marigold garlands and some fresh garlands. A Dhuni was burning in front of the pillar. He wondered about the lighted lamps and the entire setup as he made his way back. The lady was a Hindu, the sadhu described was a Muslim, and his mind was in a turmoil. “Agni in the Masjid! Why?” Many questions arose in his mind on his way back.
There he saw Baba patting his horse. He had one hand in the horses mouth and with the other, He was patting his head. Spontaneously, he said, “Be careful Maharaj! This is a wild creature and he bites viciously.” He then went and laid his head on Baba’s feet. He was filled with peace and he stood up and asked the burning question. “Maharaj, where and when will I find my Guru?” Still patting the horse, Baba answered, “Kallel pudhe, tu kothun aalas? Mee tar vedaa fakir aahe (You will realize in the future where you came from. I am but a mad Fakir).” Then He added, “After five years, everything will be clear, okay. Go. Leave today and do Upwas (Upwas here is indicated of Sadhna).” Then Baba and Uddhavesh returned to the Masjid. Some devotee had left a coconut offering. Baba broke it and gave half to Uddhav. Then He said, “Arre, how can a whole bhakar go down the stomach all at once. You will realize in five years. At that time, we will see.” Then, Uddhav bowed to Baba and left for Kopargaon and joined the rest of the group and continued his pilgrimage.
Between 1906 and 1911, he was fortunate to meet Nana Chandorkar, Janardhan Gonddev Kandikar and Balasaheb Dev, who told him many leelas of Sai Baba.
In 1906, he visited Shirdi and Baba said, “ Come Shyamdas, it is good you have come. Ghoda Baeel Chaavka. Aamhasee bhet to paavka (Rough translation: Horses and bulls bite. But when they meet me, they become meek and gentle).” These words reminded him of Baba’s divine presence which was perceived even by the vile horse. Harihar Bua, who had told him he would find his Moksha Guru at Shirdi. Everytime he visited Shirdi, thence, he stayed for longer periods of time.
(to be contd…..)
[REF : Sai Leela 1926 (June-July)]
Uddhavesh alias Shyamdas Baba
Date of Birth: 9th June, 1865
Date of Samadhi: 8th August, 1951
It was from Konkan prantha, Ratnagiri Jilha, Devgad Gaon, and his ancestors hailed from. Then they moved to Thane, where Uddhavesh grew up. From early childhood, he was an ascetic by nature, and loved to go on pilgrimages and visit saints and sadhus. He first visited Shirdi in 1904. This visit itself was very predictive of Baba’s grace on him. He had undertaken an elaborate pilgrimage of Rameshwar; from Wardha it was by foot. Upon takng Gajanan Maharaj’s darshan, the saint told him to go south of Shegaon, where he would meet his Guru. Then, Harihar Baba at Shivlee who did not speak, except for saying Harihar, indicated that Uddhavesh would find his moksha Guru at a place that rhymed with Shivlee (Shiladi) in the westward direction. At Shivlee, a party gave Uddhavesh a wild horse for his journey. The horse was bad-natured for he bit if a person stood before him, and kicked him, if he stood behind him. Nonetheless, taking him along, he came to Ahmednagar Jilha, ‘the land of saints’. At Belapur, he did darshan of Keshav Govind’s Samadhi and reached Kopargaon. Bathed in the Godavari , he did Naamjap and thence came to Shirdi.
In those days, Shirdi was a desolate place with abundant Babul trees. He tied his horse to a Babul tree, taking care to muzzle his mouth and tying his hind legs to another tree, lest he attack way-farers. It was then that he noticed a fakir in a torn-tattered kafni. A tin tumrel in his hand, he walked about aimlessly. He went up to him and politely asked him, where the Sadhu of Shirdi stayed. The Fakir blessed him with a shower of abuses. This episode hurt him to the core and he made his way to the village. “He is an old cantecarous man and instead of answering a simple question civilly, he abuses my mother and me”, he thought. Upon reaching the village, he came to the Masjid. There was a hut next to it and an old lady was making Bhakar and Pitla. He enquired about the saint of Shirdi. She told him that he had gone out, but there was no saying as to when he would return. So, she was making Bhakar ready for him to eat whenever he would return. He enquired about his appearance. She described in great detail about Baba’s torn tattered Kafni and headgear.
The Masjid was littered with garbage in front of it, but the inside was clean and neat. In a corner, there were four lighted lamps, next to it a hand-mill and some old and faded marigold garlands and some fresh garlands. A Dhuni was burning in front of the pillar. He wondered about the lighted lamps and the entire setup as he made his way back. The lady was a Hindu, the sadhu described was a Muslim, and his mind was in a turmoil. “Agni in the Masjid! Why?” Many questions arose in his mind on his way back.
There he saw Baba patting his horse. He had one hand in the horses mouth and with the other, He was patting his head. Spontaneously, he said, “Be careful Maharaj! This is a wild creature and he bites viciously.” He then went and laid his head on Baba’s feet. He was filled with peace and he stood up and asked the burning question. “Maharaj, where and when will I find my Guru?” Still patting the horse, Baba answered, “Kallel pudhe, tu kothun aalas? Mee tar vedaa fakir aahe (You will realize in the future where you came from. I am but a mad Fakir).” Then He added, “After five years, everything will be clear, okay. Go. Leave today and do Upwas (Upwas here is indicated of Sadhna).” Then Baba and Uddhavesh returned to the Masjid. Some devotee had left a coconut offering. Baba broke it and gave half to Uddhav. Then He said, “Arre, how can a whole bhakar go down the stomach all at once. You will realize in five years. At that time, we will see.” Then, Uddhav bowed to Baba and left for Kopargaon and joined the rest of the group and continued his pilgrimage.
Between 1906 and 1911, he was fortunate to meet Nana Chandorkar, Janardhan Gonddev Kandikar and Balasaheb Dev, who told him many leelas of Sai Baba.
In 1906, he visited Shirdi and Baba said, “ Come Shyamdas, it is good you have come. Ghoda Baeel Chaavka. Aamhasee bhet to paavka (Rough translation: Horses and bulls bite. But when they meet me, they become meek and gentle).” These words reminded him of Baba’s divine presence which was perceived even by the vile horse. Harihar Bua, who had told him he would find his Moksha Guru at Shirdi. Everytime he visited Shirdi, thence, he stayed for longer periods of time.
(to be contd…..)
[REF : Sai Leela 1926 (June-July)]
Monday, September 24, 2007
Leela of Baba on Ganesh Chaturthi
Leela of Baba on Ganesh Chaturthi
Photos of Ganesh Chaturthi - 2007
Jai Sai Ram
I have received many requests from the devotees for the hard and soft copies of the Ganesh Ji and the mouse formed with Udi on the photo of Baba, although I sent these 2 photos as attachments with my letter. It is not possible to send the photos individually by email, what to say about the hard copy by courier. I have uploaded these photos in the photo section of the yahoogroup ‘mysaibaba21’ under the folder ‘Ganesh Chaturthi – 2007’ . devotees are requested to down load them from there. I have created this new yahoogroup ‘mysaibaba21’ , to use its Photo Section for such purposes.
Few Jpg files are also there of the Aartees and their meaning in Hindi.
The file section of this yahoogroup has already been used to host the video clippings of Palki Procession of Baba at Shirdi on the Rang Panchmi. This group has been created to use the file and photo section space PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY EMAILS TO THIS GROUP AS NO MAILS WILL BE SENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP. To go to this yahoogroup key in or simply click the link http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba21. You will also not receive any communication from this group.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
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Photos of Ganesh Chaturthi - 2007
Jai Sai Ram
I have received many requests from the devotees for the hard and soft copies of the Ganesh Ji and the mouse formed with Udi on the photo of Baba, although I sent these 2 photos as attachments with my letter. It is not possible to send the photos individually by email, what to say about the hard copy by courier. I have uploaded these photos in the photo section of the yahoogroup ‘mysaibaba21’ under the folder ‘Ganesh Chaturthi – 2007’ . devotees are requested to down load them from there. I have created this new yahoogroup ‘mysaibaba21’ , to use its Photo Section for such purposes.
Few Jpg files are also there of the Aartees and their meaning in Hindi.
The file section of this yahoogroup has already been used to host the video clippings of Palki Procession of Baba at Shirdi on the Rang Panchmi. This group has been created to use the file and photo section space PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY EMAILS TO THIS GROUP AS NO MAILS WILL BE SENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP. To go to this yahoogroup key in or simply click the link http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba21. You will also not receive any communication from this group.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
Mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
Akg_vg@bol.net.in
Veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo.com
Satsang I look at everyone with equality.
Satsang I look at everyone with equality.
“I look at everyone with equality. Many people come to My darbar with different motives and needs. The people who are here are also as different as different can be. Some are God-fearing. Some are seekers of knowledge and enlightenment. Others are seekers of wealth, health and progeny. Others are rogues. Nonetheless, I look at each and everyone with equality”, said Baba.
Here are two such leelas.
The year was 1913 and “Naam-Saptah” was being performed by some of the devotees. The Dwarkamai was packed as devotees had gathered together to participate in the weeklong program. Savitribai Tendulkar was also present and so was Babasaheb Tarkhad. Baba calmly said, “Go Shama, there is a man sitting on the wall of the Sabha Mandap. He wishes to have darshan. Do go and bring him immediately.” Shama did as he was bidden. Indeed, there was a man huddled next to the wall of Dwarkamai. But, he was in a bad shape. The man was not very old. But his hands were shaking and his head was nodding. He was drooling at the mouth. His body was full of boils that oozed puss. Some of the boils had turned to open sores that were full of maggots. Flies covered his chest. The torn clothes that he had on were filthy and dirty. There was an overpowering stench of foul odor.
Shama seemed oblivious and holding the man by his hand, brought him to Baba. The man fell at Baba’s feet, and tears of joy poured from his eyes. Baba placed his hand of benediction on his head and said, “Bhau, what have you brought for me?” This devotee’s joy knew no bounds at that moment. Slowly and painstakingly, he took out a dirty piece of cloth and opened the bundle. Inside the bundle was a small piece of paper that had 2-3 pieces of sugar candy. With his shaking hands, he handed the candy to Baba with utter devotion. Upon receiving the candy, Baba gobbled it up. Then Baba placed his palm on his head and gave him udi and permission to leave. The man slowly but joyously left the Dwarkamai. Babasaheb Tarkhad watched the whole scenario with keen interest and was so moved by Baba’s compassion and love, that he could not hold back his tears.
(REF: Sai Leela 1930)
(contd….)
“I look at everyone with equality. Many people come to My darbar with different motives and needs. The people who are here are also as different as different can be. Some are God-fearing. Some are seekers of knowledge and enlightenment. Others are seekers of wealth, health and progeny. Others are rogues. Nonetheless, I look at each and everyone with equality”, said Baba.
Here are two such leelas.
The year was 1913 and “Naam-Saptah” was being performed by some of the devotees. The Dwarkamai was packed as devotees had gathered together to participate in the weeklong program. Savitribai Tendulkar was also present and so was Babasaheb Tarkhad. Baba calmly said, “Go Shama, there is a man sitting on the wall of the Sabha Mandap. He wishes to have darshan. Do go and bring him immediately.” Shama did as he was bidden. Indeed, there was a man huddled next to the wall of Dwarkamai. But, he was in a bad shape. The man was not very old. But his hands were shaking and his head was nodding. He was drooling at the mouth. His body was full of boils that oozed puss. Some of the boils had turned to open sores that were full of maggots. Flies covered his chest. The torn clothes that he had on were filthy and dirty. There was an overpowering stench of foul odor.
Shama seemed oblivious and holding the man by his hand, brought him to Baba. The man fell at Baba’s feet, and tears of joy poured from his eyes. Baba placed his hand of benediction on his head and said, “Bhau, what have you brought for me?” This devotee’s joy knew no bounds at that moment. Slowly and painstakingly, he took out a dirty piece of cloth and opened the bundle. Inside the bundle was a small piece of paper that had 2-3 pieces of sugar candy. With his shaking hands, he handed the candy to Baba with utter devotion. Upon receiving the candy, Baba gobbled it up. Then Baba placed his palm on his head and gave him udi and permission to leave. The man slowly but joyously left the Dwarkamai. Babasaheb Tarkhad watched the whole scenario with keen interest and was so moved by Baba’s compassion and love, that he could not hold back his tears.
(REF: Sai Leela 1930)
(contd….)
Satsang Firozshah Hormazji Pudumjee
Satsang Firozshah Hormazji Pudumjee
Firozshah Hormazji Pudumjee
The year was 1917. Firoz was in high school when his parents made a pilgrimage to Shirdi. While returning, they brought a photograph of Baba as Prasad. Upon returning home, the parents gave a glowing account of Baba’s divinity to the family. Firoz heard all this and he wondered in his mind about it. “They run after these Babas and Sadhus”, he thought. “Will this Sai Baba help them spiritually and materially?” He also put a test to Baba thinking, “If Baba is divine, he will give me a sign.” With this thought, he went to sleep.
Then he dreamt of Baba who said, “You want proof of my divinity? Whether I am for real or not? Your father has placed my photograph on the table. When you get up in the morning, try and pick it up. If you can pick it up, I am fake. If you cannot pick it up, know for sure that I am real.” The dream awakened him, and he couldn’t wait for dawn to break. In the morning, he went to the dining table and went to pick up Baba’s photograph. But the photograph was extremely heavy. The more he tried, the heavier it got. The table itself was lifted off the floor, but not the photograph. Then he realized that Baba was indeed divine.
Later, he started working in his father’s mill gratis. One day, he dreamt of Baba, who said, “You have been working in your father’s mill for so long. You need to get a salary, right?” The next day, his uncle casually asked him if he was getting paid for all the work he was doing. On hearing the negative reply, his uncle started paying him Rs.200/- per month. Firoz did not meet Baba, but he was devoted to Him. He kept wondering, what Shirdi looked like. One day, while traveling by bus, he passed by Sai Baba lane in Santa Cruz . Intuitively, he knew that he would find his answer there. Later, he went to that lane and met Moreshwar Pradhan, who was very close to Baba. Pradhan readily and gladly answered all his questions in great detail and satisfied him.
[REF : Sai Leela, 1928 April (Chaitra)]
Firozshah Hormazji Pudumjee
The year was 1917. Firoz was in high school when his parents made a pilgrimage to Shirdi. While returning, they brought a photograph of Baba as Prasad. Upon returning home, the parents gave a glowing account of Baba’s divinity to the family. Firoz heard all this and he wondered in his mind about it. “They run after these Babas and Sadhus”, he thought. “Will this Sai Baba help them spiritually and materially?” He also put a test to Baba thinking, “If Baba is divine, he will give me a sign.” With this thought, he went to sleep.
Then he dreamt of Baba who said, “You want proof of my divinity? Whether I am for real or not? Your father has placed my photograph on the table. When you get up in the morning, try and pick it up. If you can pick it up, I am fake. If you cannot pick it up, know for sure that I am real.” The dream awakened him, and he couldn’t wait for dawn to break. In the morning, he went to the dining table and went to pick up Baba’s photograph. But the photograph was extremely heavy. The more he tried, the heavier it got. The table itself was lifted off the floor, but not the photograph. Then he realized that Baba was indeed divine.
Later, he started working in his father’s mill gratis. One day, he dreamt of Baba, who said, “You have been working in your father’s mill for so long. You need to get a salary, right?” The next day, his uncle casually asked him if he was getting paid for all the work he was doing. On hearing the negative reply, his uncle started paying him Rs.200/- per month. Firoz did not meet Baba, but he was devoted to Him. He kept wondering, what Shirdi looked like. One day, while traveling by bus, he passed by Sai Baba lane in Santa Cruz . Intuitively, he knew that he would find his answer there. Later, he went to that lane and met Moreshwar Pradhan, who was very close to Baba. Pradhan readily and gladly answered all his questions in great detail and satisfied him.
[REF : Sai Leela, 1928 April (Chaitra)]
Satsang Jari and Death - Jothinder Tarkhad
Satsang Jari and Death - Jothinder Tarkhad
Jari and Death
Jothinder Tarkhad and Baba had a very special relationship. Jothinder loved Baba immensely and Baba reciprocated with parental love and care.
Once, Jothinder was sitting in the Dwarkamai when Baba asked him to press His legs as they were hurting. Immediately, Jothinder started pressing his legs with great devotion. Suddenly, he saw a fiendish looking woman in front of him. She was so terrifying to look at that Jothinder had no words of description. Instinctively, Jothinder clutched Baba’s feet tightly. After a while, she disappeared.
“Bhau, what did you see just now?” asked Baba. Jothinder could not formulate the word at that moment. Gently, Baba asked, “Arre Bhau, tell me what you saw.” Then Jothinder said, “Baba, don’t show me such terrifying things.” Baba then said, “She was Jari, the Goddess of ill-omen and misfortune. She had set her heart on taking you away.” Then reassuringly, He added, “But I would not allow her and let her take five others instead.” Jothinder was overwhelmed by these words and he lay his head on Baba’s feet.
Jothinder was rarely sick, but in the year he felt ill for about a week. He lost his muscle tone and was thus admitted at the Nanavati hospital. On the last Shravan Somwar (Shravan is August by the Hindu calendar and Somwar is Monday which is considered extremely holy), he asked for tea and drank it. A while later, he asked for tea again. His wife gently reminded him that she had just given him his tea.
“Yes! But I want some tea as I am seeing some black shadow”, he replied. Tea was sent for, and while waiting, his wife said, “While the tea comes, why don’t you do Baba’s Naam-Smaran?”
He started Naam-Smaran, and after a short while, he saw Baba. So, he folded his hands and did namaskar. “Baba, Mee Aalo (Baba, I’m coming).” Then he closed his eyes and took Samadhi (died).
No more needs to be said about this Rinanubandh relationship.
Jari and Death
Jothinder Tarkhad and Baba had a very special relationship. Jothinder loved Baba immensely and Baba reciprocated with parental love and care.
Once, Jothinder was sitting in the Dwarkamai when Baba asked him to press His legs as they were hurting. Immediately, Jothinder started pressing his legs with great devotion. Suddenly, he saw a fiendish looking woman in front of him. She was so terrifying to look at that Jothinder had no words of description. Instinctively, Jothinder clutched Baba’s feet tightly. After a while, she disappeared.
“Bhau, what did you see just now?” asked Baba. Jothinder could not formulate the word at that moment. Gently, Baba asked, “Arre Bhau, tell me what you saw.” Then Jothinder said, “Baba, don’t show me such terrifying things.” Baba then said, “She was Jari, the Goddess of ill-omen and misfortune. She had set her heart on taking you away.” Then reassuringly, He added, “But I would not allow her and let her take five others instead.” Jothinder was overwhelmed by these words and he lay his head on Baba’s feet.
Jothinder was rarely sick, but in the year he felt ill for about a week. He lost his muscle tone and was thus admitted at the Nanavati hospital. On the last Shravan Somwar (Shravan is August by the Hindu calendar and Somwar is Monday which is considered extremely holy), he asked for tea and drank it. A while later, he asked for tea again. His wife gently reminded him that she had just given him his tea.
“Yes! But I want some tea as I am seeing some black shadow”, he replied. Tea was sent for, and while waiting, his wife said, “While the tea comes, why don’t you do Baba’s Naam-Smaran?”
He started Naam-Smaran, and after a short while, he saw Baba. So, he folded his hands and did namaskar. “Baba, Mee Aalo (Baba, I’m coming).” Then he closed his eyes and took Samadhi (died).
No more needs to be said about this Rinanubandh relationship.
Satsang The Glory of Shirdi Sai - Issue 19-2007 now online in 3d page turning - New format.
Satsang The Glory of Shirdi Sai - Issue 19-2007 now online in 3d page turning - New format.
Sairam,
The latest Issue 19 -2007 of “The Glory of Shirdi Sai” is now available in the 3d Page turning format.
New features:
1. e Zine Audio includes Sai Amrit Vani in MP3 format.
2. Information about Sai Amrit Vani.
The current issue is available at:
http://www.ettitudemedia.com/loadbook.php?BookName=EMagazineCurrent
Sairam,
The latest Issue 19 -2007 of “The Glory of Shirdi Sai” is now available in the 3d Page turning format.
New features:
1. e Zine Audio includes Sai Amrit Vani in MP3 format.
2. Information about Sai Amrit Vani.
The current issue is available at:
http://www.ettitudemedia.com/loadbook.php?BookName=EMagazineCurrent
Satsang A astonishing leela of Baba - Dev Baba alias Anant Prabhu Walavalkar
Satsang A astonishing leela of Baba - Dev Baba alias Anant Prabhu Walavalkar
Dev Baba alias Anant Prabhu Walavalkar:
Date Of Birth: April 13th, 1918
Date Of Samadhi: May 25th, 1994
Rajaram Kaka (Dev Baba’s Father) hailed from Walaval, Sindhudurga Jhilla (Region). Hence, they were called theWalavalkars. His lineage was from the Sathkul Kudar Deshkar family. The family was very devout and religious. In 1916, he married Krishnabai alias Sitabai who was Dabholkar’s daughter.
The couple moved to Girgaum, Bombay , where Rajaram worked in the Accountant General’s office. He was devoted to Vitthal and followed the Warkari Sampradaya. Dev Baba was the eldest child of four brothers and one sister. As Girgaum was a remote suburb, Rajaram and his family moved to Dadar. As it was the first pregnancy, Sitabai came to her parents’ home in Bandra. Sitabai was ill during the pregnancy and had ‘Nandavayu’. {Possibly Tetanus*).
Dabholkar was very concerned. So, he ran to Shirdi and told Baba about it. Baba reassured him and said “ Balantpan nirvigna hoyeel (The delivery will be trouble-free) !” He also stated that His son would be born to her. Assured by Baba’s words, Dabholkar returned home and prayed to Baba for help. Rajaram also prayed earnestly to Vitthal begging Him to give him a ‘Dnyaneshwar – like’ son. The time for delivery arrived and Dabholkar anxiously waited outside. When he finally went to see his daughter, he was surprised at what he saw. The mother had thrown the child in a corner, and would not touch or cuddle him. The child however lay contentedly in the corner. But what surprised him most, was, the halo of light around his head. He also had an aura of light around him.
As the mother was afraid to hold her child, she also refused to nurse him. Dabholkar however picked up the child and brought him to Shirdi. He went straight to the Dwarkamai and laid him at Baba’s feet. Being rather anxious and distraught at his daughter’s behavior, he told Baba all that had happened in great detail. Meanwhile, Baba picked up the baby, and laying him in His lap, patted him gently. Then, He nursed him by placing His thumb in the child’s mouth. The baby sucked and out came milk!
(REF: CHAPTER 4, SAI SATCHARITA)
The beautiful leela of Baba is given where Baba tells Das Ganu that he need not go to Prayag and have a bath in the Ganga and Jamuna. When Das Ganu lays his head on Baba’s feet, out flows the Ganga and Jamuna from Baba’s toes! Here, Baba feeds the tiny baby from His thumb!
Dev Baba had Baba’s grace around him at all times. His primary education was in Marathi medium. Then he went to Wilson English Medium School . However, Dev Baba rarely attended school. He spent most of his time meditating, at the Swami Samarth Math nearby. Swami Samarth also blessed him. As a young man, he joined the Kurla Municipal Kirde Kendra as a teacher in physical education. He was extremely fond of his students and was fair to each and everyone. However, the students were from two castes and one caste felt that Dev Baba was ‘rather fond and sympathetic to the other caste’. They went and complained to the other teachers. One of the teachers decided to give him a good thrashing. Meanwhile, some of the teachers informed Dev Baba of the plan. Casually, he said, “Oh, but he will not come to school tomorrow.” And so, it came to pass that the teacher went to swim that evening, drowned and died. When this happened, he realized that Baba had bestowed him with Siddhis.
He decided not to work for anybody, but to utilize his services for God.
He made various pilgrimages and stayed in the Himalayas . He learned Hata Yoga and progressed spiritually. His mother was seriously ill and he knew that she would soon pass away, he visited her and gave her a mantra to recite. Then he came to Shirdi and sat in the Mandir and did parayana of the Satcharita While he was mid-way, he received a telegram, saying that his mother had taken a turn for the worse. He asked Baba whether he should go and visit her. Baba said, “Yes.” Now, he was in a quandary as to how he would go that far in such a short time. He was pondering as to why Baba had granted him permission when the time was so short and the journey, so long.
Lo! Baba stood before him and reassured him. Baba had brought a horse with Him to accompany him in the shookshma (invisible) form. They both reached Dadar. He met his mother and gently reassured her of a peaceful death and Baba Himself was there to take care of her destination. Thus, it came to pass that she died peacefully. He returned to Shirdi and completed the parayana. When he told people about his mother’s death, they looked at him with astonishment and did not believe him, ‘as he was seated for parayana all that time’!
In 1952, he married Kishori Bai who shared his devotion for Baba and worked along with him. The couple moved to Ambarnath and stayed in their ancestral home. In the first floor, a Mandir was made in 1967. A saat-dhaatu murti (an idol of seven metals) was installed and pratishtha performed.
Dev Baba had many followers and he guided them to his Ishtha Dev Sai Baba.
After a very fruitful life, he took Samadhi on Thursday on Vaishakh Vaidya Apara Ekadashi. He asked his relatives not to perform any rituals or religious ceremonies.
(REF: Dev Babanche Chatrita Published on 26th may, 1996)
Dev Baba alias Anant Prabhu Walavalkar:
Date Of Birth: April 13th, 1918
Date Of Samadhi: May 25th, 1994
Rajaram Kaka (Dev Baba’s Father) hailed from Walaval, Sindhudurga Jhilla (Region). Hence, they were called theWalavalkars. His lineage was from the Sathkul Kudar Deshkar family. The family was very devout and religious. In 1916, he married Krishnabai alias Sitabai who was Dabholkar’s daughter.
The couple moved to Girgaum, Bombay , where Rajaram worked in the Accountant General’s office. He was devoted to Vitthal and followed the Warkari Sampradaya. Dev Baba was the eldest child of four brothers and one sister. As Girgaum was a remote suburb, Rajaram and his family moved to Dadar. As it was the first pregnancy, Sitabai came to her parents’ home in Bandra. Sitabai was ill during the pregnancy and had ‘Nandavayu’. {Possibly Tetanus*).
Dabholkar was very concerned. So, he ran to Shirdi and told Baba about it. Baba reassured him and said “ Balantpan nirvigna hoyeel (The delivery will be trouble-free) !” He also stated that His son would be born to her. Assured by Baba’s words, Dabholkar returned home and prayed to Baba for help. Rajaram also prayed earnestly to Vitthal begging Him to give him a ‘Dnyaneshwar – like’ son. The time for delivery arrived and Dabholkar anxiously waited outside. When he finally went to see his daughter, he was surprised at what he saw. The mother had thrown the child in a corner, and would not touch or cuddle him. The child however lay contentedly in the corner. But what surprised him most, was, the halo of light around his head. He also had an aura of light around him.
As the mother was afraid to hold her child, she also refused to nurse him. Dabholkar however picked up the child and brought him to Shirdi. He went straight to the Dwarkamai and laid him at Baba’s feet. Being rather anxious and distraught at his daughter’s behavior, he told Baba all that had happened in great detail. Meanwhile, Baba picked up the baby, and laying him in His lap, patted him gently. Then, He nursed him by placing His thumb in the child’s mouth. The baby sucked and out came milk!
(REF: CHAPTER 4, SAI SATCHARITA)
The beautiful leela of Baba is given where Baba tells Das Ganu that he need not go to Prayag and have a bath in the Ganga and Jamuna. When Das Ganu lays his head on Baba’s feet, out flows the Ganga and Jamuna from Baba’s toes! Here, Baba feeds the tiny baby from His thumb!
Dev Baba had Baba’s grace around him at all times. His primary education was in Marathi medium. Then he went to Wilson English Medium School . However, Dev Baba rarely attended school. He spent most of his time meditating, at the Swami Samarth Math nearby. Swami Samarth also blessed him. As a young man, he joined the Kurla Municipal Kirde Kendra as a teacher in physical education. He was extremely fond of his students and was fair to each and everyone. However, the students were from two castes and one caste felt that Dev Baba was ‘rather fond and sympathetic to the other caste’. They went and complained to the other teachers. One of the teachers decided to give him a good thrashing. Meanwhile, some of the teachers informed Dev Baba of the plan. Casually, he said, “Oh, but he will not come to school tomorrow.” And so, it came to pass that the teacher went to swim that evening, drowned and died. When this happened, he realized that Baba had bestowed him with Siddhis.
He decided not to work for anybody, but to utilize his services for God.
He made various pilgrimages and stayed in the Himalayas . He learned Hata Yoga and progressed spiritually. His mother was seriously ill and he knew that she would soon pass away, he visited her and gave her a mantra to recite. Then he came to Shirdi and sat in the Mandir and did parayana of the Satcharita While he was mid-way, he received a telegram, saying that his mother had taken a turn for the worse. He asked Baba whether he should go and visit her. Baba said, “Yes.” Now, he was in a quandary as to how he would go that far in such a short time. He was pondering as to why Baba had granted him permission when the time was so short and the journey, so long.
Lo! Baba stood before him and reassured him. Baba had brought a horse with Him to accompany him in the shookshma (invisible) form. They both reached Dadar. He met his mother and gently reassured her of a peaceful death and Baba Himself was there to take care of her destination. Thus, it came to pass that she died peacefully. He returned to Shirdi and completed the parayana. When he told people about his mother’s death, they looked at him with astonishment and did not believe him, ‘as he was seated for parayana all that time’!
In 1952, he married Kishori Bai who shared his devotion for Baba and worked along with him. The couple moved to Ambarnath and stayed in their ancestral home. In the first floor, a Mandir was made in 1967. A saat-dhaatu murti (an idol of seven metals) was installed and pratishtha performed.
Dev Baba had many followers and he guided them to his Ishtha Dev Sai Baba.
After a very fruitful life, he took Samadhi on Thursday on Vaishakh Vaidya Apara Ekadashi. He asked his relatives not to perform any rituals or religious ceremonies.
(REF: Dev Babanche Chatrita Published on 26th may, 1996)
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Satsang Wishing everyone a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
Satsang Wishing everyone a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
Wishing everyone a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.May Lord Ganesh enter your heart and take away all your sorrows and tensions and give you a blessed life.
Here is the link of some nice Bhajans by Jagjeet singh for Lord Ganesh..
http://www.omsrisai.net/Ganesh/
To request for Shri Sai Satcharitra in your language click here
http://www.saiseva.omsrisai.net
Wishing everyone a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.May Lord Ganesh enter your heart and take away all your sorrows and tensions and give you a blessed life.
Here is the link of some nice Bhajans by Jagjeet singh for Lord Ganesh..
http://www.omsrisai.net/Ganesh/
To request for Shri Sai Satcharitra in your language click here
http://www.saiseva.omsrisai.net
Satsang Baba came to us By Prahfad B. Huliyatkar
Satsang Baba came to us By Prahfad B. Huliyatkar
Baba came to us
By Prahfad B. Huliyatkar
Fishing for FAILURE
Man swims in the sea of self-satisfaction,
Nibbles at the bait of procrastination.
Swallows the hook of mediocrity, and
Ends up in the net of failure.
There are some experiences which are beyond explanation. They exist as sunlight. The manifestation of divinity is beyond all our limited perceptions. As for myself, I cannot explain the cause of incidents; but they exist as clear as sunlight. I humbly try to catch the spirit.
My parents and grandparents were indeed blessed to see Sai Baba when he was physically alive. One day Baba gave to my father a coconut, some sweets and two silver coins to my grandfather, who was then working as a Deputy Collector at Nasik. He asked my father to give him a 'Dakshina' of nine rupees and also gave him a chillim to smoke. Both my father and grandfather started worshiping Sai Baba even after we shifted to Jamkhandi in Karnataka. The elders in the family objected to this worship and in order not to hurt their feelings, my grandfather put the photo of Sai into a suitcase. They worshipped Sai Baba mentally till the last breath of their lives. As I was a pet grandchild, my grandfather used to narrate miracles of Sai Baba. He became Dewan of Bhor, later at Ramdurga and finally at Jamkhandi till it merged in the independent India. In his retired life he spent on spiritual quests and I remember Mr. B.D. Jatti (who later on became Vice-President of India) visiting him now and then.
During this time, Gurudev Ranade, who was then the Vice-Chancellor of Allahabad University frequently called on my grandfather at Jamkhandi. My grandfather died in 1958.
Then the problems started for us. I graduated at Poona and had got into the Law College when my grandfather passed away. Since the financial position became critical after his death, I had to leave the Law college and work as a teacher at Malvan. Here due to a strange coincidence, I came in contact with a girl, I liked her and subsequently we married.
After marriage, I learnt that my wife was a very quiet devotee of Sai Maharaj and as any other young man, in order to please the newly married spouse; I also started worshipping Sai Baba. She had a photo of Sai Baba with a horse. Along with her, I started reading 'Sai pothi'. I felt this was more pretence than devotion!
In 1965, we were blessed with a son. My son was healthy but gave indications of dumbness. We did not know what to do. We took him to Shirdi when he was two-year old. He virtually slept off on the' Samadhi'. When we returned home two days later, he was saying 'Baba- Baba'. He picked up vocabulary and he became normal in all respects. This miracle changed my attitude towards Baba and I accepted him as my God!
We shifted to Goa in 1960. On seeing our worship of Sai Baba a good number of neighbors also became His devotees. We hold ?Satsang' and the number is ever increasing. In 1977, a devotee by name Avinash went to Shirdi and brought a small bag of Udhi. My wife told him: "Avinash! You came from Shirdi. Why did you not bring Baba with you"? He answered: "Baba is coming - Baba is coming. He is on His way." Avinash's word turned out to be prophetic. On 9th June 1977 my wife had a dream: "Your brother-in-law is coming. Do not allow him straightaway. Take out ?Dristi' (evil eye) and then allow him to meet your husband". My wife saw in her dream Sai Baba in orange robes climbing the footsteps and herself taking out ?Dristi' with a piece of bread and then Sai Baba entering the house. The dream ended. I did not attach any importance to her dream but she had implicit faith that Baba is coming to us:
On 22nd June 1977, in the afternoon, someone tapped the front door. I opened the door and noticed that two cars were parked close to my house and around 20-30 people were standing near the cars. A Sai devotee by name Sri Abajee Panshikar greeted me and said: "We have brought Sai Murthji to install in the temple tomorrow. In the temple, arrangements are still to be made. So we would like to keep the idol in your house for tonight".
We agreed. Baba's idol was brought inside and kept on a table. In the night, we performed 'Arathi' and sang Sai-bhajans. My wife said: "Baba- you really belong to us. You should not leave us." I laughed at her request and said "Baba will go away to the temple."
Next day, around noon people started gathering near the temple. Sai-devotees Kulkarni, Kishore Sahoo, Jaya Rao came to my house. News came that there was some difficulty in installing the idol in the temple. Ultimately the crowd came to my place and in a chorus said: "Let the Murthi be here". They performed Ganapathi pooja, Sathyanarayana pooja and then the idol was installed on a table in my house. Baba has stayed permanently with us since then! In our own humble way we worship Him. People from different parts of the world have attended ?arati' and ?pooja' in our house and everyone has got some experience or the other. Prayers have been answered. Sai Baba is blessing us and is close to us in every moment of life. Thus Sai Baba came to us in an incredible manner.
(Source Sai Padananda April 1993)
Baba came to us
By Prahfad B. Huliyatkar
Fishing for FAILURE
Man swims in the sea of self-satisfaction,
Nibbles at the bait of procrastination.
Swallows the hook of mediocrity, and
Ends up in the net of failure.
There are some experiences which are beyond explanation. They exist as sunlight. The manifestation of divinity is beyond all our limited perceptions. As for myself, I cannot explain the cause of incidents; but they exist as clear as sunlight. I humbly try to catch the spirit.
My parents and grandparents were indeed blessed to see Sai Baba when he was physically alive. One day Baba gave to my father a coconut, some sweets and two silver coins to my grandfather, who was then working as a Deputy Collector at Nasik. He asked my father to give him a 'Dakshina' of nine rupees and also gave him a chillim to smoke. Both my father and grandfather started worshiping Sai Baba even after we shifted to Jamkhandi in Karnataka. The elders in the family objected to this worship and in order not to hurt their feelings, my grandfather put the photo of Sai into a suitcase. They worshipped Sai Baba mentally till the last breath of their lives. As I was a pet grandchild, my grandfather used to narrate miracles of Sai Baba. He became Dewan of Bhor, later at Ramdurga and finally at Jamkhandi till it merged in the independent India. In his retired life he spent on spiritual quests and I remember Mr. B.D. Jatti (who later on became Vice-President of India) visiting him now and then.
During this time, Gurudev Ranade, who was then the Vice-Chancellor of Allahabad University frequently called on my grandfather at Jamkhandi. My grandfather died in 1958.
Then the problems started for us. I graduated at Poona and had got into the Law College when my grandfather passed away. Since the financial position became critical after his death, I had to leave the Law college and work as a teacher at Malvan. Here due to a strange coincidence, I came in contact with a girl, I liked her and subsequently we married.
After marriage, I learnt that my wife was a very quiet devotee of Sai Maharaj and as any other young man, in order to please the newly married spouse; I also started worshipping Sai Baba. She had a photo of Sai Baba with a horse. Along with her, I started reading 'Sai pothi'. I felt this was more pretence than devotion!
In 1965, we were blessed with a son. My son was healthy but gave indications of dumbness. We did not know what to do. We took him to Shirdi when he was two-year old. He virtually slept off on the' Samadhi'. When we returned home two days later, he was saying 'Baba- Baba'. He picked up vocabulary and he became normal in all respects. This miracle changed my attitude towards Baba and I accepted him as my God!
We shifted to Goa in 1960. On seeing our worship of Sai Baba a good number of neighbors also became His devotees. We hold ?Satsang' and the number is ever increasing. In 1977, a devotee by name Avinash went to Shirdi and brought a small bag of Udhi. My wife told him: "Avinash! You came from Shirdi. Why did you not bring Baba with you"? He answered: "Baba is coming - Baba is coming. He is on His way." Avinash's word turned out to be prophetic. On 9th June 1977 my wife had a dream: "Your brother-in-law is coming. Do not allow him straightaway. Take out ?Dristi' (evil eye) and then allow him to meet your husband". My wife saw in her dream Sai Baba in orange robes climbing the footsteps and herself taking out ?Dristi' with a piece of bread and then Sai Baba entering the house. The dream ended. I did not attach any importance to her dream but she had implicit faith that Baba is coming to us:
On 22nd June 1977, in the afternoon, someone tapped the front door. I opened the door and noticed that two cars were parked close to my house and around 20-30 people were standing near the cars. A Sai devotee by name Sri Abajee Panshikar greeted me and said: "We have brought Sai Murthji to install in the temple tomorrow. In the temple, arrangements are still to be made. So we would like to keep the idol in your house for tonight".
We agreed. Baba's idol was brought inside and kept on a table. In the night, we performed 'Arathi' and sang Sai-bhajans. My wife said: "Baba- you really belong to us. You should not leave us." I laughed at her request and said "Baba will go away to the temple."
Next day, around noon people started gathering near the temple. Sai-devotees Kulkarni, Kishore Sahoo, Jaya Rao came to my house. News came that there was some difficulty in installing the idol in the temple. Ultimately the crowd came to my place and in a chorus said: "Let the Murthi be here". They performed Ganapathi pooja, Sathyanarayana pooja and then the idol was installed on a table in my house. Baba has stayed permanently with us since then! In our own humble way we worship Him. People from different parts of the world have attended ?arati' and ?pooja' in our house and everyone has got some experience or the other. Prayers have been answered. Sai Baba is blessing us and is close to us in every moment of life. Thus Sai Baba came to us in an incredible manner.
(Source Sai Padananda April 1993)
Satsang Message for the day
Satsang Message for the day
Whatever your cross,
Whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine,
After the rain...
Perhaps you may stumble,
Perhaps even fall,
But Sai is always ready,
To answer your call...
He knows every heartache,
Sees every tear,
A word from His lips,
Can calm every fear...
Your sorrows may linger,
Throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish,
In dawn's early light...
Sai is waiting,
Somewhere above,
To give you His grace,
And send you His love...
Whatever your cross,
Whatever your pain,
"Sai always sends rainbows...
After the rain..."
Whatever your cross,
Whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine,
After the rain...
Perhaps you may stumble,
Perhaps even fall,
But Sai is always ready,
To answer your call...
He knows every heartache,
Sees every tear,
A word from His lips,
Can calm every fear...
Your sorrows may linger,
Throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish,
In dawn's early light...
Sai is waiting,
Somewhere above,
To give you His grace,
And send you His love...
Whatever your cross,
Whatever your pain,
"Sai always sends rainbows...
After the rain..."
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra *
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra
20th Sept 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Back to normal, the Recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani was held again at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. It was very soothing, peaceful and gave much peace to the mind and Baba showed HIS presence. We arrived back here from Chandigarh on Monday night and on Tuesday morning Figure of Trunk of Ganesh Ji along with a mouse was formed with Udi on the photo of Baba in the mandir. It was the 4th day of Ganesh Charturthi. On Saturday the , Ganesh Chartuthi, trunk of Ganeshji was formed in the mandir at Chandigarh. On our coming here figure was formed here. I sent the 2 photos to all the devotees as attachments.
There were about 70 devotees, who attended the recitation in person and they came from far off places. Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers to Baba ( Shirdi) and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra* by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 20th Sept 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids, to avoid duplications) . However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places.
This Thursday the 20th Sept 2007. we enjoyed the following Leelas of Baba (of Shirdi). It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but when the Leelas are repetitive and so the discription is also repitative. Every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. On Tuesday, Udi started oozing from the two photos on the wall and Hindi words `RAM' `SHAM' and `OM', and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. Udi also started oozing from the photo and statue in the mandir. Being the Ganesh Pooja Days, A trunk of Ganesh Ji was formed with Udi along with a mouse was formed on the photo of Baba in the mandir.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this Thursday also. Thali was emptied several times. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with 2-3 spoonfull of Udi during the prayers.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
5. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba. We noticed that the Bhog , which was placed before HIM was partially eaten. Part of Bhog was on the lips of photo and statue of Baba. Different items were there on lips in different photos. A piece of Ladoo was there in the Bhiksha Patra, in one photo. Parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba.
6. The feeling of Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog, which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi.
8. Udi was there on the Many Photos, Statues and other documents placed before Baba on the table as soon as they were placed.
9. Two Sai Satcharitra which were placed on the table before Baba, were blessed with Udi in between the pages.
10. During the Pooja many devotees saw three lines of Chandan appearing on the forehead of Baba on the big photo on the wall.
Jai Sai Ram
* Last time Mrs Gupta completed the Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra, so this time she Started another book Sri Sai Leelamrit. Published from SaiSansthan Shirdi. It has 21 Chapters and 222 pages. As the chapters are quite big, so Mrs Gupta read only 7 pages of the 1st Chapter today.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:05 AM. Noon Aartee, the same Aartee which is being recited in Shirdi, started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan from Sri Sai Leelamrit was done. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba's Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra on 27th Sept will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani in English script has now been printed and is available in the market. Audio CDs of Sri Sai Amrit Vani is also now available besides on the audio cassette.
Scripts in Tamil , Devnagri (Hindi), English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ` mysaibaba20' yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Recitation of Sai Satcharitra will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
veena_gupta_2000@yahoo.com
20th Sept 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Back to normal, the Recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani was held again at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. It was very soothing, peaceful and gave much peace to the mind and Baba showed HIS presence. We arrived back here from Chandigarh on Monday night and on Tuesday morning Figure of Trunk of Ganesh Ji along with a mouse was formed with Udi on the photo of Baba in the mandir. It was the 4th day of Ganesh Charturthi. On Saturday the , Ganesh Chartuthi, trunk of Ganeshji was formed in the mandir at Chandigarh. On our coming here figure was formed here. I sent the 2 photos to all the devotees as attachments.
There were about 70 devotees, who attended the recitation in person and they came from far off places. Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers to Baba ( Shirdi) and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra* by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 20th Sept 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids, to avoid duplications) . However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places.
This Thursday the 20th Sept 2007. we enjoyed the following Leelas of Baba (of Shirdi). It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but when the Leelas are repetitive and so the discription is also repitative. Every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. On Tuesday, Udi started oozing from the two photos on the wall and Hindi words `RAM' `SHAM' and `OM', and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. Udi also started oozing from the photo and statue in the mandir. Being the Ganesh Pooja Days, A trunk of Ganesh Ji was formed with Udi along with a mouse was formed on the photo of Baba in the mandir.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this Thursday also. Thali was emptied several times. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with 2-3 spoonfull of Udi during the prayers.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
5. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba. We noticed that the Bhog , which was placed before HIM was partially eaten. Part of Bhog was on the lips of photo and statue of Baba. Different items were there on lips in different photos. A piece of Ladoo was there in the Bhiksha Patra, in one photo. Parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba.
6. The feeling of Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog, which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi.
8. Udi was there on the Many Photos, Statues and other documents placed before Baba on the table as soon as they were placed.
9. Two Sai Satcharitra which were placed on the table before Baba, were blessed with Udi in between the pages.
10. During the Pooja many devotees saw three lines of Chandan appearing on the forehead of Baba on the big photo on the wall.
Jai Sai Ram
* Last time Mrs Gupta completed the Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra, so this time she Started another book Sri Sai Leelamrit. Published from SaiSansthan Shirdi. It has 21 Chapters and 222 pages. As the chapters are quite big, so Mrs Gupta read only 7 pages of the 1st Chapter today.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:05 AM. Noon Aartee, the same Aartee which is being recited in Shirdi, started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan from Sri Sai Leelamrit was done. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba's Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra on 27th Sept will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani in English script has now been printed and is available in the market. Audio CDs of Sri Sai Amrit Vani is also now available besides on the audio cassette.
Scripts in Tamil , Devnagri (Hindi), English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ` mysaibaba20' yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Recitation of Sai Satcharitra will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
veena_gupta_2000@yahoo.com
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Subject: Satsang Where Is Baba - He Is Everywhere
Satsang Where Is Baba - He Is Everywhere
Where Is Baba - He Is Everywhere
By S. Muni
No matter what his caste and clan, lie who remembers Sai Baba will always he taken care of.......
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
This is not a story or fiction but a real life situation in 1974 that happened in TlSCO-owned Hathibari Limestone quarry in Sundargarh district of Orissa.
My second son was aged five years then and on his way to the school had consumed a few berries of a wild bushy plant which is very common in the mining area. On reaching the school he had continuous vomiting and the school authorities sent him home.
My wife arranged for him to be taken to the TISCO Camp Hospital. It was a case of acute poisoning. His condition turned grave as he started vomiting blood continuously. By the time I reached the hospital he had lost his consciousness and was gasping for breath. Doctors wanted to shift him to Rourkela - 32 km away for blood transfusion, if he regained consciousness in the next thirty minutes.
The deadline of 30 minutes was a trying time for all of us. My only hope was Lord Sainath. I prayed to Him for His help. If my son survives the crisis, I vowed that I will take him to Shirdi and offer a rose-garland to His Samadhi. Otherwise, I will forget Sai Baba once and for all, I cried bitterly.
The clock was ticking and seconds grew into minutes. My pulse too was heating faster. On a mental plane I was already at Shirdi prostrating to Baba's Samadhi and seeking His blessings. As the deadline of thirty minutes set by the Doctors was about to be over, my son cried out "Where is Baba?" Doctors examined him and confirmed that his body is warming up. They had a sigh of relief and told me: "Mr. Mani, your son is calling." In Hindi, 'Baba' refers to father and them though! Thai my son was looking for me. I told them that my son is calling the Almighty Sai Baba who is everywhere.
The recovery phase was very fast- My son responded to the treatment and became all right soon. Everyone was happy at the outcome. It is indeed His grace and my son had a re-birth.
(Source Sai Padananda April 1992)
Where Is Baba - He Is Everywhere
By S. Muni
No matter what his caste and clan, lie who remembers Sai Baba will always he taken care of.......
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
This is not a story or fiction but a real life situation in 1974 that happened in TlSCO-owned Hathibari Limestone quarry in Sundargarh district of Orissa.
My second son was aged five years then and on his way to the school had consumed a few berries of a wild bushy plant which is very common in the mining area. On reaching the school he had continuous vomiting and the school authorities sent him home.
My wife arranged for him to be taken to the TISCO Camp Hospital. It was a case of acute poisoning. His condition turned grave as he started vomiting blood continuously. By the time I reached the hospital he had lost his consciousness and was gasping for breath. Doctors wanted to shift him to Rourkela - 32 km away for blood transfusion, if he regained consciousness in the next thirty minutes.
The deadline of 30 minutes was a trying time for all of us. My only hope was Lord Sainath. I prayed to Him for His help. If my son survives the crisis, I vowed that I will take him to Shirdi and offer a rose-garland to His Samadhi. Otherwise, I will forget Sai Baba once and for all, I cried bitterly.
The clock was ticking and seconds grew into minutes. My pulse too was heating faster. On a mental plane I was already at Shirdi prostrating to Baba's Samadhi and seeking His blessings. As the deadline of thirty minutes set by the Doctors was about to be over, my son cried out "Where is Baba?" Doctors examined him and confirmed that his body is warming up. They had a sigh of relief and told me: "Mr. Mani, your son is calling." In Hindi, 'Baba' refers to father and them though! Thai my son was looking for me. I told them that my son is calling the Almighty Sai Baba who is everywhere.
The recovery phase was very fast- My son responded to the treatment and became all right soon. Everyone was happy at the outcome. It is indeed His grace and my son had a re-birth.
(Source Sai Padananda April 1992)
Conversation with Shirdi Sai Baba
Conversation with Shirdi Sai Baba.
Sai Baba of Shirdi did not write any books. All that is available is records of a number of conversations between him and his devotees preserved in various biographical accounts. The following is a conversation which a devotee, Nana Govind Chandorkar, a Deputy Collector who was a traditionally well read orthodox person, had with Shirdi Sai Baba.
Nana: Baba, I am fed up with this samsAra. It is only nissAra (thast without content). Please help me cut the bonds which bind me to it. What appears as pleasant in the beginning ends in misery. Fate tosses us hither and thither. I don't see an iota of happiness in this samsAra.
Baba: Nana, you are prattling like a mad man. What you say is only partially true. You have misunderstood the truth. The samsAra will exist as long as the body exists. No one can escape from it. How can you? Even I am under its clutches. The samsAra is varied and different. It is the work of Desire and Anger. All the vagaries of the mind and the body constitute samsAra. By running away and hiding yourself in a forest you cannot escape it. What you are now has been brought on you by yourself. You are only experiencing the fruits of your actions done by you in your previous lives. It is by that cause the effect of the appearance of this body has taken place. This is called deha-prArabdha. The soul gets a body just to experience the consequences of actions of its own previous lives. Without experiencing the consequences of prArabdha karma one cannot leave this world. Why do people look different? Why, in fact, do various living beings look different? It is all because of the karma of previous lives. A rich man's dog rolls in joy on a cushioned sofa. A poor man's dog rots at the street corner. The difference is because of prArabdha.
Sources:-saibaba.ws
Sai Baba of Shirdi did not write any books. All that is available is records of a number of conversations between him and his devotees preserved in various biographical accounts. The following is a conversation which a devotee, Nana Govind Chandorkar, a Deputy Collector who was a traditionally well read orthodox person, had with Shirdi Sai Baba.
Nana: Baba, I am fed up with this samsAra. It is only nissAra (thast without content). Please help me cut the bonds which bind me to it. What appears as pleasant in the beginning ends in misery. Fate tosses us hither and thither. I don't see an iota of happiness in this samsAra.
Baba: Nana, you are prattling like a mad man. What you say is only partially true. You have misunderstood the truth. The samsAra will exist as long as the body exists. No one can escape from it. How can you? Even I am under its clutches. The samsAra is varied and different. It is the work of Desire and Anger. All the vagaries of the mind and the body constitute samsAra. By running away and hiding yourself in a forest you cannot escape it. What you are now has been brought on you by yourself. You are only experiencing the fruits of your actions done by you in your previous lives. It is by that cause the effect of the appearance of this body has taken place. This is called deha-prArabdha. The soul gets a body just to experience the consequences of actions of its own previous lives. Without experiencing the consequences of prArabdha karma one cannot leave this world. Why do people look different? Why, in fact, do various living beings look different? It is all because of the karma of previous lives. A rich man's dog rolls in joy on a cushioned sofa. A poor man's dog rots at the street corner. The difference is because of prArabdha.
Sources:-saibaba.ws
Satsang Sai Satcharitra books distributed worldwide as Sai Seva
Satsang Sai Satcharitra books distributed worldwide as Sai Seva
Om Sai Ram
Once again , One very Kind devotee of Shri Shirdi Sai baba has donated 180 copies of Sai Satcharitra books in different languages.Anyone across the globe who wants to have a copy of this sacred book can request it at www.saiseva. omsrisai. net .And the book will be sent to them free of charge. You only have to pay for shipping and handling.. It is a flat rate of $5.99 [US dollars] for anyone in USA and $12.99 [US dollars] for anywhere in the world.It will be sent by priority mail.You can pay the postage by pay pal or any credit /debit card..
I currently have :::
130 copies of English
20 copies of Telgu
5 copies of Hindi
5 copies of Marathi
5 copies of Kannada
5 copies of Urdu
5 copies of Sindhi
5 copies of Gujrati
We will also be getting Tamil copies very soon.
About www.saiseva.omsrisai.net
This is a Charitable Service and our small tribute to Shri Shirdi SaiBaba. We send Shri Sai Satcharitra books and other Saibaba related items , free of cost or at a very minimal cost to all the devotees world wide. You can also be a part of this Sai seva by donating money or books. For more information you can contact us at omsaiseva@yahoo.com
Om Sai Ram
Once again , One very Kind devotee of Shri Shirdi Sai baba has donated 180 copies of Sai Satcharitra books in different languages.Anyone across the globe who wants to have a copy of this sacred book can request it at www.saiseva. omsrisai. net .And the book will be sent to them free of charge. You only have to pay for shipping and handling.. It is a flat rate of $5.99 [US dollars] for anyone in USA and $12.99 [US dollars] for anywhere in the world.It will be sent by priority mail.You can pay the postage by pay pal or any credit /debit card..
I currently have :::
130 copies of English
20 copies of Telgu
5 copies of Hindi
5 copies of Marathi
5 copies of Kannada
5 copies of Urdu
5 copies of Sindhi
5 copies of Gujrati
We will also be getting Tamil copies very soon.
About www.saiseva.omsrisai.net
This is a Charitable Service and our small tribute to Shri Shirdi SaiBaba. We send Shri Sai Satcharitra books and other Saibaba related items , free of cost or at a very minimal cost to all the devotees world wide. You can also be a part of this Sai seva by donating money or books. For more information you can contact us at omsaiseva@yahoo.com
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Satsang His Living Presence By S. Natarajan
Satsang His Living Presence By S. Natarajan
His Living Presence
By S. Natarajan
"He who has realized the pure joy derived from renunciation never cares even to look at worldly enjoyments. The temptation of enjoyment, no doubt, appear before him, assuming various charming forms, in order to attract him towards them; but he rejects them all, like a person in possession of a jewel, throwing away worthless pieces of glass and pebbles of various beautiful colors."
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
The more we realise our Sadguru Sai Baba and think about our Radhakrishna Swamiji, our faith in him is firmed up that Swamiji's grace and blessings are nothing but Sai Baba's actions.
I recall an occasion in 1980 when our Swamiji's birthday was celebrated from 4th May 1980 to 6th May 1980 in our residence. Swamiji had attained 'Mahasamadhi' earlier in that year. We had Vishnu Sahasranama Parayan and later 'archana' to Swamiji. After the puja, 'prasad' was offered to all. A devotee-couple sat in the sacred place where our Swamiji had his 'Mahaprasad' for the last time in our house in 1978. The significance of this sacred spot was mentioned to the devotee-couple. They were very happy about it.
Ladies started serving the dishes, and I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra Namam facing Swamiji's picture and the guests. As the 'prasad' was about to be concluded, the devotee-couple sitting in the sacred spot where Swamiji had his 'prasad' started exclaiming: "See, Swamiji is here - Swamiji is here". Everyone could not for a moment realise what was happening. Then, we saw a bunch of flowers floating in the hall and coming down with a whizzing sound. It settled down a nearby window where our Swamiji had sat for the last occasion. The flowers were distributed as 'prasad' to the devotees. We continue to experience Swamiji's living presence in our life. His spiritual force guides and protects us in every thing we do.
-By K.N. Narayanswamy
"The human life is full of funny jokes. One complains of the lack of opportunities but do you know how many times 'Enlightenment' comes and knocks at your door but returns disappointed finding you in the sleep of unawareness? Understand this and rise above these funny jokes of life."
- Radhakrishna Swamiji
It was sometimes during April-May '90 around 9.00 A.M. my boss in the office called me and said: "There was a phone call just now from our Mani who seems to be awfully upset that his little son has put a groundnut (Cheenabadam/ Mungfalli) into his nose and it is stuck up inside neither coming out nor going down chocking his nose. Please rush, get a vehicle from our garage and take the baby to the nearest doctor for removing the groundnut from his nose. Please go and waste no time." I left immediately.
When I met the parents they were very much upset and worried. We went to the local clinic and though the doctor tried his best to remove the seed from the baby's nose he could not pull it out smoothly without causing any injury for want of proper surgical instrument and he suggested us to rush to an E.N.T. Specialist. We proceeded to Rourkela where there is a big nursing home with specialists but were told that the ENT specialist had left the hospital for lunch. We rushed to his residence. Meanwhile, when we were traveling, I remembered BABA's Holy Udhi in my purse which I always keep. I took some Udhi, applied on the baby's forehead and gave a little in his mouth and consoled and assured the parents that they need not worry at this and Baba will take care of their baby. When we reached the ENT specialist's residence he had just finished his lunch. He immediately attended to the baby and believe it or not, within seconds he pulled out the groundnut seed from the baby's nose without causing the slightest pain or injury. The doctor told me it was all God's grace we have reached in time and brought the baby to him! He showed us the big half portion of the groundnut which was stuck up in the nose of the baby.
The parents were happy at the outcome. They said it is SAILEELA. They promised me that certainly they would attend Sai Baba Puja on a Thursday with their offerings to Sai Baba. On the last occasion when I met him he told me the baby suffered from some minor injuries on 2/3 occasions by falling and hitting on hard objects and he remembered their vow and he would certainly come on 30-8-1990 (Thursday). I told him they are most welcome to Sai-Home any time for Divine Darshan of Sai Maharaj and their prayers. He joined us in our ceremonies on 30-8-90 with great devotion to show his gratitude to Shirdi Nath Sai Baba in our Sai-Home. How Baba pulls His devotees towards Him in His own style. "Even if you discard Me, I drag you (my devotee) towards me and be ever with you, once you have taken refuge in me and I rush to your rescue wherever you may be" - SAI BABA
The Substance
Sage Vyasa is reputed to have compiled the four Vedas, and composed the eighteen Puranas and some other works. One day a student approached him and put the question:-
"Revered Master, you have written so much. Where is the time to read it? Can't you tell me the substance of your entire writings?"
Quick came the following reply from the profound sage: "Yes, my son, half a sloka will do: To help others is virtue or religion; to hurt others is sin.
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1991)
His Living Presence
By S. Natarajan
"He who has realized the pure joy derived from renunciation never cares even to look at worldly enjoyments. The temptation of enjoyment, no doubt, appear before him, assuming various charming forms, in order to attract him towards them; but he rejects them all, like a person in possession of a jewel, throwing away worthless pieces of glass and pebbles of various beautiful colors."
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
The more we realise our Sadguru Sai Baba and think about our Radhakrishna Swamiji, our faith in him is firmed up that Swamiji's grace and blessings are nothing but Sai Baba's actions.
I recall an occasion in 1980 when our Swamiji's birthday was celebrated from 4th May 1980 to 6th May 1980 in our residence. Swamiji had attained 'Mahasamadhi' earlier in that year. We had Vishnu Sahasranama Parayan and later 'archana' to Swamiji. After the puja, 'prasad' was offered to all. A devotee-couple sat in the sacred place where our Swamiji had his 'Mahaprasad' for the last time in our house in 1978. The significance of this sacred spot was mentioned to the devotee-couple. They were very happy about it.
Ladies started serving the dishes, and I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra Namam facing Swamiji's picture and the guests. As the 'prasad' was about to be concluded, the devotee-couple sitting in the sacred spot where Swamiji had his 'prasad' started exclaiming: "See, Swamiji is here - Swamiji is here". Everyone could not for a moment realise what was happening. Then, we saw a bunch of flowers floating in the hall and coming down with a whizzing sound. It settled down a nearby window where our Swamiji had sat for the last occasion. The flowers were distributed as 'prasad' to the devotees. We continue to experience Swamiji's living presence in our life. His spiritual force guides and protects us in every thing we do.
-By K.N. Narayanswamy
"The human life is full of funny jokes. One complains of the lack of opportunities but do you know how many times 'Enlightenment' comes and knocks at your door but returns disappointed finding you in the sleep of unawareness? Understand this and rise above these funny jokes of life."
- Radhakrishna Swamiji
It was sometimes during April-May '90 around 9.00 A.M. my boss in the office called me and said: "There was a phone call just now from our Mani who seems to be awfully upset that his little son has put a groundnut (Cheenabadam/ Mungfalli) into his nose and it is stuck up inside neither coming out nor going down chocking his nose. Please rush, get a vehicle from our garage and take the baby to the nearest doctor for removing the groundnut from his nose. Please go and waste no time." I left immediately.
When I met the parents they were very much upset and worried. We went to the local clinic and though the doctor tried his best to remove the seed from the baby's nose he could not pull it out smoothly without causing any injury for want of proper surgical instrument and he suggested us to rush to an E.N.T. Specialist. We proceeded to Rourkela where there is a big nursing home with specialists but were told that the ENT specialist had left the hospital for lunch. We rushed to his residence. Meanwhile, when we were traveling, I remembered BABA's Holy Udhi in my purse which I always keep. I took some Udhi, applied on the baby's forehead and gave a little in his mouth and consoled and assured the parents that they need not worry at this and Baba will take care of their baby. When we reached the ENT specialist's residence he had just finished his lunch. He immediately attended to the baby and believe it or not, within seconds he pulled out the groundnut seed from the baby's nose without causing the slightest pain or injury. The doctor told me it was all God's grace we have reached in time and brought the baby to him! He showed us the big half portion of the groundnut which was stuck up in the nose of the baby.
The parents were happy at the outcome. They said it is SAILEELA. They promised me that certainly they would attend Sai Baba Puja on a Thursday with their offerings to Sai Baba. On the last occasion when I met him he told me the baby suffered from some minor injuries on 2/3 occasions by falling and hitting on hard objects and he remembered their vow and he would certainly come on 30-8-1990 (Thursday). I told him they are most welcome to Sai-Home any time for Divine Darshan of Sai Maharaj and their prayers. He joined us in our ceremonies on 30-8-90 with great devotion to show his gratitude to Shirdi Nath Sai Baba in our Sai-Home. How Baba pulls His devotees towards Him in His own style. "Even if you discard Me, I drag you (my devotee) towards me and be ever with you, once you have taken refuge in me and I rush to your rescue wherever you may be" - SAI BABA
The Substance
Sage Vyasa is reputed to have compiled the four Vedas, and composed the eighteen Puranas and some other works. One day a student approached him and put the question:-
"Revered Master, you have written so much. Where is the time to read it? Can't you tell me the substance of your entire writings?"
Quick came the following reply from the profound sage: "Yes, my son, half a sloka will do: To help others is virtue or religion; to hurt others is sin.
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1991)
Satsang Boundless mercy of Baba and Swamiji By Smt. Kamala Mani
Satsang Boundless mercy of Baba and Swamiji By Smt. Kamala Mani
Boundless mercy of Baba and Swamiji
By Smt. Kamala Mani
Time comes in everybody's life to pay his gratitude to his Guru. During the past seven years, Sai Baba and Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji have showered upon me and my family their blessings and have pulled us out of many a difficult situation. The purpose of this article would have been served if all the devotees of Sai Baba and Swamiji cast their burden on them and wait to see the results.
In 1985, my daughter passed her XII Standard examination. She wanted to become a doctor and nothing else. Though she had secured good marks, they were not good enough to get her automatic entry into a Government medical college. As she was very adamant, we got her admitted to a private medical college. Though this was much beyond our financial capacity, Baba and Swamiji saw to it that her medical education was completed unhindered. The moment I put her in the college, certain forces which were burning with jealousy and were inimical to us, got my husband's salary reduced by 50% to see that his daughter's education was discontinued (my husband is a partner in a family business and takes his monthly salary). Sai Baba and Swamiji put all of them to shame by helping at every step with money encouragement and guidance through dreams and visions.
After finishing her MBBS in December '90, my daughter wanted to go to Saudi Arabia and earn a lot of money. She could not succeed as three years' experience is a must. Then we came across an alliance where the groom is working as a doctor in Saudi Arabia and was confident of getting her a good job even without the requisite experience. My daughter was married on 12-12-91 and joined her husband immediately thereafter. She got a nice job and is doing well. What else is this except the mercy of Sai Baba and Swamiji?
While trying to find a groom for her, because of my faith in Swamiji, I felt that her would be husband would also be from Bangalore. Lo and behold, without any effort we got a very good alliance from Bangalore from a religious and pious family, who demanded nothing from us. As we had spent heavily on our daughter's education, we were unprepared financially to conduct the marriage. Help came to us unasked. Hail His mercy!
Swamiji also got our son admission in the National Defense Academy, Pune. He saw to it that he passed out from there in December '91 and he is now in "Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, waiting to be commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant by the end of this year. As getting through NDA training is not easy, we were worried throughout. But Baba and Swamiji appeared in my dreams several times and assured "Don't worry. One day your son will become a very big officer in the Army."
Swamiji once told me in my dream: "Then baytti ko meraj dhua hai".
Like me and my husband, my two children have also great faith in Baba and Swamiji and that faith has not gone in vain.
I have read umpteen times Baba Satcharitra and Sri R. Parthasarathi' s "Apostle of Love". I and my family have been amply rewarded.
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1992)
Boundless mercy of Baba and Swamiji
By Smt. Kamala Mani
Time comes in everybody's life to pay his gratitude to his Guru. During the past seven years, Sai Baba and Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji have showered upon me and my family their blessings and have pulled us out of many a difficult situation. The purpose of this article would have been served if all the devotees of Sai Baba and Swamiji cast their burden on them and wait to see the results.
In 1985, my daughter passed her XII Standard examination. She wanted to become a doctor and nothing else. Though she had secured good marks, they were not good enough to get her automatic entry into a Government medical college. As she was very adamant, we got her admitted to a private medical college. Though this was much beyond our financial capacity, Baba and Swamiji saw to it that her medical education was completed unhindered. The moment I put her in the college, certain forces which were burning with jealousy and were inimical to us, got my husband's salary reduced by 50% to see that his daughter's education was discontinued (my husband is a partner in a family business and takes his monthly salary). Sai Baba and Swamiji put all of them to shame by helping at every step with money encouragement and guidance through dreams and visions.
After finishing her MBBS in December '90, my daughter wanted to go to Saudi Arabia and earn a lot of money. She could not succeed as three years' experience is a must. Then we came across an alliance where the groom is working as a doctor in Saudi Arabia and was confident of getting her a good job even without the requisite experience. My daughter was married on 12-12-91 and joined her husband immediately thereafter. She got a nice job and is doing well. What else is this except the mercy of Sai Baba and Swamiji?
While trying to find a groom for her, because of my faith in Swamiji, I felt that her would be husband would also be from Bangalore. Lo and behold, without any effort we got a very good alliance from Bangalore from a religious and pious family, who demanded nothing from us. As we had spent heavily on our daughter's education, we were unprepared financially to conduct the marriage. Help came to us unasked. Hail His mercy!
Swamiji also got our son admission in the National Defense Academy, Pune. He saw to it that he passed out from there in December '91 and he is now in "Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, waiting to be commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant by the end of this year. As getting through NDA training is not easy, we were worried throughout. But Baba and Swamiji appeared in my dreams several times and assured "Don't worry. One day your son will become a very big officer in the Army."
Swamiji once told me in my dream: "Then baytti ko meraj dhua hai".
Like me and my husband, my two children have also great faith in Baba and Swamiji and that faith has not gone in vain.
I have read umpteen times Baba Satcharitra and Sri R. Parthasarathi' s "Apostle of Love". I and my family have been amply rewarded.
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1992)
Satsang Watch online the 16th sept episode of Saibaba serial from starplus
Satsang Watch online the 16th sept episode of Saibaba serial from starplus
Watch online the 16th sept episode of Saibaba serial from starplus
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You can also listen to the wonderful Sai bhajans here
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To request for Shri Sai Satcharitra in your language click here
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Watch online the 16th sept episode of Saibaba serial from starplus
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You can also listen to the wonderful Sai bhajans here
http://www.omsrisai.net/Bhajans
To request for Shri Sai Satcharitra in your language click here
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Satsang Destiny-Baba's Distribution By Prahlad Hulyaikar
Satsang Destiny-Baba's Distribution By Prahlad Hulyaikar
Destiny-Baba's Distribution
By Prahlad Hulyaikar
The Lord has no favorites; He loves all equally. The sun shines the same on fire charcoal and on the diamond, but the diamond receives and reflects the light. Most persons have “charcoal” mentalities; that is why they think that God does not bless them. The love and blessings are there; man has only to receive them.
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
It was the year 1980. The Dipavali Holidays had begun. Sri Jai Rao (son-in-law of late Kishor Sahu) started visiting us frequently. He used to attend Arathi session in the evening and then go home to Vasco. On one Friday, during Aarati session, my wife saw some events taking place in the space, close to Baba's Murthi. She saw that Sri Rao had fallen down from his Motor Cycle and his head was sprayed with a white powder. On the same night Baba appeared in her dream and said, "Your Rao has fallen down and broken his hand. Do not worry much, it is predestined, but I am distributing the quantum of suffering". My wife woke up suddenly and narrated the strange dream to me. I told her that it was a dream and not to worry.
On Saturday Jai Rao came to Calangule in the morning. He talked to me on different subjects. As it was noon, we sat for lunch. A boy named Bhanudas (Noti) happened to come to take Baba's Darshan. He is my neighbor and is a motor cycle pilot. My wife said to Rao, as she was serving "Noti is a real devotee of Sai Baba. He always helps those who are in difficulty." Shree Jai Rao exchanged greetings with him. Noti went home. The evening Aarati session was over and then Rao also left.
As Rao was leaving my wife cautioned him and advised him to go slow. Rao said, "Bai. I have been riding a motorcycle even in States. I am a seasoned driver. Your fears are baseless." My wife said to him. "Rao, nobody can escape destiny. Devotion to God mitigates the intensity less suffering". Rao said jokingly, “I do not understand the philosophy the destiny. Nothing is going to happen to me. You will see me tomorrow perfectly safe". Rao reached Vasco safely that night. On Monday Rao came as usual. He had lunch with us. He had his meal and then decided lo go to Vasco at 5 p.m. My wife insisted he should stay and go to Vasco the next day. Rao said, he could not stay as his wife was waiting for him. Rao left Calangule at 5.10 p.m. At 5.45 p.m. he dashed against a cycle rider at a place called Agashi. The cycle rider was carrying wheat flour. The cycle was badly damaged but the rider escaped unhurt. Rao fell down on his face and the whole flour was sprayed all over his body.
The lamp was damaged, his spectacles were broken to pieces and Rao got an injury to his left hand. People gathered. Rao could not get up. Just at the moment Noli was coming from Vasco to Calangute, He saw the crowd on the road. He slopped his vehicle to find out who was injured. He could not believe it - it was the same person Rao, who had exchanged greetings with him in my house, two days back. Noli lifted Rao and took him to a clinic. After first aid, he took him to Vasco in a private car.
Noli came to us and reported what had happened. At the same time when Rao fell down at Agashi a big bee stung a fingered my wife and her hand started swelling. She said tome "Rao has fallen down, Baba hesitated his distribution. Let us accept it. One Mr.Lucio Miranda. (Rao's close friend) was in Bombay when the incident took place. On the same day and at the same time, some goondas attacked him near Strand Cinema and forcibly pulled off his wrist-watch causing an injury to his left hand. On the next day we all went to Vasco to see Rao. There he got a phone message from Lucio about his encounter with goondas. Rao greeted us with one hand and said to my wife, "Bai, put a little Udi on my hand".
This incident profoundly speaks that we are all inter-related. Destiny is not absolute. We are brothers and sisters in Sai family. We all have to share pleasure and pain without any compliant. This is Baba’s Spiritual Communism, or calls it Socialism.
(Source Sai Padananda April 1992)
Destiny-Baba's Distribution
By Prahlad Hulyaikar
The Lord has no favorites; He loves all equally. The sun shines the same on fire charcoal and on the diamond, but the diamond receives and reflects the light. Most persons have “charcoal” mentalities; that is why they think that God does not bless them. The love and blessings are there; man has only to receive them.
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
It was the year 1980. The Dipavali Holidays had begun. Sri Jai Rao (son-in-law of late Kishor Sahu) started visiting us frequently. He used to attend Arathi session in the evening and then go home to Vasco. On one Friday, during Aarati session, my wife saw some events taking place in the space, close to Baba's Murthi. She saw that Sri Rao had fallen down from his Motor Cycle and his head was sprayed with a white powder. On the same night Baba appeared in her dream and said, "Your Rao has fallen down and broken his hand. Do not worry much, it is predestined, but I am distributing the quantum of suffering". My wife woke up suddenly and narrated the strange dream to me. I told her that it was a dream and not to worry.
On Saturday Jai Rao came to Calangule in the morning. He talked to me on different subjects. As it was noon, we sat for lunch. A boy named Bhanudas (Noti) happened to come to take Baba's Darshan. He is my neighbor and is a motor cycle pilot. My wife said to Rao, as she was serving "Noti is a real devotee of Sai Baba. He always helps those who are in difficulty." Shree Jai Rao exchanged greetings with him. Noti went home. The evening Aarati session was over and then Rao also left.
As Rao was leaving my wife cautioned him and advised him to go slow. Rao said, "Bai. I have been riding a motorcycle even in States. I am a seasoned driver. Your fears are baseless." My wife said to him. "Rao, nobody can escape destiny. Devotion to God mitigates the intensity less suffering". Rao said jokingly, “I do not understand the philosophy the destiny. Nothing is going to happen to me. You will see me tomorrow perfectly safe". Rao reached Vasco safely that night. On Monday Rao came as usual. He had lunch with us. He had his meal and then decided lo go to Vasco at 5 p.m. My wife insisted he should stay and go to Vasco the next day. Rao said, he could not stay as his wife was waiting for him. Rao left Calangule at 5.10 p.m. At 5.45 p.m. he dashed against a cycle rider at a place called Agashi. The cycle rider was carrying wheat flour. The cycle was badly damaged but the rider escaped unhurt. Rao fell down on his face and the whole flour was sprayed all over his body.
The lamp was damaged, his spectacles were broken to pieces and Rao got an injury to his left hand. People gathered. Rao could not get up. Just at the moment Noli was coming from Vasco to Calangute, He saw the crowd on the road. He slopped his vehicle to find out who was injured. He could not believe it - it was the same person Rao, who had exchanged greetings with him in my house, two days back. Noli lifted Rao and took him to a clinic. After first aid, he took him to Vasco in a private car.
Noli came to us and reported what had happened. At the same time when Rao fell down at Agashi a big bee stung a fingered my wife and her hand started swelling. She said tome "Rao has fallen down, Baba hesitated his distribution. Let us accept it. One Mr.Lucio Miranda. (Rao's close friend) was in Bombay when the incident took place. On the same day and at the same time, some goondas attacked him near Strand Cinema and forcibly pulled off his wrist-watch causing an injury to his left hand. On the next day we all went to Vasco to see Rao. There he got a phone message from Lucio about his encounter with goondas. Rao greeted us with one hand and said to my wife, "Bai, put a little Udi on my hand".
This incident profoundly speaks that we are all inter-related. Destiny is not absolute. We are brothers and sisters in Sai family. We all have to share pleasure and pain without any compliant. This is Baba’s Spiritual Communism, or calls it Socialism.
(Source Sai Padananda April 1992)
Satsang The Lord of all Lords
Satsang The Lord of all Lords
The Lord of all Lords
By R. Radhakrishnan
"It is nothing but to invite pain and suffering, if you make your defective intellect your guide for your life in the world. Victory ties in giving" the reins of your mind to Sai Baba, and then, be free from any danger whatsoever. He will surely take your life safely away with success from the battlefield of this world. He is a renowned expert in driving (he chariots of life.)
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
I participated in the Guru Poornima celebrations at Sai Spiritual Centre, Bangalore on the 7th July 1990. We had 'Satsang' with several Guru-bandhus like Sri Bhaskara Rao, Sri Seshadri and others. Sai Baba prompted me to propose an additional one-hour program of daily chanting of 'Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai' from 5 pm to 6 pm. everyone agreed and this divine program commenced from the 8th July 1990 onwards.
I stay in 'Doopanahally' area far away from Thyagarajanagar. However Sai Baba enabled me to daily travel in a city bus from Doopanahally and am present at 5 pm for the 'Nama Japam'. There was no problem for three days on 8th, 9th and 10th July 1990. However on the 11th July '90, I left my house at 3-30 pm and came to the bus stop. Someone told me that the direct bus from Doopanahally to NR Colony is cancelled and advised me to try alternative bus service to reach Sai Mandir. Accordingly I got into a bus and got down at down at Richmond Circle bus stop by about 4-10 pm. A bus from Shivaji Nagar side came and was fully crowded. In my enthusiasm to be on time at the Mandir, I tried to board the crowded bus. 'No -1, could not' and I was pushed aside. I fell down on the ground and by Sai-grace nothing happened.
As I got up, a school boy came to me and handed over to me a two-rupee note saying that it fell down from my pocket when I was pushed aside. I was astonished as I had taken a ten-rupee note from home and after purchasing a ticket for one-rupee the balance amount of nine rupees was intact in my purse. Then I remembered Baba's offering of two-pice 'Dakshina' to his Guru. In the form of the school-boy Sai Baba was warning me of 'faith' and 'patience' and not to do things in haste. The boy shoved the two-rupee note in my hand and mysteriously vanished in the crowd at the bus stop.
True to the warning given by Sai Baba, I got into another bus which was quite empty and traveled comfortably to the Mandir. My eyes were full of tears of gratitude to Sai Maharaj for saving me from a calamity.
Life after Death
All questions at Sai Spiritual Centre one day were about 'Life after Death'. Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji only smiled and did not give a simple answer. To his devotees who requested to know the reason for his evasiveness, Swamiji later said: 'Have you observed that it is precisely those who do not know what to do with this life who want another that will last forever?" "But is there life after death or is there not?" persisted a devotee. "Is there life before death? - that is the question" said the Swamiji enigmatically.
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1991)
The Lord of all Lords
By R. Radhakrishnan
"It is nothing but to invite pain and suffering, if you make your defective intellect your guide for your life in the world. Victory ties in giving" the reins of your mind to Sai Baba, and then, be free from any danger whatsoever. He will surely take your life safely away with success from the battlefield of this world. He is a renowned expert in driving (he chariots of life.)
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
I participated in the Guru Poornima celebrations at Sai Spiritual Centre, Bangalore on the 7th July 1990. We had 'Satsang' with several Guru-bandhus like Sri Bhaskara Rao, Sri Seshadri and others. Sai Baba prompted me to propose an additional one-hour program of daily chanting of 'Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai' from 5 pm to 6 pm. everyone agreed and this divine program commenced from the 8th July 1990 onwards.
I stay in 'Doopanahally' area far away from Thyagarajanagar. However Sai Baba enabled me to daily travel in a city bus from Doopanahally and am present at 5 pm for the 'Nama Japam'. There was no problem for three days on 8th, 9th and 10th July 1990. However on the 11th July '90, I left my house at 3-30 pm and came to the bus stop. Someone told me that the direct bus from Doopanahally to NR Colony is cancelled and advised me to try alternative bus service to reach Sai Mandir. Accordingly I got into a bus and got down at down at Richmond Circle bus stop by about 4-10 pm. A bus from Shivaji Nagar side came and was fully crowded. In my enthusiasm to be on time at the Mandir, I tried to board the crowded bus. 'No -1, could not' and I was pushed aside. I fell down on the ground and by Sai-grace nothing happened.
As I got up, a school boy came to me and handed over to me a two-rupee note saying that it fell down from my pocket when I was pushed aside. I was astonished as I had taken a ten-rupee note from home and after purchasing a ticket for one-rupee the balance amount of nine rupees was intact in my purse. Then I remembered Baba's offering of two-pice 'Dakshina' to his Guru. In the form of the school-boy Sai Baba was warning me of 'faith' and 'patience' and not to do things in haste. The boy shoved the two-rupee note in my hand and mysteriously vanished in the crowd at the bus stop.
True to the warning given by Sai Baba, I got into another bus which was quite empty and traveled comfortably to the Mandir. My eyes were full of tears of gratitude to Sai Maharaj for saving me from a calamity.
Life after Death
All questions at Sai Spiritual Centre one day were about 'Life after Death'. Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji only smiled and did not give a simple answer. To his devotees who requested to know the reason for his evasiveness, Swamiji later said: 'Have you observed that it is precisely those who do not know what to do with this life who want another that will last forever?" "But is there life after death or is there not?" persisted a devotee. "Is there life before death? - that is the question" said the Swamiji enigmatically.
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1991)
Monday, September 17, 2007
Satsang The Ever-Vigilant SaiBaba
Satsang The Ever-Vigilant SaiBaba
The Ever-Vigilant SaiBaba
By B. Sathyanarayana
"One making proper use of existing circumstances does not have to await success; success awaits such a person. If you perform each action as worship of Sai Baba then you will not have to remember Sai Baba; Sai Baba Himself will remember you."
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
It was during 1960-61. I was working as an Assistant Engineer, Western Railway at Botad, about 100 miles from Ahmadabad. A mail train met with an accident at a Railway Station - 'Bhimnath' in my jurisdiction, resulting in the loss of lives. I had to rush to the site of accident to restore the railway line, to attend to the transshipment of hundreds of stranded passengers, to arrange medical aid, to face interrogation by the local police and press reporters, and answering nerve breaking queries of my superiors. All these happened from 7 pm and the entire night. Though I was sure, that I was not at fault, still people around me including some of the railway officials, were talking that I would be suspended the following day by the Chief Engineer, coming from Bombay, and further disciplinary action would be taken. There was none to support me and at least to sympathize with me. I was thinking of Sai Baba and mentally asking him: “Baba, what wrong have I done? Why this torture”?
Thus praying, I was doing my duty of arranging transshipment of stranded passengers at dead of night from the site of accident to the relief train which was at a distance of nearly one kilometer. At about 1 a.m., one old gentlemen about 6 ft. tall, well built, wearing a white long, soiled jubba and a scarf with a knot tied round his head and carrying a long stick and a bag hanging from his shoulder came slowly towards me. He spoke to me in Hindi thus: "What a big accident? How to go?" I did not respond to him, as my mind was totally pre-occupied. He passed a few steps, almost brushing my shoulder. Then somehow I asked him to wait and called one of assistants who was having a lantern and told him to escort this old gentleman carefully to the other train. On hearing this, this old man came back to me and patted my shoulders and said "Pikhir math karo, sab teek ho jayega” (Don't worry, everything will be alright). So saying he stared at me for a few seconds and left. Hardly few more seconds must have passed when I shouted: "Baba, where are you" and ran like a mad man in search of him. But I could not find him anywhere.
I am quite sure that he was none other than Lord Sainath and I got solace. Next day the Chief Engineer came from Bombay and told me ‘not to worry’ and handled the rest of the work. This in spite of other officials insisting that I be suspended. Thereafter, other routine enquiry was conducted and I was appreciated in my work. The savior is none but all merciful Sai BABA.
The mouth of man is a Temple of the Lord. Alas! We desecrate it by indulging the tongue in useless talk and speaking ill of others. "O my soul! Sing the praises of the Lord, day and night, so that not a single harsh or negative word leaves the lips!"
- J.P. Vaswani
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1991)
The Ever-Vigilant SaiBaba
By B. Sathyanarayana
"One making proper use of existing circumstances does not have to await success; success awaits such a person. If you perform each action as worship of Sai Baba then you will not have to remember Sai Baba; Sai Baba Himself will remember you."
- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
It was during 1960-61. I was working as an Assistant Engineer, Western Railway at Botad, about 100 miles from Ahmadabad. A mail train met with an accident at a Railway Station - 'Bhimnath' in my jurisdiction, resulting in the loss of lives. I had to rush to the site of accident to restore the railway line, to attend to the transshipment of hundreds of stranded passengers, to arrange medical aid, to face interrogation by the local police and press reporters, and answering nerve breaking queries of my superiors. All these happened from 7 pm and the entire night. Though I was sure, that I was not at fault, still people around me including some of the railway officials, were talking that I would be suspended the following day by the Chief Engineer, coming from Bombay, and further disciplinary action would be taken. There was none to support me and at least to sympathize with me. I was thinking of Sai Baba and mentally asking him: “Baba, what wrong have I done? Why this torture”?
Thus praying, I was doing my duty of arranging transshipment of stranded passengers at dead of night from the site of accident to the relief train which was at a distance of nearly one kilometer. At about 1 a.m., one old gentlemen about 6 ft. tall, well built, wearing a white long, soiled jubba and a scarf with a knot tied round his head and carrying a long stick and a bag hanging from his shoulder came slowly towards me. He spoke to me in Hindi thus: "What a big accident? How to go?" I did not respond to him, as my mind was totally pre-occupied. He passed a few steps, almost brushing my shoulder. Then somehow I asked him to wait and called one of assistants who was having a lantern and told him to escort this old gentleman carefully to the other train. On hearing this, this old man came back to me and patted my shoulders and said "Pikhir math karo, sab teek ho jayega” (Don't worry, everything will be alright). So saying he stared at me for a few seconds and left. Hardly few more seconds must have passed when I shouted: "Baba, where are you" and ran like a mad man in search of him. But I could not find him anywhere.
I am quite sure that he was none other than Lord Sainath and I got solace. Next day the Chief Engineer came from Bombay and told me ‘not to worry’ and handled the rest of the work. This in spite of other officials insisting that I be suspended. Thereafter, other routine enquiry was conducted and I was appreciated in my work. The savior is none but all merciful Sai BABA.
The mouth of man is a Temple of the Lord. Alas! We desecrate it by indulging the tongue in useless talk and speaking ill of others. "O my soul! Sing the praises of the Lord, day and night, so that not a single harsh or negative word leaves the lips!"
- J.P. Vaswani
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1991)
Satsang An Astonishing Experience
Satsang An Astonishing Experience
An Astonishing Experience
By K. N. Narayan Swamy
"The Lord who dwells in the hearts of all, in Him seek refuge with all thy soul. By His grace then thou shall obtain supreme repose, the eternal seat." (Bhagavad-Gita)
Direct spiritual experience is a psychological state, independent of the metaphysical doctrine which may be derived from the experience. The reality of the experience in not affected by the metaphysical doctrine inferred from it. Yet the experience has a cognitive value. It involves a certain metaphysical conception of the nature of Sai Baba, Radhakrishna Swamiji, the human soul and the world and also a certain way of attaining union with the Absolute.
On the 8th August 1990, I was going through a Tamil magazine MANGAYAR MALAR-July, 90 and came across an article about a Venkateswara temple in Banashankari Second stage - Varaprada Venkateswara Temple of Devagiri. In the article it was stated that when the idols were getting ready, Sai Baba appeared in the form of an old man to His Holiness Radhakrishna Swamiji and told him: "I have come to Bangalore. Come and have my darshan."
Subsequently I learnt that this temple has very close connection with Shirdi Sai Baba and a divine aura is present there. Radhakrishna Swamiji laid the foundation stone for this temple and his portrait adorns the sanctum now. Swamiji's intimate devotees on every 'Sankranti' day visit this temple in a procession chanting Vishnu Sahasra Namam and perform 'archana' to Lord Venkatesha in the name of Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji.
I can only conclude this experience with a quote from Garuda Purana:
"Lost is this world which, out of Thy Maya is mad with pride, deaf, blind and by acquisition of wealth, insensible ever towards the needy and the venerable.
Lord! Bestow not on me great wealth lest it prove an obstacle to Thy lotus feet. But grant me always the company of great souls who can explain to me Thy real attributes."
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1990)
An Astonishing Experience
By K. N. Narayan Swamy
"The Lord who dwells in the hearts of all, in Him seek refuge with all thy soul. By His grace then thou shall obtain supreme repose, the eternal seat." (Bhagavad-Gita)
Direct spiritual experience is a psychological state, independent of the metaphysical doctrine which may be derived from the experience. The reality of the experience in not affected by the metaphysical doctrine inferred from it. Yet the experience has a cognitive value. It involves a certain metaphysical conception of the nature of Sai Baba, Radhakrishna Swamiji, the human soul and the world and also a certain way of attaining union with the Absolute.
On the 8th August 1990, I was going through a Tamil magazine MANGAYAR MALAR-July, 90 and came across an article about a Venkateswara temple in Banashankari Second stage - Varaprada Venkateswara Temple of Devagiri. In the article it was stated that when the idols were getting ready, Sai Baba appeared in the form of an old man to His Holiness Radhakrishna Swamiji and told him: "I have come to Bangalore. Come and have my darshan."
Subsequently I learnt that this temple has very close connection with Shirdi Sai Baba and a divine aura is present there. Radhakrishna Swamiji laid the foundation stone for this temple and his portrait adorns the sanctum now. Swamiji's intimate devotees on every 'Sankranti' day visit this temple in a procession chanting Vishnu Sahasra Namam and perform 'archana' to Lord Venkatesha in the name of Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji.
I can only conclude this experience with a quote from Garuda Purana:
"Lost is this world which, out of Thy Maya is mad with pride, deaf, blind and by acquisition of wealth, insensible ever towards the needy and the venerable.
Lord! Bestow not on me great wealth lest it prove an obstacle to Thy lotus feet. But grant me always the company of great souls who can explain to me Thy real attributes."
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1990)
Kumbabisheka photos of Shirdi Sai Mandir at West Mambalam, Chennai. 33, India
Kumbabisheka photos of Shirdi Sai Mandir at West Mambalam, Chennai. 33, India.
Dear Sai Devotee
Jai Sai Ram
These pictures were so nice that they have already been uploaded in the folder
'Chennai Temple' in the photo section of the yahoogroup 'mysaibaba20' .
You can straint away go to this folder by keying in or clicking the link below
http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/mysaibaba20/photos/browse/7b04
Alternatively they are also available at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12541156@N05/
as mentioned in this email already
Jai Sai Ram
May Baba bless us all
Ashok Gupta
Dear Sai Devotee
Jai Sai Ram
These pictures were so nice that they have already been uploaded in the folder
'Chennai Temple' in the photo section of the yahoogroup 'mysaibaba20' .
You can straint away go to this folder by keying in or clicking the link below
http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/mysaibaba20/photos/browse/7b04
Alternatively they are also available at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12541156@N05/
as mentioned in this email already
Jai Sai Ram
May Baba bless us all
Ashok Gupta
Satsang Watch online-- 9th Sept episode of Saibaba serial
Satsang Watch online-- 9th Sept episode of Saibaba serial
Watch online-- 9th sept episode of Saibaba serial
http://media.putfile.com/wwwdesi9com--Sai-Baba-09-09
Also listen to these wonderful bhajans which are submitted by a Sai devotee named Ankush.My heart felt thanks to him for sharing them with all of us.
File 1:
File Name: Star tv sai bajan.mp3
File Size: 3 MB
Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/yp3sah
File 2:
File Name: SHIRDI SWARG SE ACHHA.mp3
File Size: 3 MB
Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ovoofk
File 3:
File Name: Jab Koi Nahi Aata.mp3
File Size: 6 MB
Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/pscxtn
File 4:
File Name: TU HI TU.mp3
Description: JAI SAI RAM
File Size: 5 MB
Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/5h54ct
Watch online-- 9th sept episode of Saibaba serial
http://media.putfile.com/wwwdesi9com--Sai-Baba-09-09
Also listen to these wonderful bhajans which are submitted by a Sai devotee named Ankush.My heart felt thanks to him for sharing them with all of us.
File 1:
File Name: Star tv sai bajan.mp3
File Size: 3 MB
Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/yp3sah
File 2:
File Name: SHIRDI SWARG SE ACHHA.mp3
File Size: 3 MB
Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ovoofk
File 3:
File Name: Jab Koi Nahi Aata.mp3
File Size: 6 MB
Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/pscxtn
File 4:
File Name: TU HI TU.mp3
Description: JAI SAI RAM
File Size: 5 MB
Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/5h54ct
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Satsang Hail the Savior
Satsang Hail the Savior
Hail the Savior
By R. Radhakrishnan
"I shall draw out my devotees from the jaws of death" is Sai Baba's DICTUM. How many times He has saved me from the jaws of death. I am writing this article today on account of, His grace and blessings. Otherwise, I would have been buried fathoms deep long, long ago and many births (janmas) according to "Law of Karma" would have taken place. It is really the wonderful leelas of Baba which are inconceivable, inscrutable and beyond our mind and intellect. He knows or anticipates and forestalls the calamities of His devotees and wards them off in time. His debts (obligations) will never be repaid by us in this birth as well as in many future births. We can at best chant His Taraka Mantra", "OM SAI, SRI SAI, JAYA JAYA SAI" day and night which is simple, easy, powerful and a sadhana for the aspirants/devotees to attain 'Sai Joy' and 'Sai Bliss'.
Baba assured His devotees as under:
"If you simply say Sai, Sai, I will take you over the Seven Seas." In this connection, it is to be remembered, when Goddess Parvathi asked Siva which is the most powerful Name (among the thousand names in Vishnu Sahasranama) to be meditated upon for one to achieve salvation Siva recommended Sri RAMA'S to be always chanted or meditated upon with love and devotion (Shradda and Bhakti) to attain salvation. Our Baba also advised Mrs. Khaparde (wife of Dada Saheb Khaparde of Amrotr) to always chant" 'Raja Ram, Raja Ram," Our Baba is no other than Shri Ram. He is 'Sairam'.
Now I wish to relate here a recent incident (experience) showing how our kind Mother takes care of Her children (more than a mother) and averts the calamities/dangers that were to befall them in life. On 23-1-90 at about 5 a.m., Baba appearing as a well dressed Doctor woke me up, examined me thoroughly and told me "Your heart is strong. There is no danger to your life. You will survive". Saying so, He disappeared. (The dream vision was so realistic - it was not a dream but actual vision). On that day, I with my wife had been to Sai Spiritual Centre, Bangalore, to participate in the "Punya Thithi of H.H. Saipadananda Radhakrishna Swamiji and received His blessings. We left on the same night for Erachakulam (a modern village 30 miles from the famous (Nagarcoil) via Madras to attend a marriage on 29-1-90. On 28-1-90 itself, perhaps due to change of climate or some other reasons, I started coughing continuously for two or three hours with the result, breathing trouble prevented me from getting sleep and also taking any food.
RESCUED
The next day, I was rushed to Raman Nursing Home at Nagarcoil where I was treated, but was unable to lie down on the cot and sleep as the breathing was hard. I was simply sitting on a chair and remembering 'Baba's Name' shedding tears due to unbearable mental agony. At about 10p.m. or so, I could hardly breathe and thought that my end was nearing. In a flash Baba appeared before me with "Abhaya Hasta" (protecting hand) blessed and disappeared. From that moment my breathing trouble began to abate and after half an hour or so, it became normal and I could breathe easily and naturally.
The next day (30-1-90), I was discharged from the nursing home and every one of my relations was surprised to see me hale hearty and in normal health. We left Nagarcoil on 20-2-90 for Bangalore and participated in the "Akhanda Sai Nama Japam" from 6p.m. to 6 a.m. for 12 hrs on the auspicious day of "Maha Sivarathri" on 23-2-90 at Benson Town, Bangalore. Before leaving Bangalore, I promised Sai Sister Mrs. C. Sharadamma and Sai Brother Sri Ananthakrishna, that I would be back from Nagarcoil and join them in the "Sai Nama Japam" on 23-2-90 arranged in Mrs. Sharadamma's home. It was really Baba who enabled me to keep up the promise by saving me on 29-1-90.
I request all the Sai bandhus to pin complete 'Faith' in Lord Sai and surrender to Him with tan, man and dhan so that we can cross over the sea of mundane Existence, easily and smoothly and attain Eternal Bliss.
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1990)
Hail the Savior
By R. Radhakrishnan
"I shall draw out my devotees from the jaws of death" is Sai Baba's DICTUM. How many times He has saved me from the jaws of death. I am writing this article today on account of, His grace and blessings. Otherwise, I would have been buried fathoms deep long, long ago and many births (janmas) according to "Law of Karma" would have taken place. It is really the wonderful leelas of Baba which are inconceivable, inscrutable and beyond our mind and intellect. He knows or anticipates and forestalls the calamities of His devotees and wards them off in time. His debts (obligations) will never be repaid by us in this birth as well as in many future births. We can at best chant His Taraka Mantra", "OM SAI, SRI SAI, JAYA JAYA SAI" day and night which is simple, easy, powerful and a sadhana for the aspirants/devotees to attain 'Sai Joy' and 'Sai Bliss'.
Baba assured His devotees as under:
"If you simply say Sai, Sai, I will take you over the Seven Seas." In this connection, it is to be remembered, when Goddess Parvathi asked Siva which is the most powerful Name (among the thousand names in Vishnu Sahasranama) to be meditated upon for one to achieve salvation Siva recommended Sri RAMA'S to be always chanted or meditated upon with love and devotion (Shradda and Bhakti) to attain salvation. Our Baba also advised Mrs. Khaparde (wife of Dada Saheb Khaparde of Amrotr) to always chant" 'Raja Ram, Raja Ram," Our Baba is no other than Shri Ram. He is 'Sairam'.
Now I wish to relate here a recent incident (experience) showing how our kind Mother takes care of Her children (more than a mother) and averts the calamities/dangers that were to befall them in life. On 23-1-90 at about 5 a.m., Baba appearing as a well dressed Doctor woke me up, examined me thoroughly and told me "Your heart is strong. There is no danger to your life. You will survive". Saying so, He disappeared. (The dream vision was so realistic - it was not a dream but actual vision). On that day, I with my wife had been to Sai Spiritual Centre, Bangalore, to participate in the "Punya Thithi of H.H. Saipadananda Radhakrishna Swamiji and received His blessings. We left on the same night for Erachakulam (a modern village 30 miles from the famous (Nagarcoil) via Madras to attend a marriage on 29-1-90. On 28-1-90 itself, perhaps due to change of climate or some other reasons, I started coughing continuously for two or three hours with the result, breathing trouble prevented me from getting sleep and also taking any food.
RESCUED
The next day, I was rushed to Raman Nursing Home at Nagarcoil where I was treated, but was unable to lie down on the cot and sleep as the breathing was hard. I was simply sitting on a chair and remembering 'Baba's Name' shedding tears due to unbearable mental agony. At about 10p.m. or so, I could hardly breathe and thought that my end was nearing. In a flash Baba appeared before me with "Abhaya Hasta" (protecting hand) blessed and disappeared. From that moment my breathing trouble began to abate and after half an hour or so, it became normal and I could breathe easily and naturally.
The next day (30-1-90), I was discharged from the nursing home and every one of my relations was surprised to see me hale hearty and in normal health. We left Nagarcoil on 20-2-90 for Bangalore and participated in the "Akhanda Sai Nama Japam" from 6p.m. to 6 a.m. for 12 hrs on the auspicious day of "Maha Sivarathri" on 23-2-90 at Benson Town, Bangalore. Before leaving Bangalore, I promised Sai Sister Mrs. C. Sharadamma and Sai Brother Sri Ananthakrishna, that I would be back from Nagarcoil and join them in the "Sai Nama Japam" on 23-2-90 arranged in Mrs. Sharadamma's home. It was really Baba who enabled me to keep up the promise by saving me on 29-1-90.
I request all the Sai bandhus to pin complete 'Faith' in Lord Sai and surrender to Him with tan, man and dhan so that we can cross over the sea of mundane Existence, easily and smoothly and attain Eternal Bliss.
(Source Sai Padananda Oct 1990)
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra - 13th Sept 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sai Satcharitra
13th Sept 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Today the Recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani was held at Chandigarh instead of Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. It was very peaceful and gave much peace to the mind and Baba showed HIS presence as HE used to show in the Sidhartha Extension. We arrived here on Friday night and on Saturday morning our daughter-in- law placed the Charans in the Thali in the hope that Baba may bless with holy water any time now.
Baba Blessed with Udi on Monday from the photos on the walls as well as from the Statue and photo in the mandir. Holi water started oozing only on Thursday and was upto the brim in the morning itself.
About 30-35 devotees attended the recitation in person and they came from far off places. Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers to Baba ( Shirdi) and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 13th Sept 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids, to avoid duplications) . However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places.
This Thursday the 13th Sept 2007. we enjoyed the following Leelas of Baba (of Shirdi). It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but when the Leelas are repetitive and so the discription is also repitative. Every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
On Monday Udi started oozing from the two photos on the wall and Hindi words `RAM' `SHAM' and `OM', and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. Udi also started oozing from the photo and statue in the mandir.
There was lot of Water from the Charans here also. Thali was emptied several times. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix as used to be in Sidhartha Extension. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water.
Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with 2-3 spoonfull of Udi during the prayers.
Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba. We noticed that the Bhog , which was placed before HIM was partially eaten. Part of Bhog was on the lips of photo and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. One banana was offered to Baba by a devotee and it was also accepted and a big bite was there on the banana.
Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong. Several devotees felt the presence of Baba in different ways.
All the Bhog and stuff for lunch, which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi, even some few closed boxes/packets were found to have Udi in them when people opened them.
Udi was there on the one Sai Satcharitra which were placed on the table before Baba. This Sai Satcharitra was presented to one devotee.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11 AM and went upto 12 Noon. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of Extracts from Sai Satcharitra were done. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad and the water from the Charans. Lunch was also served to all the devotees who participated in the pooja. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba's Blessings. This discussion went on upto 1:30 PM.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra on 20th Sept will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ` mysaibaba20' yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Recitation of Sai Satcharitra will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
veena_gupta_2000@yahoo.com
13th Sept 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Today the Recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani was held at Chandigarh instead of Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. It was very peaceful and gave much peace to the mind and Baba showed HIS presence as HE used to show in the Sidhartha Extension. We arrived here on Friday night and on Saturday morning our daughter-in- law placed the Charans in the Thali in the hope that Baba may bless with holy water any time now.
Baba Blessed with Udi on Monday from the photos on the walls as well as from the Statue and photo in the mandir. Holi water started oozing only on Thursday and was upto the brim in the morning itself.
About 30-35 devotees attended the recitation in person and they came from far off places. Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers to Baba ( Shirdi) and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 13th Sept 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids, to avoid duplications) . However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places.
This Thursday the 13th Sept 2007. we enjoyed the following Leelas of Baba (of Shirdi). It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but when the Leelas are repetitive and so the discription is also repitative. Every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
On Monday Udi started oozing from the two photos on the wall and Hindi words `RAM' `SHAM' and `OM', and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. Udi also started oozing from the photo and statue in the mandir.
There was lot of Water from the Charans here also. Thali was emptied several times. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix as used to be in Sidhartha Extension. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water.
Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with 2-3 spoonfull of Udi during the prayers.
Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba. We noticed that the Bhog , which was placed before HIM was partially eaten. Part of Bhog was on the lips of photo and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. One banana was offered to Baba by a devotee and it was also accepted and a big bite was there on the banana.
Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong. Several devotees felt the presence of Baba in different ways.
All the Bhog and stuff for lunch, which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi, even some few closed boxes/packets were found to have Udi in them when people opened them.
Udi was there on the one Sai Satcharitra which were placed on the table before Baba. This Sai Satcharitra was presented to one devotee.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11 AM and went upto 12 Noon. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of Extracts from Sai Satcharitra were done. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad and the water from the Charans. Lunch was also served to all the devotees who participated in the pooja. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba's Blessings. This discussion went on upto 1:30 PM.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra on 20th Sept will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ` mysaibaba20' yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani and Recitation of Sai Satcharitra will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
veena_gupta_2000@yahoo.com
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Satsang Sai Baba Everywhere By K. N. Narayan Swamy
Satsang Sai Baba Everywhere By K. N. Narayan Swamy
Sai Baba Everywhere
By K. N. Narayan Swamy
"To separate the true from the false in everything, whatever its nature may be, that is the part of a wise understanding."
- St. Thiruvalluvar
Once in the local bazar, I found attractive calendars of Sai Baba with a caption 'APKA RAKSHAK'. I purchased 10 copies for distribution of which I retained one for keeping in the pooja room.
Somehow Sai Baba prompted me to get this photograph framed. I was in a dilemma as it was a large one and would pinch my purse considerably. One day I took it to a photo-frame shop near our home and I was told that it would cost an amount ranging from Rs. 50/- to Rs 60/- depending upon the frame, glass etc., I chose a particular frame and settled for Rs. 45/-.
Two or three days later I went to the frame shop to collect the photograph. The owner had gone out and his brother was in the shop doing some woodcraft. During our conversation, I offered him to give a few pieces of a wooden Almirah lying useless in our house. He was delighted at this unsolicited offer and immediately we went to our house to see this. He agreed to take it and instead of money, I suggested to him to give me a rebate on the frame as barter. He said that he would accept whatever I give him. He was quite happy when I offered him a tender.
When he had come to our house, I told him about my Tape recorder. It was giving me frequent trouble and had deprived me of listening to Sai bhajans. I had an idea to dispose this set and buy a new one. This friend told me that he would arrange for this also as he knows a shop-keeper who buys second hand tape-recorders. Accordingly he sent a man the very next day. I could strike a deal at a reasonable price and in the same evening, brought home a brand new tape recorder.
We strongly believe in Sai Baba's hand in every moment of our life. With deep faith and wholehearted devotion one can achieve abundant blessings of Sai Maharaj - 'I am there where there is devotion.'
(Source Sai Padananda July 1990)
Sai Baba Everywhere
By K. N. Narayan Swamy
"To separate the true from the false in everything, whatever its nature may be, that is the part of a wise understanding."
- St. Thiruvalluvar
Once in the local bazar, I found attractive calendars of Sai Baba with a caption 'APKA RAKSHAK'. I purchased 10 copies for distribution of which I retained one for keeping in the pooja room.
Somehow Sai Baba prompted me to get this photograph framed. I was in a dilemma as it was a large one and would pinch my purse considerably. One day I took it to a photo-frame shop near our home and I was told that it would cost an amount ranging from Rs. 50/- to Rs 60/- depending upon the frame, glass etc., I chose a particular frame and settled for Rs. 45/-.
Two or three days later I went to the frame shop to collect the photograph. The owner had gone out and his brother was in the shop doing some woodcraft. During our conversation, I offered him to give a few pieces of a wooden Almirah lying useless in our house. He was delighted at this unsolicited offer and immediately we went to our house to see this. He agreed to take it and instead of money, I suggested to him to give me a rebate on the frame as barter. He said that he would accept whatever I give him. He was quite happy when I offered him a tender.
When he had come to our house, I told him about my Tape recorder. It was giving me frequent trouble and had deprived me of listening to Sai bhajans. I had an idea to dispose this set and buy a new one. This friend told me that he would arrange for this also as he knows a shop-keeper who buys second hand tape-recorders. Accordingly he sent a man the very next day. I could strike a deal at a reasonable price and in the same evening, brought home a brand new tape recorder.
We strongly believe in Sai Baba's hand in every moment of our life. With deep faith and wholehearted devotion one can achieve abundant blessings of Sai Maharaj - 'I am there where there is devotion.'
(Source Sai Padananda July 1990)
kumbabisheka photos of Shirdi Sai Mandir at West Mambalam, Chennai. 33, India.
kumbabisheka photos of Shirdi Sai Mandir at West Mambalam, Chennai. 33, India.
Dear devotees
Jai Sai Ram
Due to the popular demand the photos sent by
Shankaranarayanan T
of the Moola Vigraha Pratosjta and Maha Kumbabhishekam has been performed
to Shri Shirdi Saibaba (5 1/2' tall White marble idol)
at Shri Shirdi Sai Mandir at, West Mambalam, Chennai
600 033, India, from 29th to 31st August, 2007 have been uploaded in the folder
Chennai Temple (Kumbabhishekam) of yahoogroup mysaibaba20.
You can directly go to the photos section by keying in or clicking the link
if you are member of the group.
http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/mysaibaba20/photos
Other wise key-in or click
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mysaibaba20
and join the group.
All devotees are cardially invited to visit the Mandir with your
family and friends and receive the blessings of SHRI
SHIRDI SAIBABA.
Dear devotees
Jai Sai Ram
Due to the popular demand the photos sent by
Shankaranarayanan T
of the Moola Vigraha Pratosjta and Maha Kumbabhishekam has been performed
to Shri Shirdi Saibaba (5 1/2' tall White marble idol)
at Shri Shirdi Sai Mandir at, West Mambalam, Chennai
600 033, India, from 29th to 31st August, 2007 have been uploaded in the folder
Chennai Temple (Kumbabhishekam) of yahoogroup mysaibaba20.
You can directly go to the photos section by keying in or clicking the link
if you are member of the group.
http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/mysaibaba20/photos
Other wise key-in or click
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mysaibaba20
and join the group.
All devotees are cardially invited to visit the Mandir with your
family and friends and receive the blessings of SHRI
SHIRDI SAIBABA.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Satsang Children: Love ye one another By H. H. Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
Satsang Children: Love ye one another By H. H. Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
By H. H. Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
(H. H. Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji was the chief guest at the gathering of Contributors to SAI LEELA magazine held on the 28th and 29th January 1979, held at Shirdi. Dr. S. D. Parchure, an ardent devotee of Swamiji was then the Executive Editor of Sai Leela magazine and has recorded Swamiji's speech for posterity. We are presenting this inspiring speech to our readers on the eve of Swamiji's Tenth Aradhana - EDITOR)
I thank the Shirdi Samsthan for having given me an opportunity to partake in this illustrious gathering of the contributors to SAI LEELA magazine. It is indeed a great day for me to meet all sincere devotees on this holy soil of Shirdi.
Lord Krishna gave an assurance in the 'Bhagavad-Gita' that He will be taking 'avatar' whenever there is some danger to religion. We find that Lord Krishna is fulfilling his promise by appearing on this earth in the form of saints. Sai Baba is such an 'avatar' which has tried for the uplift of all who came into his contact. The life of Sai Baba is like the fragrant 'agarbathi' which burns away all the time and which ultimately disappears, but when it is burning it continues to give over fragrance all the time. Sai Baba's greatness as a 'Guru' is beyond our expression.
Sai Baba fulfilled the desires of everyone. We call him as our father, mother, friend and we offer all our learning and wealth to him. Sometimes a doubt arises in our mind as to how Sai Baba can act as a mother. I will give you an example.
One lady got a child and she wanted that her child should be fed on her milk, but to her dismay her breasts were dry. She tried all remedies but they were not of any avail. The lady conceived again and when she was in her 8th month of pregnancy she came to me along with her husband, and requested me to pray to Sai Baba to give milk to her second child. I assured her that this time she will get milk in the breasts after her delivery, by the grace of Sai Baba. I gave her Udhi and asked her to pray to Sai Baba with full devotion. The lady went away and in course of time gave birth to a child. Her husband came to me saying that her breasts were dry totally and that he was afraid that his second child also may not get mother's milk. I asked the husband to go and pray to Sai Baba after giving him Udhi and directing him to apply it to the lady's breasts. After the gentleman had gone I prayed to Sai Baba to fulfill the wishes of the lady and lo, on the third day, this mother could feed her baby as the breasts were full of milk. This is one example wherein Sai Baba acted as a mother, because this is one thing which only a mother can really understand.
Missing Boy Returns
Once, a gentleman came to me and informed that his son had run away and his whereabouts were not known for 2-3 days. I told him to pray to Sai Baba and by His grace, his son would return. On the fifth day he got a telegram from Calcutta that his son was safe and he would reach Madras in a day or two. After the boy returned to Madras, he was brought to me by his father. When I enquired with the boy about the reason for his running away, he told me that his parents were angry with him and therefore he ran away from the house. The boy said that when he was at Calcutta, Sai Baba appeared in his dream and told him to go to the station. There he met a person who enquired about him and gave a telegram to Madras and arranged to send the boy back to Madras. On further enquiries with the boy, he said that Sai Baba was seen by him with the tin-pot in his hand as he was proceeding to beg for alms.
Here again, we find the motherly behavior of Sai Baba. His ways are unique and inimitable. When we come to Shirdi, we forget all our differences and become one. If our entire nation brings into practice the teachings of Sai Baba, national unity is not a far off possibility.
The desires of various people are fulfilled in various ways by Sai Baba. Somebody needing money for his daughter's marriage is given money while those needing service get the service by the grace of Sai Baba.
In order to meet Sai Baba, you have to enter Dwarakamayi after crossing three steps. What are these three steps you have to cross in order to be successful in life? Out of the six enemies of man, lust, anger and greed are the foremost, which you have to conquer before you are blessed by Sai Baba. The three 'Gunas' - Satva, Rajas, and Tamas are also indicated by these three steps and the 'prakriti' and 'purush' are attached to each other by the Gunas.
I see the image of Sai Baba on the face of everyone sitting here. Sai Baba has assured us that as soon as we call Him, He would rush to our help. So keep faith in Him and invoke His favor. He never fails His devotees.
I wish happiness to everybody. Any sort of sorrow let nobody suffer from.
(Source Sai Padananda Jan 1990)
By H. H. Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji
(H. H. Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji was the chief guest at the gathering of Contributors to SAI LEELA magazine held on the 28th and 29th January 1979, held at Shirdi. Dr. S. D. Parchure, an ardent devotee of Swamiji was then the Executive Editor of Sai Leela magazine and has recorded Swamiji's speech for posterity. We are presenting this inspiring speech to our readers on the eve of Swamiji's Tenth Aradhana - EDITOR)
I thank the Shirdi Samsthan for having given me an opportunity to partake in this illustrious gathering of the contributors to SAI LEELA magazine. It is indeed a great day for me to meet all sincere devotees on this holy soil of Shirdi.
Lord Krishna gave an assurance in the 'Bhagavad-Gita' that He will be taking 'avatar' whenever there is some danger to religion. We find that Lord Krishna is fulfilling his promise by appearing on this earth in the form of saints. Sai Baba is such an 'avatar' which has tried for the uplift of all who came into his contact. The life of Sai Baba is like the fragrant 'agarbathi' which burns away all the time and which ultimately disappears, but when it is burning it continues to give over fragrance all the time. Sai Baba's greatness as a 'Guru' is beyond our expression.
Sai Baba fulfilled the desires of everyone. We call him as our father, mother, friend and we offer all our learning and wealth to him. Sometimes a doubt arises in our mind as to how Sai Baba can act as a mother. I will give you an example.
One lady got a child and she wanted that her child should be fed on her milk, but to her dismay her breasts were dry. She tried all remedies but they were not of any avail. The lady conceived again and when she was in her 8th month of pregnancy she came to me along with her husband, and requested me to pray to Sai Baba to give milk to her second child. I assured her that this time she will get milk in the breasts after her delivery, by the grace of Sai Baba. I gave her Udhi and asked her to pray to Sai Baba with full devotion. The lady went away and in course of time gave birth to a child. Her husband came to me saying that her breasts were dry totally and that he was afraid that his second child also may not get mother's milk. I asked the husband to go and pray to Sai Baba after giving him Udhi and directing him to apply it to the lady's breasts. After the gentleman had gone I prayed to Sai Baba to fulfill the wishes of the lady and lo, on the third day, this mother could feed her baby as the breasts were full of milk. This is one example wherein Sai Baba acted as a mother, because this is one thing which only a mother can really understand.
Missing Boy Returns
Once, a gentleman came to me and informed that his son had run away and his whereabouts were not known for 2-3 days. I told him to pray to Sai Baba and by His grace, his son would return. On the fifth day he got a telegram from Calcutta that his son was safe and he would reach Madras in a day or two. After the boy returned to Madras, he was brought to me by his father. When I enquired with the boy about the reason for his running away, he told me that his parents were angry with him and therefore he ran away from the house. The boy said that when he was at Calcutta, Sai Baba appeared in his dream and told him to go to the station. There he met a person who enquired about him and gave a telegram to Madras and arranged to send the boy back to Madras. On further enquiries with the boy, he said that Sai Baba was seen by him with the tin-pot in his hand as he was proceeding to beg for alms.
Here again, we find the motherly behavior of Sai Baba. His ways are unique and inimitable. When we come to Shirdi, we forget all our differences and become one. If our entire nation brings into practice the teachings of Sai Baba, national unity is not a far off possibility.
The desires of various people are fulfilled in various ways by Sai Baba. Somebody needing money for his daughter's marriage is given money while those needing service get the service by the grace of Sai Baba.
In order to meet Sai Baba, you have to enter Dwarakamayi after crossing three steps. What are these three steps you have to cross in order to be successful in life? Out of the six enemies of man, lust, anger and greed are the foremost, which you have to conquer before you are blessed by Sai Baba. The three 'Gunas' - Satva, Rajas, and Tamas are also indicated by these three steps and the 'prakriti' and 'purush' are attached to each other by the Gunas.
I see the image of Sai Baba on the face of everyone sitting here. Sai Baba has assured us that as soon as we call Him, He would rush to our help. So keep faith in Him and invoke His favor. He never fails His devotees.
I wish happiness to everybody. Any sort of sorrow let nobody suffer from.
(Source Sai Padananda Jan 1990)
Satsang Baba's Unique Blessings
Satsang Baba's Unique Blessings
Baba's Unique Blessings
By K. N. Narayana Swamy
It was 26th January 1989, the holy Thursday. It was the happy occasion of the Silver Jubilee of myself and my wife Chi. Sow. Jaya Lakshmi's wedding. Needless to say that we worshipped Sai Baba and his apostle H. H. Radhakrishna Swamiji to our heart's content with pooja, bhajan, arathi etc.
During the morning pooja, while I was listening to Sai bhajans with immense devotion, believe it or not, a poor old man (I consider it a sin to call anybody a beggar) very much resembling Sai Baba, just appeared at our gate calling out 'BABA, BABA'. Instantly I got up and took some coins from the box and a banana and gave alms to the poor old man. He just looked at me with all grace and quietly walked away without stopping anywhere else. Is it not the style of Sai Baba appearing before His devotees in different manifestations and shower His blessings? That moment was so great to enjoy the blessing experience of Sai Maharaj. It is beyond words.
Of course, this poor old man is seen in our colony occasionally and I also give him small coins whenever he comes across me, but, how in the world he has come to our gate just on the day and at the time of Sai-pooja and after receiving the offerings with graceful look left without sloping anywhere else? That is the wonder of wonders and we are unable to understand and we can only say: 'it is yet another Sai-leela'.
I understand from Sai bandhus that Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji used to refer to this not as miracle but something always usual with Sai Baba. Though I am one of the post-Samadhi devotees of Sri Swamiji, he is to me none other than Sai Baba. Blessed indeed are the devotees of Bangalore who had the privilege of being at the feet of this great Master.
(Source Sai Padananda April 1989)
Baba's Unique Blessings
By K. N. Narayana Swamy
It was 26th January 1989, the holy Thursday. It was the happy occasion of the Silver Jubilee of myself and my wife Chi. Sow. Jaya Lakshmi's wedding. Needless to say that we worshipped Sai Baba and his apostle H. H. Radhakrishna Swamiji to our heart's content with pooja, bhajan, arathi etc.
During the morning pooja, while I was listening to Sai bhajans with immense devotion, believe it or not, a poor old man (I consider it a sin to call anybody a beggar) very much resembling Sai Baba, just appeared at our gate calling out 'BABA, BABA'. Instantly I got up and took some coins from the box and a banana and gave alms to the poor old man. He just looked at me with all grace and quietly walked away without stopping anywhere else. Is it not the style of Sai Baba appearing before His devotees in different manifestations and shower His blessings? That moment was so great to enjoy the blessing experience of Sai Maharaj. It is beyond words.
Of course, this poor old man is seen in our colony occasionally and I also give him small coins whenever he comes across me, but, how in the world he has come to our gate just on the day and at the time of Sai-pooja and after receiving the offerings with graceful look left without sloping anywhere else? That is the wonder of wonders and we are unable to understand and we can only say: 'it is yet another Sai-leela'.
I understand from Sai bandhus that Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji used to refer to this not as miracle but something always usual with Sai Baba. Though I am one of the post-Samadhi devotees of Sri Swamiji, he is to me none other than Sai Baba. Blessed indeed are the devotees of Bangalore who had the privilege of being at the feet of this great Master.
(Source Sai Padananda April 1989)
Satsang In The Vision of Sai By Shyamala A.K. Bhombore
Satsang In The Vision of Sai By Shyamala A.K. Bhombore
In The Vision of Sai
By Shyamala A.K. Bhombore
We were at Shirdi on the 20th October 1988, to participate in the 'punya thithi' festival of Sai Maharaj. We stayed on in the Samadhi Mandir to enjoy Sai-bliss and take part in all the programmes going on. In the early hours of 21st morning we had to leave Shirdi for Bombay. At 3 a.m. we took leave of Sai Baba and left for the bus stand to catch the bus to Manmad, to catch the Panchavati Express for Bombay.
We had a dilemma as we started for the bus stand. We had five packages to be carried and at those early hours on the main road, we could not locate any porter too. I did not know what to do except cry for Sai's help.
Sai-grace is open to all those who knock at his door. Soon we could see a middle aged man dressed in white coming towards us. We took him for a porter and sought his help to carry our baggages. He bluntly refused to do so as he is not a coolly but a flower vendor.
I virtually pleaded with him to help us out of this predicament at least by locating a porter for us and we moved towards the bus stand. Even before we had moved a few yards, he had a change of heart and asked us to hand him all the luggages. He carried them on his head and shoulders and moved towards the Bus Station. We were half way through and saw a bus coming out of the stand. Our good friend stopped the bus and asked us to get in saying that it was bound for Manmad. He helped us keeping the luggage inside the bus too. He refused to accept any money for the benevolent services he rendered us.
He took leave of us with a smile and assured us that our journey would be pleasant. Indeed it was Sai Baba who gave his darshan to us and blessed us.
In The Vision of Sai
By Shyamala A.K. Bhombore
We were at Shirdi on the 20th October 1988, to participate in the 'punya thithi' festival of Sai Maharaj. We stayed on in the Samadhi Mandir to enjoy Sai-bliss and take part in all the programmes going on. In the early hours of 21st morning we had to leave Shirdi for Bombay. At 3 a.m. we took leave of Sai Baba and left for the bus stand to catch the bus to Manmad, to catch the Panchavati Express for Bombay.
We had a dilemma as we started for the bus stand. We had five packages to be carried and at those early hours on the main road, we could not locate any porter too. I did not know what to do except cry for Sai's help.
Sai-grace is open to all those who knock at his door. Soon we could see a middle aged man dressed in white coming towards us. We took him for a porter and sought his help to carry our baggages. He bluntly refused to do so as he is not a coolly but a flower vendor.
I virtually pleaded with him to help us out of this predicament at least by locating a porter for us and we moved towards the bus stand. Even before we had moved a few yards, he had a change of heart and asked us to hand him all the luggages. He carried them on his head and shoulders and moved towards the Bus Station. We were half way through and saw a bus coming out of the stand. Our good friend stopped the bus and asked us to get in saying that it was bound for Manmad. He helped us keeping the luggage inside the bus too. He refused to accept any money for the benevolent services he rendered us.
He took leave of us with a smile and assured us that our journey would be pleasant. Indeed it was Sai Baba who gave his darshan to us and blessed us.
Satsang Is Sadguru Sainath Still active in His Samadhi?
Satsang Is Sadguru Sainath Still active in His Samadhi?
Yes He is.!!! The following incident occured to one of the sevaks serving Sainaths Samadhi. This is most Authentic statement that Sadguru Sainath is still Active from His Samadhi even now.I heard many experiences of Sadguru sainaths devotees,where sainath maharaj gave many direct experiences, but this experince of Sevaks at Samadhi mandir is Most Authentic,Pls read below:
Incident in Samadhi Mandir,Shirdi:
We all know that in Shirdi, Sadguru Sainath is worshipped in a wonderful manner like giving a bath to the Statue and Samadhi also and there'll be 5 to 6 sevaks involved in that service. One day When that Sevak as part of regualar service was giving bath to Sainaths statue, and while giving bath he accidently dropped the Jar on Sainaths foot of the Statue.later he finished that service of giving bath and left. But surprisingly that very same Sevak started getting severe pain in the leg from that day. That sevak took some tablets to get rid of the pain but that pain did not subside.when the pain didnot go, the sevak later visited a doctor for getting treatment and that doctor gave medicines and injections as part of treatment,but the sevak still couldnot recover from that pain. A few days After this incident when the pain still didnt subside the sevak went near the Sadguru Sainath in Samadhi mandir and prayed to him " why he was made to suffer like this? pls get rid of this pain from me. On that same day night Sadguru sainath came in dream and in a clear voice mentioned to him " You think you are in Pain, how do u think i would've felt when you dropped that Jar on my foot ". Lo.!! Sadguru sainath was referring to that same incident when same sevak dropped water puring Jar and Sadguru sainath's foot of Statue.A few days after this incident that Sevak started feeling well and that pain went away completely.From this Leg Pain experience that Sevak understood that Sadguru sainath taught him to be more careful while he was giving the Bath to statue.Thereafter that sevak was careful while he performed service to sainath maharaj.
Shri Sachidananda sadguru sainath Maharaj ki Jai
Shri Sachidananda sadguru sainath Maharaj ki Jai
Shri Sachidananda sadguru sainath Maharaj ki Jai
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Regards,
C.Chakradhar
Yes He is.!!! The following incident occured to one of the sevaks serving Sainaths Samadhi. This is most Authentic statement that Sadguru Sainath is still Active from His Samadhi even now.I heard many experiences of Sadguru sainaths devotees,where sainath maharaj gave many direct experiences, but this experince of Sevaks at Samadhi mandir is Most Authentic,Pls read below:
Incident in Samadhi Mandir,Shirdi:
We all know that in Shirdi, Sadguru Sainath is worshipped in a wonderful manner like giving a bath to the Statue and Samadhi also and there'll be 5 to 6 sevaks involved in that service. One day When that Sevak as part of regualar service was giving bath to Sainaths statue, and while giving bath he accidently dropped the Jar on Sainaths foot of the Statue.later he finished that service of giving bath and left. But surprisingly that very same Sevak started getting severe pain in the leg from that day. That sevak took some tablets to get rid of the pain but that pain did not subside.when the pain didnot go, the sevak later visited a doctor for getting treatment and that doctor gave medicines and injections as part of treatment,but the sevak still couldnot recover from that pain. A few days After this incident when the pain still didnt subside the sevak went near the Sadguru Sainath in Samadhi mandir and prayed to him " why he was made to suffer like this? pls get rid of this pain from me. On that same day night Sadguru sainath came in dream and in a clear voice mentioned to him " You think you are in Pain, how do u think i would've felt when you dropped that Jar on my foot ". Lo.!! Sadguru sainath was referring to that same incident when same sevak dropped water puring Jar and Sadguru sainath's foot of Statue.A few days after this incident that Sevak started feeling well and that pain went away completely.From this Leg Pain experience that Sevak understood that Sadguru sainath taught him to be more careful while he was giving the Bath to statue.Thereafter that sevak was careful while he performed service to sainath maharaj.
Shri Sachidananda sadguru sainath Maharaj ki Jai
Shri Sachidananda sadguru sainath Maharaj ki Jai
Shri Sachidananda sadguru sainath Maharaj ki Jai
--
Regards,
C.Chakradhar
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