Friday, August 17, 2007
DEVOTEES' EXPERIENCE ON BABA.
Jai Sai Ram,
"I SHALL DRAW OUT MY DEVOTEES FROM JAWS OF DEATH"
How true are these words of Baba, which one can find in CHAPTER III
of Sai Satcharithra by Hemapant!
I can narrate a miracle happened in my life, happened some 10 or 15
years back which is still afresh in my mind. My father suffered a
massive heart attack and admitted into the Intensive care unit of a
Private Hospital at Mylapore, Chennai. The monitor attached to him
was erratic, showing signs of immediate collapse. Doctor who
attended him in the morning, asked me not to go anywhere and remain
there as his end may come at any time. I thought of going to Baba's
temple and praying to Him rather than remaining in that place as my
presence may not be going to make any change in his condition. I
physically ran to Baba's Temple at Mylapore (All India Sai Samaj)
crying and narrated my father's condition to Sri.Kesavaraoji, who
was the President of All India Sai Samaj at that time. When he was
telling me that Baba will always take care of His Devotees'
problems, an ardent devotee of Saibaba came there right from Shirdy
with all his baggages. He told Mr. Kesavraoji that he had come there
to meet him and also to have darshan of Baba before going to his
house at Madipakkam, some 15 KMs from there. By saying this, he gave
an Udi packet, which was brought from Shirdy, to him.
Sri.Kesavraoji immediately gave the Udi packet to me and said that
it was only meant for my father and asked me to apply the same on
his forehead. I again ran back to the Hospital and with the help of
the ward doctor present there, applied the same on his forehead.
From that moment onwards the monitor was showing signs of
improvement and in the night, when the Doctor checked again, could
not believe that he was near normal, that too in a short span of
time. Next day, he was shifted to the General ward and after five
or six days he was discharged. Though my father expired recently, he
never had heart problem till his last day. Please read the first
line. How true it is!
Jai Sairam,
Ananthsairam.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani - 16th August 2007
16th August 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Thanks to all well wisher for the best wished sent to Mrs. Gupta for her 60th Birthday.
Last Thursday we were in Bhopal for the Darshan of Maha Kaleshwer and Omkareshwer and did the Pooja and recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani at Bhopal. Baba blessed us there also and now we got the news that they have started a regular program of recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani there on Thursdays.
Today again Sri Sai Amrit Vani was done at Sidhartha Extension and it was again normal in all repect with usual Leelas of Baba.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 16th August 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids, to avoi 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. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or the names are for prayers. Please also give the name of the place of all devotees, named in the email. Place is also important without it, the letter is not complete.
This Thursday the 16th Aug. we enjoyed the following Leelas. It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but when the Leela are repetative, 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.
Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall, photos in the mandir and Staue from Saturday itself. It was Shiv Ratri of Srawan Month , on Saturday. In the night Mrs. Gupta cleaned all the Udi.
On Monday Udi again started oozing and Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday.
On Thursday a Snake with open mouth also appeared on the photo. I am appending the two photos of Baba’s swaroop today.
There was lot of Water from the Charans this week also. Thali was emptied several times. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home.
Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
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 and after the Sri Sai Amrit Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed before HIM was partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them. If you see carefully the photos, you can still see only some portion of Prasad on the lips of Baba.
Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey has been mixed into it.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04 AM. Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of Chapter 49 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 23th August will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Satsang Clippings from Saibaba episode telecasted on 5th Aug
Om Sai Ram
Clippings from Saibaba episode telecasted on Aug 5 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0IKaItl m90
Saibaba meets Swamiji in disguise of a little girl and teaches him to be polite: here ->
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rERLr82Uw0
lessons to tatya & Laxmi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5JTVUgGSMc
Toofan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ7Ttxe8HYc
Pls dont drink:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z-HPPb-ats
Baba is happy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1soUDkRVIs
Helping Damu Anna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfLVf9SMdik
Satsang Watch 29th july episode of the Saibaba serial here
Watch 29th july episode of the Saibaba serial here
Part 1:
http://amchiimast.com/2.php?1=29thJulySaiBabaPart1.wmv
Part 2:
http://amchiimast.com/2.php?1=29thJulySaiBabaPart2.wmv
Thanks to the Source:
http://www.desionline.tv/showthread.php?t=92327&highlight=sai+baba
Monday, August 13, 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani - 2nd – 9th August 2007
2nd – 9th August 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Just imagine that it is your birthday and that too your 60th birthday and you are standing before Baba and that too in Shirdi. To add more joy, you find that Baba has blessed you also by wearing the dress which you have brought for Him. This is what happened on 2nd August to Mrs Gupta. Words can not explain the feelings, it can just be imagined. Jai Sai Ram
On 2nd August, for attending the Noon Aartee we were sitting on the stairs at Smadhi Mandir on GuruSthan side as we were having the passes. Mrs Gupta did the Sai Amrit Vani there itself at 11 AM.
In the morning also we attended the Kakad Aartee also from this gate. She finished it quickly as she did it silently. At 11:45 we were taken in and stood just before Baba. At 12 we did the Aartee and Mrs Gupta prayed for all the devotees and for herself. In the Mandir’s office room she was also given the Special Prasad.
This time we reached Shirdi on Wednesday morning. Took bath etc, collected passes, had Darshan of Baba and deposited the dress of Baba in the Samadhi Mandir Office. Attended the evening Aatree and the Shej Aartee. Next day it was Thursday and also the birthday of Mrs. Gupta and we attended the Kakad and the Noon Aartee . The whole day we spend with Baba, in Smadhi Mandir, Chawri and in Dwarka Mai. In the evening we saw the Palki procession. Friday also we spend the whole day in Shirdi, visiting Nandeep, Landi Bagh, Small three temples made by Baba Himself and other places. On Friday we departed for Bhopal. In Shirdi we enjoyed a lot with Baba and Baba blessed by wearing the whole dress brought by Mrs Gupta. We had twice the Prasad at Bhojnaley in the Trustees room. Such a worderful blessings.
From Shirdi we visited Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain and had Darshan of Maha Kaleshwer, Omkareshwer and Mamleshwer. It was also wonderful experience. In Ujjain we saw, Eskon temple, Baba’s temple on Ujjain-Indore Highway and Kaal Bharow Temple among some other small temples.
In Indore we spend the night at Shanti Niketan and in the morning when Mrs Gupta did the Pooja at the small Mandir of the host. Udi started oozing from the photo of Baba.
On 9th August, Thursday, Udi was oozing from Tuesday in the mandir of the host. There were about 25 devotees, who attended the Sri Sai Amrit Vani. There also Mrs Gupta prayed for all the devotees.
I am attaching the photos of Indore and Bhopal, as they say much more than the words can describe.
During 31th July to 10th Aug I was not be able to access internet and so could not write or read any email, so sorry I missed some timely emails.
All the devotee were prayed.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 16th August will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
Friday, August 10, 2007
Om Sai Ram
Importance of Satguru:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puNDde5duLk
One of the Best Clippings.
Thanks to Diana.
Satsang Link to the Guru pournima festival pictures -2007
Om Sai Ram
Here is the link of the Guru pournima festival pictures in Shirdi [2007]
http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/main_English/saibaba/picturegallery/GURUPORNIMAFESTIVAL2007/index.htm
For more pictures go to
http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/main_english/saibaba/saibaba_picture-gallery.asp
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Satsang Baba's Udi Miracles by The Late M. Narasimha Rao
Baba's Udi Miracles
We are well-conversant with numerous miracles of Baba's Udi (Sacred ash or Vibhuti) from study of Sai-Satcharitra. We also share with great interest the numerous personal experiences of our Sai-brothers and Sai-sisters regarding the same when we open the pages of the reputed Journal "Shri Sai-Leela".
I am also tempted to narrate herewith some of my personal experiences about Udi. It may not be out of place to refer to my previous article in Hindi "Vibhuti Ki Alaukik Leela" (Shri Sai-Leela December '83). It is interesting to note that the Tin Box, in which the School Mistress was supplied a small quantity of Udi from our house about 10 years back, is never empty up till now, though Udi is being taken out from the box daily for her own use and for other members of her family. Thanks due to Mahaprabhu's touch, prayed that he should continue to be afflicted with the disease, as only then, his thoughts would be always centered on the Lord, he said, Ordinary people rail at Cod even for little adversities in life, holding Him responsible though they are only reaping the consequences of their past misdeeds.
Yet, there is the famous example of Kunti Devi, the mother of the Pandava princes who prayed to Sri Krishna that she be visited ever with disasters and distress every now and then, so that she could always remember the Lord! What a strange prayers they were to the Supreme Lord by His sincere devotees!
Kuchela (Sudhama) a classmate of Shree Krishna when he visited the latter has absolutely forgotten to request for financial help though he was very poor. One should never have or experience "Penuary" of heart in praying to God.
One need not ask or seek any thing from the Supreme Lord who is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. He ever knows well His devotees' plight and whether one craves or not for His Divine help it simply flows to His devotees in times of need or an 'Emergency' This is the experience of God's true bhaktas. Lord Vishnu rescued His Devotee Gajendra after the latter completely surrendered himself to His divine will after his great struggle and after severe test he was put to by the God. Several Legends and Leelas of God amply testify about this baffling Divine ways or Leelas of God.
Our Akhilanda Koti, Brahmanda Nayaka, Yogadhi Raja, Sachhitananda, Parabrahma, Samarth Sadguru Shree Sai Nath Maha Raj knows well as to what should be granted, and when to be granted, irrespective of His Devotees prayers for His boons according to their eligibility for His boons to receive them at the appropriate time and place as per His Divine will. The Leelas in Sri Sat Charita are replete with such anecdotes graphically giving the experiences of ankita children of Shree Saibaba of Shirdi.
Even though one casts his burden on His divine shoulders, and looks up to Him for His help and guidance, he, must practice tooth and nail His two (2) great commands to Shraddha (i.e. faith with devotion) and Saburi (i.e. Courage with Patience) to become eligible for Shree Sai Baba's Divine grace in life! He says "Ever carry Me, in your heart!" from His Mahasamadhi, which is effectively communicating and speaking to His true devotees day by day!
Jai Sai Ram! "Let us Bow to Shree Sai — Be Peace be to All"
The Late M. Narasimha Rao,
Hyderabad
Source Shri Sai Leela June 1986
Satsang Watch 22nd july telecast of Shirdi Saibaba serial here
Satsang Watch 22nd july telecast of Shirdi Saibaba serial here
Om Sai Ram
Here is the link for watching the 22nd july episode of Shri Shirdi Sai baba serial on starplus..My sincere thanks to Sadaf for posting this episode online..
part-1 http://www.video4share.com/serials/star
part -2 http://www.video4share.com/serials/star
Satsang Sri Shirdi Sai Philosophy on Radio.
SaiRam Saibandhus,
We are very happy to inform you that lectures on Sri Shirdi Sai Baba given by Saibanisa – Gopala Rao Ravada Garu will be broadcasted in BIG – 92.7 FM Radio - Hyderabad
in “Subarambam” program between 6 A.M to 6:30 A.M I.S.T in Telugu Language. The duration of these capsules will be around two minutes bite starting from this Thursday i.e.,
from 26-07-2007. This will continue on every Thursday at the same time. The songs sung by Saidarbar team will also be played. If there are any further changes in the schedule we will
keep you informed. Saidevotees may listen the above program and give their feedback on
E-mail id saidarbar@gmail.com
Good news for Sri Shirdi Sai devotees in Republic of Mauritius: Radio Mauritius (local time evening 6:30 to 7:00 – Gurupadukalu program) is broadcasting on every Thursday, spiritual discourses of Saibanisa – GopalaRao Ravada Garu in Telugu Language.
Sai devotees may listen the above program and give their feedback on E-mail id saidarbar@gmail.com
With best regards,
Sai Sevak Srinivasa Rao Kasturi.
Satsang Sri Shirdi Sai Philosophy on Radio.
SaiRam Saibandhus,
We are very happy to inform you that lectures on Sri Shirdi Sai Baba given by Saibanisa – Gopala Rao Ravada Garu will be broadcasted in BIG – 92.7 FM Radio - Hyderabad
in “Subarambam” program between 6 A.M to 6:30 A.M I.S.T in Telugu Language. The duration of these capsules will be around two minutes bite starting from this Thursday i.e.,
from 26-07-2007. This will continue on every Thursday at the same time. The songs sung by Saidarbar team will also be played. If there are any further changes in the schedule we will
keep you informed. Saidevotees may listen the above program and give their feedback on
E-mail id saidarbar@gmail.com
Good news for Sri Shirdi Sai devotees in Republic of Mauritius: Radio Mauritius (local time evening 6:30 to 7:00 – Gurupadukalu program) is broadcasting on every Thursday, spiritual discourses of Saibanisa – GopalaRao Ravada Garu in Telugu Language.
Sai devotees may listen the above program and give their feedback on E-mail id saidarbar@gmail.com
With best regards,
Sai Sevak Srinivasa Rao Kasturi.
Satsang Some discription of physical outlook of Sai Baba
Some discription of physical outlook of Sai Baba
http://alpesh-mynotebook.blogspot.com/2007/07/some-discription-of-physical-outlook-of.html
Friday, July 27, 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani - 26th July 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Today Baba Showed us a unique Leela. When Madhyan Aartee was almost at the end, after the Sri Sai Amrit Vani, three line of Chandan started appearing on the forehead of Baba on the big photo on the wall. It was all before us. The photo is in the hall where we do the pooja. Such Leela has happened earlier also when Baba did His makeup Himself. I am appending the photo and uploading it also in the ‘aa’ folder in the photo section of yahoogroup ‘mysaibaba20’.
Next Thursday, on 2nd August Mrs Gupta will be doing Sri Sai Amrit Vani in Shirdi and on 9th August it will be done in Bhopal. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group. I can’t leave the group unattended as you may be flooded with unwanted mails. During these two Thursdays all the devotees will be prayed for and please continue to do your pooja and recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani. Baba knows all. It is for Baba, you are doing all. Jai Sai Ram.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 26th July 2007 (The list is sorted as per their email ids). However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or the names are for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important without it the letter is not complete.
This Thursday the 26th July we enjoyed the following Leelas. It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. Ther was no udi in the morning of Wednesday and Mrs Gupta got worried, but at about 8 AM On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday. This gave the relief to us.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week also. Thali was emptied several times. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
5. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed before HIM was partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
8. The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey has been mixed into it.
9. There were many documents placed before Baba besides statues of Baba, lockets, pandents of devotee kept in the mandir room, all were blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04 AM. Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of Chapter 48 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
As no public function will be done here on Guru Poornima. Special prayers were done.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 16th August will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mysaibaba20 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mailto:mysaibaba20@yahoogroups.com
mailto:veena_gupta_2000@yahoo.com
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Satsang Message for the day
Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God,
First fill your own house with the Fragrance of love...
Go not to the temple to light candles before the altar of God,
First remove the darkness of sin from your heart...
Go not to the temple to bow down your head in prayer,
First learn to bow in humility before your fellowmen...
Go not to the temple to pray on bended knees,
First bend down to lift someone who is down-trodden. ..
Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness for your sins,
First forgive from your heart those who have sinned against you
...By Tagore
Friday, July 20, 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani - 19th July 2007
Jai Sai Ram
Once again I repeat that on 2nd August Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be done in Shirdi and on 9th August it will be in Bhopal. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group. I can’t leave the group unattended as you may be flooded with unwanted mails.
Many groups, who are organizing Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places and have sent their names by post, were also included in the prayers and their code nos. were given to Mr. V K Bassi who has fixed the target for himself to start the Recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani at 1000 places. If you are also reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani, You are requested to send the information.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 19th July 2007. The list is sorted as per their email ids. However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important.
This Thursday the 19th July we enjoyed the following Leelas. It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week also. Thali was emptied several times. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani.
5. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed before HIM was partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
8. The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey has been mixed into it.
9. Photos, small statues of Baba, documents, lockets, pandents of devotee kept in the mandir room, were all blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04 AM. Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of Chapter 47 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 26th July will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
Satsang Introduction by Ramanand Sagar for Shri Saibaba serial on starplus[Must see]
Om Sai Ram
Introduction by Ramanand Sagar for Shri Saibaba serial on starplus[Must see]http://www.youtube/.com/watch?v=d0GckTocRI4
Here are some more links from Shri Shirdi Saibaba serial on starplus [Damu anna]http://www.youtube/.com/watch?v=IfEuYJTpNIo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JSfWlLDZ94
Wish we all could be like Shyama to receive Baba's grace in this way...
Satsang Shri Gurupournima festival 2007 in Shirdi
Om Sai Ram
To Sai Devotees,Shri Gurupournima festival will be celebrated in Shirdi from
Saturday ,28th july 2007 to Monday ,30th july 2007. Here is the link for the
programme guide for those days.
http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/Main_Hindi/gurupurnimafestival2007/gurupournima.htm
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Satsang That Accident....!
Satsang That Accident....!
That Accident.... !It was the last week of February 1984. I had had the strangest feeling that something would happen to me.I was 61. I should have been superannuated. Instead I was working hard to meet both ends with a daughter yet to be married. I have had a cheque career for 41 years and yet my basic salary had yet to cross the mark of Rs. 800/- per month.
On the 3rd March 1984, I woke up as usual at 4 a.m. and dashed off a few letters quietly to several Sai-bandhus in 'Postal Sai Satsang' circuit. I attended to other chores as on any other day and left for my off ice at 8-15 a.m. The whole of that morning, I was brooding over the passage in the 'Sai Satcharita' about always depending on Shirdi Sai Baba.
In the afternoon, as I was returning to the office at 10, Clive Row, Calcutta-1 after the recess, I was hit from behind by the left giant wheel of a Jeep Suddenly there was a piercing noise like someone had cast away a piece of wood into the saw. Instinctively, I jerked away and fell down on a parked car on the left side. The oddest, deepest silence instantly seemed to fill me, despite the excruciating pain and the inability to stand on my feet. My mind at once raced to Sai.
It was as if I had picked up a telephone, and at the other end was Shirdi Sai Himself. It was just He and I. I heard myself reaching out: "You promised me" I prayed, "that if I believed in you you'd take care of me'.
In the next instant, I took a look at my left leg. It was enough to make me gasp. Shirdi Sai had saved me from the jaws of death for the third time and from being crippled too. If I were to fall on the right side, I would have been crushed to pulp. I did not faint. I did not scream. I could see people running towards me. Suddenly then the Psalm's last verse flashed in my mind as though God whispered it to me in reassurance: "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life...."
The Doctor who was attending on me knew just what to do. He felt my leg and said that there was no fracture. What a relief, for at my age as fractures won't heal that easily. It was like I'd turned my whole self over to Shirdi Sai, and if there was any pain, Sainath was feeling it for me. I'd had the feeling that everything was going to turn out all right.
During the treatment, Sai-half talked with me as never before. My wife and myself had never prayed together and had never really shared our Sai feelings with each other. We had some really neat talks while she and I were alone in that room and we drew very close.
By now I realised that what had happened to me was the unknown thing I had merely sensed. But there were still some things about it I didn’t fully understand, things that would become clearer as the days went on. One was that I was getting so much attention. Sai-bandhus of Calcutta were concerned and calling on me incessantly. And the letters and cards I received — from Sai Brothers and Sai Sisters all over the country. Everyday I'd get more Sai-mail. In addition, I received remittances from many Sai-bandhus all unsolicited.
As I tried to answer the letters from Sai-bandhus, frankly admitting how I'd felt Sai's presence and how He had taken care of me, I felt I was being given a rare opportunity to share my faith with many Sai-bandhus.
I made some discoveries too. I learned that there are times when you have to depend totally on other people. Right after the accident, I'd had to rely on someone and now while my left leg was held immobilized. I saw the things I could not do for myself, simple things like taking bath, changing clothes, etc At those times especially I needed my Sai-half’s help, something she was eager to give but I was rejecting it in the past. It was a humbling experience that brought my wife and me that much closer.
I learned something about love, too. My whole family and I were loved so much. The love was expressed in so many ways; all the nice things people said and wrote to me; the prayers offered; the remittances from Sai-bandhus; the wise counsel I got from Sai-brothers; the attention from the Doctor. I'd never felt so loved.
I learned something about faith too. My accidents taught me to believe in myself also. We can be Sai-devotees for a long time and say, we have faith, but until we actually believe in our faith, depend on it and see it work, it doesn’t do a whole lot of good. It's like having all this power that never gets used.
Shirdi Sai didn’t want the accident to happen to me, and He certainly did not make it happen. He helped me in so many, many ways.... by letting me fall on the left side on a parked car instead of letting fall on the right only to be crushed to pulp. It was Sai who took Motherly care of me.
The Doctor told me that it would take months before I could sit cross-legged. Someone said that I'd get back 75% of the use of left leg. I said he was being too conservative. "I intend to get full use of it back". I told Sai "You hooked everything back up. So I'm going to use it all."
Shirdi Sai set me right soon. I could sit cross-legged soon enough. I listen to Lord Sainath and depend on Him for direction. Paramahansa Yogananda rightly said: "Trust more in God Believe that He who created you will maintain you".
Sai-bandhus, I talked to about my accident and the things that happened to me sometimes say: "Well, Nathenji, that's wonderful, but if you could have that day back, would you really want to go through it again?"
"If I could do it again exactly like it happened, with the same experience" I say, "Yes, I'd do it all over again".And I mean it. Because, you see, the things Shirdi Sai did for me were just too good to miss!
T.A. Ram Nathen
Sarangabad (West Bengal.)
Satsang Baba - The God by A. S. Menon
If you cannot do good to others; if you do not get an opportunity to do good to others at least do not even think of doing harm. Baba reformed scandal-mongers and slanderers and advised those who have the tendency to indulge in this to refrain from the doing sin. He compared scandalizing and slandering to the pigs gorging the filth and in a way the scandal-monger serves the person whom he scandalizes by cleansing him with his tongue.
Now, My personal experience has confirmed all that has been mentioned above.For 21 years myself underwent unbearable misery in every respect, mental, physical and financial. The future appeared gloomy; abysmal depth only could be seen ahead. With the future staring hopelessly, with a little daughter and wife to be taken care of, Baba always kept up the cheer in me. When despondent he gave me hope not material but emotional.
Then physical ailment struck. An uncommon skin condition potentially fatal with no specific remedy known as "Pemphigus" struck me. My condition steadily deteriorated and there were signs of hopelessness in the eyes of eminent doctors who treated me. Again Baba miraculously cured and brought me back to normal.
It is needless to mention about the state of our finance, we were desperate and were in very abject condition even though family set up enabled us to put up false appearances. My heart used to virtually bleed when my only daughter, used to immense comfort, often sank in despair on realising the miserable state of her father. The situation was heading for catastrophe and all possible resources were tapped and drained, we were lost souls in every sense.
But Baba shall not forsake his devotees, our timely rescue. And He came to his devotees for my daughter and wife are also devoted to Him are no more tortured and gave me a job which for my age is beyond expectation and with a remuneration much higher than I have ever drawn with much superior position and responsibility.
That too He saw to it that I am stationed at a place where I am at the feet of my beloved Goddess "Meenakshi" whom I had sought to bring me back to Madurai in an elevated assignment.
Thus, our God Baba is here on earth today communicating with His devotees and taking care of their welfare."Believe Me, though I pass away, My bones in My tomb will give you hope and confidence. Not only Myself but My tomb would be speaking, moving and communicating with those who would surrender themselves whole-heartedly, to me. Do not be anxious that I would be absent from you. You will hear My bones speaking and discussing your welfare. But always remember Me, believe in Me heart and soul and then you will be most benefited".
This is our Sai, an incarnation of God. He will bless any man, who will prostrate and surrender himself to Him. He, who remembers Him and worships Him daily with faith and devotion, will soon be free from all calamities; not only this, but being always attached and devoted to Sai, he will get very soon God--vision. All his desires will be fulfilled and being ultimately desire less, he will attain the supreme.
A. S. Menon
Madurai(Tamil Nadu)
(Source Shri Sai Leela June 1985.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Sri Sai Amrit Vani - 12th July 2007
Jai Sai Ram
We receive many calls from the devotees that they are passing through Delhi and would like to visit Baba in our mandir. We would like to say that our house is open to public only on Thursdays. As it disturbs our pooja, our meditation, our interaction with Baba. Such devotees should plan their journey so as to pass through Delhi on Thursdays and may attend the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Prayan of Sai Satcharitra and Pooja from 11 AM onwards.
On 2nd August, Mrs. Gupta wants to be with Baba, the full day (on her 60th birthday), so we are going to Shirdi on 31st July and and we will return New Delhi via Bhopal/Ujjain/ Indore on 11th Aug. As such we will be doing Sri Sai Amrit Vani at Shirdi on 2nd Aug and in Bhopal/Indore on 9th Aug. However thereafter from 16th August again Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. During 31th July to 10th Aug I may not be able to access internet and so there may not be any mail in the group. I can’t leave the group unattended as you may be flooded with unwanted mails.
This Thursday again it was as usual there were usual Leelas of Baba. There were about 90 devotees attended the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani , Prayan of Sai Satcharitra, Pooja and prayer.
Following devotees participated in absencia in the recitation of Sri Sai Amrit Vani, Pooja, prayers and Prayan of Sri Sai Satcharitra by reciting Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places on 12th July 2007. The list is sorted as per their email ids. However Mrs. Gupta prayed for all the devotees. In this list only those devotees are included, who themselves recited or read Sri Sai Amrit Vani at their places. Kindly mention clearly, against each devotee’s name that he/she will recite or read or listen to Sri Sai Amrit Vani, or for prayers. Please also give the name of the place. Place is also important.
This Thursday the 12th July we enjoyed the following Leelas. It may seems to be repitative for the old members, but every week many new members join the group, so I have to repeat the whole events that happen on this day.
1. Udi started appearing and oozing from the two photos on the wall from Monday itself, Hindi words ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’, and figure of Trishool were formed with Udi on one photo. On Wednesday Udi started oozing from the main photo in the mandir. ‘RAM’ ‘SHAM’ and ‘OM’ along with other figures were also formed on the photo. From Statue also, Udi started oozing from Wednesday.
2. There was lot of Water from the Charans this week also. Thali was emptied several times. The taste of water was similar to gulab jal and kewara mix. After distribution of Prasad, this water was also given to the devotees and again the Thali was filled with water. Devotees bring bottles to take the water home.
3. Lap of Mrs. Gupta was filled with Udi during the prayers. Udi was there between the falls of the Sari.
4. Several devotees had Udi in the books of Sri Sai Amrit Vani. Even I had Udi in my book.
5. On Thursday as soon as Bhog was offered, it was duly accepted by Baba and after the Sri Sai Amrit Vani we noticed that the box, which was placed before HIM was partially eaten and partially remained pieces of items in the box. Part of Bhog was on the lips of many photos and statue of Baba. These parts of the remains in the box were given to the devotees who offered that item of bhog to Baba. Partly eaten remains were having some figures on them.
6. Presence of Baba during the recitation of Sai Amrit Vani, Prayer and Prayan of Sri Satcharitra was very strong.
7. All the boxes of Bhog which were kept on the table were blessed with Udi,
8. The Charnamrit, the water in which Baba took the bath in the morning was also sweet as if some honey has been mixed into it.
9. Photos, small statues of Baba, documents, lockets, pandents of devotee kept in the mandir room, were all blessed with lots of Udi as soon as they were placed before Baba.
Jai Sai Ram
Sri Sai Amrit Vani started at 11:04 AM. Noon Aartee started at 12:00 Hrs. followed by brief Meditation and the prayer, Prayan of Chapter 46 from Sai Satcharitra. Mrs. Gupta offered prayers and thanks to Baba. Finally distribution of Prasad, Udi and the water from the Charans. Devotees narrated their experiences and the benefits they are have with Baba’s Blessings.
Next Sri Sai Amrit Vani on 19th July will again be held at Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi. Devotees interested in attending it in person may contact on phone nos. 26346942, 9810714688 or 9312494767 only after 11 AM (IST) on any day except Thursdays but no calls on Thursdays PLEASE. They should NOT bring any bhog with them and be in time. Kids are also not allowed in the hall. Mobiles have to be put on silent mode during the Pooja.
Sri Sai Amrit Vani is available in Tamil script also besides in Devnagri, English and Telugu, in the file section of the yahoogroup. Links of Audio MP3 files are given in the link section of the home page of ‘ mysaibaba20’ yahoogroup. To go to home page of yahoogroup key in or click http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mysaibaba2 0 . Audio Mp3 file has also been made available in the publication section of http://saimemorial. com , the site of Sai Memorial Temple of Baba of Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
This activity of Sri Sai Amrit Vani will be in addition to any other pooja or sewa or prayer that you are doing.
Jai Sai Ram.
Ashok Gupta
mysaibaba20@ yahoogroups. com
veena_gupta_ 2000@yahoo. com
