Give up Egoism

Obedience, a fine jewel, is like an ornament to man. To boast of one's own virtues in an egotistic manner is a sign of arrogance. One could be honest, good and even great. Yet, if one thinks that none is as great as he or she is, it is the mark of arrogance. Like a drop of poison in a pot of milk, pride, likewise, would cause downfall. People in this world usually make mistakes and sins. As devotees of Baba, it is our bounden duty to set right, forgive and bring them back on the good path. Instead, if we abuse and keep them away, there would be no greater sin than that. If we turn the light of wisdom within us on them, they might walk on the right path. But, if a wise man looks down on the erring men, he would be committing a greater sin.

Trees full of fruit would bend down. Clouds with water will drift down the sky. Likewise, virtuous men will be obedient and without pride. We have to cultivate the good qualities of mercy, patience, love and peace and should make every effort to keep people on the right path. In fact, none would wish to see his own down-fall. But without their own knowledge, their ego forces them to do evil. It is the duty of the one who is at the top to extend his helping hand and hold the one who is sliding down. God will be pleased with such good people and He will lift them up.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Baba never Casts Burdens which We cannot Bear

God is an ocean of compassion. He is well aware of our physical and mental capacities. So, He will never cast on us burdens which we cannot bear. When a particular work is meant to be done by us, it would mean that Baba has complete faith in our capability to accomplish the task. On the other hand, if we fail to complete a project, it does mean that we have little faith in Baba. Fickle-minded as we are, we leave our own work and get involved in other's work and incur loss. Then we start blaming God for the resultant outcome. Ego-bloated, we think we can accomplish any task and thus we get unnecessarily involved in others work, fail miserably and get humiliated. Why do we behave like that? We have to introspect and make a self-audit of our shortcomings and wrong-doings. We should never fall victims to internal enemies like envy, pride and hate in our greed to look great in the public eye. In a state of humility of heart, we can prostrate before Baba and apologize for our wrong doings. By realizing our mistakes, we can accomplish either simpler or complex tasks with discipline and responsibility. Every work done in constant remembrance of Sai's Name may grant us peace and relaxation, but will never seem burdensome. Baba entrusts us with such tasks which we can accomplish with our abilities and with ease.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

The Cosmic Artist Baba Draws Pictures Lovelier and Happier

The sun behind the hills is slipping
Slowly-steadily, within self it's melting
The sky is shining in color orange
Rejoicing with beauty in a pleasant range
Depicting forms of several elephants and horses
Clouds along the horizon drift in clusters
Different magical colors bright and shady
On the canvas of sky beautiful are the pictures
I am drawing for you, my lovely ones
Like your mother, father and teacher
Baba as anyone else is a nice person
Guava and mango fruits He distributes
Like mother, showed right paths, taught good habits.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Why Do You Fear, When Baba is Near?

In this world, man gets frightened for two reasons. One is sorrow about the past and another is worry about the future. Baba wants us not to fear anything. He assured that He will always be with us. Baba is our Father. When we firmly believe that we are His children, where is the need to fear? If we are afraid of everything, it means we have no faith in Baba. Lack of faith causes more stress, tension and fear. When we cast all our burdens and rely on Him in confident expectation, our bodies and minds rest in peace and solace and experience ever-new delight. We get so much satisfaction and happiness that it cannot be expressed in words. It is the experience of our elders that they did not worry about anything, as long as they looked to God installed in their hearts.

The moment we begin to believe in Baba, our sorrows will vanish. Baba has questioned His devotees a number of times "Don't you still believe Me"? If our faith in Baba is firm, we can lead a peaceful life, because it is Baba who will be always with us. God will grant us power, love and peace, but not fear. Armed with this faith, let us make use of our thought, time, intellect and life in the contemplation of God. If all our burdens are cast on Baba, as a Compassionate Protector, He would take us into His fold. Why should we fear, when Baba is near and is within us?

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Faith Moves Mountains

'Let me see' people would chuckle as they have to see with their own eyes to believe anything. God is formless. But, if He so wills, He can assume any form. God will not only respond to our call if we have total faith in Him, but He would even appear before us. To get a vision of God, one should have determination and deep devotion. If we often bother about our sea of troubles, how can God be seen? "Look at the depth of river, you will get drowned if you get into it", so says our fellow-men. But God will bless people who have trust in Him and make them walk on the rough waters of the sea. Faith moves mountains. Once a master undertook a journey along with his disciples and they came across a river. By his yogic power, the master could easily walk on the waters of the river. When the students asked the master how they could walk on the river, the master commanded them to believe in him and walk along. The first disciple got drowned and the second could walk on the waters because of the trust he reposed in his master's words. Faith works miracles.

One can collect that much of water the size of a vessel can hold. When Sri Shankaracharya, in full faith, prayed to Goddess Lakshmi, She showered gold coins in the house of a poor man. "He who believes Me, will have no dearth of things" are Baba's golden words of assurance to us.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Joy is Like an Eye-Pleasing Rainbow

When it rains and the moment sun appears behind the clouds, a colorful picture resembling a bow appears on the canvas of the sky. We call it rainbow which has the seven shades of color arranged in an eye-pleasing order. Earlier people presumed that the rainbow was the bow of Lord Indra, the Rain God. The seven colors are cast when a ray of sun gets distracted while passing through a spectrum of a rain-droplet. The sight of bow-shaped rainbow is a feast to the eyes. It animates, enthuses and delights and our mind over-flows with joy. The rainbow does not linger longer on the horizon.
Similar to that glowing picture of seven colors of a rain-bow, even our earthly pleasures vanish away soon. Human life is a garland of problems. Now and then we get elated when our little wishes get fulfilled. 'The drama of life on the earth is a brief interlude between birth and death'. Philosophers say 'A dream would vanish in the blink of an eye'. As a result of acts committed in previous births, the soul hovers over different bodies. But, they are not permanent. The drop-lets of water get evaporated, condense to a rain-cloud and again drop down on the earth in a shower of rain. The human soul resembles a drop of water. So, we should realize that momentary pleasures do not last longer. Only Sai's Feet provides us ever-new delight. 

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Entrust Your Future to Baba and Delight in His light

We search for the light in darkness. In the light, everything is clearly visible to us. We guide our steps to what is good in the light we see ahead of us. This is how we ordinarily walk on a pathway. We are well aware of the past and we live through the present. We cannot know the future, as we are not seers.

God not only knows the future, but knows even the future course of lives of everybody. Hence, we should pray to Baba before we commence any work. One should pray, "Baba! I want to walk on this path. I intend to do this work. I will but abide by Your decision. Please do command me what is fit to be done". We must not get restless or expect an instant reply, but must wait patiently. Sometimes, Baba would test our faith. He will not reply. Then with a resolute mind, we should pray to Baba saying, 'the lamp in my hands is little, nothing is visible after every two steps. My wisdom is limited and unless You come and hold my hand, I cannot move further'. Baba is aware of what is going on in our minds. Therefore, if our devotion is sincere and our faith is firm, He will come and hold our hand. The victims of snake bite coming back to life, the sick getting cured, are indeed the miraculous acts of Baba's Divine Love-Grace. Even now if we invoke Baba's mercy, He will lend His helping hand and bless us overcome life's hurdles.

 

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Baba, the Most Merciful One, is within our reach

God is not somewhere beyond our reach. He dwells within us in the form of wisdom and bliss. If we pray to Him whole-heartedly, He would not only reveal Himself to us in the eye of our mind but would suitably advise us. Unfortunately, we neither attempt to see Him nor try to listen to His words of Divine Wisdom. The television and radio have always been broadcasting several programmes. We must have the instrument that can receive their signals. It should be in a working condition. We must have the interest to see and listen to the programme. Only when we have the T.V or radio set, we can see or listen to the programs. The same is the case with God.

Baba is the energy of an ever-flowing stream of nectar of love. Our heart must be willing to listen to His words and eager to see Him. Faith in Baba is very crucial. We must get ready to install His Divine Image in our hearts. Thus, we need to restrain the sense organs, awaken the power of soul by the fire of fervent devotion. Then, our soul can see through our eyes and hear through our ears, the Divine Spirit. Thus, we have to get our mind and soul attuned to receive the Divine Power transmitted to us. For this, we should have an ardent devotion, persistent practice and deep desire to see God. Let us tune in our mental radio to listen to Baba's Love message eternally broadcasted. 

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Happy Krishna Jayanthi

Krishna was the 8th son of Devaki and Vasudeva and incarnated 5000 years back, his birth is known as Janmashtami.

Mathura (in present day Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh) was the capital of the Yadavas, to which Krishna's parents Vasudeva and Devaki belonged. King Kansa, Devaki's brother, had ascended the throne by imprisoning his father, King Ugrasena. Afraid of a prophecy that predicted his death at the hands of Devaki's eighth son, Kansa had the couple locked into a prison cell. After Kansa killed the first six children, and Devaki's apparent miscarriage of the seventh (which was actually a secret transfer of the infant to Rohini as Balarama), Krishna was born.

After his birth Vishnu ordered Vasudeva to take Krishna to Gokul to Nanda and Yashoda where he can live safely,away from his evil Uncle Kansa.So Vasudeva took Krishna with him and crossed Yamuna to reach Gokul .There everyone was asleep,so he quietly kept him there and returned with Yashoda's daughter.Kansa,thinking her to be Devki's eight child,threw her on a stone.But she rose in air and transformed into Yogmaya(who is Vishnu's helper)and warned Kansa about his death.Then she disappeared.Krishna grew up in Gokul with his brother Balram.Then he returned to Mathura and killed Kansa with the help of his brother,Balram.


Celebrations

Hindus celebrate Janmashtami by fasting and staying up until midnight, the time when Krishna is believed to have been born. Images of Krishna's infancy are placed in swings and cradles in temples and homes. At midnight, devotees gather around for devotional songs, dance and exchange gifts. Some temples also conduct reading of the Hindu religious scripture Bhagavad Gita.

HAPPY JANMASHTAMI

Grateful to Baba who does Good to us

Baba would protect us like His own children by showing utmost concern even in trivial matters of day-to-day life. The love and concern that Baba shows to people who seek His refuge are very great. He knows what will do good to us. We should know that on certain occasions when a wish is not fulfilled, it is meant for our own well-being. We must not lose faith in Him under any circumstances. He would never let us down when we hold to Him in faith. We often get restless that the circumstances are not favouring us. We get tense and anxious to get our needs fulfilled. We worry much about our children.

We must trust Baba, who is the Mother and Father of all, would certainly grant His children, what exactly they deserve at the right time. Then, by Baba's grace, things would turn to their advantage. Moreover, Baba ensures that opportunities and situations are created in such a manner which would facilitate us to realize desires which are meant for our good. Once Chote Khan, fearing that he would be convicted, resigned his job and sought Baba's shelter. He did not get any punishment, but got a job by Baba's blessings and even the long-pending cases in court were settled in his favour. Let us offer our heart-felt thanks to Baba who not only fulfils our worthy desires but also provides us with what we really need and is good for us.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Every Blossom Cannot Bear a Fruit

We sense pain for every small ailment. We shed tears if our beloved ones fall sick. We prostrate before God and seek His protection. When God listens to our prayer, removes all sufferings and wipes out our tears, our heart leaps in joy. Again, the cycle of troubles, tears, prayers and making vows to God starts. Yet, we do not become wise. We always crave for ephemeral pleasures instead of longing for perennial happiness in life offered by Baba. Many devotees came to Baba imploring Him to bless them with jobs, children or material prosperity. Very few came to serve Him and got self-enlightened.
On one occasion, a disciple, on seeing a large crowd assembled at Dwarakamayi, questioned, 'Baba! Will they all be blessed and liberated'? Baba smiled, pointing to a mango tree full of blossoms and questioned him back, "will all the blossoms turn into fruit"? Some blossoms would drop, some as tender fruit and only a very few get ripened into fruits. Just as many foolish ones go to the Magic Mountain Meru, the Wish-Fulfilling Tree, which can grant any wish but ask it for a nose-stud, so also many people go to Baba and seek His blessings only to get their petty worldly desires fulfilled. If we truly surrender to Baba and pray to Him with a devout heart, He washes our sins and tears and hugs us to His heart in deep delight.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Sai is Everything For us at all Times

By the grace of God, we can get released from the disruptive hold of the five sense organs which disturb the mind. For this, we have to realize the truth that laziness is our major enemy. We should shun it, leave the pleasure of sleep to sleep alone and always stay alert. Which means we must be constantly conscious and ever-aware that 'this is not mine and this is not I'. We have to practice being a 'living witness' to the passing show of life. This is easier said than done. In fact, it is easier though it appears difficult. We should start the practice of focusing the attention on the in-going and out-going life-breath within us. As we become aware of our life-breath, so we can turn ourselves to be a 'witness' to all that happens to us. This practice would gradually drive away the feelings like 'you' and 'I'. And as a result, the body consciousness is lost, and 'the illusion of the mind' and its link with the 'doer' of all actions like the one who eats, listens, sees, speaks and touches would come to our grasp. If we practice listening to Sai's Name silently echoing in our every breath, we will slowly realize that our breath is Baba, the Master of our body-house and realize what Sai Love is.
If we can attend to every work we do, in every moment, in constant remembrance of Sai, our Living God, we can be assured of Sai presence within us whether we are awake or asleep.

 

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

 

Baba is Infinite

It is not apt on our part to limit Baba, the Infinite One. Many people failed to comprehend Baba's miracles. Dwelling in the human body, He revealed His Infinity and Divinity and showed the way to attain the fruit of self-realization. Out of unbounded compassion, Baba took on to His body and suffered the diseases and discomforts of His devotees. In order to save or lessen the adverse effects of the past sins committed by many a devotee, Baba received the sins of many births of His devotees in the form of bhiksha or alms which He begged from His devotees.

 

By lighting earthen lamps with water, He dispelled the darkness in the minds of the ignorant. He opened their inner eye of wisdom. He showed by His own life, how one should not get attached to one's body while living in a body and how to perform one's duties without getting attached to the fruit of one's effort.By His Divine Power, He blessed Dasganu to witness the sacred rivers Ganga and Yamuna gush out from the toes of His Feet.

Since the body is perishable, Baba wants to guide us in the light of the immortal spirit in us. Baba has been broadcasting to our minds the message, viz, "if you want to know My Omnipresence and Universal Love, do remember Me in full faith. I will ensure that your legitimate desires are fulfilled and right prayers answered even before you ask or pray for Me".

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Message from the teachings of Sai baba Source: debu7370.blogspot.com

Unshakable Faith

At times our faith in Baba gets shaken up with the blow of a wind. How do we stop it and do not let it happen to us?

For those who want to come closer to Baba the only way is to keep unshakable faith in Him under all circumstances good, bad or neutral. But some people come to the Sadguru only with the desire of worldly gains or exhibit their devotion with such expectations hidden in their hearts. Sometimes, when their desires are not fulfilled or when they have to suffer the consequences of their own Prarabdha (past actions), they start blaming the Master and tend to lose faith.

During the period of any Avatar or Sadguru every wish of every man has never been fulfilled. Sadguru, never fulfills those desires, which would become barrier in the spiritual progress of the devotees. His hand can be seen behind both, the fulfillment and non fulfillment of the desires of the devotees.

Therefore, one who can experience Baba both, in pleasure and pain, is the true devotee. The pleasure seekers are bound to deviate from the path as they don’t seek the love of the Master but the material benefits; they wish to
get from Him.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Sai Path

A long journey begins with the first step we take. When the chosen path and the goal we want to reach are right, our journey of life become fruitful. How can we choose the path we have to traverse when we are not sure of the goal we have to reach? Once the right path is chosen, reaching the destination is certain. If not today, it will be tomorrow that we will reach the goal. God will incarnate on the Earth in human form to show the right path to people who have lost a sense of direction and aimlessly groping in darkness of ignorance. Sainath Maharaj, thus, is the Divine Spirit descended on Earth. 

We need to get adapted to the changing times. Even our ideas must be attuned to the changing trends. We need to clearly articulate what exactly we want to achieve and accordingly choose the means. We can move ahead only by sighting the ups and downs, thorns and bushes on our way. For that, Baba incarnated on the earth and gave His message through His deeds and showed the right path to mankind. The path trod by Baba is the path of right conduct trod by many a sage. Let us bow and follow in the foot-steps of Baba to make a path for ourselves and move on that by motivating others too. Our life gets blessed when we reach the destination resonating to the rhythm of life and always remembering Sai.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Keep Your Hand In Mine And Stay Free

I wish, my children should follow My Word

Should also follow the path I constantly tread

Though not a light, I disappear when the eyes are closed

When you ask Me to show the path, I lead holding your hand

If you resist or say 'no', I take leave showing you the path

If by heart you call Me, readily I become your path

Under any circumstances I will not skip my promise

To those who love me, firmly I shall stand close

To those who stand in front and seek me, I respond

And lead them on My path, if My words they heed

Stay with me always, get closer to My heart

Keep your hand in Mine, stay free without getting hurt.

....Saibaba

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Freedom, Peace and Joy With Sai's Inspiration

A midnight sunrise
A joyous dawn of praise
Piercing the dark slavery days
The bright sun lit the sky
The flowers of liberation
The breeze of freedom's fruition
Sang songs patriotic
Played with hearts ecstatic
Hearts challenged bullets to pierce
With the weapon of non-violence
Several braved to defend
Virtuous are several who faced the end
Salutations to all those
Fragrance filled greetings to all those
With Sai's inspiration
Carrying values of high tradition
Universe becomes a family nice
Forever shall prevail joy and peace.

 

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

 

Faith is Our True Physician

Human life is a composition of body, mind and soul. Mental tensions like fear and anxiety are leading to neurological disorders and have become the root cause for several common diseases that humans are suffering from. Faith is stronger than potion. The psychological feeling that "the disease might not be cured" will further weaken us. A person often used to suffer from stomach-ache. One day his doctor friend invited him to a movie. But he was very much worried about that recurring ache. "I am a doctor and have the medicine to give", the doctor reassured the friend. The movie had begun and his stomach pain did recur. The doctor gave a tablet from his coat pocket and asked his friend to chew it. The person chewed it and felt relief from the pain. The tablet did not get melt. Surprisingly, it was found to be a mere coat button. The immense faith in his doctor-friend was the main cause for his relief from pain.
The strong faith we develop in God will strengthen our belief in one's self. It builds confidence to undertake any daring act. There are many instances where the words of Baba worked like medicine to a number of devotees. Shyama’s cousin was cured of plague disease with the holy ash sent by Baba. We must, therefore, have complete, unshakable faith in Baba, who is the Guiding and Healing Light of our lives and surrender to Him. 

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Shun Craze for Wealth, seek Baba's Refuge

Only Baba can make our hearts happier. When we derive satisfaction and joy only in the earthly pursuits, truth cannot be perceived. Baba cautioned us not to feel proud of one's transitory wealth. One's soul will be sucked into the whirlpool of worldly desires if one's mind gets trapped by the craze for building big granaries, amassing illegal wealth and hoarding it instead of sharing it with the needy. Baba narrated a similar story about a rich man and exhorted His devotees not to become so. When Baba blesses us with abundant wealth, we should not desire it as a permanent asset. Wealth is like a bubble and people who expect to obtain pleasure and comfort out of riches are the ignorant ones. Money should not stagnate like water in a well. It should be, like a running brook, useful to the society. Thus, the pride of wealth should not overpower the mind.
It is sufficient to trust in the divine incarnation of Baba who grants us everything required for a happy life. The real valuables of life are love, compassion, austerity, truthfulness, obedience and a joyful soul. We should always pray to Baba to bless us with such spiritual riches and not for the material wealth that glows for a while and perishes. God is the Eternal One. Gold and silver can fulfil our earthly desires, but cannot buy Baba-Blessed Bliss and His Presence.

 "Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Good Personality Never Disowns Nobility

The experienced assert that the present personality is the outcome of the deeds of the past lives. Personality is like the nature of a tree found in the seed. If a mango kernel is planted in any soil, it would but grow into a mango tree that yields mango fruit. Likewise, there is no rule that people with noble personality in the previous life should necessarily be born into a noble family and to pious parents. Dadhichi sacrificed his life to get vajrayudha, the mighty weapon to slay demons. We must imbibe such virtues as self-sacrifice. A penny saved grows into a million. Noble qualities like truthfulness, patience, sacrifice, charity etc, when developed, enriches one's personality. 

The moment virtues imbued with divinity develop in us, without our knowledge, the process of getting rid of ego, attachment and six internal enemies would begin. Sai Nath dwells where the virtuous people gather. Good personality thus cultivated would take man to the summit of perfection. We must not forget even for a moment that all the wealth of virtues is the gift of Baba. It is the love for God with a sense of dedication, humility and obedience that raises one to greater heights of Godhood. Whatever heights a man may attain, he has to ultimately reach the feet of God. This very thought takes us nearer to the Presence of Sai and makes us dearer to Him. 

 "Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Living Through the Stage of Family Life

God has gifted us with a wonderful life. Besides, He bestowed us with the powers of will, intellect and action. He even conferred the gift of experiencing divine bliss. At the same time, God entrusted us with some responsibilities. We have the ability to engage ourselves in the field of education, agriculture, trade and business. Along with them, it is our responsibility to have friendly relations with our fellowmen, live in amity and serve selflessly. We should not pride ourselves to be very intelligent simply because we are educated. We must think knowledge is an instrument of power to realize God.

The house-holder's life is an important phase of life. Wife and husband should not think that married life is a means of material pleasure. They must work hard, earn money and take care of their aged parents. They must help the poor and needy around them. House-holders should act as wish-fulfilling trees. They must treat the hungry and starving as God and feed them. One must realize that God unites men and women in the bond of marriage not for selfish intents but for serving the society. Baba wants His devotees to live by their innate nature of good. When Baba is pleased of the upright path the house-holders tread and the sincere discharge of worldly duties, He will bless them with good children and live in peace at His feet.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

The Rewards of Reading Sri Sai Satcharitra

The life, work and teachings of Sadguru Sri Sainath are recorded in Sri Sai Satcharitra (holy book). Daily reading of the holy book and deep meditation on the teachings of Sai will ward off our sins. Every devotee has to personally experience the immense relief by devoutly reading the holy book everyday.

Generally, people start reading the holy book with the sole object of getting their worldly desires fulfilled. It is good to make such a beginning as every good act had such a start. Definitely one must pray to Baba to fulfil one's material desires. By experiencing a worry-free, worldly life, one would, one day, look to Baba and pray, "Baba! I want to be with You alone". Once a devotee savours the syrup of joy he gets from the constant reading of the holy book, he would think how petty and trivial the worldly desires are and will start reading the book only for the deep divine delight. Reading makes them ponder over the deeper meaning of Baba's teachings and one gets inspired to apply them in one's life. And the day dawns, eventually, when one's mind gets attuned to Sai Love. Then, everything is full of Sai. Parayana, literally means 'to be through with Sai's philosophy'. That is to say to cross over the outer meaning of words and grasp the essence of Sai Love in His teachings. This is the result of devout reading of the holy book, Sri Sai Satcharitra.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Our Hearts Should Brim With Love For God

God is the Embodiment of Love. The noble teachers and kings who were born with the spark of divine power have made efforts to protect righteousness and spread the feeling of oneness among the humans. When need arises, God incarnates on the earth in the human form. One such divine incarnation is Shirdi Sai, who can break all shackles and liberate His devotees.

Baba used to teach that not only we must love our fellow-beings but also all living beings. He always addressed people very affectionately as 'brother', 'mother' and 'sister'. Baba would say that if one is unable to give charity, he should say it politely. Thus, Baba would bind the hearts of devotees with His philosophy of love to see that people are bound by friendship and mutual kinship. Baba gets wild if any one interferes when a devotee was serving Him. They used to gather all the offerings of devotees and used to dine with Baba with great relish. While offering food to all His children, He used to share His nectarine love. Those who adore Baba as their Mentor and God would live as one family in love and joy. Not only then, but even now the hearts that are filled with devotion for Baba are overflowing with love. The consciousness of Baba will fill the hearts and all those who have faith in Baba will get redoubled love and happiness from Him as His gift. 

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Parents are the Living Gods

Every one's childhood passes under the protection of parents. Parents do take care of nurturing and upbringing children and groom them as good citizens. Right from the day of her conception, a mother would not mind to forego her comforts and joys and abide by strict self-discipline for the sake of giving birth to a physically and mentally sound baby. Not only the mother feeds the baby but also feeds its mind with lessons in good culture. Coupled with mother's love and fatherly affection, the child is royally brought up with fond love and care till it reaches the age of five.

A child's training in acquiring knowledge starts with its initiation into learning the alphabets. While mother's love is cool like the nectarine moonlight, father plays his stern role in disciplining the child. A child grown into youth in good health, knowledge, wisdom and good conduct will be inspired to live uprightly and tread the right path while discharging one's duties. A water drop either gets evaporated or turns into a pearl, depending on the impact of the environment. Thus, parents play a crucial role in molding the character of their children and helping them attain great heights. Hence our tradition insists on bowing to mother first and next to father, as they are the visible and living gods to the children.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Not Just Pleading, Learn to Listen to Baba

Many people would very well remember things that they would expect to receive but never will they think of what they have to give to others. Just as man enjoys certain rights, he has certain duties to perform. Some people dare to ask Baba, "Baba! Since you have created me, don't you have the responsibility to protect me as well". But, we too should have the responsibility of showing gratitude to our Creator. "Do you thank God at least once a day with a grateful heart"? "Do you bow your head before the Almighty"? Do you appeal to Baba to make you tread the right path and thank Him for giving you such a nice birth? One feels annoyed if someone asks such questions. They would speak with despair that they pleaded Baba to fulfil a desire and since the desire was not fulfilled, they stopped praying to Him and would even justify their stand.

Just as we take food everyday, we have to pray to God at least once a day. We should realize that we have to bear the effects of the accumulated sins of the past life and that pains and gains are part and parcel of life. When troubles surround us, we should pray to Baba to forgive our sins and condone our mistakes. We owe responsibility to sincerely apologize, repent for our sins and pray with ardent devotion. Thus, we have to pray to Baba, mend our mistakes and wait for His response. 

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Baba's unique Feats of Dhouti and Khanda Yoga

Sri Sai Baba is the Great Seer and Maha Yogi. He is the Supreme Spirit who meditated on His Guru, chanting Allah Malik. He is, indeed, the Highest of the High who did not reveal the secrets of His incarnation and lived as a Fakir. He excelled in the yogic practices like dhouti, Khanda yoga etc.

There was a well far away from the Mosque. Baba used to go there every three days to wash his face or take bath. At that time Baba used to disembowel his entrails, clean them with water and dry them on the branch of a black apple tree. Some persons in Shirdi witnessed it. Normally in the dhouti method of Yoga, a cloth of 22 feet in length and 3 inches in width is swallowed and kept in the stomach for half an hour. Then it was taken out after it cleansed the intestines. But Baba's dhouti technique was unique and incredible. Baba's performance of Khanda Yoga was even greater. One day a person went to the Mosque and there he found Baba's head, torso and feet lying scattered. Fearing that Baba was murdered, he ran out. He did not tell anybody about it, afraid that people would hold him as a culprit. Yet, out of curiosity, he went to the mosque with other devotees, and was stunned to see Baba was alive, flashing His cool benign smile as that of the moon. Through these incredible yogic feats, Baba revealed His Divinity.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Let us Utilize the God's Gifts of Talent

Every human being is gifted with a talent, which is latent in him. The talent, merit and ability are all but the divine gifts. God appreciates if we make a good and effective use of the talents He gifted us with. The more we make a greater use of our talents, the more our ability and efficiency would increase. Hence, we should not hesitate to put our efforts, befitting our abilities.

Just as a bumper harvest is reaped by sowing seeds and cultivating with care, so also we are assured of God's blessings when we repose faith in Him and render selfless service to the society by the talents He gifted us. Depending on individual talents, each person will have a different set of skills. A singer, by singing hymns in praise of the glories of God, can inculcate devotion in the hearts of people. Another one could beautifully describe God, His divine works in a fascinating manner and can create picture of God in the eye of public mind. Thus, if we make proper use of our talents, the Omnipresent Sai will richly reward us with His Grace. The Creator will be highly pleased if we devotionally offer a garland of flowers as service to Him from the very flowers He has created. If we put our Baba-blessed talents in serving and making people happier, Baba would be immensely pleased. We, therefore, shall become pure souls worthy of dwelling in Him. 

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Baba is Our Spiritual Sun

God created the sun, the moon, the stars, the galaxies, apart from living and non-living beings. Among them, the sun is the basis for the existence of life. Without sun-rise, the entire universe will be enveloped in darkness. It becomes dull and lifeless. We would have been caught in the darkness of ignorance, devoid of the Divine Protection and energy. Lack of faith will likewise deplete the spiritual energy. Plants cannot grow in the absence of sun-light. Species will get rotten and wiped out. Without Baba's grace, the soul will be tormented. Just as the planet Earth may get digressed from its orbit and flung into vacuum in the absence of gravitational force of the Sun, so also we cannot dwell in the orbit of Baba's Love without His Guiding Light. We will be pushed into the spiritual void and struggle helplessly.

If Baba's Light of Wisdom is not there, we fail to swim the ocean of house-holder's life, cannot attain liberation and remain in a state of turmoil. When the sun has such enormous power to take care of the physical needs of creation on the earth, can we describe in words the Glory of Sainath, the Supreme Spirit-Sun who caused the solar and stellar systems come into existence at His Will. The Self-effulgent Sun provides energy during the daytime and the same glow delights us as cool moon-light at night. Day and night Baba watches over and protects us.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|

Appreciation Redoubles One's Enthusiasm

It is but natural for humans to expect kudos and appreciation for the work accomplished. An appreciative word will redouble enthusiasm and boosts one's self-confidence. For the people suffering from inferiority complex, a word of praise serves as a tonic to their brain and an appropriate pat on their backs will act like a potion of strength. A simple word of praise will lift their confidence and causes a sea-change in their behaviour and makes them reckon their strength. All said and done, there would be none who would not be happy with words of appreciation. If we speak a word of appreciation of the good deeds of a person, it acts like a fertilizer applied at the right time to the soil and will yield harvest of happiness.

If a landlord recognizes a hard-working farmer and appreciates, "You have done well", he feels elated and works with renewed enthusiasm. Baba used to appreciate His devotees even for little accomplishments in order to bring out their latent talent. It could be in the word-form of appreciation or an article of love for inducing them to do some more good deeds. Baba's philosophy is to give bigger rewards even for a little effort. To seek liberation, it is sufficient to serve the society which is the other image of God. To get Baba's reward that blesses us live in enduring bliss, we have to appreciate and encourage good deeds.

"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"  

|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|