Intimacy
or call it "devotion of intimacy" is friendship with Sai,
knowing the secrets of Sai philosophy, understanding His holy deeds
and living in accordance with His words of guidance, having ardent
love for Him, realizing His form and living in ecstasy. The characteristics
of "intimate devotion" are attending to the works of one's
own friend with love, feeling depressed in his absence and yearning
to meet him every moment. Sugreeva is a close friend of Sri Rama,
while Arjuna was very intimate with Lord Krishna. Seeking their
welfare, God granted the duly deserved kingdoms to Sugreeva and
the Pandavas.
Once Baba said that Shyama, His intimate devotee, had been related
to Him in his past seventy two births. Similar to Shyama's abundant
love and devotion for Baba, Sai had great love for Shyama and entrusted
the responsibility of storing books and articles presented by devotees
in safety. Baba had given a copy of Ekanath's Bhagavatham to Shyama
and explained that the book would do good to him. Shyama helped
several devotees in getting Sai's Grace. Baba always abided by Shyama's
word. With this mode of devotion, human sufferings and weaknesses
get wiped out and great love for Baba wells up in one's heart. God
will be captivated by the love showered by devotees. But, blessed
are those souls which get the gift of friendship with Sai.
"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"
|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|
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