THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI  - 20

Published Bi-Weekly

Issue 20/2004

                                                                                    30-09-2004

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THIS ISSUE CONTAINS:

 

1.  SAI A BEACON FOR HUMANITY

2.  THE GLORY - - E-MAGAZINE

3.  SAI’S NEWS FROM TIME MACHINE

4.  SAI PHILOSOPHY

5.  SAI IN LETTERS

6.  CORRESPONDENCE COURSE ON BHAGAVAD -GITA

7.  SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA

8. QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY

9.  DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES

10. SAI WITH CHILDREN

11. LETTERS FROM SAI DEVOTEES

12. TELUGU SECTION

13. FROM SAI ORGANISATIONS

14. EDITOR'S DESK

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1. SAI A BEACON FOR HUMANITY

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2. THE GLORY - - E-MAGAZINE

 

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3. SAI'S NEWS FROM THE TIME MACHINE:

 

September 9, 1918: Dasa Ganu wrote " Sri Sai Sthvana Manjari" at Maheswaram on the banks of the river Narmada.

 

September 28,1918: Nathpanth Saint Rama Maruthi of Kalyan passed away.

 

September 29,1952: " Kalash" of gold was fixed on the spire of Samadhi Mandhir.

 

Bhadrapada 1910: H.H Gajanan Maaraj of Shegaon left his mortal coil. At the same time Shirdi Sai Baba grieved profusely and said " Hallo! My Gajanan is gone".

 

Bhadrapada 1922: Mahalsapathi passed away on 11-09-1922.

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4. SAI PHILOSOPHY:

 

SAI PHILOSOPHY FROM THE DIARY OF SAI.BA.NI.SA.

These messages are the outcome and essence of the dream sequences of Saibanisa as given by Lord Sainath, which reflect the Sai Philosophy and his high thinking. They carry a sense of deep meaning and are generally thought provoking, enough to set one’s thinking process.

Translated and presented by RAGHU RAMAN SATULURY.

 

136) 12th September, 1993: People in powerful positions committing good and bad deeds are equally recognized by the society. Whereas as an ordinary person’s good deeds are seldom noticed. Therefore discriminate between good and bad, always opting for good.

 

137) 28th September, 1993: For those intending to join the school of "SAI" there are no prerequisites like age religion, caste etc.

 

138) 2nd October, 1993: The food served at the obsequies of a great soul who lead a balanced and meaningful life is far superior to "PRASADHAM" offered in temples without devotion.

 

139) 8th October, 1993: My photograph may appear as your favorite incarnation of   God or a film star, at times may also look like Beeshma in Mahabharat. Can you guess what my age is?

 

140) 25th October, 1993: However, costly the vegetables may be, they need to be boiled and cooked before consumption for better digestion. Irrespective of your religion, the practice of the teachings is a must to realize the "SUPREME".

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5. SAI IN LETTERS:

Madhusudhan Nori, Hyderabad, India

nomavi@satyam.net.in

OM SAI

Hydearabad

19.02.92

Letter – 45 (Chapter 48)

Dear Chakrapani,

 Sri Hemadri Pant described in this chapter Sri Sai’s philosophy and HIS love for HIS devotees. By virtue of our good deeds in previous births we get such a Sadhguru (good preceptor). Importance of Love has been very beautifully explained in this chapter.  Once in a while I get a feeling how can one claim to be Sri Sai devotee if you cannot love your neighbour? This question is not addressed to any one in particular. It is enough if each individual puts this question to self and contemplate on it. If your conscience gives an answer to this question that “Yes I do love my neighbour.” then you earn Sri Sai’s grace. There is no dispute on this score. The confident words uttered by Sri Shevade to his fellow students – “I have complete faith in HIM. His utterances will never become untrue. I will undoubtedly pass the examination”, as stated in this chapter are also inspiring confidence in me. Each Sai Bandhu (devotee), when faced with a difficult situation in his / her life, would pray with pure mind to Sri Sai and would rise up victoriously from that situation. There is only one prayer that I have submitted to Sri Sai with pure mind – “I wish to breathe my last breath on a Thursday at the feet of Sri Sai”. You may feel bad about this wish of mine.

 

This is a test for Sri Sai and me. I believe that I will succeed with Sri Sai’s grace. You will have to stand as a witness to this belief of mine and it is for Sri Sai to grant victory (fulfillment of wish). While doing daily devotional reading, I came across the following message of Sri Sai in this chapter – “These feet are old, they are divine. Your tribulations are over. Have full faith only in ME. Your wish will be fulfilled”. I got ready to leave for my office. At that time a person arrived shouting telegram. A thought occurred in me that the contents of that telegram are blessings of Sri Sai, as I have read the message –“Your wish will be fulfilled” this morning during daily devotional reading of Sri Sai Satcharitra. The telegram contained the message that an alliance for your elder sister Hemalatha has been fixed. The meeting between the prospective groom, his family members, your elder sister and us took place couple of days ago. I wished that this match be finalized for the wedding to be solemnized. I read Sri Sai’s message this morning and then the telegram arrived announcing approval of the match by the groom’s side. Is not all this a Sri Sai Leela (divine happening)? Pause and think once about the sequence of events. Both your elder sister and myself have earnestly prayed to Sri Sai seeking HIS help in this alliance. Sri Sai has heard our prayers and has fulfilled our wish. At this happy moment I bow once more to Sri Sai.

In service of Sri Sai,

Your father.

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6.JOIN CORRESPONDENCE COURSE ON BHAGAVAD -GITA:

 

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7. SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA