THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI
Third Year of Publication
Published as Bi-Weekly
Issue 20 / 2005
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THIS
ISSUE CONTAINS
1. FOUNDATION STONES FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE
2. SAI’S NEWS FROM TIME MACHINE
3. FOOT STEPS OF HOLY FEET
4. SAI IN DREAMS
5. QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY
6. SANATANA DHARMA& SRI SHIRDI SAIBABA
7. SAIBANISA OFFERS PRANAMS TO …..
8. DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES
9. SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA
10.
SAI WITH CHILDREN
11.
ARTICLES FROM SAI DEVOTEES
12.
LETTERS FROM SAI DEVOTEES
13.
TELUGU SECTION
14.
FROM SAI ORGANISATIONS
15.
SAI’S BOOK WORLD
16.
EDITORIAL.
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1. FOUNDATION STONES FOR THE SPIRITUAL
LIFE:
Rajeswari Kasturi, Saidarbar –
From
the Satsanghs of Saibanisaji
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90.
You should give respect to people after seeing their good character,
irrespective of age, caste, creed or sex.
91.
You should know that the pain to the body is caused due to unjustified acts and
the happiness to the mind is caused due to justified acts.
92.
The way there is no chance to revive the life after death, in the same way good
or bad acts once performed, cannot be reversed. So think twice before doing anything.
93.
You behave with others the way you expect them to behave with you.
94.
There is limit even for being good or kind.
95.
If you give love and respect to your mother (living God) is more than
worshipping God in a temple thousand times.
96.
In this world your parents are the only well wishers. Whereas all others will
come and go as per their necessities.
97. A
person who is averse to extra martial life, others money, pride and jealousy is
a holy man and you should befriend him.
98.
Starving the body and confining to jungles is not the real penance. Living in
the society while following the path of non violence, truth, and showing mercy
towards the lesser privileged is more than penance.
99.
Chanting the name of Lord without doing your duty is not right in spirit. Doing
your duty correctly is as good as worshipping the God.
To be Continued…
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2. SAI'S NEWS FROM THE TIME MACHINE:
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
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3. FOOT STEPS OF THE HOLY FEET –13
EXPERIENCES
OF SAI.BA.NI.SA WITH SHIRDI SAI
Sai
has in the chapter numbers 22nd and 42nd preached to look for GOD in all the
creatures. He identified himself with the dog that Lakshmibai Sindhe has fed
with a loaf of bread. He who can see ‘ME’ in all the creatures and feeds the
hungry is my true devotee were his key words. I for that matter experienced the
essence of his teachings and two such experiences are as mentioned below.
My
memory goes back to the 'DIWALI'- The festival of lights of the year I991
celebrated by all. It is also customary to perform 'LAKSHMI POOJA' during the
evening hours. I requisitioned the services of a priest and both - self and my
wife participated in the rituals. The priest was chanting mantras but my mind
was pre - occupied with thoughts about SAI. I had a funny thought in my mind
that Sai should grace the ritual and bless me in some form or other before the
pooja concludes. I was anticipating that he would arrive in the form of some
friend or relative to bless us. After lapse of some time I could feel some
velvet like touch near my legs and I bent down to have a glance. I was
astonished to find a giant sized frog and it was quite an unusual site as it
was very uncommon to sight it except during monsoon season. It never rained in
the recent past too. I pointed to my wife sitting by my side and both of us
felt happy that Sai made his presence felt in this form. There after, the frog
got down the stairs and slipped in to our garden as pooja was nearly ending.
It
was the festival of 'BAKRID' - being a holiday, I came out after having
finished my lunch and found a white goat with a white beard looking towards me
with compassion. I recalled what Sai has said in the 9th chapter and had a
feeling as if Sai is waiting in front of me wanting food. I called for my wife
and offered two loaves of bread to the goat. It gladly accepted the food, had a
small bucketful of water and left my place. My heart was filled with joy and I
had the satisfaction as If Sai himself had the food.
BOW
TO SAI - PEACE TO ALL
To be
Continued…
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4. SAI IN DREAMS:
These
are the dream sequences and messages as received by SAIBANISA
From
our beloved GURU LORD SAINATH OF SHIRIDI. In Anticipation that this
Feature
will help in one’s spiritual growth are hereby compiled from
his
personal Diary and presented to SAIBANDHUS.
Translated
and presented by RAGHU RAMAN SATULURY.
JANUARY-1994:
Baba
appeared as an unknown person and said-
“In
the eyes of God there is no discrimination between caste, creed or class of the
people. Therefore the need of the hour is to move forward while chanting the
Lord’s name”.
Before the eyes of God, all human beings
are equal.
In a
fit of rage and over an argument, I come to loggerheads with a friend of mine.
We crossed each other with swords. For self-defense I fight back and the friend
is killed. I ran away from the site. I was branded a murderer and policeman was
after me. I was elusive for some time. Later I surrendered to the police with
the fond hope that God is above all and justice shall be done. I was presented
in the Court Room and I woke up with a knee jerk and saw Sai’s photograph
before me.
It
appeared to me as if Sai was assuring me that “Those who have the divine
strength shall never fail and can boldly face any situation with courage”.
Spiritual power is mightier than muscle
power.
Sai
has rolled back the time and drawn me to the adventures during my youth. The
period dates back to 1962-1965, when we were living in
“Sai
conveyed that life is like that of a cobra. Shed the inner ego to adorn the
Lord”.
Transition from one stage to another is a
natural phenomenon.
Before
going to bed I prayed Lord Baba and sought HIS help to overcome the attachment
towards wife, wealth and children. I was shown with the following visuals.
Children
are the effected lot when both the partners adopt wrong ways and means in
leading their lives. Bonds of love are broken. Society isolates them.
In
another scene, the wife is totally not under the control of the husband and
ultimately the family life is shattered.
In
another case, the head of the family with all the hardships support the family
and fulfill moral as well as social obligations well in time. After retirement,
he fell sick, turned immobile and confined to bed. Wife and children do not get
him the necessary medical aid fearing the expenses. Even the request for
serving him with poison goes unheeded as wife and children were not mentally
prepared to loose the regular monthly income coming from him as pensioners
benefit.
“What
attachments one does expect to develop after going through such situations”?
Money is the only binding factor in all the
relationships.
To be continued…..
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5. QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY:
(By Late Sri Bharam UmamaheswaraRao)
"Shashi":
shashi_31@yahoo.com
10.
Uniqueness of Sri Sai Baba and his Teachings
Sri
Sai Baba says that all religions point out one TRUTH – GOD IS ONE. Truth is
God. All religions teach the same principles such as Dharma, Shanti, Prema and
Ahimsa. Baba further said – ‘Religion is for Realization. As you are all
groping in darkness, you are all making political capital out of Truth of
Religion. Religion is made of man. Everyone had got the independence of
choosing his own beloved way. Religion depends on the circumstances of Sadhaka’.
OMKARA
merges in the Upasana. AUM emerges from Brahman. Brahman is the primary source
for AUM. So realize that OMKARA is Brahman. God in all Religions is BRAHMAN.
All religions proclaim that forms may be many but God is one. Any prayer in any
religion without uttering OMKARA is futile. Such prayer remains imperfect. For
God-Realization OMKARA is the BEEJAKSHARA for all religions.
In
the Hindu religion all prayers begin with OMKARA and it precedes all the
Mantras.
OMKARA
is the symbol for the chosen deity in every religion. Hence the OMKARA is important
in Upasana in all religions.
To be
continued…..
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6.
SANATANA DHARMA & SRI SHIRDI SAIBABA
Saibanisa-Gopalarao
Ravada—Saidarbar Hyderabad –
SRI MAHA BHAGAVATHAM—SRI SHIRDI SAI
SATCHARITA
11)
Prahladha addresses his father- “you think, you have conquered the whole World.
It is a false notion of yours. If you can successfully overcome your inner enemies,
it is as good as you’re having conquering the World”. The inner enemies are -
desire, anger, miserliness, lust, ego and avarice.
Sri Sai asked for a dakshina of Rupees six
from Thread’s wife at the time of taking permission from Baba to leave Shiridi.
She was not having money with her and Tharkad was left with money just enough
to reach home back. Her husband tells her what Baba wanted from her was to
discard the Arishadvargas residing in her. She offered them to Baba which he
readily accepted.
12)
Gajendra, the elephant king fought with the crocodile for thousand years and
ultimately prostrated and invoked Lord Srihari to come to his rescue. Srihari
then rushes to his surrendered devotee Gajendra with all his weapons and thus
saved him.
Sri
Sai during the days of First World War comes to the rescue of an Indian captain
working for British Naval Forces (Captain Jahangir Daruwala). Baba saved the
ship from sinking on hearing the Captain’s prayers.
Sai
on hearing the mother's cry for help saved the child of a blacksmith who fell
from the mother's lap accidentally in to the
kiln.
In the process, Baba himself suffered the burns.
13)
In the aftermath of the fight between the Suras and Asuras,
Suras
had lost their kingdom. Saint Kashyap consoles his wife Athidhi
(Mother
of Suras) and advises her to continue to follow the
tradition
of offering food and shelter to a visiting guest who so ever it may be. If
this
tradition is implemented fully, then good times would again come to her
children.
Sri Sai advocated to follow the same tradition which he
unfailingly followed in Dwarakamayi.
SANATANA DHARMA
–NEWS FROM ABROAD:
1. Hindu Community
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7. SAIBANISA OFFERS
PRANAMS TO SAINT “RAMAKRISHNA” (1836 - 1886)
The great 19th century saint Ramakrishna is loved the
world over. His simplicity, directness, charm, and divine madness often
inspired his disciples.
Ramakrishna was the guru of Swami Vivekananda, one of the
first popularizers of Hindu mysticism in the West.
Ramakrishna's poems were spontaneously composed songs of
spiritual ecstasy, often incorporating verses from popular devotional songs and
poetry, especially lines from Ramprasad and Kamalakanta.
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8. DEVOTEES
EXPERIENCES:
9/1/2005
14:00:10 -0500
Baba Manifestation and Reinforcing of Faith
This
is a surprising coincidence of the prasad offering to Baba. I had offered Peda
to Shirdi Saibaba in Long Islands, New York when I had been with my family on
the occasion of my eldest daughter birthday that is now in Bangalore on Aug 11,
2005.
We had gone to visit Baba temple from Toronto,
Canada to New York on the cordial invitation of Ardent Devotee and world famous
cancer Surgeon Dr.Noori Dattareya, who established Baba temple in New York of
his hard earned self funds. Secondly, we offered Baba Moti Boondi Ladoo on
Krishna Janma Astimi on Aug.26, 2005 at my place in Toronto, Canada.
Is it a Blessing of Baba manifestation to Veena
Didi at her place in New Delhi, India or a mystery miracle of Baba once again
on the Photo Frame of my offerings at her place. Baba had manifested Udi when
Veena Didi had come to bless my new home in Toronto, Canada on the lap, hands
and foot of His idol which was surprisingly presented to my daughter on the eve
of our new home from Shirdi by her friend May Baba always Protect and shower
His Blessings on His Devotees.
Ravinder
Thota
Canada
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9/03/2005
17:07:00 -0600
Another
Miracle from Saibaba!
Monday
morning, at 11 a.m. or so, I was in my office here in Jacksonville pegging away
at some of my projects when the phone rang. To my surprise, it was from Pune,
India... A couple, Mr. and Mrs. Raghavan, are on the other end. I don't know
who they are and for that matter I do not know anyone in Pune. What is more
amazing is how they got my location, office phone number...
When
they excitedly explained, I was awe-struck with a mixture of joy, amazement,
utter disbelief and reassurance too. The couple are Saibaba devotees since 7
years and it seems that Sai gives them visions about people, places and
situations, so that they can help out. Monday morning Sai appeared to Mr. Raghavan
in a dream and urged him to contact me. It seems that I was Raghavan's older
brother in my previous births (in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh) and has
cheated, swindled all his money; that karma is what is creating obstacles and
failures in my path in this life! Sai asked the couple to forgive me for my
sins and pray for me. It is only their prayers which will erase my prarabdha
karma from now on...
What
made my jaw drop is the fact that my name, location, office phone number
appeared on a sheet of paper for them... They also told me some details of my
brief failed marriage of 2003 which no one knew! Moreover, Mr. Raghavan is
scanning Sai's message and will be mailing me the copy of the same! I can't
wait to receive it. I see that as nothing short of Sai's direct assistance to
me! A Miracle of the Highest Order! I look back on the days and nights I spent
alone, often in tears, wondering what is wrong with my destiny... and when I
will be blessed by Sai's grace. There were times I just sat in front of Sai's
photo and cried my heart out, in agony and angst and disappointment. But I held
on to His feet, name and image in my heart. I was in Shirdi on 26th Dec 2004
... and exactly 8 months later, He is showing me His holy grace! This is what
is meant by 'saburi'. Om Sai Ram! Om Sai Ram!
Last
night, I told all this to my mother who revealed that a few months ago, she had
a vision of Goddess Lalithadevi with Sai's face!! Incredible! For those of you
who are enduring distress and problems in life, my advice is this: cling to
Sai's feet and never let go. No matter what. I began a daily Sai Abhishekha on
June 16th (my birthday) and I am reaping the fruits of that devotion now! Om
Sai Ram!
Dr.
SRIRAM KALAGA
Jacksonville,
Florida
USA
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9. SPIRITUAL GEMS
FROM SAI SATCHARITRA
Swamy" swamymain@yahoo.com
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 23:32:10 -0700 (PDT)
Sai Ram. I apologise for missing the column in the issue
dated 15th September. I went to Shirdi and enjoyed the blissful darshan of Sai
Baba. So, with pranams at His lotus feet, let us continue with the Spiritual
Gems from Sai Satcharita. We are in the middle of the Chapters 16 and 17
dealing with Brahma Jnan. Brahma Jnan is the ultimate knowledge which frees a
man from the cycle of birth and death. While the whole of Satcharita is full of
Brahma Jnan and the teachings of Baba, these two chapters form the core of this
book. So, it is appropriate that we enjoy this feast leisurely. So, let us
continue with the qualities that are essential for a person to realise Brahma.
(6) Preferring Shreyas, (the Good) to Priyas (the
Pleasant). There are two sorts of things viz., the Good and the Pleasant; the
former deals with spiritual affairs, and the latter with mundane matters. Both
these approach man for acceptance. He has to think and choose one of them. The
wise man prefers the Good to the Pleasant; but the unwise, through greed and
attachment, chooses the Pleasant.
Sai Ram. This builds on the previous quality mentioned,
viz., right conduct. External things are but manifestation of our internal
thoughts and desires. If there be no fertile soil of our mind, sensory inputs
cannot sprout and take root, as explained by Baba in a later chapter. Just like
good thoughts and bad thoughts keep coming in the mind, external things or
objects like food, clothes, other materialistic objects, people etc., keep
coming across our path to test us with respect to our purity of mind, will
power and our discriminating power etc. When we choose the good (good from
spiritual point of view), we are exercising our intelligence, will power and
discriminating ability. Our Buddhi is the capable Sarathi or driver and our
body, mind ego is in safe hands and our journey goes on unimpeded till we reach
our destination which is the abode of Vishnu (Literal Meaning is All Pervading
- God). If on the other hand, like a child which goes after sweets and falls
ill if allowed to indulge, if we allow our sensory pleasure-seeking tendencies
to govern our life, we get into trouble and will end up like Tatya and the
European gentleman who disregarded Baba's instructions and whose horses ran in
an uncontrolled manner and met with accidents. The English word for pleasant
things or people whom we love is 'dear' and this word has two meanings. One
meaning as mentioned is something or someone we love. The second meaning is
that which is expensive. So, going after priyas is expensive from a spiritual
angle too. Even in Telugu we use the word priyam for these two meanings.
(7) Control of the mind and the senses. The body is the
chariot and the Self is its master; intellect is the charioteer and the mind is
the reins; the senses are the horses and sense-objects their paths. He who has
no understanding and whose mind is unrestrained, his senses unmanageable like
the vicious horses of a charioteer, does not reach his destination (get
realization), but goes through the round of births and deaths; but he who has
understanding and whose mind is restrained, his senses being under control,
like the good horse of a charioteer, reaches that place, i.e., the state of
self-realization, when he is not born again. The man, who has understanding as
his charioteer (guide) and is able to rein his mind, reaches the end of the journey,
which is the supreme abode of the all-pervading, Vishnu (lord).
Sai Ram. This idea comes from the previous one and is
detailed here. Baba gives this upadesh to Nanasaheb Chandorkar in one of the
later chapters. And the stories of the chariots meeting with accidents have
already been covered and are to be read with esoteric significance in this
situation. Sai Ram. Even after getting self-realization, one may take birth
like Baba did but in that case, the person has no body consciousness and he/she
lives for everyone.
(8) Purification of the mind. Unless a man discharges
satisfactorily and disinterestedly the duties of his station in life, his mind
will not be purified and, unless his mind is purified, he cannot get
self-realization. It is only in the purified mind that Viveka (discrimination
between the Unreal and the Real), and Vairagya (Non-attachment to the unreal)
crop up and lead on the self-realization. Unless egoism is dropped, avarice got
rid of, and the mind made desireless (pure), self-realization is not possible.
The idea that 'I am the body' is a great delusion, and attachment to this idea
is the cause of bondage. Leave off this idea and attachment therefore, if you
want to get to the Self-realization.
Sai Ram. Again each idea builds upon the previous. Purity
of mind is essential for natural purity of conduct. One may restrain the
sensory organs but in the long run, the stress becomes too much and the fall
will be that much steeper. So, the soil has to be purified so that the weeds of
sensual desires don't take root. Of course, if some idea comes up like a weed,
it needs to be immediately uprooted and burnt so that the weed does not
propagate. Just as a lamp shines brightly through a clear glass, the viveka,
the discriminating part of the mind shines forth in a pure, clear mind. And
such a good charioteer is able to control the sensory horses well, like Sri
Krishna took care of Arjuna's chariot. In fact, the whole story of Kurukshetra
is not only a historical fact but is also endowed with esoteric
significance.
(9) The necessity of a Guru. The knowledge of the self is
so subtle and mystic, that no one could, by his own individual effort ever hope
to attain it. So the help of another person-Teacher, who has himself got
self-realization, is absolutely necessary. What others cannot give with great
labour and pains, can be easily gained with the help of such a Teacher; for he
has walked on the path himself and can easily take the disciple, step by step
on the ladder of spiritual progress.
Sai Ram. The Guru is also called Acharya since he walks
on the path and has been bestowed with the knowledge of the path so that he can
guide others. The ego is determined to preserve itself and thus will play all
sorts of tricks. It leads the sadhaka astray. So, the help of a Guru is indeed
necessary. Even God, when He took the avatar as a human being like Rama and
Krishna set an example by serving a Guru. Sai also set an example and how He
served His Guru is given in the next chapter. When we read about ladder, we are
reminded of the Snake and Ladders game. We make progress and then we are
suddenly captured by a big snake and are put down. That is destiny or luck. And
we will be seeing how that aspect works. The word ladder is also significant
here since each idea is acting as a ladder for us to progress spiritually.
(10) and lastly the Lord's Grace is the most essential
thing. When the Lord is pleased with any body, He gives him Viveka and
Vairagya; and takes him safe beyond the ocean of mundane existence, "The
Self cannot be gained by the study of Vedas, nor by intellect, or by much learning.
He, whom the Self chooses, by him It is gained. To him the Self reveals its
nature", says the Katha Upanishad.
Sai Ram. That
invisible Grace of God is luck or destiny. But one has to strive again and
again so that one reaches the destination. When God's grace is bestowed upon
us, it is like going up a ladder. When God's grace is not available, even the
most sincere and severe penance etc., is of no use and we end up being caught
by a big snake and are pulled down to its tail.
Sai Ram. We will
continue with this chapter.
S.V.Swamy
Author, Editor, Proof-Reader and Book Reviewer
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10. SAI WITH CHILDREN:
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Smt. Madhu Gopal Ravada, Saidarbar, Hyderabad.
Hello Children! I am Madhu aunty. Do you know Baba use to
play with children and used to tell stories to them? I felt children visiting
Saidarbar should be entertained with good stories. For the last 2 years I have
told you about Lord Krishna’s Leelas and Lord Rama Story. Now I want to tell
the stories what heard in my child hood.
THE SPOILT
PRINCE:
Once there lived a King named Bhim Singh. He was very
brave and kind. His subjects lived in a great peace and happiness. The rich and
poor were treated alike in the kingdom. Unfortunately, the king had no issue.
This made him very sad. The subjects could not bear the sorrow of the King. So
they went to the different temples. They prayed for a son for him. The King,
along with the Queen Leelabai, visited the different places of pilgrimage.
Probably the gods would bless him with a son. The combined prayers of all bore
fruit. The Queen was blessed with a son. There was a great joy in the whole
kingdom. People went dancing and singing to the royal palace and blessed the
child. The King distributed sweets and rewards all round.
The prince was named Arjun Singh. As the prince grew
older, the King arranged for his proper education. Expert teachers in different
fields were called from all over. Slowly the prince grew up into a fine young
man. The King and the Queen felt very proud of their son. One day something
happened which deeply saddened the heart of the King. It was the general
practice for the poor and needy people to gather before the Prime Minister of
the King. They always got help. One day while the needy people were being
helped by the Prime Minister, the prince happened to pass that way. He stopped
and asked the Minister what he was doing. When he learnt that this was done
every day, he got very angry. He felt that this was a wasteful act. The royal treasury
would become empty one day if this practice was continued.
The Minister tried to explain to him. Helping the poor
and needy persons brought glory to the King. It also made the gods happy. But
the prince was not satisfied. He ordered the people to be driven away. No more
help was to be given to such people from then on. The Minister could not do any
thing. When the King heard this he was heart broken. How could his own son be
so hard hearted and mean? His peace of mind was gone. Gradually he heard other
stories too of the prince’s cruelty. He was not only self willed but was
growing into a tyrant too. The people were slowly becoming against him. This
would one day lead to the doom of the kingdom. The unhappy king invited learned
persons and Sadhus from all over the country. He told them the reason of his
unhappiness. There was complete silence in the royal court. Nobody seemed
capable of solving the problem. At this the king felt very dejected. Very sorrowfully
he enquired if there was no one who could make the prince a better person.
At last a very old Sadhu got up. He consoled the king and
told him not to worry. He would reform the prince and change his ways. Now, it
was the practice of the Prince to go to the jungle for hunting. The next day
when he reached there the old Sadhu was already there. The prince paid his
respects to him. The Sadhu gave his blessings to him. Then he asked the Prince
if he would do something for him. The Prince readily agreed. The Sadhu showed
him a plant some distance away. He told the prince to pluck its leaves and to
taste them. If they had a good taste, he was to bring them back to him. He had
to prepare Prasadam for God with those leaves. The prince went near the plant.
He plucked some leaves from it and tasted them. His mouth was on fire. They
were bitter as poison. Angrily throwing them away he returned to the Sadhu. He
told him that the leaves tasted very, very bitter.
Now the Sadhu asked him why he had spat out those leaves.
The prince replied that such bitter leaves could never be kept in the mouth.
They had to spat out. The Sadhu now said, “Look here, my son, this is the way
of the world. People here dislike bitter things. They not only spit out such
things but also avoid them like poison. Bitterness gives birth to hatred and
sweetness generates love.” The bewildered prince asked him the meaning of this.
The Sadhu again spoke, “Son, I am revealing to you the secret of that great
truth of life which you have not yet learnt. Go, and remember this that by
being sweet spoken and sweet natured you can conquer the world. Every one will
love you and follow you.”
The Prince’s eyes were opened. When be came back to the
palace he was a changed person. Now he behaved kindly and sweetly to all. The
King, his father, was overjoyed. A great weight has been lifted from his heart.
After him his son would now rule wisely and well.
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11. ARTICLES
FROM SAI DEVOTEES:
"Sankaraiah Dubagunta" sainama@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE OF KERAVAR RAMACHANDRA PHADATALE
Sri Keravar Ramachandra Phadatale visited Shirdi first in
the year 1896 at the age of 10.The experience narrated below occurred after 54
years i.e., 1950 as narrated in Sai Sudha, June’1951.
"He had Rs 9 and odd in this pocket. That was clean
scissored of by someone in the crowd. This he noticed after Midday Arthi. Some
friends then offered to pay him his rail fare to Poona. But this devotee
declined it saying "If Baba gives me money, I will go to Poona. Else I
shall reside permanently at Shirdi". One morning he went out to ease
himself and sat on ground near the stream in the village boundary. He was then
unintentionally racking up the sands of the bed of the stream in front of him.
Lo! and Behold!! He picked up from under the dry sand, a ten rupee note and one
rupee note. He rejoiced to see that all the anger he vented on Baba for loss of
his money resulted in the recoupement of the lost money. He informed his
friends of it and he got back to Poona".
Dear Readers, Baba has special way of solving devotees'
problems. In the above case the devotee took a firm decision of not leaving
Shirdi till he got money. This decision must have moved Omniscient Sai to
arrange money. By adding 'Shraddha' and 'Saburi' to nine types of devotion,
Baba gave eleven assurances (He lost Rs 9 and got Rs 11).
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
D.Sankaraiah.
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12. LETTERS FROM SAIDEVOTEES:
Ramalingam
Balaji: tharabalaji@gmail.com
Thu,
22 Sep 2005 06:18:49 +0300
Sai
Ram to all.
If
any one has the Aarti of Shirdi Baba (from Kakad to Shej), in TAMIL TEXT, is it
possible to send me a soft copy of the same (may be scanned as pdf file?) ASAP?
Thanking
you in advance.
Thara
Balaji
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9/15/2005
09:24:44 -0600
Om
Sai Ram!
I am
a staunch devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba and a regular reader of "The Glory of
Shirdi Sai", thanks to my friend Sandhya who first sent it to me. I just
love reading the word of Sai and the experiences of people from their real life
are very inspiring to me. I would like to get acquainted with sai devotees in
Atlanta, GA area. If interested, please email me at pujaar@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Pooja
U.S.A.
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Wed,
21 Sep 2005 11:37:47 -0700 (PDT)
Sairam,
Just
wanted to thank you for the invitation to join the Saidarbar yahoo group.
I was elated to see the invitation in my inbox. I spent some time
this afternoon going through the various messages/files & pictures posted
and discovered an abundance of Sai wealth in there.
My
husband and I are part of the Wallingford, PA Sai community here in the
US. Just this past weekend we had the 2nd annual day celebrations in Sai
Mandir, New York. With the blessings of Lord Sai it of course was a huge
success.
Radhika
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13. TELUGU SECTION:
Please
visit:
http://68.88.118.16/telugupages/Misc/ShiridiSai/shirdisai.htm
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FOR STARTING A SAIDARBAR CHAPTER OUT SIDE
INDIA:
Please contact: saidarbar@saidarbar.org & saidarbar@gmail.com
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14. FROM SAI ORGANISATIONS:
Murali Krishnamurthy" murali_krishnamurthy2003@yahoo.com
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 07:32:29 -0700 (PDT)
Invitation
Inauguration of
SAIDARBAR- LAUREL, MD-USA
With Shirdi Baba’s
blessings and under guidance of Saibanisaji, We are very happy to inaugurate
the 15th chapter here in Laurel, Maryland.
We cordially invite you and family for the inauguration
on Thursday, October 13, 2005 Vijayadasami day (Baba’s Anniversary day) between
6:30 – 7:00pm.
Venue: Residence of Murali Krishnamurthy
For further details. Please email at: murali_krishnamurthy2003@yahoo.com
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Saidarbar Chennai: saidarbarchennai@yahoo.co.in
For Activities of Saidarbar Chennai
Contact saidarbarchennai@yahoo.co.in
Chennai Saidarbar Team.
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"Ramesh and Anitha” kandra@iprimus.com.au
For activities of Saidarbar
Canberra
Please visit:
http://angelfire.com/sd/SaidarbarCanberra
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Shirdi Sai Baba" technical@saidarbarusa.org
20 Sep 2005 12:43:07 -0000
Second Annual
Day function of Saidarbar USA
SaiDarbarUSA’s second annual day celebrations was held on
17th September, 2005 at SaiMandir, Baldwin, NY (www.saimandirusa.org).
We (saidarbarusa.org devotees) are grateful to Dr.
Dattatreyudu Nori and Ms. Vijaya Malladi of Dr. Nori Foundation Inc, who
benevolently agreed to have us in SaiMandir at Baldwin, NY for this occasion
and offered to serve Mahaprasad for all the participants. Devotees of Saidarbar were welcomed with open
hands by the Priest Sree Raghu Kumar Sarma Sankaramanchigaru and other
volunteers, who served all our needs, relentlessly, to make this event a grand
success.
There are no words
to describe the ‘Magnificent Six Feet life size Vigraha of our dear Lord Shri
Sai Nath at Sai Mandir, Baldwin, NY, which is an exact replica of the one at
Shirdi in India’ and a ‘Dwarkamai’.
Tears rolled down the cheeks of many devotees, when they saw our Dear
Lord Sai Ma and were reminded of Shirdi.
Truly, every one of us had a feeling of visiting Shirdi.
Devotees of SaiDarbar reached the temple around
10:30am. At that time Sri VishnuSahasranAma
recitation was going on. As soon as it
was over, Baba’s Darbar was taken over by our Satsang starting with three Om’s,
Ganesha Shloka and Vigneshwara Gayathri followed by Shri Sai Ashtothram.
Impressive start of Bhajans by Children with all musical accompaniments, took
over the Darbar till Madhyan Aarti.
After Madhyan Aarti, Priest Raghu did an Astothra namavali and Archana
in the name of each family/members participated during this event. It was surprising to see the hall, which
reached almost to its full capacity.
Volunteers of SaiMandirUSA bestowed each devotee with Baba’s picture and
Prasad. After an excellent, delicious
and Satvic Mahaprasad (lunch), bhajans (provided by SaiMandir) continued for an
hour, and many adult members participated in the bhajans. We completed the reading of the last chapter
of Shri Sai Satcharita, before our Dear Lord Shri Sai Nath. Probably Baba wanted that way, to finish His
Satcharitam in his presence and showered His Blessings in abundance to all of
us. The day concluded with a special Aarti for SaiDarbar, by the Priest Sree
Sai Seetha Rama Sharma.
Pamphlets of ‘Genesis of SaiDarbar Movement’ was left at
Baba’s feet, for the distribution in that local area. It is truly a blessing to
this chapter of SaiDarbar to have such a wonderful bunch of devotees, who
participated and volunteered to their possible extent.
Badri Narsimhan: wallingfordsai@yahoo.com
For Saidarbar Wallingford-PA- USA
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"Shanthi
Ramakrishnan": shanthi@sigmacgi.com
Sai Darbar Portland OR USA
For
activities Sai Darbar Portland OR USA
Please
contact: shanthi@sigmacgi.com
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A.S.Rao,
- raoas@zamnet.zm
For
Activities of Sai Darbar Kitwe, Zambia
Please
contact: raoas@zamnet.zm
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Anil
Zutshi: zutshi_anil_k@sbcglobal.net
For
activities of Saidarbar
Danbaru-Canitcut-USA
Please
contact: zutshi@msn.com,zutshi@magnai.com
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Satish
Achanta: vskachanta@hotmail.com
For
activities of Saidarbar Woodland
Hills-CA-USA-
Please
contact: vskachanta@hotmail.com
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Ravi
Subramanyam: sai_ravi@hotmail.com
For
activities of Saidarbar Livermore-CA-USA
Please
contact: sai_ravi@hotmail.com
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Suresh
Vaghela: suresh@vaghela.net,suresh@somtek.com
For
activities of Saidarbar-London
Please contact: suresh@vaghela.net,suresh@somtek.com
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Sudha Chandrasekhar" sudhaaz@yahoo.com
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 20:32:33 -0700 (PDT)
ANNUAL SHIRDIBABA SAMADHI BHAJAN
We cordially invite all Shirdi Baba Devotees in the
Valley to participate in the annual Vijayadasami SHIRDIBABA Samadhi Bhajan
which commemorates the passing away of Shirdi Baba. Vijayadasami also marks the
third anniversary of the AZSHIRDISAI Bhajan group in the Valley, originally
begun under the guidance of the late Shri Ramakrishna Madhavapeddi.
DATE: WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 12
TIME: 7:00 pm TO 9:00 pm
For details contact sudhaaz@yahoo.com
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"Atlanta Sai
Temple News" webmaster@templeofpeace.org
North America Shirdi Sai Temple of Atlanta
For more details please contact the Temple
700 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, GA 30024
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"Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center”: sai@hamaresai.org
For Further details Visit: Web Page: http://www.hamaresai.org/
Email: hamaresai@yahoo.com
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"Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW” USA: shirdisaidallas@yahoo.com
Baba
Pada Puja & Abhishekam
This
event repeats on the first Saturday of every month.
Event
Location: 2109 W. Parker Road, Plano, Texas
It
will be followed by Vishnu Sahasranamam at 11:00am.
Please
email your questions, comments or suggestions about the web site
to:
admin@shirdisaidallas.org http://www.shirdisaidallas.org
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"Om
Sai Mandir" saisandesh@omsaimandir.org
Sai
Sandesh September Issue can be read online at:
http://www.omsaimandir.org/sai_sandesh_v2_issue9.pdf
Back
Issues are available at:
http://www.omsaimandir.org/newsletter1.cfm
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Saibandhu" saibandhu@yahoo.com
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:46:27 -0000
SHIRDI SAI
MAHASAMADHI & DASSERA COMMEMORATIONS in the BAY AREA, CA
We welcome all of you with family, to join us for SHIRDI
SAIMAHASAMADHI & DASSERA COMMEMORATIONS in the Bay Area, CA on October16th
(Sunday) in Sunnyvale between 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
Presidential Ballroom
Sunnyvale Community Center
550 E Remington Drive,
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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"S Chopra" saileela99@yahoo.com
SHIRDI
SAI BABA SANSTHAN OF CANADA
Please
contact:
Shirdi
Sai Baba Sansthan of Canada
www.shirdisaicanada.org
(under construction) saileela99@yahoo.com
Shammi
Chopra
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Om Sairam!
Mandir
Pathrika is now in its third Year of publication. We added more information on
Mandir in this issue. We request all devotees to contribute articles to Mandir
Pathrika.
Articles
can be any information on Saibaba, Jalaram bapa or devotee
Experiences,
suggestions etc.
Please
email your articles to babamandir@babamandir.org
You
can view all previous issues by opening the following link.
http://www.babamandir.org/mandir/OnlineResources.html
Vijay
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12
Sep 2005 15:02:32 -0000
Sai
Baba Mahasamadhi Day & Dushera Celebrations
SHIRDI
SAI BABA MAHASAMADHI DAY & DUSHERA CELEBRATIONS ON THURSDAY, October13th,
2005
Satya
Narayana Vritha Katha
4.00PM to 6.00PM
Dhoop
Arathi
6.00PM to 6.30PM
Special
Bhajans, Baba Maha Abhishek 6.30PM to
8.30PM
Shej
Arathi followed by flower offerings to Baba`s Padhuka by devotees.
8.30 PM to 9.00 PM
Activities
include: Bhajans, Abhishekam, Arathi and Satyanarayana Puja
SHRI SHIRDI
SAIBABA TEMPLE, 46-16 ROBINSON ST, FLUSHING, NY 11355
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"Shirdi
Saibaba Prayer Center" hamaresai@yahoo.com
Tue,
20 Sep 2005 17:48:04 -0700 (PDT)
Invitation:
MahaSamadhi 2005 - Saturday, October 15th, 2005 – 5 PM to 9 PM
Sri
Sachchidaananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj ki Jai!
Shirdi
Saibaba Prayer Center, Inc. Twin Cities, Minnesota, invites you for the 87th
Anniversary Celebrations of the MahaSamadhi of Sadguru Sainath Maharaj of Shirdi.
The celebrations are scheduled on October 15th from 5:00pm at Geeta Ashram
[10537 Noble Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 - Tel: 763 493 4229].
The
program includes Abhisek to Baba, Ashtotra Nama Vali, Artis, Bhajans/Kirtans,
Palki Seva and will conclude with Maha Prasad.
