THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI
Fourth Year of Publication
Published as Bi-Weekly
Issue 20
/ 2006
28- 09 -2006

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VIJAYADASAMI SPECIAL

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GURUR-BRAHMA, GURUR-VISHNUH; GURU-DEVO MAHESWARAHA;

 

GURUR-SAKSHATH PARAM BRAHMA; THASMAI SREE GURAVE NAMAHA:

 

  http://www.saidarbar.org/dattatreya/saidatta.htm

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“I am the mother - origin of all beings - the Harmony of three Gunas, the propeller of all senses, the Creator, Preserver and Destroyer” —Baba-(Sri Sai Satcharita-chapter Three)

 

Durga in the Hindu tradition

 

According to the narrative from the Devi Mahatmya of the Markandeya Purana, the form of Durga was created as a warrior goddess to fight the demon Mahishasura. Through intense prayers to Brahma, Mahishasura had the boon that he could not be defeated by any man or god. By virtue of this power, he invaded the gods, who went for help to the supreme trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra), but Mahishashura defeated all of the gods including the trinity themselves. He unleashed a reign of terror on earth, heaven and the nether worlds.

 

Eventually, since only a woman could kill him, the trinity bestowed a dazzling beam of energy upon Uma/Parvati, the wife of Shiva, transforming her into the goddess, Durga. Each god also gave her their own most powerful weapons, Rudra's trident, Vishnu's discus, Indra's thunderbolt, etc.

The word Shakti, meaning strength, reflects the warrior aspect of the goddess, embodying a traditional male role. But she is also strikingly beautiful, and initially Mahishasura tries to marry her. After conquering the three worlds, he is challenged by Durga. After several days of battle during which his army is decimated, he is finally killed on the tenth day of the waxing moon fortnight.

 

THIS ISSUE CONTAINS

 

1.   FROM THE SATSANGHS OF SAIBANISA JI
2.   SAI'S NEWS FROM TIME MACHINE
3.
  SAI IN DREAMS
4.
  QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY
5.
  SANATANA DHARMA& SRI SHIRDI SAIBABA
6.
  SAIBANISA OFFERS PRANAMS TO …..
7.   DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES

8.   SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA
9.   SAI WITH CHILDREN
10.
 ARTICLES FROM SAI DEVOTEES
11.
 LETTERS FROM SAI DEVOTEES
12.
 TELUGU SECTION
13.
 SAI'S BOOK WORLD
14.
 EDITORIAL.
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 1. FROM THE SATSANGHS OF SAIBANISA JI
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb2/saidarbar/pages/S3500055.htm

Compiled by:

Sai Sevak Smt. Rajeswari Kasturi, Saidarbar – Hyderabad.

DEVOTION –BRIDGE BETWEEN ARDUOUS PATHS

 

  Man’s goal in life should be to secure release from worldly ties and realize God. Scriptural authority has laid down two paths to achieve this objective to carry out the religious duties and to acquire spiritual knowledge.

 

Time having totally changed since these procedures were spelt out, it will now be found that both are arduous and require enormous concentration. To observe the religious directives, a person should have proper guidance, as even a minor lapse may result in grave consequences.

 

To equip oneself with knowledge will also mean strenuous practice as in tight-rope walking. Hence, as easier procedure has been prescribed in the sacred text- the Bhagavatham, viz. Devotion to God. This serves as a bridge between two roads mentioned earlier.

Any one can adopt this mode while all that is expected of a person is to divert his desire to possess worldly material, towards God.

Om Shantih Shantih Shantihi

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

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 11-09-1922

 

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3. SAI IN DREAMS:
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These are the dream sequences and messages as received by SaiBaNiSa Ji From our beloved GURU LORD SAINATH OF SHIRIDI. In Anticipation that this feature will 1help in one's spiritual growth are hereby compiled from his personal Diary and presented to SAIBANDHUS.

Translated and presented by RAGHU RAMAN SATULURY.

 

19-09-1994

 

I decided to travel in the footsteps of Sai. I have asked for HIS guidance and a word on it. He thus advised me to get rid of the desire for other women, to sleep on the floor, to control taste for rich food, to serve the sick and needy, to avoid befriending superiors, not to hurt other’s feelings, and always to remember that dog as the animal associated with faith.

 

Simple living associated with faith is the only the gateway to spiritual world.

 

23-09-1994

 

I asked Sainath to give message for the Saibandhus. He advised to worship Sai all alone, serve Sai in the company of fellow Sai devotees. While in true-life offer food to others before you eat. Where as in spiritualism, have it first for you, assimilate and then only engage in passing on to others.

 

Any amount of preaching without practice will not please Sai.

 

24-09-1994

 

 Yesterday I came to know about Sai Philosophy. I wanted to know more and requested Sai to throw some more light on the subject. HE advised-

 

To take HIS helping hand, just as a baby does in holding the mother’s hand   initially before learning to balance and start walking. At every juncture, pray for God’s grace. Treat win-loose, ups- downs, fame -defame all on equal plane to be qualified for traversing on the path shown by Sai.

 

A good moral conduct is a must for spiritualism.

 

 29-09-1994

 

It was the time when the city of Surat was affected with plague. I asked Sainath to show a way out for the people to over come the sufferings. HE said-

Whenever the evil forces succeed in suppressing the good, this type of mass casualties and epidemics will be a routine affair. Remember only healthy ones win the race and the sick ones bow down their heads and succumb to death. Avoid travel to the effected areas and maintain the surroundings clean and hygienic.

 

It is nature’s way to strike balancing the evil forces.

 

 

To be continued…..
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4. QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY:
(By Late Sri Bharam UmamaheswaraRao)
"Shashi": shashi_31@yahoo.com

 

25. Importance of Swadharma:

 

A person who is placed, in particular circumstances, had to perform his dutiful activities, with full vigor and these ordained duties to him are his Swadharma. Others Dharmas are less virtuous and his Swa Dharma is most virtuous to him.

 

If one performs Swa-Dharma well, it will fulfill all desires like ‘Kama-Dhenu’.

 

Sri Sai Baba taught thus:

 

 “Everyone has to do his Swadharma as ‘Nitya-Yagna’. If one neglects his Swadharma and shows interest in Para-Dharma, he will be tied to the bands of life and death. If you perform Swadharma, you will not be entangled in worldly ties. As the world is mixed with Maya, you are not able to do Swadharma. If you do Swadharma, you will secure all necessities, without even performing pilgrimage, meditation, Bhajans, Pujas etc. You should not entertain any selfish desire in your mind. Do your Swadharma. If you are engrossed in your Swadharma, it will never let you down. By performing Swadharma as ‘Puja, your protection is My duty. If you perform Swadharma as bounden duty, you will attain happiness from all sides and you get difficulties very rarely. Otherwise if you dislike performing Swadharma, enjoy the riches and become blind in self-enjoyments, you will be harmed. You may not be able to enjoy the happiness which you want.

 

However, much you repent later, it will be useless. So don’t leave Swadharma at any time. Do not allow your indriyas to go round freely. You will be completely destroyed, just like the fish out of water.”

 

To be continued…..
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5.  SANATANA DHARMA & SRI SHIRDI SAIBABA

 

AKHILANDAKOTI , BRAHMANDA NAAYAKA, RAAJAADHI RAAJA, YOGIRAJA, PARABRAHMA SREE SATCHITANANDA ,SAMARDHASADGURU, SAINATH  MAHARAAJ KI JAI”

 

News FromAbrod

kkayan@hotmail.com

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, September 24, 2006: Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburg, Australia, about 50kms south of Sydney has been celebrating Ganesha Visarjana since 1991. This year the festival, celebrated on September 3, brought over 4,000 people from near and far ("near" by Australian standards is a radius of 500kms). In Sydney, the observance was started in 1996 by a small group of nine families. It has grown in three years to over 1,000 families worshiping Ganesha. This year's celebration was held at the Whitlam Leisure Center in Liverpool, in west Sydney. A full program consisted of Ganesha clay-modelling activities, classical music, dance and sangeetam programs, and a free dinner was served to 2,500 people. Sathyanarayana Puja was performed on Sunday followed by a tabloid presentation of the Ramayana and Bhagavatha presented by 80 children. Swami Damadoranand of the Vedanta Center presided over the function.

 

 

COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN, September 14, 2006: The Hindu Temple of Benalmadena, on the Costa del Sol near Malaga, Spain, recently celebrated Krishna Janmastami. The temple is located by the Parque de la Paloma (Park of the Dove). The temple has a total area of 1,993 square meters and is single story with five domes.

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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA, September 11, 2006: More than 16,000 people poured into De Anza College, Cupertino, on Saturday, September 9, to be part of an exciting day to celebrate the Hindu way of life. Hindu Sangam, a one-day grand cultural program aimed at displaying the various Hindu intellectual, cultural and spiritual contributions made over thousands of years, was organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh and supported by over 40 San Francisco Bay Area organizations including Sunnyvale Hindu Temple. The day started with a yagna (offering and prayer) for world peace. Prof. Subhas Kak, a well-known indologist and Delaune distinguished professor at Louisiana State University, inaugurated a poster-exhibition on Hindu Culture and Dharmic Traditions of India presented by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh. Attendees then participated in programs on Ayurvedic medicine, cultural programs, Dharma Vedika (religious philosophy), exhibition, Hindu theme park, Samskritam, Yoga, and youth activities.

 

www.sanatanfiji.com

FIJI, September 20, 2006: For the first time ever a historic Diwali Issue magazine will be published by the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji to mark the Festival of Lights 2006. The magazine, which is an A4 format, is scheduled to be launched at the Hanuman Gari Temple in Nasinu 9 miles on September 26, 2006. The chief guest at the launching will be Pundit Dewan Maharaj, national vice president of the Sabha and owner of Quality Print Limited, a state of the art printing press situated in the capital city of Suva. The magazine has many interesting articles on Diwali, messages from the President and Prime Minister of Fiji and other organizations and individuals associated with the Sabha, Lakshmi Pooja Vidhi, Diwali recipes and much more. The magazine is being published under the banner of Sanatan Samachaar, a registered newspaper of the Sabha and will be also posted on the Sabha's website for maximum readership. Editor Shalendra Prasad said that t he first ever Diwali Issue is a historic achievement for the Sabha and assured readers that more interesting things will follow in future for Sanatan followers in Fiji and abroad. "All profits from the publication of this issue will be directed towards the education assistance of needy children," Mr. Prasad said. The magazine will be sold for a cover price of Fijian Two Dollars. There are more than 300,000 Hindus in Fiji Islands.


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6. SAIBANISA OFFERS PRANAMS TO “DURGA MATA "

    

Vijayadasami Signifies the victory of good over evil. On this day you pray to Mother Durga to destroy all your impurities, your vices, your defects. She is to fight with and annihilate the baser animal qualities in the spiritual aspirant, the lower, diabolical nature in you. Once you have accomplished your task on the negative side that of breaking down the impure propensities and old vicious habits, the next step is to build up a sublime spiritual personality, to acquire positive qualities in place of the eliminated demoniacal qualities.

 

Vijayadashmi Festival

 

Dussehra can also be interpreted as "Dasa-Hara", which means the cutting of the ten heads of Ravana.  On the day of Dussehra, Ram, killed the great demon Ravan, who had abducted Ram's wife Sita to his kingdom of Lanka. Ram, along with his brother Lakshman and devoted follower Hanuman, and an army of monkeys fought a great battle to rescue his wife Sita. The war against Ravan lasted for ten days. Sita had been returned to her husband Ram and they now make their way to Ayodhya in triumph and glory. 

 

Dussera is the tenth day after Navratri. It marks the end of the nine days of Navratri. Vijayadashami as Dussehra is also known, celebrates the homecoming of Lord Rama the hero of the epic Ramayana, after he rescued his wife Sita from Ravana, the king of Lanka.

 

Dussehra is also reminiscent of the end of the exile and banishment of the Pandava princes in the epic Mahabharata and their return with their weapons to reclaim their kingdom.

  Vijayadashami is also celebrated as the day of victory to rejoice about Durga's triumph over the demons led by Mahishasura. It is essentially a festival in honor of Durga. The Divine Mother fought with him for nine nights, and killed him on the evening of the tenth day, known as the Vijaya Dasami.

   

Importance of Vijayadasami from Sri Sai Satcharita—CHAPTER 42

Vijayadashami(1918) dawned and Tatya's pulse began to beat very slow and he was expected to pass away shortly. But a curious thing happened. Tatya remained, his death was averted and Baba passed away in his stead. It seemed as if there was an exchange. People said that Baba gave up His life for Tatya; why He did so? He alone knows as His ways are inscrutable.

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7. DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES:

satish.achanta@farmersinsurance.com

Date: 9/11/2006 08:24:33 -0700

 

SaiRam!

 

I want to share couple of BABA leela's with you so that all Saidevotees will enjoy

 

First Leela - I think on August 30th, My father was on his way to Nandiwada

BABA temple and stopped at gas station to fill his bike. All of sudden one

lady approached him and called "with his name" and also told that, I know

you and your family very well.. I know you built the temple in Nandiwada.

I know where you live.  Further she said I'm elementary school teacher. I

need Rs 200/- immediately for my daughter operation.

 

My father is in utmost trans stage (as if he is just following her

instructions) and took money out of his pocket and gave her 200/-.

Further, she said I need another 100/- and he gave her. Again she said I

need another 50/-. He gave her and she left from that place. My dad came

back to normal and went back to home. Mom and other relatives thought he

was cheated.

 

I called my parents (regular week end call); my mom told me told this

story. I told her couple of stories that were narrated in SAI book. She

didn't believe. However after the call, I washed my face and kneel down in

front of BABA picture and asked him please show me your leela's.

 

I opened the book for an answer "You will not believe. "  I got the

page that I narrated the story to my parents. I called them again read the

page. They believed now.  Meanwhile my mom put the slips at BABA feet. She

got the answer that he came and took that money from him.  What can I say.

even now while I'm writing this leela my body shaking with joy.   Yeah I

forgot my father couldn't even remember her face.

Regards,

Satish

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siddheshpathare20@yahoo.co.in

8/06/2006 10:34:31 -0600

SaiRam!

 

        Hello friends it’s a great pleasure to give my experience. I am m a third year engineering student and my belief and experiences are truly exciting. I was awaiting my results this year. I had Maths in critical if I would not have cleared I would have got a year down which is not good.  I read Satcharitra every time before my examinations. Like every time I read it this time also and in my vacation [after exams] was supposed to go to Vaishnav Devi, first time in my life. Well I just said in my mind that I should have a good Darshan of Baba there so that I will come to know that I will get cleared, you won’t believe I was coming down walking after Devi darshan out of Baba’s grace I came by the back road you  wont believe there is a big Baba Mandir there and Surprisingly, I also got the evening Aarthi which was really great before results I went to Shirdi and after darshan in morning the Padukas were not kept so I could not touch them as every time I use to touch them and feel nice. This was at 8 A.M I went to my hotel room with parents and had to leave in 2 hrs for Poona so we decided to sleep for a while as we had got up early for Kakad Aarthi. Friends when I went of to sleep and looooo!!!!!! Baba in my Dream it was so real and guess what we spoke to each other and I asked Him about Padukas and next moment he put His feet in front of me and I kissed them and really felt bliss in my dream...not to mention I have cleared Maths with Baba’s grace. Baba in my dream appeared in an old women’s attire but it was so real, as you can understand your mom even if she wears a man dress. It was such a great experience - many such experiences I have experienced. Would love to share with you

 

JAI SAI

 

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8.     SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA

 

Swamy" swamymain@yahoo.com

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 23:17:37 -0700 (PDT)

 

 

Sai Ram. We have completed the 20th chapter where Das Ganu's problem was solved by Baba through Kaka's maid servant. It is not just Das Ganu's problem. It is the problem of all seekers. Understanding esoteric texts like Upanishads is not easy. Literal meaning and underlying occult meaning are not always same. It needs a Master, who has practically lived and understood the occult meaning to explain it to us and He knows best how it should be explained. Thus Baba continues to explain the estoreric truths which He allowed His disciple Shri Hemadpant to record in Sri Sai

Satcharita, through these articles. It is the experience of many Sai devotees that when they do parayan of Satcharita with Sraddha and Saburi, several insights come to them. All such insights are not to be shared since some are very personal and make sense to that particular devotee and that too at that time! Other insights are to be shared at the right time through the right medium. The time for these articles has come, many years after some of them were recorded in the margins of Satcharita. It is He who gives the insights, and it is He who gets them into the light at the right time. Mistakes in perception if any are due to my insufficient spiritual maturity (my ego is still going through several refinement processes) and are not to be ascribed to Baba. Sai Ram.

 

We will now take up Chapter 21 of Sai Satcharita, which deals with three main stories, that of V.H.Thakur, Anantrao Patankar and a pleader from Pandharpur. Each story has a beautiful message to Sai Bhaktas. Sai Ram.

 

In the introduction to the chapter, Shri Hemadpant makes a very interesting observation about the grace and when it descends on us. Let us see what he writes in the preliminary remarks. Sai Ram.

 

"It is a general rule, that it is our good luck in the form of accumulation of merits in past births that enables us to seek the company of Saints and profit thereby." Sai Ram. The same is expressed at several other places in Satcharitra (Chapter 8 for example) and also in other texts such as Viveka Chudamani, attributed to Sri Adi Sankara. Apparent exceptions to this rule, like the hunter/robber who got the benefit

of Saint's company and became Sri Valmiki, the first poet who wrote Sri Ramayana are because the good deeds of the past births flower at the right time due to Divine Grace. Exceptions don't reduce the value of the rules. Sai Ram. In our case, that we are able to carry out this Satsangh on the Spiritual Gems found in Sai Satcharita is certainly due to our good deeds in this and previous births and of course due to the grace of our beloved Baba. Sai Ram.

 

 

"In illustration of this rule, Hemadpant gives his own instance. He was a resident Magistrate of Bandra, A suburb of Bombay, for many years. A famous Mahomedan

Saint named Pir Moulana was living there and many Hindus, Parsis and many others who followed different religions used to go to him and take his darshan. His Mujavar (priest) by name Inus pressed Hemadpant many a time, night and day, for going to see him, but for some reason or other he was not able to see him." Sai Ram. He could not see that particular saint because he was Sai Baba's man. And Baba mentioned clearly that He will pull His devotees wherever they are.

 

"After many years his turn came and he was called to Shirdi where he was permanently enlisted in Sai Baba's Darbar. Unfortunate fellows do not get this contact of the Saints. It is only the fortunate ones that get it." Sai Ram. And we are really fortunate to be enjoying the nectar of this enlisting of Shri Hemadpant in Sai's Darbar. We too are members of Saidarbar! When we read these articles, we get the benefit of reading the Satcharita and also delving deeper into it to get the gems hidden. Thus we are doubly blessed. Sai Ram.

 

 

We will continue with this chapter in the next few weeks. Sai Ram.

 

S.V.Swamy

Author, Editor, Proof-Reader and Book Reviewer

www.freewebs.com/swamyreviews

 

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9. SAI WITH CHILDREN:
http://www.saidarbar.org/HTML/portraits/7.jpg
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 two 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 FOOLISH TORTOISE:

 

In the kingdom of Magadh there lived two beautiful Swans. They lived near a very large and ancient lake and were famous for their helpful nature. They had befriended a huge Turtle that lived in the lake and the three became good friends. Over the years, their friendship grew until they could hardly stay away from each other.

 

One day, a few hunters came to the forest near the lake. They shot arrows at the birds of the area killing many of them. As they started moving towards the lake, the Swans decided to leave. They called to the Tortoise and bade him goodbye.

The Tortoise was very unhappy and requested them to carry him too along with them. The Swans were sorry for him but surprised too. How could they carry him, they thought?

 

The Tortoise gave a suggestion.  'If a stout stick was brought, then the Swans would hold each end in their beaks whilst he would bite the center. Thus they could fly away carrying him with them.' The Swans were very apprehensive as they would fly high in the sky, beyond the reach of the hunter's arrows. They said to the Tortoise, "Dear friend! Do you know the result of any mishap? We would blame ourselves as long as we live, if anything untoward happened. Do think twice before you decide."

 

"I do not believe that you could be as foolish and as cowardly as you behave. I am sure that nothing could go wrong, or is it that you are trying to avoid taking me along?"

 

The Swans were sorry to hear this from their old friend and decided to do their best and leave the rest to fate. So, after a few attempts at gripping the stick they all clamped down hard and flew off with the Tortoise hanging in between them. The other birds in the sky squealed and squawked and laughed at this extraordinary sight. They passed sarcastic remarks at the ungainly Tortoise which infuriated him.

For some time, he kept control on himself but in the end it was too much. As he tried to retort in anger, he lost his bite on the stick and dashed to the ground, where he lay smashed to death.

 

Lesson: 'Never be hasty in your decisions.' A step taken without due consideration of results may be your last step.

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10. ARTICLES FROM SAI DEVOTEES:

 

Sudha vohra sudha_vohra@hotmail.com

On 9/15/06

 

Mera sai jado ki chadi, phir kaisee dhookhon ki ladi
tord dega har ek hadhkadi , jhod dega kadi se kadi
mera sai jado ki chadi........

Phir se bande tu kayon hai udas
rook le aansouon ki barsat
beet jaigi yeh bhi ghadi
mera sai jado ki chadi......

Usko aapna bana ke to dekh
Usko dil me betha ke to dekh
phir jamane ki thujhe kay padi
mera sai jado ki chadi.....

Woh hai malik sapka hum hai das
Kaiyon nahi sunega woh teri fariyad
bat banegi nahin hai bigadi
mera Sai jadu ki .....
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11. LETTERS FROM SAIDEVOTEES:

 

Tanya mehra mehratanya@yahoo.com

On 9/22/06

Sai please mere aure mere kid ko aapki kripa se jo khushi milne wali hai usko sada banyaye rakhna and I want to come to Shirdi along with them
Jai Sai Ram

 

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Shirdi Sai Mandir WebMaster: webmaster@theshirdisaimandir.com

Date: 9/10/2006 16:46:10 -0700

 

Shirdi Sai Baba Murthi Pratishta Mahotsav

The Shirdi Sai Mandir, Toronto, Canada

Friday Sep 29, 2006 - Monday Oct 2, 2006

Devotees are invited to attend and participate in Shirdi Sai Baba Murthi Pratishta Mahotsav during the auspicious days of Navratri from Friday, Sep 29 until Monday, Oct 2 - Vijaya Dashami, Baba's Maha Samadhi day. Pranapratistha ceremonies will be conducted on Shirdi Sai Baba's life-like Murthi across four days to the accompaniment of sacred Vedic rites, Bhajans, Naam Sankirtan and Satcharita Prayan. Garba, Dandia and other cultural activities are also planned during all days of Mahotsav. Please mark your calendars and do not miss this rare opportunity to receive Baba's Grace and be immersed in Divine Bliss.

 

 For details please

 Visit:  www.theshirdisaimandir.com

email to info@theshirdisaimandir.com

 

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poonam mulchandani : poonam_mulchandani2002@yahoo.com

On 8/25/06

 Dear Saibandhu

Pranaam. Actually I would like to share the kind deed of BABA that has happened in SURAT last night. A very beautiful image (face) of SAIBABA is seen on the walls of a building eight-storeyed, where hardly anyone lives. It was really a pleasing moment, also I was near to Saibaba the whole day long, I don't know but I had a good experience of SAI, even since 3 days I am continuingly watching BABA's image in the dreams and also while doing AARTI.I got to hear as if BABA told I am coming, it really has happened when I saw the wonderful Face of BABA on those walls.

       Sai has really given me an immortal feeling for which I am thankful and praiseful to SAI.

 

Poonam.

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sanju vij : vsvg_ss@yahoo.co.in

 On 9/11/06,

 

 Sai ram  aap sab ki raksha kare .

 

  Today I opened the mail box. I’m feeling very HAPPY on receiving your E-magazine “The Glory of Shirdi Sai”, I am continue having a feeling that `AAJ SAINATH MERE GHAR BLESSING LEKAR KE AAYE HAI `. Thanks for your services, so nice of you all. I am feeling that now I am in Sai`s lap, as I will be going to read Sai`s Magazine.  Now I am waiting for your magazine. I am never been to Shirdi; I am striving for Shirdi trip. See when baba calls me. I experienced many miracles of saibabaji at my home with me which always make me happy fills the gap of baba me. baba always says  that I am with u what if u r not been to Shirdi , I am here with ,  for my satisfaction faith every time HE gives me signals of HIS presence with me . Many thing s to say. sometime I think what others think of me if I say too much on sai ram as baba`s power is unlimited. Have nice day.

 

Regards to you.

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Murali koneru" muraliraja1919@yahoo.co.in

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:06:16 +0100 (BST)

 

Dusserah & Baba's Punyatithi - An Invitation From Shirdi Sai Sansthan, Sydney, Australia

 

Invites you to with Family & Friends to join & celebrate

 

 Dusserah & Baba’s Punyatithi On 24th, 30th September, 1st & 2nd October 2006

 

 Programme:

 

Sunday, 24th September     5:00 pm - Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

Saturday, 30th September   6:00 pm – Baba’s Palki Utsav (First time in Sydney )

 

Sunday, 1st October 

6:00 pm – Children’s Bhajans & Fancy Dress

8:00 pm – Maata Chowki

 

Monday 2nd October

6:00 pm - Bhajan Sandhya

Bhajan concert by Local artistes & Orchestra

 

25th Sept ~ 1st Oct – Shree Sai Satcharitra Parayan - Every evening 5pm to 7pm

 Venue:

 Sai Mandir

420 Liverpool Road (crn. Hill Street & Liverpool Roads) Strathfield South, NSW 2136

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12. TELUGU SECTION:
Please visit:
http://www.telugubhakti.com/telugupages/Misc/ShiridiSai/shirdisai.htm

 

Please visit for Sai Aartis in Telugu:

http://www.angelfire.com/celeb2/saidarbar/PDFS/pdfs.htm

 

Please visit for Sai Aaratis Audio: http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/main_English/saibaba/saibaba_aarti.asp

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FOR STARTING A SAIDARBAR CHAPTER OUT SIDE INDIA:
Please contact: saidarbar@saidarbar.org  & saidarbar@gmail.com

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13. SAI'S BOOK WORLD:

 

God's Rainbow & other short stories

Ms. Zarine Taraporewala          

Meher Dhun Endowment Nata Shahi

69 Worli Sea Face

Mumbai - 400 025

 

Divine Grace of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba

Dr. S. P. Ruhela   

Diamond Pocket Books  

Sai Divine Research Centre

126 Sector 37

Faridabad - 121 003

 

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Please Note:
Those desirous of using this facility (Sai's Book World) to spread the word about their books may send ONE new copy of the book to Saidarbar, for details contact:
 saidarbar@gmail.com
Acknowledgement of receipt of books will be done by E-mail only.
Book(s) sent to Saidarbar will be retained by Saidarbar and cannot be returned.
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SAIDARBAR – HYDERABAD:
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb2/saidarbar/pages/S3500041.htm
 

Saidarbar members would like to convey hearty thanks to Saibandhu Murali Koneru of Australia and Saibandhu Murali Bala of USA      who has uploaded Saibanisa’s discourses Audio C.Ds in their web sites

 

http://www.omsrisai.org

 
You can download Audio:

Sri Sai Satcharithra (In English Language)    

Sri Sai Satcharithra by chapters (In English Language)

Sri Sai Satcharithra (In Telugu Language)

Sai Satcharithra by chapters (In Telugu Language)

Sri Guru Charithra (In English Language)

Sri Guru Charithra by chapters (In English Language)        

Request Sri Sai Satcharithra CD (English and Telugu Language Available)

Saibanisa’s discourses (Telugu)

 
From
 
http://www.saiaudio.com/sairam/index.htm
 
Contact             Murali Bala      murali@itmodule.com
 
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14. EDITORIAL.

 

Things impressed me from this Magazine:

 

Man’s goal in life should be to secure release from worldly ties and realize God.

Swa-Dharma is most virtuous

 

'Never be hasty in your decisions.' A step taken without due consideration of results may be your last step.

 

Sai devotees may write about their Sai activities in their place, essays, articles and poetry on Sai to "The Glory of Shirdi Sai" – they may be address their contributions to E-mail id:
saidarbar@gmail.com   with a copy marked to webmaster@saidarbar.org

We shall put in our best efforts to include them in the Glory of  Shiridi Sai- the bi-weekly E -Magazine. Unless the author of the articles instructs, not to publish his/her E-mail id, we will publish them as a matter of routine practice.

You can subscribe for THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI for a friend /relative by
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Also read the old issues from:
http://www.saidarbar.org/glory.htm

 

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Editor does not accept responsibility for the views expressed in the articles published.

This e-magazine is intended for Private circulation only.

Submitted by Sai Sevak:
Srinivasa Rao Kasturi

Saidarbar—HYDERABAD--INDIA

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