Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Dear Sai Sister Jai Sai Ram There is no real hard and fast rule about reading the sweet Sai Satcharitra. It is recommended to read it within 7 days, starting on a Thursday and ending on a Wednesday, for example. Ideally, one would do well to begin on a Thursday, or any other auspicious day e.g. Maha Shiv Ratri, Diwali, Janamashtami, etc., but this is not necessary. You can start it on any day you feel you should. Every day is Shri Sai's day to a Sai bhakt! Many people who don't find the time to read it within 7 days read it gradually, e.g. one chapter per day. Really, there is no hard and fast rule. However, if you complete it within 7 days, it is said that Shri Sai shows you a small miracle, and a wish comes true. It has been my own experience that the 7 day deadline is not absolutely necessary. What matters is the love and devotion that is behind the reading. You could read it over half the year with Shraddha and Saburi and Baba will still look to Your welfare, both materially and spiritually. Some devotees complete all 50 chapters in 2 or 3 days! How to approach Sai Satcharitra depends ultimately on You, and the feeling inside You when reading it. However You wish to perform the Parayan, provided you do it with love and from your heart, Baba will surely bless you! I hope you find this useful! Best wishes >From Akhil Shri Satchitanand Sadguru SaiNath Maharaj Ki Jai! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Om Sri Sai Ram Om Sai Jai Sai Jai Jai Sai Sai Ram Sister Geetha All Sai devotees should utilize Shri Sai Satcharitra in the following manner: · Get the book, Shri Sai Satcharitra in whatever language one choose to read. Neatly wrap it in a piece of cloth, and place it near Baba's photograph or idol with due sanctity. · Whether at home or elsewhere, one should always read a few pages of the book every night before going to sleep. Every devotee should try to keep Baba as the last thought before going to sleep. · During a crisis it should be read devoutly for a week, as is mentioned in Shri Sai Satcharitra. If possible reading should begin on a Thursday or on some other special day, such a Ramnavmi, Dussehra, Gurupurnima, Janmashtami, Mahashivratri, Navratri, etc. After its completion on the seventh day, one should feed the poor and destitute either in the Temple or at home or wherever possible. · One should read it sitting in some isolated corner in the Temple or in front of Baba's statue or photograph/painting. If other people are present, then it should be read to them as well. Group reading should always be encouraged. · Wherever and whenever possible, it should be read continuously from sunrise to sunset in the Temples on auspicious days. Devotees may be asked to read in turns, as in done in chanting the holy name i.e. Naamjap. Encourage children to read this book. Question-answer competitions based on Shri Sai Satcharitra can be organized in Temples. · Shri Sai Satcharitra should be read to the devotees who are sick, aged and those nearing death as much as possible. All of them will get peace. · Shri Sai Satcharitra is reasonably priced book and is easily available in Shirdi. Therefore, any devotee visiting Shirdi must bring few copies with him to distribute among the people free of cost. · At times of stress and agony, if one sincerely searches for the answers from Shri Sai Satcharitra he will not only find the answers but also solace. His faith will grow in Baba. · May Shri Sainath reveal the Divine knowledge and mysteries contained in this book to thje devotees in the same manner in which He had inspired Hemadpant to write this book. Shri Sai Satcharitra should be considered by all devotees as the Gita, Bible and Holy Quran . Jai Sai Ram Swamy Mahadevan Bow to Shri Sai-Peace be to all Baba Bless you ever!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 sairam, Tapovanam is a great book i read it thrice Every time i found new things saibabanews, sai kiran <saikiran_h_v2000 wrote: > dear geetha, > pls go through the book title "TAPOVANAM "which has the complete details regarding the pooja and is available in book stall at prashanthinilayam > sai ram > saikiran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Sairam, There is a lovely book available in Sathya Sai Books and Publications titled 'A Comprehensive LIfe Sketch of Shree Shirdi Sai Baba'. This is really a unique book. Simply superb. sgmdev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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