Thanksgiving

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What is the method of teaching that Baba followed? Did He install any

institution or a particular way of thought for His followers to propagate? For

that matter, has there been any record of Sadguru Sainath appointing anyone to

continue His mission? Inscrutable are His ways! This is the well-known phrase

from Nagesh Vasudev Gunaji's English version of Shri Sai Satcharitha. It turns

out to be true. During His lifetime and after, Baba showed a peculiar way of

teaching and guiding His followers. He had asked some to be more disciplined,

perform rituals, and undertake reading of sacred texts, while some were asked

to keep quiet or just wait. Some were commended for their piety while some

denounced for their orthodoxy! Baba seemed to have answers to the innermost of

the questions His followers had. He seemed to have a certain way of giving

"individualized instruction" depending on one's earnestness. However, He seems

to be very particular in emphasizing certain virtues in His followers. The two

pice (two cents) He demanded were faith and patience. Invaluable! By calling

Himself as a servant, Baba has stressed the importance of humility, because

humility is a virtue that reaps rich harvest in one's pursuits. By insisting on

the surrender of the self and accepting the will of the supreme over the

individual, Baba stressed the existence of a unifying higher order. His views

on the purpose of religions were simple, "There is only one God and the purpose

of every religion is the same". In a unique way, Sai Baba of Shirdi also had

asked His followers to investigate the "self". He also expounded on the

obstacles for such a pursuit, native as well as acquired. Is it possible to

categorize this unique

way of spiritual leadership? For some, Baba's life and teachings might look like

a paradox, but in reality, His ways are as simple and natural as it could be! He

did not give any set of rules to follow for His disciples. On the other hand, He

was present in the minds of earnest devotees who sought His guidance on matters,

big and small. For such people, in His words, He guarded them from front, back,

and sides. To those who would differ with His advice, Baba said simply, "God

will do good". Neither was there an insistence on a rigorous stewardship. Faith

and patience are two traits common to everyone regardless of their religious,

social, financial or other status. By invoking the traits common to every human

being, Sai Baba of Shirdi has indeed simplified the pursuit and the purpose life

may have, which could otherwise be quite complicated given the nature of the

modern day mosaic mankind has found itself in. How shall one thank Sainath of

Shirdi for this? , let us be happy for being so fortunate and reflect

on these thoughts.

source:saibaba.org

Arun Reddy Nukala

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