Crown jewel among Saints

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Om Sai Ram

 

Happy Mahashivarathri, day of eternal Light.

 

Some said that Sai Baba of Shirdi was incarnation of Shiva.

Sai Baba of Shirdi was a crown jewel among Saints. The villagers of Shirdi

each claimed him as a member of their own religion, Muslim or Hindu, but really

he came to make peace between them and he always encouraged each to stick to his

own religious path. He drew devotees from all over the country though he never

traveled and never cared for fame. Over and over his devotees found he knew

their innermost thoughts and details of their lives. He effected cures,

conferred health, happiness, and prosperity, and made childless couples

conceive. His real purpose though was to awaken in them a longing for the

spiritual life. Thousands thought of him as a wonderful saint with miraculous

powers but his innermost circle knew him to be in incarnation of God himself.

Some said of Datta, others of Shiva, still others saw ecstatic visions of their

own beloved Guru or chosen Ishta (personalized icon of God) while gazing at Him.

He himself said only that he was the humble servant of God and pleased and

furthered all who came in contact with him.

Sai Baba was first seen as a youth of sixteen sitting under a neem tree in

Shirdi. None knew his origin or past. Even then he seemed to be full of the

knowledge of Brahman. He had no desire for worldly objects, even in dream. He

kicked out Maya (illusion) and Mukti (illumination) was serving at his feet.

This young lad, fair, smart, and very handsome, was first seen under a Neem

tree seated in an Asan (meditative posture). The people of the village were

wonderstruck to see such a young lad practicing hard penance, not minding heat

and cold. His form and features were so handsome that a mere look endeared him

to all. He went to nobody's door, always sat near the Neem tree. Outwardly he

looked very young; but by his action He was really a great soul.

 

A saint name Gangagir who frequented Shirdi said of him on first setting

eyes on him "Blessed is Shirdi, that it got this precious jewel". Another saint

by name Anandanath said "This is a precious diamond in reality, though he looks

like an ordinary man. You will realize this in the near future."

 

Peace or calm was his ornament and he was the repository of wisdom. He had

no love for perishable things and was always engrossed in self-realization. He

did not know or care for honor or dishonor. The name of Allah was always on his

lips. His inside was as calm as the deep sea. Though he sat in one place, he

knew all the transactions of the world. Though a Siddha (realized being), he

acted like a sadhaka (disciple on the spiritual path). He was meek, humble, and

pleased all.

 

Shortly after coming to Shirdi Baba displayed his mastery over matter. He

was fond of lights and used to borrow oil from the shop keepers to keep earthen

dishes with wicks burning the whole night in the masjid (temple). After a while

the shop keepers got together and decided not to give oil. Then they watched to

see what Baba would do. Unperturbed, Baba poured water into his oil pot, took a

drink from it, then filled all his earthen dishes with it and lighted them. To

the surprise and dismay of the shopkeepers, the wicks began to burn and kept

burning the whole night. Afterwards the shopkeepers repented and apologized.

 

http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/ShrdSai/ShSai.htm in a littele short form.

 

Namaste - Reet