Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Pranams to all members, I am Saibanisa - GopalaRao Ravada from Saidarbar -Hyderabad. Kindly go through this issue of "The Glory of Shirdi Sai" and receive the Blessings from Baba. In the Service of Lord Sainath and His devotees, Saibanisa - GopalaRao Ravada. ----- THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI A FORTNIGHTLY E-MAGAZINE Issue 5/2004 01-03-2004 to 15-03-2004 Please visit our Web site: http://www.saidarbar.org --\ --------------------- THIS ISSUE CONTAINS: 1. NEWS FROM TIME MACHINE 2. SAI PHILOSOPHY 3. WHAT IS SAIDARBAR? 4. SAI IN LETTERS 5. SAIBANISA'S THOUGHTS ON GRUHASTHASRAMA 6. CORRESPONDENCE COURSE ON BHAGAVAD -GITA 7. SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA 8. QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY 9. JOURNEY THROUGH THE OCEAN OF HEMADRI PANTH 10. DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES 11. SAI WITH CHILDREN 12. ARTICLES FROM SAI DEVOTEES 13. LETTERS FROM SAI DEVOTEES 14. FROM SAI ORGANISATIONS 15. EDITOR'S DESK ---------------- 1 SAI'S NEWS FROM THE TIME MACHINE: March 1911- Tatyasaheb Noolkar, a staunch devotee of Baba, Sub-Judge of Phandarpur breathes his last at Shiridi at the age of 48. March 1912- Dadasaheb Khaparde returned to Amroati. Mrs.Laxmibai Khaparde stayed behind in Shiridi. ---------------- 2. SAI PHILOSOPHY: SAI PHILOSOPHY FROM THE DIARY OF SAI.BA.NI.SA. These messages are the outcome and essence of the dream sequences of Saibanisa as given by Lord Sainath, which reflect the Sai Philosophy and his high thinking. They carry a sense of deep meaning and are generally thought provoking, enough to set one?s thinking process. Translated and presented by RAGHU RAMAN SATULURY 61) 25th August 1996: Even if you do not worship a person while he is alive at least offer ATMANAMASKARAS (sincere regards) on his death anniversary. It is equally of great value as per the tradition passed on to us from generations. 62) 8th September 1996: Cinemas had started casting their evil effects even as early as 1918. They are the basic reasons for decline of moral and ethical values. 63) 8th September 1996: Prior to 1918 parents did not have to think much for the property and well being of their children. They fully trusted in "GOD" that they will be taken care of. And it did happen so. 64) 15th September 1996: To earn your "TRUST" I shall reveal your "PAST". I am sure with this faith developed, you will always follow the path shown by me in future. 65) 28th September 1996: It is not the amount of time nor the number of times you chant the name of "SAI" that matters. What matters most is how you lead the life trusting SAI. --------------------------- 3. WHAT IS SAIDARBAR? For answer please browse: http://www.saidarbar.org/saidarbar1.htm -------------- 4. SAI IN LETTERS: Madhusudhan Nori, Hyderabad, India nomavi AUM SRI SAIRAM SAI IN LETTERS (Saibanisa's letters to his Son) http://www.saidarbar.org/HTML/ocean_of_mercy/sai3.jpg Translated from the Telugu original into English by Sri Sai Devotee Madhusudan Nori. Secunderabad - 28 February 2000 I request the readers to read first Sri Sai Satcharitra in English by Late Sri Nagesh Vasudev Gunaji, before reading these letters. http://www.geocities.com/seenukv/day-01-thu.htm OM SAI Hyderabad 03 February 1992 Letter - 29 (Chapter 31) Dear Chakrapani, Incidents of attaining salvation by some devotees at Shirdi, through the grace of Sri Sai, are narrated in this chapter. They are indeed are very fortunate. Even a wild animal (tiger) achieved salvation in the presence of Sri Sai. These are the incidents that occurred at Shirdi in those days. I was witness to Sri Sai granting salvation to HIS devotee and for me an embodiment of Sri Sai himself my maternal aunt's husband Sri Upadhyayula Somayajulu. I will narrate details of this incident in forthcoming letters of mine. I will write about those aspects of this chapter that has impressed me. At the very beginning of this chapter words said by Bhagawan (Lord) Krishna have been quoted. These words are - Those, who remember me at the last moments of their lives, will attain me (merge in me). Those, who desire or aspire for something else at the last moments of their lives, will only get those desires / aspirations fulfilled in their next life-. How can GOD grant salvation to those who spend their entire lifetime pursuing Arishad Vargas (worldly, material and sensual objects) and end their lives in ignorance of spiritual matters? Just ponder deeply on this question. Therefore desire for knowing GOD has got nothing to do with one's age. An irresistible desire and constant craving for seeking God is needed. From the day an individual gets these two aforesaid qualities, GOD will appear in some form or other in front of him and lives with him from that day onwards. Sri Sai says in the episode of recluse Vijayanand - Those who wear orange coloured robes should not have any attachment for any animate or inanimate thing-. Hence every individual who wears orange coloured robes is not really a recluse. Sri Sai never wore orange coloured robes but still HE was a great Yogeeswara (God realized soul). We can see the real characteristics of a recluse only in Sri Sai. Sri Sai never asked anything from his devotees but sought only their Love. He accepted their Love and used his power for their welfare. We cannot see another Yogeeswara like Sri Sai in this era of Kali. All the recluses / swamis living in our midst these days seek and get offerings in cash or kind from us. In return they give a well-delivered discourse on knowledge that is easily available in books. My personal feeling is that those, who have gained spiritual knowledge by diligent study of books and scriptures, need not wear orange coloured robes for imparting that knowledge to others. It is possible that these views of mine may be shared by great many. It is not prudent to write in greater detail on this subject. Sri Sai made the recluse Vijayanand read Rama Vijayam, during the last days of his life and granted salvation to him after his death. When I prayed to Sri Sai for granting salvation to my maternal aunt's husband Sri Upadhyayula Pereswara Somayajulu, who was Sri Sai and who bore the expenditure on my education and boarding, at the time of his death Sri Sai made me recite the mantra Raja Ram in his ear. Sri Somayajulu uncle breathed his last uttering that mantra along with me. Sri Sai showered his special Love on Sri Balaram Mankar. Sri Sai, whilst physically being present at Shirdi, gave HIS divine vision to Sri Mankar at Machindragad and proved that HE is omnipresent. Sri Mankar was to travel by train to Bandra, and was unable to procure a ticket for his journey (as the booking window / counter was overcrowded with passengers). At that time Sri Sai appeared in the form of a villager in front of Sri Mankar gave him a ticket for the journey to Bandra and disappeared in the crowd. Sri Balaram Mankar was indeed very fortunate as he breathed his last breath in the presence of Sri Sai. When we inculcate unflinching faith, devotion and love for Sri Sai, HE will appear in front of us in some form or other and save us. I will write more on this aspect in my forthcoming letters with reference to context. Now let us consider Tatyasaheb Noolkar episode in this chapter. He was a great devotee who tested Baba. Normally we come across many incidents in which GOD tests his devotees. But Noolkar took a stand that unless his two wishes are fulfilled he will not accept Sri Sai as GOD realized soul and go to Shirdi for HIS darshan (vision). Sri Sai fulfilled both the wishes of Noolkar and made HIS devotee come to Shirdi. After passing away of Sri Noolkar Sri Sai says -Alas Tatya has departed before us and he has no rebirth. Tatyasaheb Noolkar was thus fortunate to receive salvation. Coming to Megha, he is an unforgettable character from Sri Sai Sathcharitra. Megha, eventhough unlettered and uneducated, developed unflinching devotion, faith and love for Sri Sai and passed away in that state. A very rare occasion it was for people to see Sri Sai, who had never shed tears, shedding tears and weeping at Megha's death and personally supervising the last rites for Megha's body. Sri Hemadri Pant says - Those who prostrate at any saint's feet and breathe their last breath will be liberated and saved. I do not know what Sri Sai has in store for me. You will come to know my fortune when the time comes. In service of Sri Sai, Your father Translated from the Telugu original into English by Sri Sai devotee Madhusudan Nori. Secunderabad. 24 January 2001 ------------ 5. SAIBANISA'S THOUGHTS ON GRUHASTHASRAMA : http://www.saidarbar.org/discourses/2b.jpg Sri Shirdi Saibaba practiced celibacy through out his life. BABA advocated his devotees to follow the traditions of family life in order to achieve social harmony. This alone will help in building a healthy society and usher alround happiness in one's life. Baba wanted his devotees to fulfill their moral and social obligations called for in the materialistic World and then to work towards the ultimate i.e. reaching the God. Incidentally a major portion of Baba's devotees are from those who follow 'Gruhasthasrama' without any hindrance. Saibanisa Gopala Rao Ravada has read a number of Books and literature on this particular topic by different authors and desires to put his ideas before you all. Hence an attempt is made to high light his observations on this subject, aptly titled as ' Saibanisa's thoughts on Gruhasthasrama'. We earnestly hope that our readership will appreciate and encourage our efforts. Raghu Raman Satulury 21.A person who always wishes for the best and good can only make a good relationship. 22. A good husband is the one who can bring up and educate his children to be worthy citizens. 23. Sky may be full of stars but the light in darkness comes only from the moon. It is therefore worthy to have one true son than ten useless. 24. Just as a farmer takes all care to protect his crops from insects, Head of the family should adopt his own methods and practices to eliminate the ills of the family members. 25.Culturally, It is binding on the Head of the family to ensure that his guests are well taken care of. To be continued? ------ 6. JOIN CORRESPONDENCE COURSE ON BHAGAVAD -GITA: http://www.gita-society.com/lessons/saigita.htm ------------------------------- 7. SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA "SV.SWAMY" svswamy1 & swamyswarna 2 Mar 2004 09:27:54 -0000 Sai Ram. Let us continue with the study of Chapter 10 and enjoy the beauty of the spiritual gems that come up from the depths of the ocean of Sai. We saw how Baba generated curiosity in the minds of His devotees, by allowing them a peep into the spiritual realms, where tremendous powers ruled. He also showed through example that any power should be under our control and not the other way around. ?Baba had all the eight Siddhis (powers) at His command. He never practiced nor craved for them. They came to Him naturally, as a result of His perfection.? That is the secret of Satvik Siddhis. Sagun Manifestation of Brahman."Though Sai Baba looked like a man, three cubits and a half in length, still He dwelt in the hearts of all." Sai Ram. He dwelt in the hearts of all. That is the meaning of Spirit. And that is what the ?Narayana Suktam? or ?Matra Pushpa? , the offering of prayers, a Vedic Hymn, proclaimed. He is there in the hearts of all, as the Chaitanyam or spark. ?Inwardly, he was unattached and indifferent, but outwardly, He longed for public welfare. Inwardly most disinterested, He looked outwardly full of desires, for the sake of His devotees. Inwardly an abode of peace, he looked outwardly restless. Inwardly He had the state of Brahman, outwardly He acted like a devil.? Sai Ram. Hemadpant is trying to describe the state of opposites, duality and then show that Sai is beyond the opposites. All the arguments about the nature of Brahman are futile. Like a coin has two sides, Brahman, too manifests as Nirgun and Sagun. Nirgun is so abstract a concept that ordinary Sadhakas like us can?t really appreciate it let alone use it. Like no amount of philosophy is useful to a man to fill the stomach when he is hungry. At that time, food is what is needed. Similarly when a man is ill, medicine is needed. But when man is continually troubled by the disease of delusion, delusion that he is separate from the rest of the people, Brahma Jnan is needed to remove the delusion. In almost all the Vedic Hymns, this duality is recognized and respected. And all the prayers, rituals etc., are designed to help the person deal with the daily needs. Performing of one?s karma or duty is the first step. Expecting a reward is natural. However, slowly but steadily a stage is reached where the faith of the person is built to a stage where he or she no longer expects a reward for the action performed and starts really offering the fruits of the actions at the Feet of Narayana, the Supreme. ?Inwardly He loved Adwaita (union or monism), outwardly He got entangled with the world.? Whether it is Siva, Adi Sankara or Ramana or Sai, all great Jnanis, and fully liberated souls, their enlightenment did not mean that they detached themselves from the day-to-day worldly activities. It just meant that they did what was needed to be done without any expectation of a personal reward. ?He always uttered 'Allah Malik' (God the real owner)? ? Sai Ram. Not surprisingly, this is the same message that is also given in the first Upanishad, Isa Upansihad, about which we have a beautiful story in one of the later chapters. Since the whole world or Universe is pervaded by Isa, Lord, there is nothing that is not owned by Him. Allah Malik is the cryptic remark of Sai to remind us that the Lord owns everything. One principle which envelopes the whole universe, (from a stone pillar to Brahma) incarnated in Sai Baba. The really meritorious and fortunate people got this treasure-trove in their hands, while those people who not knowing the real worth of Sai Baba took or take Him to be a man, a mere human being, were and are indeed miserable.? Sai Ram. This is the most important recurring theme. SAI is not limited to a specific form, shape or location. All the stories, miracles etc., that He showed, had just one purpose, viz., to inculcate the sense of unity in diversity in the devotees, whose thinking is so conditioned by duality that only extraordinary events, which could not be explained by known laws of science, could shock them into breaking out of those thought patterns, which have a great grip on them and thus bind them. It is the mind which binds and it is the same mind that is exposed to radically new concepts that breaks out of the previous thought patterns and is now free. Whether it is Rama, Krishna, Sai or Siva, those who worship a Deity with the idea that This Deity is different from the other Deity and is more powerful, etc., and is thus to be preferred to be worshipped are exhibiting a form of ignorance difficult to beat. Whether it is the conflict between Hindus and Muslims , or between Vaishnavites and Saivites earlier, society always suffered from these artificial divisions. Sai came to Shirdi with the sole aim of uniting these divisive fragments. To show us the forest built of the trees. To show the unity in the diversity. To show us the unifying principle. Sai Ram. 8. QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY: (By Late Sri Bharam UmamaheswaraRao) "Shashi": shashi_31 11. If you meditate on Me with full concentration, your mind dissolves into unity. The difference between you and Me will be lost. This results in BRAHMA-SAMARASATA. 12. Lust, Anger, Delusion, Pride and Jealousy are all delusive. They will make the unreal appear as real. If a rich man wears a gold ornament, the poor man gets jealous due to his Lobha. So you must conquer these six sense enemies. Waves of passion will go, if these six enemies are conquered. 13. Whoever or whatever creature comes to you do not drive away, but receive with due consideration. Give food to the hungry, water to the thirsty and clothes to the naked. Then God will be pleased. Do not bark at people. Speak only gentle words. This is the only way to happiness. 14. I have been considering for long and have been thinking day and night, all are thieves, but we have to deal with them. I prayed to God night and day for -their improvement. But He does not approve of My attitude and grant the prayer. 15. I don?t want any material gifts. But I want only Faith (Shraddha) and Patience (Saburi). 16. People are degenerating. People mostly think ill and talk ill of others. But I do not retaliate. I do not care to listen to such talk. People become more and more skeptical. They are disposed to look more at the evil side of things. 17. One should not stay in any place, where saints are ill-spoken of. 18. Come to My mosque and read Guru Charitra. 19. Do not read any book. By reading these books people think that they will find God in these books, and they find Brahma in them. It is enough if you keep Me in your heart and make your heart harmonize with the head. 20. Your body is full of desires, which spring as soon as a sense object approaches. When you go to a temple, you will see the God within. When you are seeing the God?s image, you will not care of the outside beauty of the temple. Does God remain only in temples? Is He not found in every object in the world? To be continued? -------------------------- 9. JOURNEY THROUGH THE OCEAN OF HEMADRI PANTH: QUIZ leela dhar : leedharart Fwd: XLII and XLVIII G-5-2004 Chapter XLVII 1) The ganges lons for ______ to bless her to remove all her sins a) Gods b) Holy man c) Devotees d) Saint 2) Who was sitting beside Baba when Baba heard the croaking of the frog for the second time? a) Traveller b) Yogi c) Shama d) Nana 3) Wha was the scene the traveller saw when he went to investigate a) A snake caught a frog b) The frog was caught by a mangose c) The frog caught the snake d) The snake and frog were dancing 4) Basappa was born as a ____ and Veerbhadrappa as a _____ a) dog and cat b) Cat and Dog c) Frog and snake d) Snake and frog 5) Who was appointed as trustee to over see the construction of the temple? a) Booty b) Sai Baba c) Old Widow d) Rich Man 6) Who appeared in the rich mans wife dream and ordered to build the dome of the temple a) Sai baba b) Vishnu c) Shiva d) Mahadev (God) 7) The woman was assured that she will be rewarded ____ times on what she spends a) 10 b) 400 c) 100 d) 1000 8) The rich mann valued the gold and jewellery at Rs___ a) 100 b) 1000 c) 10000 d) 100000 9) What was the name of the old woman who mortgaged the land to the rich man? a) Radha b) Lakshmi c) Dubaki d) Kamini 10) The old woman was reborn as ____ and the rich man as ___ a) Chenna Bassapa, Veeradhadrappa b) Veerabhadrappa, Chenna bassapa c) Gowri, Chennabassapa d) Veeradhadrappa, Gowri 11) the land was sold for Rs._______ a) 1000 b) 100000 c) 10000 d) 50000 Chapter XLVIII 1) Mr.Sapatnekar stayed in ______ a) Akkalkot b) Shirdi c) Ahmednagar d) Mumbai 2) Of the two friends Mr.Shevade and Mr.Sapatnekar, who said Baba will make him pass the exams a) Sapatnekar b) Shevade c) non d) Both 3) Mr.Sapatnekar lost his son in the year a) 1915 b) 1918 c) 1920 d) 1910 4) Mr.Sapatnekar visited Shirdi along with his ___ for the first time a) Wife b) Son c) Brother d) Mother 5) Whom did Sapatnekar consult in Shirdi when Baba was angry with him a) Shama b) Balashimpi c) Booty d) Nana? 6) Who came in the dream of Mrs.Saptanekar? a) Sai baba b) Fakir c) Bade Baba d) God 7) Who was massaging Babas waist whenn nMr.Sapatnekar met him a) Radha Krishna mai b) Lakshmi bai c) Shepherdess d) Sweeper 8) Baba started telling the story of a a) Lawyer b) Judge c) Administrator d) Bania 9) In the Chavadi procession in the night Baba looked like a a) Panduranga b) Shiva c) Vishnu d) Krishna 10) How many children were born to Mrs.Sapatnekar a) 1 b) 3 c) 2 d) 5 Answers chapter XLVII 1) d2) a 3) a 4) c 5) d 6) d 7) c 8) b 9) c 10) a 11) b Chapter XLVIII 1) a 2) b 3) d 4) c 5) b 6) b 7) c 8) d 9) a 10) b ------ 10. DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES: 2/20/2004 10:28:15 -0800 Kiran Buddi : kiranbuddi Devotee Experience for "Glory of Shirdi Sai" Newsletter Om Sairam, Shri Sachidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaja Ki Jai, My humble pranams to saibhandhus, I am sharing a experience of mine and I am ever indebted to my Deva for giving me this opportunity. It was on Thursday Feb 19th I completed the Satcharitra Parayan and I was wondering if Baba could bless me with his miracles. He indeed listened to my prayers and answered few questions I had asked Sayin maharaja. Baba was certainly not happy in few things which he scolded me and as any other Sai devotee as I have taken these as his blessings. But If I repeat my mistake again and again, would sayin maharaj come to me rescue? As a discipline I have to honor my Deva's dictum and no excuses what so ever. I justified my actions with a devotee R. B Purandhare, who loved Baba very dearly. Purandhare wanted Baba to have royal paraphernalia and so he along with Radhakrishanyi acquired Silver Palanquin (not the one that is now used), which was later, moved to storage room after some silver ornaments were stolen off it. The devotees felt that the lockable shed was required and the job entailed boring holes into the side of mosque. Purandhare started drilling holes when Baba was out at Lendi, villagers fled the scene knowing that this will invite Baba's wrath. Predictably, Once Baba's returned, he flew into rage and continued raining down abuse on Purandhare. Purandhare was very stubborn and would not leave until the job is finished without pausing for the food. Baba later commented to Dixit that since Purandhare has not eaten, Baba was feeling the pangs of hunger. Purandhare was listening to all this and later when Baba send somebody for him, he came running to Baba, fell at Baba's feet and wept. This was a scene of reconciliation - Baba, scolding and consoling and Purandhare overwhelmed by Baba's love for him. Needless to say my love and devotion to Baba are no where close to that of Purandhare but every time Baba said something I behaved stubbornly and invited his wrath. Easy to say Purandhare didn't heed to Baba but was my love, faith, devotion and dedication anywhere close to Purandhare? Am I not a fool to justify Purandhare's action with mine, saying he didn't heed Baba advise but Purandhare is a surrendered and blessed soul of Baba. With my stubborn attitude I caused my Deva lot of hardship and pain. Poor Baba, has to take all this for the sake of his devotees. Baba's love for his devotees is beyond our imagination and his scolding are blessings! But I would like to urge a word of caution, Guru's order has to be adhered without any intellectual reasoning or knowledge. O Samartha Sadguru Sainatha ever shower your grace on us and take mercy on the poor souls! We ignorant children have caused lot of troubles and you have to suffer because of our actions. Deva, I beg for your forgiveness and take pity on this ignorant soul and let this soul be dedicated for your service at the lotus feet of yours. Jai Sairam. ----- 11. SAI WITH CHILDREN: http://www.saidarbar.org/HTML/portraits/7.jpg Smt. MadhuGopal 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. I have told you 24 stories during the year 2003. Baba told before He took His Maha Samadhi that He is Muralidhar and would like to play in Booty Wada (Samadhi Mandir) with His devotees. So I will start Krishna Leelas with effect from this first issue of New Year 2004. I Wish you all A Happy New New_year 2004. Study well and learn good manners. Tell your parents to read the Glory of Shirdi Sai - Fortnightly E-magazine and narrate Krishna Leelas from this magazine. GOKUL: Gokul was a small village on the banks of Yamuna. It was situated on the opposite side of Mathura. Gokul was mostly inhabited by cowherds whose life style was very simple. Nand was the chief of the Yadava clan. The entire village was ecstatic on hearing the news that a son had been born to Nand and Yashoda. The news spread fast. It was an occasion for the entire village to celebrate. Each home was decorated. Colorful rangoli was done at every doorstep. Flowers and auspicious leaves of mango were hung on the doorways. Both men and women put on their best clothes and carried sweets and gifts to the Nand?s palace to bless the child. The atmosphere was one of joy and excitement. Everywhere people could be heard singing beautiful and devotional songs. Even the animals could understand that it was a great celebration and some great soul had arrived amidst them. Nand distributed sweets, clothes, ornaments, paddy and grains in charity to whoever came to his palace. Cows were gifted to Brahmins as they recited vedic hymns. Meanwhile, Yashoda was busy taking care of the dark beauty. His face was so attractive that she was lost in thoughts. Only Nand knew that the baby was the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudev. Yashoda was happy and unaware that she had given birth to a female child. She felt proud whenever she looked at the infant Krishna lying by her side. One by one the cowherds and gopis came and blessed the child. While men talked to Nand, the females surrounded Yashoda and talked to her. Beautiful Krishna charmed one and all. Some praised his twinkling eyes, while some praised his dark curls. To some his dimples were irresistible. They all wanted to cuddle the baby. And the women were envious of Yashoda to have given birth to such a beautiful baby in the world whose graces looked divine. The young children wanted to play with little Krishna. The gopis sang and danced in the welcome of Krishna. Since the baby boy was dark complexioned it was agreed by all that he be called Krishna. To be continued.. --------------------------- 12. ARTICLES FROM SAIDEVOTEES: Saiesha Manisha" <babasaiesha Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:45:10 -0800 (PST) Golden Truths of Sai Naam Jaap GLOBAL SAI NAMA JAPA Dear Devotees, PL read,read,read,understand and digest the following points -Golden Truths- and PL check up how far we are following.As declared by Sai Samarth 'Simple remembrance of SAI,SAI will help us to reach our destination' Please join the group of 100 crore Global Sai Naam Jaap and contribute your japa count. sairam D.Sankaraiah The Lord Himself has settled the nature of His worship for every age.Chanting of His Holy name is the prescribed sadhana for the present age.This is the age of sins sorrows,natural and man made calamities. Jealousy and Hatred dominate the human mind.Sri Raghava Chaitanya,author of the book Divine Name has mentioned the following facts useful to everyone. 1.The Holy Name is the Divine medicine to save us from the chronic disease of worldliness. 2.The Divine Name is the most powerful remedy for delivering one from the sinister influences of infatuation and ignorance. 3.Taking recourse to constant chanting of the Divine Name one becomes eligible for the grace of the ALord. 4.The Divine medicine strikes at the very root of a terrible suffering of this repeated cycle of birth and death. 5.The Holy Name is not a mere composition of Sanskrit alphabets,It is pregnant with many mystic potentialities.It attracts the Utterer and the Hearer. This Divine Nama is the only wealth that multiplies when stolen. 6.When the dying Ajamil by unintentionally uttering the Name of Sri Hari while calling his son by His name, could attain Vaikunta Dham,how much more beneficial would the result be if the Name itself is chanted with Implicit faith. 7.The glory of the Divine Name lies beyond the scope of Human intelligence and arguments. 8.If one believes in God, he must necessarily believe the word of God as well. Mere lip service either to the Lord or His Saying i.e. the Sastras, would not serve the real purpose." ----------- Arun Reddy" : arunreddy_n Meaning of Shraddha & Saburi Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi descended on the earth to lead mankind to the realm of eternity. As the divine mother He gave his immense love and as the divine father He gave direction to our search for truth. His mission was to make people conscious of their divine nature. The people who follow His teachings and preaching are indeed blessed souls. The cardinal principles of Sai Path are 'Shraddha' and 'Saburi'. Sai Baba explicitly asked for these two qualities in His devotees by giving his self-experiential instance that his 'Murshid' or Master asked from him only two pice - one Shraddha and other the Saburi. Shraddha : 'Shraddha' in a Sanskrit word, which has no equivalent in English, at best it can be understood as, faith with love and reverence. Such faith or trust is generated out of conviction, which may not be the result of any rational belief or intellectual wisdom, but a spiritual inspiration. Baba sowed the seeds of spiritual inspiration in the hearts of people who knew of him. This Divine inspiration was so instant and profound that they automatically took refuge in Him. Baba reiterated that steadfast love in God as the gateway to eternity. He used the instance of mother tortoise to illustrate this point. The mother - tortoise may be on the other side of the river, whereas her children are on the far side. She does not transfer food and water to her children by way of her loving glances. Yet, her loving looks are enough to protect the children. Similarly, people who lovingly look at God get His reciprocity. God's looks offer peace, protection and prosperity for His children. Baba's teaching, both direct and indirect explicate the significance of 'Shraddha'. Baba reiterates the spiritual guidance of Shri Krishna to Arjun - "Who-so ever offer to Me with love or devotion, a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, that offering of pure love is readily accepted by Me". Saburi: 'Saburi'; is patience and perseverance. Saburi is a quality needed throughout the path to reach the goal. This quality must be ingrained in a seeker from day one, least he looses his stride and leaves the path half way. As a hunter waits patiently and motionlessly for his target a devotee too has to wait patiently for attaining his goal. There are many trying situations in life. A test may come in the form of frustration, distress, agony, illness, mishaps, prolonged wait or a loss. In such moments we should seek support from the Master and hold on him. Arun Reddy Nukala ---------------- 13. LETTERS FROM SAIDEVOTEES: C T Reddy : reddyct Sunday, February 08, 2004 9:39:14 PM Dear Saisevak garu, SAIRAM, I am very happy to receive your mail from you on behalf of saibanisa, and I thanks to you people doing a good job for the sai devotees. SAIDARBAR is the good site for the people who wants visit the same, they can see the every thing belongs to SAIBABA on this site. I will wish you to do good jobs in future, and SAIRAM to all saidevotees. bhakti tho, C T Reddy ----------------------- 14. FROM SAI ORGANISATIONS: Visit http://faith.Ocatch.com/index.html for Saidarbar -Chennai -India activities. Visit http://www.angelfire.com/sd/SaidarbarCanberra/index.html for SAIDARBAR - Canberra - Australia activities. Visit http://www.viswasaidarbar.com for SAIDARBAR - London Activities. Visit http://www.geocities.com/wallingfordsai for SAIDARBAR - Walling ford Activities --- Shirdi Saibandhu saibandhu Thursday, February 26, 2004 3:08:45 AM RamaNavami celebrations in Bay Area, CA on April 3rd Dear Shirdi Sai Devotees SHIRDI SAI- RAMANAVAMI CELEBRATIONS IN BAY AREA, CA We welcome all of you with family, to join us for SHIRDI SAI- RAMANAVAMI CELEBRATIONS Celebrations in the Bay Area, CA on April 3rd (Saturday) in Sunnyvale .. Date & Time: April 3rd (Saturday) 4:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. Venue: Las Palmas Park Building 850 Russet Drive Sunnyvale, CA (Located off of Remington Dr. and Spinosa Dr.) AGENDA: Significance of RamaNavami, Rama Namavalli, Sai Mahima, Hanuman Chalisa, Shirdi Sai Bhajans, Naivedya, Dhoop Arathi, Distribution of prasad, Devotees sharing their experiences. For RSVP and INFO: saibandhu ------------------------------- Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir" baba Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:30:56 ?0600 Mandir Activities & News: We will be moving to suite 104 & 105 effective Mar 1st. Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan held on Sat. Feb 14th and Sun. Feb 15th were well attended. All 4 arathi?s, Kakad, Madhyan Sandhya (Dhoop) and Shej, were also conducted. Bhajan program was conducted on Wed. Feb 18th along with recitation of Linga Ashtakam and Sai Ashtakam. Baba Abhishekam was conducted on Sat. Feb 21st. Mandir Patrika is now available online at out web site at www.babamandir.org Temple timings: All days (except Thu) - 6.15pm to 7.00pm; Thu ? 6.30pm to 8.30pm. We request devotees to visit www.babamandir.org. Any suggestions for publication in Mandir Patrika or the website may be submitted via email to baba ------------------------------ "leela dhar" : leedharart Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:22:10 +0000 (GMT) Dear Readers, The website www.saileelas.org is updated with another book by Sri Sainatha Mananam, and this bookwas written by Pujya Narasimha Swamji. with humble pranam Leeladhar --\ ----------------- Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandir: Columbus sssb_temple Sairam, Shirdi Saibaba Satsangh in Columbus, OH Satsangh in Columbus, OH has been taking place for the past few years. We are grateful to our Lord Sainath who has taken us to the 5th consecutive year. We always have felt Him among us in our Satsangh sessions making us feel blissful. Devotees around Columbus, OH area can visit: http://www.srishirdisaibabamandir.org or email: sssb_temple for more details on events and join us in serving Mother Sai. Thanks and Sairam ------------------ SAIDARBAR - HYDERABAD. We all know that Shirdi Saibaba encouraged His devotees to read Jnaneshwari (Bhagavad-Gita). For the benefit of the Sai devotees, Saidarbar came to an understanding with American Gita Society, Fremont, California, USA, for starting the correspondence course on Sri Bhagavad Gita from January 2004. We request the Sai devotees to browse on http://www.gita-society.com/lessons/saigita.htm get registered for the correspondence course and receive the Blessings from Baba. To Commemorate Shirdi Sai Utsav-2003, Orlando, Florida, USA, members of Saidarbar - Hyderabad released Saibanisa's Discourses in the form of three C.Ds of three hours duration containing, the following discourses. 1.God is Truth - Sai is Truth, My mortal remains shall speak from tomb ? Baba 2. Sai In Bhagavatham 3.Sai in Ramayan Those who would like to obtain these C.Ds can contact Sai Sevak Srinivasa Rao Kasturi on his E-mail id saidarbar and please give your support to Saidarbar - Hyderabad in spreading Sai Philosophy across the Globe. ------------------------- 15.FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Another new feature titled Saibanisa's thoughts on Gruhasthasrama is also finding it's place in "The Glory of Shirdi Sai" and we hope readers will be benefited after going through the article. Presentation of few thoughts at a time will continue for some more time. Shirdi Saibaba encouraged his devotees to read Jnaneshwari (Bhagavad-Gita). We are happy to inform we have started a correspondence course section and hope Sai community will get benefited. Please feel free to give your opinions/views on this new service. 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 with a copy marked to webmaster We shall put in our best efforts to include them in the Glory of Shiridi Sai- a Fortnightly 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 for THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI for a friend /relative and also read the old issues from: http://www.saidarbar.org/glory.htm 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 For SAIDARBAR-HYDERABAD P.S. In case you do not like to receive "The Glory of Shiridi Sai ", kindly reply UNSUBSCRIBE for our necessary action. Search - Find what you’re looking for faster http://search. 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