Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI Published Bi-Weekly Issue 23/2004 11-11-2004 Happy Diwali greetings to all Saidevotees - from Saidarbar Please visit our Web site: http://www.saidarbar.org --------- THIS ISSUE CONTAINS: 1. SAI A BEACON FOR HUMANITY 2. THE GLORY - E-MAGAZINE 3. SAI'S NEWS FROM TIME MACHINE 4. SAI PHILOSOPHY 5. SAI IN LETTERS 6. CORRESPONDENCE COURSE ON BHAGAVAD -GITA 7. SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA 8. QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY 9. DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES 10. SAI WITH CHILDREN 11. ARTICLES FROM SAI DEVOTEES 12.LETTERS FROM SAI DEVOTEES 13. TELUGU SECTION 14. FROM SAI ORGANISATIONS 15 EDITOR'S DESK -------- 1. SAI A BEACON FOR HUMANITY Download from http://www.ebeacon.indiainabook.com ------------ 2. THE GLORY - E-MAGAZINE Please visit: http://www.ebooks.vijishvanya.com/shirdi/emagazine.htm ----------------- 3. SAI'S NEWS FROM THE TIME MACHINE: Nov2, 1909: KakaSaheb Dixit, fist arrived at Shirdi (Aged 45 years) Nov 5,1918: Khushalchand sheth of Rahata passed away. Nov6, 1960: Shirdi Sansthan's administration was taken over by the City Civil Court and a "Court Receiver" was appointed. ----------------- 4. 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. 151) 28h March, 1994: Journey through life with kith and kin is like a journey by train. On the other hand journey through "ADHYATMA" is like an endless and a lonely journey undertaken for self-realization 152) 16h April 1994: Detachment from self, children, mother, wife, and native place in difficult even for great saints. Confine to "GRUHASTHASRAMA" (worldly obligations) while discharging your responsibilities seeking Lord's blessings. 153) 22nd April 1994: Gram will germinate only when water in sprinkled whether kept in an old cloth, or new. In the same way life turns meaningful to both rich and poor only when divine blessings are showered on them. 154) 23rd April 1994: "TIME" is the most precious gift of "GOD" to mankind. This should be utilized properly without wastage, that too in His service. 155) 30th April 1994: The thought that we are paying in this life, for our sins committed in the past is a first step in the right direction towards the towering "ADHYATMA". To be continued…. --------------- 5. SAI IN LETTERS: Madhusudhan Nori, Hyderabad, India nomavi OM SAI Visakhapatnam 22.02.92 Letter – 48 (Chapter – 51) Dear Chakrapani, This is my last letter, in the series of letters on significant aspects in Sri Sai Baba's biography and influence of Sri Sai Satcharitra on my life, to you. Please read carefully Chapter 51 and thoroughly understand Sri Sai before reading this letter. I have reaped harvest of fruits from the daily devotional reading of Sri Sai Satcharitra. These harvests of fruits have immensely benefited me. I am sincerely wishing that you and your contemporaries also must benefit from the magnificence of those fruits. I am wishing to spend this life entirely as a servant of Sri Sai. This chapter describes in detail the benefits that accrue from reading this holy book. I am listing the fruitful results bestowed by Sri Sai on the days of my completing daily Devotional reading of chapter 51: (1) On the day I completed reading chapter 51 in Guntur, my benefactor Sri Varanasi Surya Rao called from America and telephonically blessed me. (2) On 23.03.91 after I completed reading chapter 51 authorities have put their signatures on papers authorizing my trip to Korea. (3) On the day I completed reading chapter 51 in Korea Sri Sai appeared in the night in form of a Buddhist Monk and presented me a silver dollar. (4) On 27.06.91 after I completed reading chapter 51 we received the news that you secured 1331 rank in EAMCET (Common Entrance Test for admission to Engineering and Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh in which tens of thousands of students compete). (5) On 14.08.91 after I completed reading chapter 51 you got admitted in Vasavi Engineering College. (6) Today 22.02.92 after I completed reading chapter 51 Sri Sai decided the wedding of my daughter would take place at an auspicious time 6:58 AM on Sunday 10-5-1992. I have experienced and benefited from the fruits reaped by daily devotional reading of Sri Sai Satcharitra. Each person who reads these letters with Sraddha (devotion) and Sahana / Saburi (patience) will receive blessings and grace from Sri Sai. In service of Sri Sai, Your father. --------------------------- 6.JOIN CORRESPONDENCE COURSE ON BHAGAVAD -GITA: http://www.gita-society.com/lessons/saigita.htm ----------------------------- 7. SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA: "Venkateswaraswamy Swarna": swamysv 9 Nov 2004 15:10:50 –0000 Sai Ram. We have seen how Baba was cautioning devotees like us about the power of Maya and also how He assured that those who take to His worship will be protected. Now, let us see how He helped those who lost all hope of recovering from serious illness. "One Bhimaji Patil of Narayanagaon, Taluka Junnar, Dist. Poona, suffered in the year 1909 A.D. from a severe and chronic chest-disease which ultimately developed into Tuberculosis. He tried all sorts of pathis (remedies), but to no effect. Losing all hopes, he ultimately prayed to God - "Oh Lord Narayana, help me now". It is a well known fact that, when our circumstances are well off, we do not remember God, but when calamities and adversities overtake us, we are reminded of Him, So Bhimaji now turned to God." Sai Ram. Happy events are the clouds that cover our vision. On a hot sunny day, a cloud cover or a tree shade does give happiness for a while. But when night comes and the cloud cover continues, we lose our way. Or even during the day, if the cloud cover continues for days together, we pine for the sunlight. Similarly, problems are like a strong breeze that blow off the cloud cover and bring sunlight into our life. It is mentioned in a story from Mahabharatha that Kunti Devi, the mother of Pandavas, when asked by Lord Krishna to seek a boon, asked for more troubles so that she can remember Him that much better. Problems and difficulties are our real spiritual friends. And when we pray to God, He sends us to spiritual Sadhakas and through them to Saints for relief. We are indeed fortunate to be attached to Sai's feet. If ever, we tend to forget, Sai Himself reminds us so that our vision doesn't get clouded too long. Sai Ram."It occurred to him that he should consult Mr. Nanasaheb Chandorkar, a great devotee of Baba, in this respect. So he wrote to him a letter, giving all details of his malady, and asking for his opinion. In reply, Mr. Nanasaheb wrote to him that there was only one remedy left, and that was to have recourse to Baba's Feet. Relying on Mr. Nanasaheb's advice, he made preparations for going to Shirdi. He was brought to Shirdi and taken to the Dwarakamai, and placed before Baba. Mr. Nanasaheb and Shama (Madhavrao Deshpande) were then present. Baba pointed out that the disease was due to the previous evil karma, and was not at first disposed to interfere. But the patient cried out in despair that he was helpless, and sought refuge in Him, as He was his last hope, and prayed for mercy. Then Baba's heart melted and He said, "Stay, cast off your anxiety, your sufferings have come to an end. However oppressed and troubled one may be, as soon as he steps into the Dwarakamai, he is on the pathway to happiness. The Fakir here is very kind and He will cure the disease, and protect all with love and kindness." Sai Ram. Baba was the indweller of Bhimaji Patil too. He only pulled him there. He pointed out a great spiritual truth that the problems which we face are most probably the fruits of past deeds, either in this birth or in the previous births. Thus He was reiterating what Lord Krishna told Arjuna in His Gita. Baba gave a similar message when the Ramadasi from Chennai saw Him in his dream. But Baba also gave a great spiritual truth in this. When the bad karma is ripe, the devotee is pulled to God/Saints and make the ego surrender to God. Thus the bad deeds also act as correcting agents and bring one closer to God. Sai Ram. "The patient vomited blood every five minutes, but there was no vomiting in the presence of Baba. From the time, Baba uttered the words of hope and mercy, the malady took a favorable turn. Baba asked him to stay in Bhimabai's house, which was not a convenient and healthy place, but Baba's order had to be obeyed." Sai Ram. This is most important to remember. Baba was giving some instructions, which may appear contrary to common sense. But surrender to Guru was a very important part of the cure. And this implicit obedience helped the devotee to make further spiritual progress too. Thus the devotees who obeyed Baba regained not only their physical and mental health but more importantly their spiritual health too. "While he was staying there, Baba cured him by two dreams. In the first dream, he saw himself as a boy suffering the severe pain of a flogging, which he received for not reciting his 'Sawai-poetry' lesson before his class-master. In the second dream, some one caused him intense pain, and torture, by rolling a stone up and down over his chest. With the pain thus suffered in dream, his cure was complete, and he went home. He then often came to Shirdi, gratefully remembering what Baba did for him, and prostrated before Him." Sai Ram. By Baba's grace, Bhimaji's residual bad karma was quickly finished. And most importantly one great spirtual truth comes out. One should not forget favors received from fellow men or God/Saints. "Kritaghnaghna" is one of the names of God, that means One who destroys those who forget the good deeds of others. Lord Satyanarayana (Vishnu) also does not spare those who forget their promises. It is not as if God is in want of the material offerings of the devotee. It is simply that God wants us to be pure and true in mind, speech and action (Trikarana Suddhi). The story of Saptashringi goddess in Satcharitra also reinforces this same truth. "Baba also did not expect anything from devotees, but grateful remembrance, unchanging faith and devotion. People in the Maharashtra, always celebrate Satya-Narayana Puja in their homes every fortnight or month. But it was this Bhimaji Patil, who started a new Sai Satya-vrata Puja, instead of Satya-Narayana-vrata Puja, in his house, when he returned to his village." Sai Ram. Bhimaji Patil learnt his spiritual lesson. He also realised Sai's oneness with all Gods including Lord Satyanrayana Swamy. Bhimaji Patil was indeed fortunate. Let us bow to him and to Sai for this great spiritual lesson. Sai Ram. We will continue with the other miraculous healings in the future issues. Sai Ram. - 8.QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY: (By Late Sri Bharam UmamaheswaraRao) "Shashi": shashi_31 13. Spiritual Evaluation Through Sri Sai Baba's Sayings On another occasion Baba said `Yet you must use the inner enemies within the limits. Besides Kama towards wife, have Krodha against unrighteous, Lobha for Hari Nama, that is uttering God's name, Moha for Mukti, Matsara for evil actions. But have no Mada (Pride)'. Mr. Antonio Rigopulas explains `Mada is said to have no beneficial application whatsoever. Kama or Lust triggers as the enemy number one, and, if not controlled, is believed to favor the emergence of Krodha and so on'. In Charters & Sayings, Pujya Sri B V Narasimha Swamiji reports a dialogue between Baba, Mrs. Tharkad and her son. Baba said to her : `During the many births have I said already that I had been with you. We shall meet again and again. I have to take care of My Children night and day and give an account of every pie to God'. Another teaching of Baba is `People have become bad and are giving trouble. They are pestering me for money. Moreover, they have become shameless. I am disgusted'. The Italian Philosopher explains "Baba sadly pondered over man's tragic condition of ignorance. Everyone asked for material benefits and petty things. Few were interested in His treasure, that is priceless pearls of Moksha and the path leading to it". Bhakthi Marga is, indeed, flexible and polymorphous. There exists a wide range of schools of Bhakthi. We have to know that Sri Sai Baba, besides encouraging His followers to be devoted to their `ISTA DAIVAM' constantly emphasized on devotion to the Guru. As Sai noted, without a guide it is difficult to tread the path. There are tigers and bears along the path. He also says that `I wanted nothing but the Guru, and he wanted nothing but My love'. Pujya Sri Narasimha Swamiji says in His Charters & Sayings, that this bond of love uniting teacher and disciple is regarded as the key to spiritual progress. Such a view is characteristic of Indian culture. The importance, or better still, the weight of the Guru figure would indeed be difficult to overestimate. Guru is the Acharya. In India, the Guru is the instrument of His Grace and His Grace is the only SADHANA. Jnana comes as experience. To be continued…. ------------ 9. DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES: ------------------------------ - A devotee from U.S.A 11/01/2004 06:10:59 –0700 Sai Ram! I had a dream about 3 or 4 months back about Sai. In my dream he made me to put a plant into the ground. And I asked him, when we have to plant a plant here? I remember he saying that you have to keep plant in this place, because underneath this place there is my temple. And he showed me the temple. After that dream, after a month or so, I was pregnant. My mom told me that may be that's the symbol that he gave you that you will get pregnant. But after two months, I miscarried. I was very sad for two days, after that I was fine. What I have in my mind is, he did that for good. That's all I was thinking about my dear god. May be now, I was unable to find a good reason, but I am sure he did that for me for good. He put me into that small pain, to save me from a big problem. There is a reason, why he did that. I strongly believe in that. I strongly believe in HIM. ------------- 10. 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. 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 far you have enjoyed Krishna Leelas. Baba has also established his identity with Lord Sri Rama. Now I will take you through our epic Ramayan. Tell your parents to read the Glory of Shirdi Sai – Bi-weekly E- magazine and narrate Ramayan from this magazine. SITA SWAYAMVARA: When the demons were wiped out, the peace loving people and hermits became fan of Rama and Lakshmana. The sages blessed the two brothers. Vishvamitra, now, divided his time between prayers, yagyas, meditation and bestowing his knowledge and warfare skills on Rama and Lakshmana. In this way their time was passing when one day Vishvamitra told the princes about Lord Shiva's bow. They got curious and begged to the sage to show them the lovely bow. Vishvamitra told them that lord Shiva's bow was in the palace of Janaka, king of Mithila kingdom, that it was so heavy that even the gods had been unable to string it. Then Vishvamitra told them about King Janaka. Janaka, the king of Mithila, had no child. He was getting anxious with his advancing age. Once there was a great famine in his kingdom. The king wanted to alleviate the sufferings of his people. He consulted many sages and prayed to the gods for blessing his kingdom with rain. His prayers did not go unheard, he was asked to go early in the morning out of town and plough the barren land with his own hands. As he was a kind-hearted king, he was ready to do any thing for his people's welfare. He did as he was told. When he was ploughing the field his plough stuck at a place and he heard the cries of a baby. Astonished, he looked around and found a baby girl lying in a broken earthen pot in the furrows. The king took her up in his arms and brought her to the palace. As a reward of Janaka's ploughing, the rain God blessed with his kingdom with rain and the famine stricken people became happy again. King Janaka named the girl Sita, meaning the child of Mother Earth. Sita was blessed with not only beauty, but also with Mother Earth's qualities like kindness, love and virtue. Some time later, his queen bore him a baby girl, whom Janaka named Urmila. Vishvamitra came to know of organization of swayamvara and Janaka's vow "whoever strings the bow of Lord Shiva will marry my princess Sita" and desired that Rama and Lakshmana should take part in it, so he along with Rama and Lakshmana started their journey to Mithila. The journey continued through the forest without any untoward happening, but suddenly Rama saw a strange looking rock and asked the sage about it. Vishvamitra told Rama, " The Rock is, in fact, Ahalya, the virtuous wife of sage Gautham. She has been turned into a rock by curse of her husband Gautham, because she had been defiled by God Indra. If you touch the rock with your foot, she will be freed from the curse. So, Rama! Free her from the curse". Hearing this Rama touched the rock with his foot and the rock turned into a comely woman. With folded palms she bowed before Rama and said, My lord, this is the day I have been waiting for. I had been told that my curse would come to an end only when your feet touched me." Saying this Ahalya took leave and they resumed their journey. To be continued… 11. ARTICLES FROM SAI DEVOTEES: Sankaraiah Dubagunta" sainama SAI SEVAK SIVANESAN SWAMY (Part 2) Once some devotees of village RUI(3km from Shirdi) pleaded with Swamiji for accepting a piece of land for constructing an Ashram for him. Swamiji politely turned down the proposal "I cannot be a watchman of the land. I am happy at the feet of Baba here". Where is the need for him to have separate establishment when he is part and parcel of Sai and Shirdi? On another occasion Sri Prabhakar of Datta Venkata Sai Samajam of Kallur, Andhra Pradesh brought a jeep to take Swamiji to Kallur(400km from Shirdi) and show the spiritual development of the place.Swamiji told me "Tell, Prabhakar that place is being developed because I am here. "If I leave Shirdi I cannot stay at any one place and I have to roam about." I told another office bearer Sri A.P.Bandodkarji who confirmed the same. This statement confirms that Sainath sitting at Shirdi is doing the Temple development at various places and Swamiji and Sai are not different souls. The Sainama "Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai" is being spread throughout the globe, as the moving spirit behind this is Sivanesan Swamiji. I had informed first Swamiji only after getting inspiration at Shirdi to do the Nama Sankeerthana along with other devotees in Lendi Baugh .He did Dhunipooja everyday during 1st Nama Sankeertan programme at Shridi from 10-6-82 to 17-6-82. Wherever it was conducted, Swamiji used to give udhi, Thritha etc. Encouraging, devotees of various centers to do Namajapa is a memorable Saiseva done by him. We learn from chapt.X of Sri Sai Satcharita that Baba "Though He ate, He had no taste and though He saw, He never felt any interest in what He saw. He was as perfect a celibate as Hanuman".Devotees who observed Swamiji confirm the above facts. I had never seen him drinking plain water. He always drinks Baba`s Tirth. Rare he accepts Dakshina even that amount he spends on purchasing meals coupons, books, photos, and feeding cows with fresh green grass. There were occasions when he arranged Rail/Bus fares to deserving devotees. Perhaps to teach us he did so. Swamiji respects other saints-Chief among them are Videhi Sati Anasuya Matha of paradsinga, Avadhoota Rami Reddy Tata of Kallur, Devi Mayamma of Kanyakumari, Nampally Baba of Hyderabad. First two saints visited Shirdi and had discussion in their language with Swamiji. He encourages devotees doing parayana of holy books, Dhunipooja, Pradakshanas to Nanda Deep, Dattatreya , Gurustan, lighting of lamps in Dwaraka Mai. He considers Srikshetra Shridi as holy as any other place. It seems when Swamiji wanted to leave Shirdi he got letter from H.H. Sivananda Swamiji stating " If I get a chance of staying at Shirdi I shall not miss it". In His foreword to Life of SaiBaba by Saivyas B.V. Narasimha Swamiji . H.H.Sivananda Swamiji writes " Saibaba has sanctified and rendered Shirdi one of the holiest places upon earth and a shrine of devout pilgrimage to countless people". Such is the sacredness of shirdi. Sri. P.Jyothi Raja (Phone:040-3220119) a portrait Artist of Hyderabad was chosen by Sainath to draw Dwarakamai potrait through H.H. Sivanesan Swamy. Sri Raja went to Shirdi in the first week of January'1990 with other Sai brothers. They all went to Sivanesan Swamiji's room to pay their respect as usual. Though Sri.Raja's first visit he also accompanied. Sri Swamiji turned to Mr.Jyothi Raja and said "Baba wants to draw His portrait. I conveyed His message. I don't know Baba's intention. If you like you can start the work." It was a pleasant surprise to Mr.Raja. After discussions with Samsthan authorities Sri.Raja started the work in the 3rd week of the January'1990. The artist told me no remuneration was demanded as the offer to draw Rajadhi Raja Yogi Raja Para Bramha Satchithanandha Sainath Maharaj protriat itself was more valuable. H.H Sivanesan Swamiji garlanded and did Harathi to Dwarakamai photo drawn by Sri .JayaKar and blessed the Artist. Sri Raja took a vow not to take lunch till the portriat was completed. On the 5th day he felt hungry and desired to have food, violating self imposed restriction. Swamiji who knew everything sent "Thali" (plate with food items) offered to Sainath as Naivedya through Christiana alias "Om Sai". Raja was happy to have Baba's Prasad, which he considered as a great blessing. It appears this Prasad gave him strength and concentration. The work was completed on 13th,April'1990. He handed over the portriat after Harathi by H.H.Sivanesan Swamy to Samsthan Authorities. Swamiji directed in the year 1993 some devotees of U.S.A. to contact Jyothi Raja for Baba's protriat in different poses. It is said that saints are not alive or dead because of body. Swamiji was aware of the fact that the decaying body had to be given up. He never allowed human efforts for curing his throat disease. He lived on Udhi and holy thirtha during that period. Perhaps approval of 108 Glorious names of himself was His last act with body. Kum.Sailaja, Chief Sevika of Rama Sannidhanam (Home for the orphans) Hyderabad Tel: 040-7134877 sent as her monumental Guru Dakshina in the form of this Namavali to Swamiji. He took the paper containing the 108 names kept on His eyes and chest and returned to the giver prior to a couple of seconds of giving up of His mortal coils. Swamiji who never allowed to touch his feet or say a word of gratitude for the benefit conferred on any devotee through Him. (He always attributes everything to Sai only) took the namavali and blessed. Perhaps it was Sainath who blessed 108 Glorious names of Sivanasen Swamiji for the sake of lakhs of Shirdi followers who considered him as Gurudev. Let us take advantage of this blessing and repeat Swamiji`s Ashtotra Satha Namavali as many times as possible and enjoy Sai bliss. Swamiji left his mortal coils on 12th febraury 1996. The mortal remains were preserved at "SATHGURU SHIVANASEN SWAMIJI`S MAHASAMADHI STHAL" which is about two and half km from Shirdi on Pimple-vadi road. This land belongs to Mehurdhun Endowments Shirdi/Bombay. The trust has various service oriented plans for the benefit of humanity. Civil works are going on very fast. May Sai Sivanasen Swamiji bless Mrs. Zarineji of the Trust to complete the project in a recorded time, so that, the fruits can be enjoyed by one and all. Shirdi pilgrimage perhaps is incomplete wihout visiting Swamiji`s Maha Samadhi where Akhand Deep and Akhand Dhuni are maintained in a quite and calm place. ---------------- 12. LETTERS FROM SAIDEVOTEES: YVJR SUDHAKAR ysudhakar 11/5/2004 09:49:18 +0530 SaiRam! I am grateful to you for sending this bi-weekly-e-magazine "The Glory of Shirdi Sai" on every Thursday. May Sai bless you with good intentions. ----------------- m krishna kumar" gurusthan 9 Nov 2004 00:26:56 –0000 Sacred Book Released in the Samadhi Mandir at Shirdi Commemorating the Golden Jubilee Year of the Idol Installation of Shri Sai Baba in the Samadhi Mandir at Shirdi, a Sacred Book Titled "The Life and Teachings of Shri Sai Baba in NVGs Shri Sai Sat- charita" Edited by M Krishna Kumar was released on 22nd October, 2004 by the Executive Office of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Mr Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure. 22nd October, 2004 was also the 86th Punyathithi/Maha Samadhi Day of Shri Sai Baba. The Idol of Shri Sai Baba was made by Shilpamaharshi Balaji (Bhausaheb) Vasantrao Talim and installed on 7th October, 1954. The Sacred Book Titled "The Life and Teachings of Shri Sai Baba in NVGs Shri Sai Sat-charita" rejuvenates the Original Shri Sai Satcharita of Late Mr Nagesh Vasudev Gunaji, the Author of the First Three Editions, which was published during the lifetime of Gunaji in 1947, 1954 and 1959 respectively. The Sacred Book released on 22nd October, 2004 contains all the facts dealt by Late Mr Nagesh Vasudev Gunaji in the First Three editions. The Illustrations/Photos are Originals as contained in the First Three Editions. Certain topics, which were omitted from the fourth (4th) edition i.e. editions published after the demise of Mr Nagesh Vasudev Gunaji and the devotees did not have the opportunity to read and know about it have been incorporated. A divine coincidence of the Sacred Book released on 22nd October, 2004 is that "When the Idol of Shri Sai Baba was to be installed in the Samadhi Mandir on the Vijayadashmi Day of 1954, the Second Edition of Shri Sai Satcharita by Nagesh Vasudev Gunaji was published in January, 1954. Gunaji offered naivedya in the form of the Second Edition of Shri Sai Satcharita before the Idol Installation of Shri Sai Baba in 1954 and Shri Sai Baba made me offer the naivedya in the form of Rejuvenated Original of Shri Sai Sat-charita on occasion of the completion of 50 years of Idol Installation. True to His assurances, Shri Sai Baba assigns different works to each of His devotees for good. In order to maintain the fragrance of Shri Sai Baba in the Sacred Book released on 22nd October, 2004 the sale price of the Sacred Book has been fixed at an affordable Rs. 63/- (Sixty Three Only) excluding postage/courier charges. Sai devotees interested in the Sacred Book Titled "The Life and Teachings of Shri Sai Baba in NVGs Shri Sai Sat-charita" by M Krishna Kumar may contact him at his E Mail I D gurusthan. --- ------ 13. TELUGU SECTION Please visit: http://68.88.118.16/telugupages/Misc/ShiridiSai/shirdisai.htm ---------------- 14. FROM SAI ORGANISATIONS: 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.saidarbarusa.org for SAIDARBAR - Walling ford Activities - Saiesha Manisha babasaiesha 10/21/2004 05:51:52 –0700 Global Sai Naam Jaap Sairam, We -the Sai Sharan family and Sai Devotees around the world are involved in Global Sai Naam Jaap which was started on 9th Jan 2003. We have taken the sankalp of offering One Billion flower of Naam Jaap at the feet of Shirdi Sainath Maharaj. With blessing of Shirdi Sai Baba, Sai devotees all over the globe are performing the Naam Jaap and registering at www.shirdisaisharan.org fortheir Naam Jaap count. Last year Sai Sharan Inc Orlando had celebrated Sai Utsav 2003 at feet of Shirdi SaiBaba.This year Sai Naam Jaap is going to commence on 3rd Nov 2004 at Sai Sharan India Kolkotta. Shirdi Saibaba's ardent devotee Sri Shankariah ji who is the pioneer in Naam Jaap past so many years will be visiting kolkotta and with grace of Sai we are having the opportunity to attend and be a part of Global Sai Naam Jaap. Please take time to be part of Global Sai Naam Jaap. The purpose of this mail is to spread Baba's Global Sai Naam Jaap around the world and involve lot more devotees across the country and everywhere to take part in this Sai Naam Jaap Yagna. If possible please contribute the Naam Jaap count, which is being carried out at your place at the following e-mail ID. For Further details click on : http://shirdisaisharan.org/events.htm Sai Sharan team: Contact in Kolkotta: babasaiesha Contact in USA: shirdisaisharan --- ----- "Sai Sandesh" saisandesh 11/1/2004 10:34:15 –0500 Sai Sandesh November Issue::Om Sai Mandir's Newsletter Online version of Sai Sandesh can be read at: http://www.omsaimandir.org/sai_sandesh_v1_i5.pdf ----------- Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir": baba Temple timings: Weekdays (except Thu) - 6.15pm to 7.00pm; Thu – 6.30pm to 9pm; Weekends – 9am to 7pm. Dhoop (Sandhya) Arathi performed on all days and in addition Kakad and Noon (Madhyan) Arathi on weekends. All devotees are encouraged to sign up either by contacting temple committee members or by sending an email to baba to sign up for weekend volunteer service ----------- saibandhu Sun, 07 Nov 2004 18:05:36 –0000 [sai_Parivaar] Shirdi Sai Baba Bhajans- Invitation - November 11th Dear Shirdi Sai devotees We wish you all a Happy and Prosperous Diwali by Baba's grace. This week Shirdi Sai Baba Bhajans are at Skanda 's house in West San Jose. We will also recite Vishnu Sahasranamam. We would like to invite you and your family for these Bhajans. On: November 11th (Thursday) Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. If you want to conduct bhajans at your home/apt please contact saibandhu For Further details visit: www.ShradhaSaburi.org ------------------- "Atlanta Sai Temple News" atlantasai Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:05:43 -0700 (PDT) Jai Sai Ram! New Temple Hours Everyday of the Week 12 Noon – 9 P.M 12Noon - Madhyahn Aarathi - 6pm - Dhoop Aarathi 8 pm – Palki (palanquin) Seva – Thursdays/Saturdays only 8:30pm - Sej Aarathi Second Saturday: SAI VRATH @ 3pm Second Sunday: Sai Sahasram @ 4pm Regular Saturday: Vishnu Sahasram @ 4pm Regular Sunday: Lalitha Sahasram @ 4pm For more info: Atlanta Sai Temple (NASSTA),700 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 ---------------- omsaipost Om Sai Ram, We would like to inform you that we have now added your link to our web site, you can find the link here: http://www.omsaibaba.com/ we have also updated the site with some new photos. Om Sai Ram. ------ info 8 Nov 2004 16:01:47 –0000 With the Blessings of Shirdi Sai Baba and your support we are commencing work on the construction of the temple - a long cherished desire of the devotees. We are delighted to inform you that we have taken another step forward. We have moved building for dismantling. During the period of construction we would be constrained for space. Although the activities would be on a reduced scale we like to continue holding which will be held Atasamai temple 45-32 Bowne St, Flushing, ny-11355 house located opposite the Hindu temple (Ganesh temple) In view of space limitations devotees are requested to avoid bringing and distribution of food prasadam in the temple. However, prasadam like fruits and sweets, may be offered to Baba Sairam - voora" voora Tue, 09 Nov 2004 02:26:20 –0000- Shirdi Sai Temple, Inverness, Fl will be celebrating Diwali on the 12 th of November at 6 PM. There will be a Laxmi Puja followed by Arathi. On 13 th at 10 AM there will be Laxmi Puja, Abhishekam followed by Arathi. SAIDARBAR – HYDERABAD: >From the inception of "The Glory of Shirdi Sai" we are publishing "Sai in Letters" in which Saibanisaji gave his opinions and experiences relating to Sai Satcharitra to his son Saibandhu Chakrapani Ravada. These letters were well received by Saidevotees and appreciated Saidarbar team for publishing them. This feature will appear till the issue 23 of "The Glory of Shirdi Sai". Saidarbar – Hyderabad is happy to announce that we will be starting a new feature "Sai in the Dreams of Saibanisa" with effect from the issue of 24 of "The Glory of Shirdi Sai". We hope readers will be spiritually benefited from this new feature. We will be happy to conduct Tele-Satsanghs to cities out side Hyderabad and India on prior intimation. For further details please contact saidarbar The Executive members of Saidarbar – Hyderabad would like to convey their hearty thanks to Saibandhu VijayAggarwal of USA who has came forward to take the responsibility of publishing the E-book "Sai A Beacon For Humanity" in the internet and to the Sai devotees who have purchased this book. With this activity Saidarbar- Hyderabad gained the confidence to release the E-books in future also. We request all Sai devotees to support Saidarbar movement and receive Blessings from Baba. Now in collaboration with India in a book "The Glory of Shirdi Sai" is available in the form of E-magazine in the website http://www.ebooks.vijishvanya.com/shirdi/emagazine.htm We hope that readers will get benefited by going through this Bi-weekly Magazine, solely dedicated for the purpose of spreading Shri Shirdi Sai Philosophy across the Globe by the media of internet. ---------------------------- 15. FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Saibanisaji and Saidarbar team wishes a Happy Diwali to All Saibandhus. May the festival of lights bring you all the happiness and shower the blessings of Lord Sainath on all the members of your family. We would like to convey our hearty thanks to the Team members and web master of www.saidakshina.org for publishing "The Glory of Shirdi Sai" in their web site and giving an opportunity to many more Saidevotees in the world to read the E-magazine. 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 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 for THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI for a friend /relative and also read the old issues from: http://www.saidarbar.org/glory.htm and from http://saidakshina.org/modules/articles/ 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. 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