SRI SAIPADANANDA ASHTOTHARA SATHA NAMAVALI - By Sri B.S.Narayana Murthy

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yes"> multitude of His devotees, not only the most exacted Guru God, but the

manifestation of SRI SAI BABA Himself. His infinite grace, His divine

attributes and His subtle Influence enabling the lives of His

devotees, have been delineated most impressively in the 'Ashtothara Satha

Namavali'. The general sense of the 'Namavali' Is brought out

in the following items. Obeisance to Thee O! Radhakrishna Swamiji, The

adorable Saint Saipadananda, Trusted disciple of Sri. Narasimha Swamiji

Having Thine abode at Thyagarajanagar Attired in spotless white,

Adorned with the sacred Vibhuthi' Charming with winsome features. Immersed in

celestial bliss out Thou.

justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none"> Thou hast conquered the senses, A

devout worshipper art Thou of SAI BABA, A 'Stitha Prajna' - sage of steadfast

wisdom, Who hast attained Emancipation in this life itself. Resplendent with

an aura of divinity, Thou art a noble soul without ego, Enshrined in the

lotus-hearts of Thy devotees, Sweet of speech, an ocean of compassion art Thou

A profound scholar in scriptures art Thou Who hast attained the ultimate goal

of self-realization. Absorbed in concentrated meditation,

Arial"> Personified 'Existence-knowledge-Bliss' art Thou. Thou art effulgent

with the light of Truth,

justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none">Thou art free from the bonds of desire, A

divine in human form art Thou, A monument of LOVE supreme. Thou art replete

with divine bliss With knowledge of the past, present, and future,

mso-layout-grid-align: none">Endowed with the most noble character, And a sage

of the highest spiritual accomplishment.

mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">A paragon of virtue and an ocean of mercy art Thou,

Adorable with the most virtuous attributes. The most distinguished amongst the

mortals art Thou, A manifestation of the Divinity in human form. Dedicated

to a life of celibacy, Thou art 'Existence-Knowledge-Bliss' incarnate,

Resplendent with a wondrous gleam And graceful with a noble tradition and

tender heart. Thou art potent with powers infinite, Thou hast conquered

duality, Thou art abiding in perpetual bliss divine. Thou art renunciation

incarnate. Just a feeling of ferment devotion propitiates Thee, O Thou ocean

of the milk of compassion, With a heart softer than butter

mso-layout-grid-align: none">And dedicated to a life of 'Sathya' and 'Dharma'

Thine is a life of absolute integrity Thou

art a Guru far excellence. Thou hast attained the ultimate goal of

self-realization Thou art radiant with a heavenly splendour Thou hast earned

the utmost popularity in the world around Thee, Thou never swerveth from the

path of Truth.

0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none">A personage of

outstanding distinction art Thou Endowed with powers infinite.

10.5pt">Ardent adorer art Thou of 'Sri Vishnu Sahasra Nama' And the study of

'Bhagawad Gita': Thou art keenly interested in the performance of

'Rudrabhisheka' and the worship of the cow

. - to be continued

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