Messages from Sri Sai Baba Vol I Author: Dr. K.V.Raghava Rao

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1.0 PREAMBLE

 

1.1 Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi, to His devotees, has come

to stay as`Para Brahma Swarupa' (God Incarnate),

Supreme Spirit, Primary Cause of the universe and Pure

Consciousness. Baba lived a saintly life at Shirdi

during the period 1858-1918. His actions are unique in

nature, diverse in purpose and different in

character. Baba showered His grace on the devotees in

multiple ways -- to some He appeared in dreams, to

some in physical form and to selective few He showed

His Godly form (Self).

 

1.2 Lord Sai extended His helping hand and blessings

to many `Sadhakas' who tread the path of self

realization through meditations. In the process, Swamy

(Baba) made the Sadhaka look for internal divinity and

upliftment of the soul through constant guidance

either by way of direct communication or through

messages.

 

1.3 The author with the blessings of Sri Shirdi Sai

underwent all experiences indicated above covering a

period of sixteen years (1978-94). Nearly hundred and

ninety three messages received directly from Baba were

made available to the devotees and readers by way of

printed books. The purpose of the present

book is to cover another thirty five messages received

in meditation with focus on enlightenment from Sri Sai

Baba on "Salvation of the Soul". This is a "Process"

and "Sadhana" and has to be pursued sincerely through

ones life for the end purpose of holy communion with

the Lord (Sai Baba).

 

2.0 PATH FOR GOD REALIZATION

 

Meditation

2.1 In ancient times, there used to be ample scope for

an individual to choose mountain caves or dense

forests for meditation to understand oneself and

realize the truth (God). This is not possible for

every one today. In the present day world, with

several stresses playing dominant role on the physical

and mental framework, human being is looking forward

to develop the inner spirit. For this purpose, control

of body and mind are essential through meditation.

Similarly, soul needs to be uplifted and purified

through prayer and meditation.

 

Sacrifice

2.2 Sacrifice to God is an essential component of

`Sadhana'. Surrendering passion, possessiveness,

desire etc. constitute an important element of such

`Sadhana'. Service towards betterment and welfare of

humanity is sacrifice to God. It helps to cleanse the

heart and also promotes firm-faith in the Lord.

Through purity of heart, upliftment of soul is

ensured. An elevated soul through sacrifice finds a

place with the Lord (God Almighty).

 

Namasmarana

2.3 Namasmarana is a kind of prayer by way of

repeating the name of God (Sai). The process of

chanting the precious name of God (`Om Sai Ram' or `Om

Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai', Allah Malik, Baba and so

on) with pure heart is one of the important steps in

Sadhana. It has tremendous spiritual potential and

almost takes a `Sadhaka' nearer to the final goal of

God realization. In essence, salutary effects of

`Namasmarana' are as follows:

 

Cleanses the environment in and around the prayer spot

or dwelling.

Tears off `Maya', curbs passions.

Puts strength into the body (to see God and

communicate with Him)

Develops concentration on "Reality".

Builds up detachment.

Bliss descends.

Bestows enlightenment (Gyana Jyothi).

Ultimately, the total effect of "Namasmarana" results

in the development of an "elevated soul".

Liberation

2.4 Human being is subjected to `Karma' for his

actions in the past lives as well as the present one.

It is cumulative in effect. Redemption from `Karma' in

its duration, magnitude and intensity is in the hands

of God. As such, faith in God and prayer to Him are

essential to eliminate `Karma'. `Namasmarana' is one

of the potent sadhanas which washes off `Karma'.

Complete annihilation of `Karmic action', arrests

rebirth and thus builds-up a state of liberation --

freedom from `Karma'. It is only through complete

elimination of `Karma', the soul ceases to have any

further life and merges with the Lord (God).

Elevated Soul

2.5 Soul is like an uncut diamond. Just as a diamond

needs to be cut and polished on several edges and

faces to reveal its true brilliance, so also the soul

needs to be purified through various steps of

`Sadhana' -- prayer, penance, sacrifice, service and

surrender to the Lord (Baba). Single elevated

(evolved) soul saves the sins of millions of people.

As such, evolution of millions of people. As such,

evolution or upliftment of the soul is important in

the process of God realization.

 

Salvation of the Soul

2.6 Sacrifice and surrender to the Lord (God) are

needed for salvation of the soul. Desires of the body

have to be suppressed through meditation to brighten

the soul. The only hope and path for deliverance of

the soul from bondage to the body and rebirth is

prayer. Wisdom derived through `Sadhana' put into

practice salvages the soul for eternal bliss. Through

`Sadhana', one can also awaken the Divinity within and

free the soul from bondage. The process in totality,

if pursued, would help complete merger of the soul

with the Almighty (`Moksham').

 

 

 

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