THE DIVINE STORY OF SHIRDI SAI PARTHI SAI

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The Sai Avatar is a trilogy of three successive appearances of the Lord in three

different human forms. The first appearance was as Shirdi Sai Baba. Shirdi Baba,

as He is better known, was born in the nineteenth century and lived till the

early part of the twentieth century. Currently, we are witness to the second

Sai Incarnation which is as Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, more endearingly

known as Swami. The finale would be the Lord coming as Prema Sai.

Till our Swami disclosed some of the details, very little was known about the

early years of the Shirdi Avatar.

Whatever was known was from the recordings of devotees, most of whom came to

Shirdi Baba relatively late. However, with the missing details being most

kindly provided by Swami, one now has a better picture of the earlier

Incarnation.

Swami has also disclosed that while the Shirdi Avatar was the preamble, the

current Avatar is the pinnacle, since the Lord is now here as a Poorna Avatar,

as an Incarnation with the FULL complement of Divine Power, Divine Attributes,

and Divine Qualities.

Like in the case of the Shirdi Avatar, a few attempts have been made by old-time

devotees of Swami to record His Life Story. However, no attempt was made, till

recently, to present the two histories in proper juxtaposition. The first such

attempt was the TV serial, inspired by our Swami of course, entitled, The

Divine Story of Shirdi Sai and

Parthi Sai, produced by the noted film actress of South India, Anjali Devi, who

is also a great devotee of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Presented here is that same story, the Divine Story of Shirdi Baba and Sri

Sathya Sai Baba, in the form of a play. The script is based on the television

serial.

For years, Anjali Devi wanted to produce a film on Swami but she did not get the

clearance. After a long wait, she almost gave up the idea. Then suddenly one

day, Bhagawan gave Anjali Devi the go-ahead for producing the film. For

practical reasons, the film was produced as a TV serial. Swami did not stop

with just the green signal. Most compassionately, He also gave all the story

inputs [in numerous interviews], besides extending full facilities in

Prashanthi Nilayam for the shooting. On Gurupoornima Day, 1998, He personally

inaugurated the filming and blessed the effort; exactly one year later, He

blessed the release of serial. On that occasion, Swami materialized a gold

chain for Anjali Devi, as a further sign of His Grace.

The original serial was produced in Telugu. The story as presented here is based

on the English translation of the script. Mild editing has been done, and

certain explanatory comments have been added for the benefit of the reader.

Illustrations taken from the TV serial are also included to enhance the appeal.

It is hoped that this volume would enable the reader to get a vibrant feeling of

the story of Shirdi Sai and the early years of the current Sai Avatar.

More details concerning the later portion of Shirdi Baba’s Avatar may be

obtained from the popular book Sai Satcharita. Likewise, a highly readable

biography of Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba entitled Sathyam, Sivam, Sundaram, has

been written by N. Kasturi. It is in four volumes, and brings the reader up to

about 1980.

THE STORY OF SHIRDI SAI

ACT - I

Many years ago in the village of Pathri in Maharashtra, there lived an ideal

couple. Ganga Bhavadyulu was the name of the man and the lady was known as

Devagiri Amma. They ardently worshipped Lord Siva [also called Ishwara,

Parameshwara, etc] and Goddess Parvati for the gift of children. One day…

SCENE 1

House of Ganga Bhavadyulu

GANGA BHAVADYULU: Devagiri Amma …. Devagiri Amma!

DEVAGIRI AMMA: Yes …coming!

G.B: The water level in the river is rising fast. Our merchandise is being

rushed across, and I have to supervise. By tomorrow morning the work will be

over. I have to go now.

DEVAGIRI AMMA: Yes, please do, and come back safely.

Devagiri Amma bolts the door after her husband leaves. After some time, she

hears a knock on the door. It is late at night, and Devagiri Amma is a bit

worried as to who the caller is. Hesitantly, she opens the door.

SCENE 2

An old man knocks on the door

OLD MAN: O lady!

DEVAGIRI AMMA: [from inside] Who is that?

OLD MAN: I am a traveler. It has become dark. I am old and cannot see well.

Besides, I am tired. Lady, if you permit, I would like to rest here outside on

the porch for the night. I will leave in the morning.

Devagiri Amma opens the door and takes a look at the caller.

D. AMMA: You are an elderly person. To offer hospitality is our duty. My husband

is away on work and therefore not able to receive you. Sir, in his place, I

welcome you. Please take rest.

OLD MAN: Thank you lady, I shall do so.

Goes inside and brings some water.

D.AMMA: Have some water please. ……Can I get you something to eat?

OLD MAN: No thank you, I don’t want food now. I have only one meal a day. At

night, I just have some fruits – that’s all……..One has to be careful and eat

according to one’s age!

D. AMMA: Please rest.

OLD MAN: I shall.

Devagiri Amma goes inside and fetches some fruits.

D.AMMA: Here are some bananas. …… I shall get you a mattress and a pillow.

OLD MAN: There is no better mattress than the floor, and no better pillow than

the arm! You go inside and lock the door securely.

D.AMMA: I shall.

Devagiri Amma bolts the door and goes inside. After some time, she hears a knock

on the door. Hesitantly she opens and peers outside.

OLD MAN: I have walked a long distance and my legs are aching. Can you oblige

this old man by pressing my legs? Please can you do this service?

D.AMMA: Kindly wait. I will be back in a minute.

Devagiri Amma is embarrassed by the request of the old man. How could she press

the legs of a stranger when her husband was away? At the same time, how could

she neglect the guest who came asking for help? Knowing not what to do, she

prays to Lord Siva intensely.

At that time, she hears a knock on the door. She opens the door slightly and

peeps out. She sees a young lady there.D.AMMA: Lady, who are you?

YOUNG LADY: I am on my way to the neighbouring village. It has become dark. If

you kindly permit, I will rest here for the night and leave in the morning.

D.AMMA: It is night time now, and it is my duty to help. Please come inside.

Once they both are inside, Devagiri Amma tells the young lady about the arrival

of the old man who is resting in the front porch, and his request. She explains

her dilemma…..

D.AMMA: [after completing the narration] This is what happened.

 

YOUNG LADY: Is that all? Certainly I shall help. It is one’s duty to help

others, and this body is meant just for that. Has it not been said that in

times of distress, one need not distinguish between a man and a woman? Don’t

worry!

The young lady goes to the front porch and speaks to the old man.

YOUNG LADY to OLD MAN: Sir, please come inside.

OLD MAN: Yes I will.

Once the old man and the young lady enter the house, they change their forms and

appear before Devagiri Amma as Siva and Parvathi.

SIVA & PARVATHI: Devagiri Amma! We are pleased with your devotion and constant

worship. Your compassion, kindness, firm commitment to righteousness, and sense

of duty to guests give us both much happiness. We bless you with a son and a

daughter.

SIVA: In addition, for the welfare of the world, I shall Myself be born to you

as your third child. Later, this Son of yours will become famous and be

worshipped in all the three worlds as the very Embodiment of Divinity.

D.AMMA: Ishwara! Ishwara!……… My Lord!!

Devagiri Amma is overwhelmed by the vision of the Lord and His Consort and faints.

TO BE CONTINUED... ...

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