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Sai Baba in Media: Source http://www.thepost.co.zaRaisins, ash raise eyebrows

April 19, 2006By Yogas NairGolden raisins falling out of a Lord Hanuman statue,

sweet honey oozing from his chest and grey ash scattered on Sai Baba pictures.

These were some of the mysterious sights that greeted a Phoenix crystal healer

and businesswoman when she arrived at her clothing factory on the morning of

Hanuman Jayanthi (Hanuman's birthday) on Thursday.Lorraine Govender, 25, of

Brookdale, said she had first experienced Baba's leelas (miracles) two years

ago at her factory in Grey Street, Durban.Said Govender: "When I first opened

my factory in 2004 I had a God lamp and a brass water container. The brass

vessel often filled with coconut water, and, at times, had bits of coconut in

it."She said she was not a Sai believer at the time and sought advice from

learned priests."I was told by a staunch Sai devotee to buy a picture of Sai

Baba and place it in my prayer place, at work. Soon thereafter, ashes began to

materialise."She said the picture of Sai Baba had also "shed tears" which

"tasted salty". "I was overwhelmed by everything that was happening. However, I

accepted it as a blessing and reaffirmed my faith in God."She said during

auspicious days such as Ganesha Pooja and Shivarathri, kungoo (scared red ash),

turmeric, sugar candy and coloured strings, appeared on deities of Lord Ganesha

and Shiva.Govender said after she moved premises this year to the Teachers'

Centre, Albert Street, the miracles continued to happen.Pregnant with her

second child, Govender, who does crystal healing using candles, coloured

crystal and incense oil to "heal people", said she was not a "fake" and did not

believe in "using black magic"."God will punish me if I con people. I allow

people to worship at my shrine at work and pray for them. It is seva - service

to God."She said she did not charge a fee and that the miracles and crystal

healing were not a "money-making scheme"."I want to help people. It's not about

making money. My clothing business brings in sufficient income for my security

guard husband Devendran, son Sashin, and me, to survive on." I visited Govender

at her factory yesterday (Tuesday) and was greeted by mounds of unscented ashes

around Baba's photographs. Honey was "oozing" out of a Hanuman statue and

raisins appeared scattered around it. A deity of Lord Shiva also appeared to

materialise a blue crystal."The crystals started appearing very recently and I

am hoping someone will tell me what it is," Govender said.She said she

collected about 5kg of ashes a week and donated it to local temples. I did

express my sceptiscism to Govender about her claims and she suggested she would

clear the ash, lock the shrine and give me the key.

Said Govender: "You open the shrine in the morning and see what you

find."Machinist Fathima Adam, 36, of Westham, said she was a staunch Muslim and

did not believe in miracles."I am not a believer. However, on Thursday I saw the

raisins and honey falling out of the statue. It was an emotional moment which

left me baffled."Govender said her shrine was open for anyone to see. She can

be contacted at 084 454 6013.President of the Sathya Sai Central Council of

South Africa Dr Reggie Reddy said these leelas happened "all the time" and

confirmed the omni-presence of Baba. He said the "miracles" happened for

specific people and should not be for public consumption."It is a guiding light

and inspiration for Lorraine and her family. It should not become a public

spectacle."According to Shri Sathya Sai Baba his leelas are evidence of his

divinity.Said Sai Baba: "It is neither magic nor siddhi power. I seek no return

and do not cheat people by transferring objects, but I create them. I do not do

so because of any need or desire of exhibition of my powers. For me this is a

kind of calling card to convince people of my love for them and secure their

devotion in return. Since love is formless, I do materialisation as evidence of

my love." ref: www..com

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