'Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi -A God!' by Bapatla Hanumanth Rao Garu

May 10, 2006

I felt that one should not to get annoyed or angry with those who question

us about some thing? Had there been no such eager seekers, there may not be

any Smruties, Sruties or Puranas. Doubts give scope to pertinent questions.

Why should we be angry with the person for questioning? Instead let us

endeavour to provide a satisfactory reply by giving factual information

about which they are ignorant. It is better to keep mum and leave the place

if we do not prefer to respond. Let us not lose our temper and peace of

mind. We should not be too concerned with the acceptance or rejection of our

views. It is foolish to imagine that we can attract everybody by convincing

them to our way of thinking. Every one has a right to have his or her own

thought and decision. Truth will unfold at an appropriate time.

I know that it is an impossible task for a small and insignificant person

like me to detail about Almighty's real nature. Let the learned pardon me

for my audacity. The inspiration to speak comes from Lord Sai himself. I

have full faith that He will get the mistakes, if any, suitably corrected.

My friend's two questions are:

I. Is Shirdi Sai Baba also a God?

II Are the present Gods not enough?

It is obvious from the questions that my friend is a 'Theist' (One who

believes in the existence God). I am glad about it.

To the second question: "Are the present Gods not enough?"-My friend seems

to be under the impression that as it is there are many Gods in Hinduism.

Probably he refers to the various deities that are being worshipped by

different sects. He may also be vexed with their antagonisms and quarrels.

But one thing is very clear. He is of the firm opinion that God is there.

Let us discuss this second question first and then delve into the realm of

the first question later.

To be contd....

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