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

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Named-Form

Generally, the form, incarnation of God, in which the divine powers

(Omnipotence, Omnipresence, Omniscience) were exhibited is worthy of our

worship. In that form, God had established Dharma and saved the poor, weak

and oppressed from evil forces. He showed his love and affection to all and

granted many rewards to his devotees. That form is pious and worthy of our

adoration (Puja) from top to toe. We can worship that form as a photo or as

an idol. The results are the same even if we had worshipped Him, when he was

physically present He will grant the fruits we deserve in whatever form we

seek Him. People should understand the preachings of Sri Sai Baba, try to

see Him in all living beings and show love and affection to all in practice

in their day to day life. They will surely get his Divine grace and reach

nearer to their Goals.

 

Sai Baba's arrival at the Masjid - Naming it Dwarakamayee

 

Sai Baba wanted to stay at Khandoba temple, located at the outskirts of

Shirdi. As he was about to enter the precincts of the temple, Mahalsapathi

objected to it considering him to be a Muslim. Baba paid respects to

Khandoba from outside, and left the place to take refuge in a dilapidated

Masjid on the other side of Shirdi .In its front yard, there existed a neem

tree which was the seating place of Baba four years ago when he had first

arrived The Masjid was the living place of Baba and he named it Dwarakamayee

(the mother, named Dwaraka). Baba used to spend  some time in the masjid and

some time under the neem tree. The Dwarakamayee had its doors open to all at

all times. It became a famous place for all devotees to visit and pay

respects, as it gave shelter to Sri Krishna Sai (Baba). Baba identifying

himself with it (Dwarakamayee -Divine mother), gave his assurances and

blessings to the devotees.

 

Bhagavatha Purana Says: (Skanda 10 - 11 to 17)

 

"The seer who is engrossed wholly in God (Atma) wanders like a foolish

person".

Always in meditation, Baba used to wander about in the near by forests

without caring for food and sleep. Some villagers considered Baba to be a

mad man. Some even hurled stones him. Baba received the praises and

condemnations with equanimity and behaved exactly like the Bikshu as

mentioned in the Bikshu Gita.

 

The headman of the village Shirdi, Ganapathirao Patel Kote and his wife

Bayaji Bai were attracted by Baba's divine form. Mahalsapathi, who initially

objected Baba from entering the Khandoba temple, became his first disciple.

His two friends Tukaram Darge and Appa Bhil showed utmost devotion to Baba.

Others treated Baba as a mad fakir.

 

Baba, used to wander in the forest without food. Bayyaji Maa; (Patel's wife)

used to search for and feed him with great affection Baba reciprocated it in

a similar manner stating that she was hi sister in her earlier birth. Her

son Tatya Patel used to address Baba as uncle. Mahalsapathi and Tatya are

said to be the two arms of Sai Baba.

 

 

To be contd....

(Source : http://www.saileelas.org/book/agod.htm

 

Sri Satchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj ki Jai !!!

 

Baba Bless us all