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

June 5, 2006

"Yemee Ninnupekshintuna?" (What! do I ignore you?) book written by the

author, (in Telugu) describes in detail varied experiences of several

devotees of Baba and how he is present with them in their hours of distress

and moments of gloom how he transformed their lives. It will become

voluminous if the details are narrated here. We may not be able to convince

a sceptic about Baba's real nature, even if we cite thousands instances

proving his capabilities.

Lord Sri Krishna says: "The man of faith, the devoted, the master of his

senses, obtains true knowledge. Having gained it, he at once attains supreme

peace (realizing God). The ignorant, one who lacks faith, the doubting self

who is led astray from spiritual path will not have any happiness in this

world or in his next birth." (Bhagavadgita 4-39,40)

We should know the incarnation of the Almighty, Samardha Sadguru by our own

experience. No one can induce faith in others.

The essence of all religions is found in the maxim: "Holy scriptures -

Teachings of Guru - Your own experience. These three should form a basis and

combining them suitably, one should carefully formulate his ideals and

practices to be followed by him to lead his life. He should adhere to them.

It will be the greatest and best support for him to over come the obstacles,

and difficulties in life and finally attain his objective". All those

belonging to different religious sects, and seeking Baba's blessings, firmly

believed that they were before a Divine Presence, a Samardha Sadguru with

whose grace only they could realize God. They felt that religious

intolerance was ridiculous and should be detested at all costs. They

considered Baba as their Guru, worshipped Him and secured his blessings.

Baba inculcated the feeling of mutual respect and love among the people of

different religions. He accepted their worship and showed them a path to

follow, acceptable to all religions. He fostered in them noble qualities

such as truthfulness, compassion, and good behaviour.

To be contd....

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