Shri Shirdi Sai speaks-15th Sept/Aerial view of Saptashrungi temple

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The below picture is the Aerial view of the Saptashrungi temple which is

located in a small village called Vani near Nasik , Maharashtra -India. I have

been to this temple about 6 yrs ago or so and it was an unforgettable

experience.. Infact, I still remember- I had purchased the vcd of Shirdi Ke Sai

baba movie directed by Manoj Kumar from one of the stores below this temple..I

guess, it was Baba's way of telling me , no matter where u go -- I will always

be with you.

Anyways, Here is a breath taking Aerial View of the Saptashrungi Temple.. You

can Click on the below pictures to see the larger view or to save it to your

computer..

 

The Saptashrungi Devi temple is one among the 51 Shakti peethas located on the

Indian subcontinent. The Devi is said to be swayambhu (self-manifested) on a

rock on the sheer face of a mountain. She is surrounded by seven (sapta-in

Sanskrit) peaks (shrunga-in Sanskrit), hence the name- Sapta Shrungi Mata

(mother of the seven peaks).

The temple, which sort of sticks to the cliff, is 1230 meters above sea level.

There is an old path with steps cut out of the mountain, which starts right at

the foothills, at Vani and goes all the way to the mountain. However, now, a

motorable road has been built, which goes up to an altitude of 1150 meters. From

this place one has to climb around 500 steps to reach the shrine, which only

takes about forty five minutes. For those who cannot climb even this, there are

“dolis†(chairs carried by 4 people) available at Rs.200/- for the two-way

trip.

The image of the Devi is huge-about 10 feet tall with 18 hands, holding various

weapons. The idol is always coated with Sindoor, which is considered auspicious

in this region.

 

She is believed to be Mahishasur Mardini, the slayer of the demon Mahishasur,

who took the form of a buffalo. Hence, at the foot of the hill, from where one

starts climbing the steps, there is the head of a buffalo, made is stone, and

believed to be that of the demon. It is believed that the Devi Mahatmya, a

sacred book which extols the greatness of Devi and her exploits was composed at

this place by the sage Markandeya, who performed rigorous penance on a hill

opposite the one on which the Devi resides, which is now named after him.

The below picture is designed by the true Sai devotee with lots of love and

devotion for Him . The below picture was designed by Sai Bhakt Manu Gidwani who

wishes to spread Baba's teachings and philosophies all over the worldMessage

from the teachings of Sai baba for 15th September

Baba Expects True Devotion

It is the belief of scores of people that God is not within the human reach.

However, Baba, the Eternal Truth-Light, assumed the human form and lived amidst

us. As He protected the devotees when He was in human form, He has been,

presently, safeguarding them from His Samadhi. Even to-day, there are several

devotees who get His holy vision in dreams or listen to His words or being

guided by Baba. He dwells in the hearts of devotees who repose faith in Him. For

the faithful ones, Baba is an inexhaustible treasure of boons and

blessings.Baba's compassion is boundless. Pure devotion is a pre-requisite to

become worthy of His grace. Baba assured that He would not abandon His people

who trusted Him. Moreover, Baba blesses those who obey His words. We must always

chant His name and know that in this Kaliyuga, only chanting of God's name

ensures one's self-liberation. Hence, we should have single-minded devotion for

Baba and pray to Him incessantly and

fervently. Prayers of sincere devotees are certainly answered by Baba from His

Samadhi. He fulfills the legitimate desires of devotees and comforts them in His

lap of love. Mere mechanical chanting of Baba's name is not suffice. One must

extend a helping hand to the needy and the suffering and love, care and serve

all. This is the true devotion Baba expects from us.

 

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