Sai Satcharitra - Ovi to Ovi english Translation - Chp- VI

June 6, 2007

31. Those who keenly desire and are intent on realising this unity should

refer to the Vedas and the Shrutis.

32. The Vedas, Shastras, Shrutis, Smritis, teachers and scriptures give us

the knowledge, the discriminating intellect and ultimate happiness.

33. “In the home of my devotees, food and clothing will never be lacking”.

This is an assurance given by Sree Sai and the devotees were aware of this.

34. “Those who whole-heartedly worship me and lovingly always serve me, I

look after their well-being. This I know to be my motto.”

35. This is also the affirmation of the Bhagvat Gita. Sai says to accept

this as universal truth: “There will never be shortage of food and clothing.

Therefore do not hanker after them.”

36. “One should seek honour at the door of God; and should beg only from

God. Ask only for His Blessings. Worldly prestige should be left aside.

37. Why are you satisfied by the honour given to you by society? And why are

you infatuated by that? Rather seek through intense devotion to move your

chosen deity to compassion and to express your joy through copious streams

of satvik bhava.

38. May you find joy in such striving. Let all the faculties be seized with

such a devotional urge so that the passions of the senses may be transformed

completely and sprout devotional worship. What desire will then remain?

39. May such devotion be your constant pre-occupation leaving no relish for

anything else. May the mind be engaged in constant chanting of my name and

let everything else be forgotten.

40. Then there will be no thought of body, home and wealth. The heart will

be fixed on the infinite happiness. The mind will be balanced and serene;

and it will find fulfilment in itself.

41. A contented mind is the surest sign of association with the holy. How

can a wandering mind be considered as being surrendered to God?”

42. Therefore, with full concentration, oh listeners, listen to the

explanation with faith. By listening to the Sai Satcharita let your mind be

inclined towards devotion.

43. Along with the narration, you will feel contented. Your wayward mind

will find peace. Agitation will disappear and you will achieve happiness.

44. Now, we will go back to the earlier thread of the story about the

renovation of the Masjid and the kirtan about the birth of Ram. Let us

proceed with the narration.

45. There was one devotee by the name of Gopal Gund4 who had great devotion

for Baba. He spent his time in ceaseless chanting of Baba’s name.

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