\It is my duty to look after the welfare of the devotees who surrender and take refuge in me\

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OM SAI RAM!

 

SHRI SATCHIDANAND SATGURU SAI NATH MAHARAJ KI JAI

 

Depending upon the intensity of devotion and impatience of the devotee for God's darshan, God will grant him Darshan. If our faith and devotion are strong and sincere, God will fulfill our desires. The same God invites us and makes all arrangements for our welcome. Kakaji was soon welcomed by Baba.

 

One day a guest came to Kakaji's house and offered to take him to Shirdi. He was Baba's closest devotee, Shyama. Let us see how Shyama was brought to the house of Vaidya. When Shyama was unwell during the childhood, his mother offered to send him to the temple of Saptasringi, if he was alright. He became alright. Later on there was a skin disease on her chest. She suffered a lot. Then she promised to offer a silver breast to the Goddess, if she was rid of the skin problem.

 

But unfortunately, she could not fulfill the promises and then she passed away. Years rolled by. Those days, a great astrologer went to Shirdi and stayed there for one month. He predicted the future of many people like Booty. His predictions were quite satisfactory. Shyama's brother Bapaji consulted him about the suffering of their family. He wanted to know the cause of their difficulties. The great astrologer described the unfulfilled promises of Shyama's mother to the Goddess and also said that the Goddess was angry with Shyama. Bapaji quickly reported the matter to Shyama. Then Shyama remembered the past and decided not to delay the duty anymore. Immediately, he went to a goldsmith and got the offerings made to fulfill the vows.

He went to the mosque, fell at the feet of Baba and requested him to make the offerings acceptable to the Goddess, Saptasringi. Baba told him to go to Vani and make the offerings personally. Receiving Baba's blessings, Shyama went to Vani. Somehow, he was able to find out the residence of the temple priest and explained to him the purpose of his visit. It was then that kakaji told about his desire to see Baba at Shirdi. It was a strange and welcome in coincidence.

Kakaji asked Shyama about Shirdi and Baba. They were happy to meet each other. They exchanged courtesies, embraced each other, became very close to each other. They forgot everything in mutual love. They reveled in telling about the greatness of Baba of Shirdi and Saptasringi at Vani. Both are great and divine. After fulfilling the vows at the temple, both of them proceeded to Shirdi. There Kakaji went to the mosque, saw Baba and fell at his feet. His eyes were full of tears. His mind was lulled to silence and he became peaceful as foretold by the Goddess Saptasringi. He was able to see Baba and get rid of his sufferings. He was able to get Baba's grace. Kakaji thought, “What a wonder! What a divine energy! Baba never spoke a word. He was just silent. By his very looks, I am able to get peace. All my problems are instantly solved by his grace. I am able to feel bliss in my heart. I think this is the bliss of Sai Darshan.” Kakaji meditated on Baba's feet. He could not speak a word! His happiness was boundless.

He offered himself to Baba in total self-surrender. He forgot all his sorrows and sufferings. He enjoyed pure bliss. He stayed there for 12 days and after receiving the blessings of Baba, he returned to his place. It was Baba who provided an opportunity to Kakaji for self-surrender and self-realization.

(to be contd….)

(Source Eleven Holy Sayings of Shirdi Sai Baba by Pujya Shri Ananda Sai Swamy)

 

SAI DARBAR IN MARKHAM

Sunday February 17th 2008 at 11:00amOn Sunday, February17th 2008 Shri Sai Baba will graceHis Divine Presence at the Residence of Abhichandani family inMarkham in the form of a Portrait and Murti andwill stay with the family for 4 weeks till March15th2008. Continuing the shower of His divine grace on theAbhichandani Family, Baba will then continue His journey tothe Shah Family in MississaugaJoin in to Invoke Baba's Divine Blessings inMarkham on Sunday, February 17th -11:00am at the Residenceof Lata and Kamal Abhichandani. PROGRAM HIGHLITE: Abhishek - Archana - Naivedaya Offerings - Abhang -Bhajan - Paraayan - Aarti.Please visit the website www.shirdisainath. org forother details.Venue:

62 Chestertown Square

Markham, ON

L6C 2R4

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

 

General Directions:

- Take 401 to 404 North

- Take 404 North to Major Mackenzie Rd. (North of 16th Avenue)

- Go East (turn right) on Major Mackenzie Rd. (pass Woodbine, pass Warden, pass Kennedy)

- 2nd set of lights past Kennedy is Ridgecrest Street - turn right

- Second left is Brentcliff Street - turn left

- Pass the first street and reach the end of Brentcliffe and make right on Chestertown Square 2nd home on your right.

- Arrive at #62 Chestertown Square.

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