Shraddha & Saburi

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Shraddha & Saburi

 

Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi descended on the earth to lead mankind to

the realm of eternity. As the divine mother He gave his immense love

and as the divine father He gave direction to our search for truth.

His mission was to make people conscious of their divine nature. The

people who follow His teachings and preaching are indeed blessed

souls. The cardinal principles of Sai Path are 'Shraddha'

and 'Saburi'. Sai Baba explicitly asked for these two qualities in

His devotees by giving his self-experiential instance that

his 'Murshid' or Master asked from him only two pice - one Shraddha

and other the Saburi.

 

Shraddha

 

'Shraddha' in a Sanskrit word, which has no equivalent in English,

at best it can be understood as, faith with love and reverence. Such

faith or trust is generated out of conviction, which may not be the

result of any rational belief or intellectual wisdom, but a

spiritual inspiration. Baba sowed the seeds of spiritual

inspiration in the hearts of people who knew of him. This Divine

inspiration was so instant and profound that they automatically took

refuge in Him.

 

Baba reiterated that steadfast love in God as the gateway to

eternity. He used the instance of mother tortoise to illustrate

this point. The mother - tortoise may be on the other side of the

river, whereas her children are on the far side. She does not

transfer food and water to her children by way of her loving

glances. Yet, her loving looks are enough to protect the children.

Similarly, people who lovingly look at God get His reciprocity.

God's looks offer peace, protection and prosperity for His

children. Baba's teaching, both direct and indirect explicate the

significance of 'Shraddha'. Baba reiterates the spiritual guidance

of Shri Krishna to Arjun - " Who-so ever offer to Me with love or

devotion, a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, that offering of pure

love is readily accepted by Me " .

 

Saburi

 

'Saburi'; is patience and perseverance. Saburi is a quality needed

throughout the path to reach the goal. This quality must be

ingrained in a seeker from day one, least he looses his stride and

leaves the path half way. As a hunter waits patiently and

motionlessly for his target a devotee too has to wait patiently for

attaining his goal. There are many trying situations in life. A

test may come in the form of frustration, distress, agony, illness,

mishaps, prolonged wait or a loss. In such moments we should seek

support from the Master and hold on him.

 

If patience means anything it should last till the end, and faith

will see us through every turmoil of life.

 

Gracious Sai ! Let no trial erase 'Shraddha' and 'Saburi' of your

children.