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

May 15, 2007

61. The very association with Sai in Shirdi is like the study of Nigamas (Vedic scriptures) and Agamas (post-Vedic scriptures of major sects like Shaiva, Shakta and Vaishnavas), and the healing touch in the afflictions of life. He is the easy way to the supreme goal. 62. Samartha Sai’s darshan is itself a means for our union with the Divine; and by conversing with him our sins are washed away. 63. Pressing his feet is like bathing at the confluence of the three rivers (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati). And, partaking of the water washings of his feet uproots all desires. 64. His command is like a Vedic sermon for us. Purifying and sacred, in every sense, are his udi (Sacred ash from his Dhuni) and his prasad (sacramental food). 65. Sai is, to us, the Supreme Brahman, the highest spiritual bliss. Sai is our Sree Krishna, Sree Rama; and Sai is our rest and refuge. 66.

Sai is beyond the two-fold nature of the world, never sad or happy, always engrossed in his own self, and permanently in the Brahman. 67. Shirdi is the centre, but Baba’s realm is far and wide. It extends upto Punjab, Calcutta, North India, Gujarat, Deccan and Karnataka. 68. The Samadhi of Sai at Shirdi is a gathering place for all the saints.

Every step on the way to it severs one link of the chain of worldly existence. 69. A mere darshan of his Samadhi is the fulfilment of one’s life. How can I describe then the good fortune of those who have spent their lives in his service? 70. Over the Masjid and the wada, rows of beautiful flags flutter high in the sky which seem to beckon the devotees. 71. Baba is a renowned saint whose fame has spread far and wide. Some vow to him in faith for the fulfilment of their wishes, while some attain inward peace by a mere darshan of him. 72. Whatever may be the secret wishes of anyone, whether pure or unscrupulous, their mind is at peace at the very sight of him. People are therefore surprised in their heart of hearts. 73. The same marvellous vision, which one has at the sight of Vitthal and Rakhumai at Pandharpur, is experienced in Shirdi by Baba’s darshan. 74. If anyone feels that this is an exaggeration, then listen to the words of Gaulibuva, who was a firm devotee of Vitthal, to dispel all doubts. 75. He is a “varkari” (regular visitor) of Pandharpur. As he visited Pandharpur every year, he also visited Shirdi once a year. He loved Baba very much. . http://www.saileela s.org/books/ sss/index.

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