Guest guest Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Sairam, Baba blessings on all of us today. I think Baba is the only one who gives His response immediately to us when we call Him. Do you feel the same too. It is amazing the way He works. It is difficult for mere human to try and understand HIS workings and HIS way of doing things. Hear out my wonderful experience and the message today related to my prayers... As some of you are aware I had sent out a request asking people to join me in Satcharita Parayan on 23rd of April. It is out of our normal routine. We normally do it on the first Thursday of the month. This parayana was on a request of a dear Sai sister and Baba's inspiration purely for the welfare of humanity - to pray for everyone in this world. I sought blessings to make this venture successful and I was hoping to do 11 complete parayana of Satcharita, that is I need to have enough people to do 11 parayanas of the book by allotting 3 chapters per day for 7 days. I hoped Baba would make it possible. But surprisingly BABA has other plans. We are able to do 21 complete parayans of the holy book as of today!!! Due to the high volume of mails I will be sending the chapter allocations to the group and I hope and pray that everybody will be able to get the chapter allocation. I will mail out the chapter allocations on Monday 20th of April, hopefully that will give enough time for people to contant me if they do not get the chapters allocated to them. HE gives when you ask with sincerity. I am sure BABA wants this parayan a success hene He inspired us all to join as a group and pray for the humanity. In reality when we pray for ourselves we can never fulfill our wishes, but when we pray as a group, the prayers reach HIM faster, we are in this endeavour helping each other. Thank you all very much from the bottom of my heart for this kind hearted gesture. And those who could not join during this time, I know you have everybody in your prayers always, you can surely join us next time. Now to the question Does BABA actually listen to our prayers...Well Here is the answer for us all. Ruttonji of Nanded : Now let us come to the main story of this Chapter. In Nanded, in the Nizam state, there lived a Parsi mill-contractor and trader, by name Ruttonji Shapurji Wadia. He had amassed a large amount of money and had acquired fields and lands. He had got cattle, horses and conveyances and was very prosperous. To all outward appearances he looked very happy and contented, but inwardly, and really he was not so. Providential dispensation is such, that no one in this world is completely happy and rich; Ruttonji was no exception to this. He was liberal and charitable, gave food and clothing to the poor and helped all in various ways. The people took him to be a good and happy man, but Ruttonji thought himself miserable as he had no issue, male or female, for a long time. As Kirtan (singing glories of the Lord) without love or devotion, music of singing without rhythmical accompaniments, Brahmin without the sacred thread, proficiency in all arts without commonsense, pilgrimage without repentance and ornamentation without a necklace, are ugly and useless, so is the house of a man or house-holder without a male issue. Ruttonji always brooded on this matter and said in his mind, "Would God be ever pleased to grant me a son?" He thus looked morose, had no relish for his food. Day and night, he was enveloped with anxiety whether he would ever be blessed with a son. He had a great regard for Dasganu Mahajat. He saw him and opened his heart before him. Dasganu advised him to go to Shirdi, take Baba's darshan, fall at His Feet and seek His blessing and pray for issue. Ruttonji liked the idea, and decided to go to Shirdi. After some days he went to Shirdi, took Baba's darshana and fell at His Feet. Then opening a basket, he took out a beautiful garland of flowers and placed it around Baba's neck and offered Him a basket of fruits. With great respect he then sat near Baba, and prayed to Him saying- "Many persons who find themselves in difficult situations come to You, and You relieve them immediately. Hearting this, I have sought anxiously Your Feet; please, therefore, do not disappoint me." Sai Baba then asked him for Dakshina of Rs. five which Ruttonji intended to give, but added, that He has already received Rs. 3-14-0 from him, and that he should pay the balance only. Hearing this, Ruttonji was rather puzzled. he could not make out what Baba meant. That was the first time, he thought, that he went to Shirdi and how was it that Baba said that He had formerly got Rs. 3-14-0 from him? He cold not solve the riddle. But he sat at Baba's Feet and gave the balance of the Dakshina asked for, explained to Baba fully, as to why he came and sought His help, and prayed that Baba should bless him with a son. Baba was moved and told him not to be worried, and that that time his bad days had ended. He then gave him Udi, placed His hand on his head and blessed him saying that Allah (God) would satisfy his heart's desire. "Chapter 14 SSS Baba bless us and guide us always. Humble pranams Sairam Anitha Kandukuri http://www.angelfire.com/sd/SaidarbarCanberra Find car news, reviews and more Looking to change your car this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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