Message on the occasion of Sri Shirdi Sai Maha Samadhi

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Message on the occasion of Sri Shirdi Sai Maha Samadhi

 

15th October 1918

 

 

An in-depth analysis of the Path shown by Baba leads to certain

obvious pointers essentially required for spiritual evolution of

human beings. Baba, during his interaction with a very large number

of devotees of different religions and paths had repeatedly brought

out certain common emotional, psychological and physical parameters

to be followed by the devotees. Although specific instructions were

given directly or indirectly to most of the devotees to solve their

immediate or mundane problems, yet the general Parameters for an

ethical living and spiritual evolution were more profound and long

termed. After Baba left his human form, those who followed these

parameters and advices for the rest of their lives benefited

immensely. Others who deviated, in the absence of interaction with a

Sadguru with a human body did not evolve much. This is the

conclusion one is bound to draw when lives of the prominent devotees

of Baba are examined as a whole.

 

These general parameters for a contented and evolved life have been

brought to fore extensively in Shri Sai Satcharitra when it narrates

of real-life happenings at Shirdi, anecdotes and interpretations.

Most of the other books written on Baba have also tried to bring out

these parameters in different ways. Thus, for a good disciple the

examples from the life of Baba and his precepts, as codified in Shri

Sai Satcharitra and other published materials should work as the

best reference points of guidance for their ethical conduct and

spiritual progress. This is why I always prescribe reading of Shri

Sai Satcharitra in particular and other related materials to the

devotees and others following any path or religion. When-ever in

doubt about his thoughts and actions - a devotee should try to

relate with the information on similar situations provided in Shri

Sai Satcharitra. He should always judge to find out as to how far he

is able to progress with reference to these parameters as the

permanent principles of an ethical existence.

 

Baba has spoken about these greatest principles in the simplest way,

when exemplifying these principles through his own conduct as well.

For example let us take the case of a man who spoke ill of another

devotee to Baba. Baba told him that pigs will only eat dirt ever

when given the best of food. The meaning of this sentence is too

obvious to be explained. Or when, while giving two rupees to a

person who had helped Baba with a step ladder in going up and coming

down the home of Radhakrishna Ayis, announced that one must pay for

the labour of another. In fact the entire gamut of all his advices

reiterates the principles of ethical conduct reflected in Shrimad

Bhagavata Gita.

 

The problem with some of the devotees is that they read Shri Sai

Satcharitra more intensely for its miracle stories rather than for

understanding the applied principles of an ethical living. Further

while carrying on their mundane deeds or misdeeds they often forget

Baba's advice at that moment. Therefore, they are prone to ask the

same questions on various issues repeatedly again and again over the

years when ever in trouble. What Baba wanted the followers to do is

more to practice these principles than to read. As Baba's intentions

reveals the question is not as to how many times one has failed

while trying but as to whether he is determined and remembers these

principles while doing any act, good or bad. Each devotee need to

ask this question to himself and find the answer. Shri Sai

Satcharitra can only guide them.

 

Baba Said....

 

" Sai Baba is always full of mercy. What is wanted, on our part, is

whole hearted devotion to Him " .

 

Baba is every where just feel him and keep on saying `Om Sai Ram' to whom so

ever you meet.

 

OM SAI SRI SAI JAI JAI SAI!!! Let us pray at the lotus feet of Bhagwan Baba who

is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and

increase our devotion towards him

 

Jai Sai Ram

Swamy Mahadevan

Bow to Shri Sai-Peace be to all

Baba Bless you ever!!!