Thanks giving

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Thanks giving

 

What is the method of teaching that Baba followed? Did He install any

institution or a particular way of thought for His followers to

propagate? For that matter, has there been any record of Sadguru

Sainath appointing anyone to continue His mission?

 

Inscrutable are His ways! During His lifetime and after, Baba showed

a peculiar way of teaching and guiding His followers. He had asked

some to be more disciplined, perform rituals, and undertake reading

of sacred texts, while some were asked to keep quiet or just wait.

Some were commended for their piety while some denounced for their

orthodoxy! Baba seemed to have answers to the innermost of the

questions His followers had. He seemed to have a certain way of

giving " individualized instruction " depending on one's earnestness.

However, He seems to be very particular in emphasizing certain

virtues in His followers. The two pice (two cents) He demanded were

faith and patience. Invaluable! By calling Himself as a servant, Baba

has stressed the importance of humility, because humility is a virtue

that reaps rich harvest in one's pursuits. By insisting on the

surrender of the self and accepting the will of the supreme over the

individual, Baba stressed the existence of a unifying higher order.

His views on the purpose of religions were simple, " There is only one

God and the purpose of every religion is the same " . In a unique way,

Sai Baba of Shirdi also had asked His followers to investigate

the " self " . He also expounded on the obstacles for such a pursuit,

native as well as acquired. Is it possible to categorize this unique

way of spiritual stewardship?

 

For some, Baba's life and teachings might look like a paradox, but in

reality, His ways are as simple and natural as it could be! He did

not give any set of rules to follow for His disciples. On the other

hand, He was present in the minds of earnest devotees who sought His

guidance on matters, big and small. For such people, in His words, He

guarded them from front, back, and sides. To those who would differ

with His advice, Baba said simply, " God will do good " . Neither was

there an insistence on a rigorous stewardship. Faith and patience are

two traits common to everyone regardless of their religious, social,

or any other status. By invoking the traits common to every human

being, Sai Baba of Shirdi has indeed simplified the pursuit and the

purpose life may have in the mosaic of modern day life. How shall one

thank the God of Shirdi for this? On this Thanksgiving Day, let us be

happy for being so fortunate.