QUIZ ON ‘THE DIVINE LIFE AND MESSAGE OF SRI SATHYA SAI BABA’

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QUIZ ON `THE DIVINE LIFE AND MESSAGE OF SRI SATHYA SAI BABA'

 

PART I

 

1. Where and when was Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba born?

 

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was born on 23rd November 1926 at

Puttaparthi in Anantapur District.

 

2. Give the details related to His birth - Month, Star, etc.

 

Baba was born on Monday in the holy month of Karthik (Karthik

Somavaara) of the year Akshaya in the ascendance star " Aarudhra " .

 

3. In which clan was He born?

 

Baba was born in the Rathnaakara family of Bharadhvaja gothra and

Aapasthamba suuthra.

 

4. Why did He choose to be born in that family alone?

 

A certain ancestor of Rathnaakara family, Venkaavadhuutha prayed to

the Lord of the Universe that He should be born in his family.

 

5. What are the names of His parents?

 

(Mother's name) Eashvaramba and (father's name) Pedda Venkama Raju.

 

6. Why was Baba named as Sathya Narayana?

 

Baba was born after mother Eashvaramma had taken the Prasadam of Sri

Sathyanarayan Vratham which her mother-in-law had brought from the

next door family.

 

7. Who is Kondama Raju?

 

Kondama Raju was the grandfather of Baba.

 

8. What were the mysterious intimations of the impending Divine

Incarnation?

 

Before Baba was born, a Thambuura, a stringed musical instrument

which was kept leaning against a wall started twanging and a drum

started beating automatically, producing celestial music.

 

9. What did the women in the labour room find in the bed clothes on

which the child was put?

 

They found a cobra under the bed clothes.

 

10. What was the original name of Puttaparthi?

 

Gollapalli

 

11. What is the meaning of Puttaparthi?

 

Putta means ant-hill - place full of ant-hills.

 

12. What is the name of the river that flows in Parthi?

 

Chitravathi

 

13. What are the temples that we find in Parthi?

 

Venugopalaswamy temple, Sathyabhaama temple, Anjaneya temple and the

temple of Shiva.

 

14. What is the significance related to the temple of Shiva?

 

The place where Shiva temple is constructed is the birth place of

Baba.

 

15. How many brothers and sisters does Baba have?

 

Two brothers and two sisters; elder brother is Seshama Raju, younger

brother is Jaanakiraamayya; sisters: Venkamma and Paarvathamma.

 

16. What was the name given to Baba as a boy?

 

Brahmajnaani, Biddalaguru (Guru of children).

 

17. What were the noble qualities that one could find in Baba even as

a child?

 

Baba was kind and compassionate even at the tender age of four and

five. He sought out the maimed, the blind and the decrepit, fed and

gave them clothes. He would plead against the killing of a fowl or

chicken for curry at home. He was against all sports and games that

caused pain and cruelty. He was reticent and reserved, but always

cheerful.

 

18. Give one instance to illustrate the quality of desirelessness in

Baba even as a child?

 

Baba's grandfather used to purchase yards of clothes for his

grandchildren, during festivals. He used to ask the children to

choose the cloth they liked. Baba never bothered, but just took

whatever was kept aside.

 

19. Even as a boy, Baba never considered, doing any work as mean or

below his dignity. Give example.

 

Baba had only one pair of dress. He used to wear a towel, wash his

shirt and knicker, dry them up, put live coal in a brass vessel, iron

them, fold them and keep them under a steel trunk.

 

20. In which places did Baba study?

 

Puttaparthi, Bukkapatnam, Kamalapuram, Uravankonda.

 

21. What did Baba do as soon as he went to school?

 

He used to gather the children at school under a tree. He would keep

a picture or an idol with flowers, conduct Pooja, Bhajan and perform

Aarathi. At the end of the session, he distributed Prasadam. He used

to take the Prasadam out from his empty bag.

 

22. Who were the teachers who considered Baba as a Divine wonder

child?

 

Mehboob Khan, Subbannaachaar and Kondappa.

 

23. What was the first divine power that Baba showed in the school?

 

One of the teachers made Sathya stand on the bench presuming that he

was absent minded. When the period was over and the next teacher who

had to take class in that room came, he found the previous teacher

mysteriously glued to his seat. The teacher who entered the class was

Mehboob Khan. He understood the situation, asked Sathya to sit down.

Then the teacher could stand up himself, without the chair

accompanying him.

 

24. Baba used to gather many children and organise Bhajan session.

What was the name of that Bhajan Group?

 

Pandari Bhajan Group. It consisted of 18 children who wore yellow

colored robes.

 

25. Why did Baba organise Bhajan sessions?

 

In order to make the people interested in sacred Bhajans and prevent

them from going to cheap musical sessions. But there was another

important purpose, to drive away from a locality any epidemic disease.

 

26. What was the name of the dancer in whose stead Baba danced?

 

Rishyendhramani

 

27. What was the unique skill in dance demonstrated by Baba?

 

Rishyendhramani used to keep a bottle balanced on her head, dance to

music, and finally pick up with her teeth a hand kerchief from the

floor. But Baba instead of picking up a kerchief with the teeth could

pick up a needle with his eyelids.

 

28. When the District Collector wanted to pin the prize medal and

shake hands, why did Baba refuse?

 

The collector wanted to pin the medal on to the dress of the dancer

and shake hands. But Sathya refused to shake hands and receive the

medal. Since he was in the role of a girl dancer, he thought it would

be proper to act according to the role. He could not permit a man to

touch him.

 

29. What was the name of the play-let written by Baba as a boy?

 

" Cheppinattu chesthaara " - will you do as you say?

 

30. Who is Kota Subbanna?

 

Kota Subbanna was a businessman at Kamalaapuram. Sathya would compose

songs set them to catchy tunes on a newly arrived product to

advertise the product. Subbanna would engage some boys to go round

the village streets with placards and announcing the product and

singing in chorus, Sathya's ditties. In exchange of this help

Subbanna used to supply Sathya whatever he needed in day to day life.

Sathya even at that age seemed to have projected the idea of earning

while learning. He did not want to be a dependent.

 

31. What are the names of students who sat on either side of Baba?

 

Ramesh and Sudhir.

 

32. To which place did the boys of Kamalaapuram School go for service?

 

Pushpagiri.

 

33. What is the reply given by Baba when his friend offered him scout

uniform?

 

Sathya wrote to his friend and classmate thus: " True friendship

should never be based on give and take. The bond that should exist is

love. True friendship should be from heart to heart " .

 

34. How could Baba manage to get money to go to service camp?

 

By selling the books of the previous class to a poor harijan boy.

 

35. What did Baba do after that to procure money?

 

Baba participated in Budabuda kata.

 

36. When Baba returned from the service camp, what did he bring for

his sister-in-law?

 

Sathya brought Kumkum (red powder), haldi (turmeric), bangles and

flowers (they are usually given to married women)

 

37. Why was his brother angry with Baba?

 

The family depended on Sathya for supply of fresh water. He used to

bring water from a distant well. Sathya's absence from home to

participate in the Service camp, inconvenienced the family.

 

38. Who was the teacher who loved Baba very much in Uravakonda?

 

Manchiraju Thammiraju.

 

39. What is the significance of the date 20-5-1940?

 

Baba got up early in the morning, called the neighbors and relatives,

materialized and distributed delicious Prasadam. He asked the people

to wash their feet and come in for worship.

 

40. How did Baba's father threaten him?

 

Sathya's father wanted to teach his son a lesson and put an end to

the strange and hysterical chapter. He armed himself with a stick and

shouted at Sathya: " Are you a God, a ghost or a madcap? "

 

41. What was Baba's reply?

 

Baba said: " I am Sai Baba. I belong to Aapasthamba Sutra. I am of

Bhaaradhvaja Gothra or lineage. I have come to ward off your

troubles. Your ancestor Venkaavadhuutha prayed that I should be born

in your family. So I have come. "

 

42. How did Baba prove that he was Sai Baba?

 

He threw a handful of jasmine flowers on the floor. To the utter

amazement of one and all, the flowers on the ground re-arranged

themselves into letters in Telugu, " Sai Baba " .

 

43. What happened in Hampi-Viruupaaksha temple?

 

Sathya accompanied his brother Seshamaaraju and many others to Hampi.

They went to Viruupaaksha temple. Sathya preferred to stand outside,

while others went in for worship. The puujari or priest was

performing camphor-Aarathi to the deity of the temple. To the

surprise of all, they saw the smiling face of Sathya, and not the

stone image. Seshamaaraju had his own suspicion. He came out only to

find Sathya standing.

 

44. When and where did Baba declare that He is the Avatar of the Age?

 

On 20th October, 1940 in Uravakonda, in a place adjacent to the house

of the Excise Inspector Mr. Aanjaneyulu.

 

45. What happened when a photographer took a snap of Baba as He sat

on a boulder?

 

It turned out to be the image of Shirdi Sai.

 

46. What was the first Bhajan song taught by Baba?

 

" Maanasa bhajare, gurucharanam " - meditate in your mind on the feet

of the Guru. That can take you across the sea of Samsaara or

transmigratory life.

 

47. Who is Karanam Subbamma?

 

Karanam Subbamma was the wife of the Karanam or village officer of

Puttaparthi. She recognised in Baba even at the tender age, of his

divinity, and can be called the foster mother of Baba. She used to

prepare food for the devotees who came to see Baba. She took care of

Baba with rare love and affection beyond words.

 

48. What was the miracle performed by Baba at Uravakonda?

 

A jutkawaallaah (driver of horse drawn cart) lost his horse. He came

to know of the rare powers of the miracle boy and approached Sathya.

Sathya told him that his horse was safely grazing at the place

nearby. The jutkawaallaah did find the horse.

 

PART II

 

1. What is the meaning of Sai Baba?

 

Sai Baba means Divine Mother and Father.

 

Sah + Ayee + Baba; S = Divine; Ayee = Mother; Baba: Father.

 

2. How does Baba describe himself?

 

Sathyam is my Prachaar - Truth is what I speak. Dharmam is my

Aachaar - Dharma is what I do. Shanthi is My svabhaav - Shanti

(peace) is My nature. Prema is my Swaruup - Prema or Love is my Form.

 

3. Baba declared that his Avathaaric mission will be executed in

three phases. What are they?

 

The first sixteen years of His life will be a period of Baala Leela.

The next sixteen will be spent in Mahimas (divine miracles) to give

Santhosh to people. After that life will be full of activity

delivering discourses to teach erring humanity to take to the path of

righteousness, guiding humanity back to Sanathana Dharma. (Eternal-

Universal Religion)

 

4. What is the historic letter in which Baba declared his mission in

a detailed manner?

 

Baba's elder brother could not grasp the mystery of Sai phenomenon.

He could not tolerate certain caustic comments about the " simple

village miracle boy " , made by some people. So he wrote letters to

Baba warning him and also imparting a lesson that he had learnt in

life about human follies and about fame and its trappings.

 

Baba wrote to his brother on 25th May 1947. First He advises his

brother not to attach any value to such comments and take them to

heart. Every Avatar had to face such criticisms. It is very difficult

for common people to understand Divinity in human form. They cannot

even understand sages. Then He reveals His mission:

 

" I have a task to foster all mankind and ensure for all of them life

full of Ananda.

 

I have a vow to lead all those who stray away from straight path,

back again to goodness and save them.

 

I am attached to a work that I love; to remove the sufferings of the

poor and grant them what they lack.

 

I have my definition of devotion - those devoted to me have to treat

joy and grief, gain and loss, with equal fortitude. This means, I

will never give up those attached to me. When I am thus engaged in my

beneficial task, how can my name ever be tarnished as you apprehend?

Truth shall prevail. Integrity will win. "

 

5. When did Baba declare that he is Shivashakthi in human form?

 

On Guru Poornima day 1963.

 

6. Give the sequence of the Sai Trio.

 

Shirdi Sai; Sathya Sai; Prema Sai.

 

7. What is the name of the biography of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba?

 

Sathyam Shivam Sundaram (Truth, Goodness, Beauty).

 

8. What is the name of the magazine published in Parthi? When did the

publication commence?

 

Sanathana Sarathi: 1958.

 

9. What is the special title given to Baba's writing in the monthly

magazine that comes from Prashanthi Nilayam?

 

The special title given to Baba's writings in Sanathana Sarathi in

Serials is " VAHINI " ;

 

1. Prema Vahini.

 

2. Dharma Vahini.

 

3. Prashanthi Vahini.

 

4. Jnaana Vahini.

 

5. Dhyana Vahini.

 

6. Bhagavatha Vahini.

 

7. Geetha Vahini.

 

8. Prashnotthara Vahini.

 

9. Rama katha Rasa Vahini.

 

10. Leela kaivalya Vahini.

 

11. Sathya Sai Vahini.

 

12. Vidhya Vahini.

 

13. Upanishad Vahini.

 

14. Sutra Vahini.

 

(Also " Sandeha nivarini " )

 

10. Why did Baba undertake visits to all important shrines in pilgrim

centres?

 

Baba's visit to these ancient shrines (Ayodhya, Varaanasi,

Badhrinaath, Pandaripura, Kanyaakumaari, Shrisailam) is to " charge

the batteries that have gone weak " - i.e., to rejuvenate and infuse

spiritual power in those dynamos of Grace. The resuscitation of holy

places is one of the means of Dharma Sthaapana for which He had come.

 

11. Baba organized and established the following: (a) Prashanthi

Vidwan Mahaasabha (b)Summer courses in Indian Culture and

Spirituality © Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation. What is the

purpose for which these were started?

 

(a) Prashanthi Vidhwan Maha Sabha: The watch word of Vidwan Maha

Sabha is " Thamasoma Jyothirgamaya " - lead (us) from darkness to

light; to eradicate ignorance and light the lamp of true knowledge

and instil faith in man's true nature - that " He is Aathma divine " .

 

(b) Summer courses: The students and the youth of the present era do

not have proper knowledge of Indian culture and spirituality. They

are born and bred up in alien culture. In order to acquaint them with

the knowledge of Bharat and her glory, Swami organised these summer

courses.

 

© Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation: It is meant to be a training

ground for the members to make themselves deserve Divine Grace

through love and service to one and all and to spread Baba's message

of Sathya, Dharma, Shanthi and Prema by precept and example.

 

12. How does Baba fulfill His mission of making man realise that he

is Aathman. What are the stages through which he makes man involve

himself?

 

Baba dose CHAMATHKAR (miracles of love) to attract people and instill

faith in Divinity and through SAMSKAAR transform and transmute them,

then make them involve in PAROPAKAAR selfless service to others so

that they might imbibe and inculcate Thyaaga (sacrifice) in order to

become fit for SAKSHATKAR (actual visualization of God).

 

13. What is the meaning of Bhagawan?

 

Bhagavaan means one endowed with Bhaga, i.e., unique attributes:

 

Aishvarya - Authority derived from devine power

 

Veerya - Incomparable heroism, bravery

 

Yasas - Unexelled Fame

 

Shreyas - Comprehensive Prosperity

 

Jnana - Supreme Wisdom

 

Vairagya - Inner Detachment

 

It is also laid down in the Sasthras that those who have these six

primary endowments are referred to as Bhagawan.

 

Uthpattimcha vinasamcha boothaanaam aagathim gathim.

 

Vetthi vidhyaam avidyamcha sarvascha bhagavan ithi.

 

He who knows the mystery of creation, dissolution of created beings,

the mystery of their redemption and of their ignorance, wisdom.

 

14. What are the attributes of an Avatar?

 

The word 'Avatar' means one who descends from the level of God-head

to the level of a man only to enable man to ascend to the level of

God.

 

The Avatar shares the possession of five senses with the world of

animals and human beings. He shares with mankind the four attributes

of mind, reason, emotion, ahamkar or egoism. Avatar possesses seven

main unique characteristics Srishti, (creative power;) Sthithi, (the

power to foster; guard and protect Laya, (the power to destroy;)

Thirodhaana, (the power to make things disappear;) then there is

Anugraha (the power to shower grace) for the deserving and non-

deserving as well. An Avatar is ever present when His name is

uttered, form is recognised.

 

15. Why does Baba perform miracles?

 

Baba himself has said thus about miracles: " Miracles are very natural

and normal to me " . He performs miracles to inculcate faith in

Divinity. These miracles are to prove to the mortals the super human

powers with which He has come down to redeem humanity from the

shackles of ignorance.

 

16. How did Baba declare that He is the very embodiment of all Gods

that mankind has been adoring?

 

He declared it in the form of a poem:

 

The same Lord who descended to protect Prahlada -

 

The same Lord who rushed to rescue the elephant king from the jaws of

the crocodile -

 

The same Lord who came down to grant boons to the young Dhruva -

 

The same Lord who showered grace on Kuchela and relieved his poverty -

 

 

The same Lord with the same attributes -

 

The redeemer of humanity Srinivasan

 

Is here on earth now as the

 

Lord of Puttaparthi shining forth with all His Glory.

 

17. How did Baba prove that He is the re-incarnation of Shirdi Sai?

 

When His father questioned Baba about Sai Baba, he showed to His

father and Karanam Subbamma, the Samadhi (burial places) of Shirdi

Sai Baba, and the nearby places against a wall in a series of

pictures.

 

There lived until recently an old lady called " Peddha Bottu " ! Her

original name was Shaaradamma, She was the daughter of a collector in

the Nizam's dominions. She visited and had the Darshan of Shirdi Sai

several times, with her father. She experienced untold miseries after

marriage and her husband died, her four children died. Then in utter

agony she sought the feet of Shirdi Sai and asked for spiritual

initiation in Lendi Baagh in 1917. Baba said, " Not now, I will come

again in Andhra. You will meet me and be with me. " After many years

during her visits to several places where she gave Harikatha (divine

story telling performance), she came to Uravakonda. She heard that a

certain Baba calls himself re-incarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba. She

went to attend a Thursday Bhajan session at Seshamaraju's house. Then

Sri Sathya Sai Baba spotted her and said " So you have come, my child,

you owe me sixteen rupees " - only to prove to Shaaradamma that He is

Shirdi Sai come again as promised.

Shaaradamma sent to Shirdi Dasara celebration, Rs.40/- through a man

called Balarama. He returned to her 24 rupees. Baba addressed her

as 'Gori' (the pet name given to her by Shirdi Sai Baba to Peddha

Bottu alias Shaaradamma).

 

18. In what form did Baba give Darshan to (a) Purushotthamaanandha

(b) Karnam Subbamma © Abhedhaananda (d) to people gathered on the

sea shore of Machilipatnam.

 

(a) Jyotheeruupa Anantha Padhmanaabha Swami (b) Karanam Subbamma

could see in the wide open mouth of Sathya, the entire Universe and

creation, © Ramana Maharshi (d) Shesha Saayi.

 

19. Why does Baba give gifts to His devotees?

 

Baba Himself has said thus about gifts. The gifts are expressions of

his Grace and Love. 'They are like my visiting cards and send me

instant flashes when the person to whom the gift is given is in

danger or in need of my help. Sometimes these gifts are for the sake

of health or to indicate right path'.

 

20. To whom did Baba give these unique gifts? (a) Jesus on cross, (b)

Bhagawat-Geetha from sands © idol of Annapoorna.

 

(a) John Hislop (b) Dr. Bhagavatham © To the Principal of a Saainik

school when Baba visited, Jaamnagar and nearby places. He instructed

that the idol of Annapoorna may be kept in the dining hall of the

hostel. Annapuurna bestows food that endows one with 'puurnathvam' or

fulfillment.

 

21. Who wrote Suprabhatham?

 

Sri Thirumalaachaar.

 

22. What is the meaning of Baba?

 

BABA means : B = Being, A = Awareness, B = Bliss, A = Aathma.

 

Baba is Aathma: Being, Awareness and Bliss.

 

23. Baba says " You are not one person, but three " . Explain.

 

You are not one person but three:

 

The one you think you are - refers to body;

 

The one others think you are - refers to the Mind.

 

The one you really are - refers to the Aathma.

 

24. How does Baba describe the sequence in Vishishtaadhvaitha and

Adhvaitha?

 

Swami says the progress of man, the pilgrim of eternity, passes

through the three stages of Vishistaadhvaita, Dwaita and Adhvaitha as

stated by Jesus and Zoraster as well in the following manner.

 

Jesus said first: " I am the messenger of God " .

 

Then: " I am the son of God " .

 

Later: " I and my father in heaven are one " .

 

Zoraster said: " I am in the Light " ,

 

" The light is in me " and

 

" I am the light " .

 

PART III

 

1. What are the six basic principles on which Baba's philosophy of

life and education are based?

 

The six basic principles of Baba's philosophy of life and education

are SATHYA (truth); DHARMA (Righteousness) SHANTHI (peace); PREMA

(love), AHIMSA (Non-violence) and THYAGA (Sacrifice).

 

2. What is the meaning of Human value?

 

That which gives value to man is the realisation of the fact that he

has to seek and find the place from where he had come. Man alone has

this capacity.

 

3. What is 3 - H.V.?

 

3-HV stands for head, heart and hand. V = values.

 

4. Who is an integrated personality?

 

One who has the head of Aadi Shankara, the heart of Buddha and the

hands of Janaka.

 

5. Of the six human values. Love is said to run as an undercurrent.

How?

 

When love enters one's thought and word it becomes truth. When love

is expressed in right action it is Dharma. Love in feeling is peace.

Love in understanding is Ahimsa or non-violence and Love in selfless

service is Thyaaga.

 

6. What are the ideals of Sri Sathya Sai Education?

 

The ideals of Sri Sathya Sai education are knowledge, skill, balance,

insight and identification and service. The pursuit of Truth yields

secular and spiritual knowledge. Dharma or right action is the result

of acquiring three skills - self help skills, ethical skills and

social skills. The pursuit of peace will result in equanimity -

balance between thought and action. It is through love one develops

insight and through non-violence identification. Love here means

Truth by intuition, nonviolence should imply the essence of the

saying " mamaathma Sarvaboothaantharathma " .(I am present as Aathma in

every living being) and sacrifice is selfless loving.

 

7. How many types of knowledge are there?

 

Superficial knowledge; bookish knowledge; general knowledge,

discriminatory knowledge; practical knowledge.

 

8. What is the difference between individual discrimination and

fundamental discrimination?

 

Individual discrimination is related to selfish interest. Fundamental

discrimination is related to doing good to one and all.

 

9. What are the three Ps of life?

 

Purity, Patience, Perseverance.

 

10. What are the four Fs of life ? What do they stand for?

 

Follow the Master; Face the devil; Fight to the end; Finish the game.

They stand for Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha (Righteousness,

prosperity and fulfillment through service and liberation).

 

11. What are the five Ds that students have to cultivate to achieve

anything in life?

 

Dedication, Devotion, Discipline, Discrimination and Determination.

 

12. What are the fourteen undesirable qualities that man has to give

up?

 

The 8 types of pride and 6 evils: Pride of strength, birth,

scholarship, wealth, penance, beauty, youth, authority; evils of

desire, anger, greed, infatuation, arrogance, jealousy.

 

13. What are the true flowers (qualities) of worship?

 

Non-violence, compassion, sense control, forbearance, peace, penance,

meditation and truth.

 

14. What are the five evils that students have to avoid?

 

Seeing evil, hearing evil, speaking evil, thinking evil, doing evil.

 

15. What are the four sins that human tongue is liable to commit?

 

To tell lies, to talk too much, to engage in slander, to carry tales.

 

16. What are the four components of 'ceiling on desires'?

 

Do not waste food: Food is God

 

Do not waste Money: Money is God

 

Do not waste Time: Time is God

 

Do not waste energy: Energy is the gift of God.

 

17. Who are our real kinsmen?

 

Let truth be your father

 

Let love be your mother

 

Let wisdom be your son

 

Let peace be your daughter

 

Let devotion be your brother

 

Let yogis be your friends.

 

18. Fill up the blanks:

 

(a) Study in order to....

 

(b)Truth is more fundamental than....

 

© Spirit of love is ....

 

(d) Science is.....

 

(e) Body is a ..... Mind is a .... Don't follow...

 

Don't follow .... follow your....

 

a) Study in order to be steady.

 

b) Truth is more fundamental than the Atom

 

c) Spirit of love is spirituality

 

d) Science is split of love

 

e) Body is a water bubble

 

Mind is a Mad Monkey

 

Don't follow the Body. Don't follow the Mind.

 

Follow your conscience.

 

19. Give the meaning of the following: Man; Nara; Human; Maanava;

Moksha; Samaadhi; History; Hindu.

 

Man: M = Maya A = Aathma N = Nirvana. When Maya is removed, Aathma is

revealed and then Nirvana is attained.

 

Nara: Na - without or (Not) Ra - Destructible One who is without

destruction.

 

Human(ness) or being humane:

 

Highest value of mankind

 

Understanding mankind

 

Mind full of duty

 

Ananda

 

Name Divine.

 

Maanava: Maa + Na + Va - One who is free from ignorance.

 

Maa + nava - One who is not new.

 

Moksha: Moha Kshaya (Moha - delusion, kshaya - destruction).

 

Samadhi: Sama + dhi - Equal mindedness (In this state there is no

experience of pain or pleasure, loss or gain. heat or cold, praise or

blame. It is the nature of the SELF ever unaffected by duality).

 

History: His story.

 

Hindu:

 

H for humility

 

I for Individuality

 

N for Nationality

 

D for Devotion

 

U for Unity.

 

20. What is the five lettered Mantra that Swami gave on Shivarathri?

 

WATCH

 

21. Arrange the following in proper sequence: (a) Head, Food, God.

(b) World, Self, God. © God, Father, Mother. (d) Unity, Purity,

Charity, Divinity.

 

a) Food - Head - God

 

b) God - World - Self

 

c) Mother - Father - God

 

d) Charity - Unity - Purity - Divinity.

 

22. What are the two things that one has to forget and remember?

 

Forget the harm done to you by others; forget the good done by you to

others.

 

Remember the good done by others to you remember the bad done by you

to others.

 

23. Who is the richest man in the world?

 

One who has few desires is the richest man.

 

24. What kind of man will not be troubled by Kali Yuga (Kali age)?

 

One whose heart is filled with compassion One whose lips always speak

truth One whose body is made use of to help others.

 

25. What are the real ornaments for an individual?

 

Charity is the ornament that should adorn the hand. Truth is the

ornament for the faculty of speech and listening to scriptural texts

is the ornament for the ears.

 

26. What are the four Purushaarthas (objectives) that students have

to pursue?

 

Maithri (friendship); Karuna (compassion) Muditha (sense of

appreciation) Upeksha (to be away from undesirable people and action).

 

27. Swami gives unique meanings to some words. Give such meaning for

the following: (a) Maithri (b) Foreigners © Forest (d) Interview.

 

Maithri is spelt as My Three standing for purity of Mind, Word and

Deed.

 

Foreigners are far - nears

 

Forest is for rest

 

Interview - to enter view.

 

28. In what context does Swami make use of the following analogies:

(a) Lock and key (b) Garland of flowers © Seed and tree (d)

Registered letter (e) Postman (f) Mariner's compass (g) current,

wire, bulb, light (h) Car.

 

a) Lock and Key: To explain the truth that human mind is the cause of

bondage and liberation, Swami uses this simile.

 

b) Garland of flowers: is cited as an example to explain Brahma

Sutra. Just as different kinds of flowers are strung in a thread

which is invisible, so also the invisible Divine principle is present

in all the beings of creation. c) Seed, Tree: This simile is used to

explain the meaning of the Mahaavaakya, THATHVAMASI and the Vedic

statement EKOHAM BAHUSYAM.

 

The seed looking at the tree from which it has come says " I AM THAT " .

 

Just as the manifold parts like branches, leaves, flowers, seeds etc

have come out of a single tree the entire creation has emerged out of

DIVINITY. The ONE became MANY.

 

d) Registered letter: When you receive a registered letter, it

becomes yours only when you sign it and take it; otherwise it is sent

back to the sender of the letter. Similarly when you are abused by

others, keep calm; do not reply or retort. (The abuser will cool down

after some time.) Then the abuses will go back to the abuser.

 

e) God is a postman. His duty is only to deliver letters addressed to

you. He is not concerned with the contents of the letters, be it good

or bad. So also God is not responsible for your joys and sorrows.

They are the results of your own actions.

 

f) The needle of the Mariner's compass always points to the North,

wherever we may keep it. Similarly devotees must always turn their

vision towards God in Joy or sorrow.

 

g) Current is Truth; Wire is Dharma; bulb is Peace; and Light is

Love. All the four values are inter-dependent and integrated.

 

h) Car is very much like a human body. Its four wheels are four

Purushaarthas; (the four goals of human life). The air which fills

the tyres of the wheels is faith. Steering wheel is the Mind. Switch

is the intellect. Brakes are sense control. The driver is the Jeeva.

The owner who rides in the car is Aathma. According to His directions

the vehicle should be run.

 

29. Swami uses certain analogies to explain the importance of keeping

good company and avoiding bad company. Give three examples.

 

Coal in the proximity of fire is transformed into fire. It is

divested of its blackness and becomes bright and red like fire. In

the company of fire, a piece of iron shines like fire. In the company

of moisture and water it becomes rusty, and dirty. Dust goes up

higher and higher in the company of air; in the company of water it

goes down lower and lower. So also the company of good and Godly

elevates man and the company of wicked and vicious persons drags him

down and makes him wicked and devoid of virtues.

 

30. Explain these: (a) Life is a limited company (b) In your heart

there should be only one sofa © Mind is like a cat (d) Hurry,

Worry, Curry.

 

a) Life is a limited company: Body is indispensable to live. To live

happily and peacefully, one has to be aware of the capacity of every

organ of the body and its functions.

 

Eyes are given to see but only to a limited extent. Human eyes are

not designed to see light beyond a certain limit of brightness. For

example we cannot see the Sun with our eyes without getting the eyes

damaged. So also there is a limit for the human ear to hear the

sounds. The same thing holds good to the other organs of the body

like nose, skin, etc. Beyond a certain limit they cannot function

properly; trying to exceed the limits amounts to misuse or abuse of

organs, in which case there will be no joy but only sorrow. Similarly

there is a limit set to one's pulse, heart-beat, blood pressure etc.

If any of the functions exceed their limits or fall below the limits

set, there is surely an ailment or disease. Hence the body or human

life is said to be a limited company. Above all, these organs should

not be used for seeing evil, hearing evil, talking evil and doing

evil.

 

b) In one's heart there should be only one seat, not more than one

and that should be for God.

 

c) The human mind is compared to a cat. A cat catches hold of its

kitten with its mouth and carries it to a safe place in order to

guard it from danger. The same cat uses its mouth to pounce upon a

rat and catches it only to kill it. So also the mind could be a

benefactor if it is engaged in good and Godly thoughts while it can

bring about disaster if indulged in wicked thoughts.

 

d) Swami says that three principal causes for cardiac ailments are

hurry, worry and curry. It is the hurry and worry that create mental

tension and raise the blood pressure while the improper food upsets

the blood circulation and cholesterol levels. The physicians not only

prescribe medicines for cardiac ailments but insist on dietary

control.

 

31. What is the translation that Swami has rendered for (a)

Paropakaaraya Phunyaaya, papaaya para peedanam (b) Sahanavavathu

sahanau bhunakthu saha veeryam karavavahai. Thejasvinaa

vadheethamasthu maa vidh vishavaahai. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.

 

a) Help ever, hurt never.

 

b) Together together we shall steadily grow,

 

Together together we shall feed and foster, fortune and friendship,

full vigor and virtue,

 

Together together the knowledge we have gained, together together we

shall share as friends.

 

Together we shall acclaim and spread the message of PEACE " .

 

32. Explain with reference to context:

 

(a) " Look here, you may give them food, but mind you, you will have

to starve " .

 

(b) " Hey! you are a wonderful boy, you will help thousands, you are a

great power " .

 

© " Let each one be given clothes he selects and what remains is

good enough for me " .

 

(d) " The lingams are all here " .

 

(e) " I shall give you the feet of Sai Baba, my previous body " .

 

(f) " Bhavaani gave a sword into the hands of the emperor Shivaaji

commissioning him to venture forth and uphold Hinduism. This

Shivashakthi is giving these Pandiths the sword of courage

commissioning them to revive Dharma in the world, "

 

(g) " Your neck shall wear a Japamaala, a rosary which I shall myself

put around when you come to me after the sentence is over, "

 

(h) " Look at the mutual service that bird and beast are rendering to

each other. "

(i) 'Poor things!' They are sorry I kept them aside. Alright. I shall

take them also to Anantapur with me.'

 

(j) " This is my trade mark. "

 

a) These words were spoken by Mother Eashvaramma. At the tender age

of four Baba used to persuade His sisters to hand out grain or food

to beggars. The elders were naturally irritated by the procession of

beggars that come every day. In order to put an end to this act of

charity of Baba, Mother Eashvaramma caught hold of Sathya's hand and

with a finger raised in warning said these words.

 

b) These words were spoken by Mehaboob Khan, a teacher who taught

English in the school. He treated Sathya with a unique affection. He

used to give Sathya often, some items of food or snacks specially

prepared for him. He would ask Sathya to sit beside him and stroking

his hair he said these words. One of the rare souls who recognised

early the latent divinity in Sathya.

 

c) These words were spoken by Baba. Kondamaraju, the grandfather used

to bring various types of dyed cloth to get shirts stitched for the

festivals. The grandfather would ask Sathya to select a cloth that he

liked best. In that context Sathya said these words.

 

d) When the site for construction of the first Mandir had been

selected, people were digging at a particular spot indicated by Baba.

While Guni Venkanna was digging, a large number of stone bases of

Shiva Lingams were found. There was not a single Shiva Linga in that

place, and people were wondering why Shiva Lingams were not there.

Then Baba told them, pointing a finger at his stomach: " the Lingams

are all here " . These words were spoken by Baba.

 

e) These words were spoken by Baba. At Madras where He had sanctified

a temple at Guindy in His 22nd year, the devotee who had built the

temple, washed and worshipped Baba's feet and prayed to him to give

an impression of His feet on sandal paste, on a piece of silken

cloth. Then Baba said, " I shall give the feet of Sai Baba, my

previous body " .

 

f) These words were spoken by Baba on the occasion of the

inauguration of Vidhvan Maha Sabha on 20th October 1965 during

Dasara, thereby declaring that his mission is to revive Vedic studies.

 

g) These words were addressed to Kalpagiri, a murderer and a criminal

who escaped from the hands of police, and was wandering in the robes

of a recluse, (a monk). He came to Prashanthi Nilayam, after visiting

all the pilgrim centres in the South. Then Baba gave him an interview

and advised him to surrender to the police assuring him that he will

not be hanged. Baba also gave him money and Vibhutti Prasadam, and

said these words.

 

h) When Baba visited Africa, He took a number of devotees, students

and Africans to see the river Nile. There they found a host of

crocodiles on the shore basking in the sun. There, Baba pointing out

to the plover birds, hopping about the crocodile area, some birds

even dared to perch inside the horrible teeth trap of the crocodiles,

Baba said that the plovers have no fear of being swallowed by the

crocodiles because they are eating off particles of flesh stuck in

between the teeth, thereby easing them of their tooth-ache.

 

i) These words were spoken by Baba, when Mr. Hislop was also there in

his room at Dharma Kshethra. Baba had ordered 100 saris to be brought

in order to distribute them to women workers engaged in the Anantapur

college building work. Baba selected 96 saris and kept the remaining

four on a table. An hour later when Baba returned. He found droplets

of water inside the packets. Hislop was wondering how it could

happen, then Baba said these words: " This is to prove that every

artifact has a human feeling. " He also narrated the episode of

Govardhana Hill.

 

j) This sentence was spoken by Baba as an answer to the question put

by Sri Eruch B. Fanibunda. Mr. Fanibunda noticed the letters T.P.S.

on some medallions created by Baba. He was curious to know the

meaning of the letters and asked Baba what they stand for. Swami

said: " T means Thaara or Star of heaven, born in human form. The

letters PS stand for Pathri Sai, Parthi Sai and Prema Sai. All the

three Sais have the letters TPS as their trade mark. "

 

33. Why does Baba address us as Bangaaru?

 

There is an inner significance attached to Baba, addressing us

as " BANGAARUU " . It indicates Baba's plan to transmute the unpurified

gold ore that we are into pure shining gold. Just as raw gold ore is

washed in certain chemical solutions, heated, melted, re-heated and

beaten - finally shining with all its glitter, so too Baba heaps on

us several tests in the form of troubles and problems only to chasten

us, remove the gross and the dross in us and make us pure - in

thought word and deed. All that we have to do is to patiently endure

the tests with full faith in God.

 

34. Illustrate with suitable incidents the following Namaavalis: (a)

Sujnana maarga dharshakaaya namah (one who shows the path of

attaining right knowledge) (b) Mukti pradayahamah (One who enables

and make it possible for his devotee to attain liberation).

 

a) There is the incident of the visit of a certain Dhigambara Swami

who was instigated to challenge the Divine boy of Puttaparthi when

Baba was young. Some people in Puttaparthi who did not like Baba

invited the Dhigambara Swami, an aged man. a lame person, who had

taken to the vow of silence and was completely nude to Puttaparthi.

His disciples brought him in a palanquin to the Karanam's house. Baba

came out with a big towel in his hand. He spoke to the aged Swami

with love and compassion (yet firm) " Why this nude exhibition? Why

this silence? Why should you make people carry you from place to

place? All these indicate that you have taken to the Saadhu's garb

only to eke out your living. Only those who are not worried about the

needs of the body deserve to be called a Saadhu. First cover yourself

with the towel and turn from now on to a true Saadhu. Go to a forest,

and meditate in a cave. Do not fear. I shall see that you are fed and

freed from the fear of animals. " These comforting

and encouraging words of Baba opened the eyes of the aged Saadhu. He

was full of gratitude to Baba because Baba had revealed to him the

way of attaining the state of a true Saadhu and the right knowledge.

 

b) 1) This description of Baba means one who grants or confers

liberation from human bondage. Baba's ways of conferring grace is

unique and varied. It depends on the devotee's experiences and

Sadhana in this life and the past life.

 

Seshagiri Rao was a Pujari or priest in the Mandir or Shrine at

Prashanthi Nilayam. He was a pious man having full faith in Baba.

Once he had been ailing for months and was almost on death bed. He

was ready to welcome death and to be released from the body. Just

then Baba entered and sternly said " How can you leave without my

issuing a ticket, go and attend to your duty " . Of course Seshagiri

obeyed the Divine command. Yet after some time once again he became

ill and suffered a lot. His suffering was such that his kith and kin

were very anxious to take him away from the Nilayam. But Baba once

again came, fed him with his own hands and said to his relatives, " I

only made him suffer, so that his Karma may be wiped out in this

birth itself " . Baba left the place saying " you can go now " . Thus

Seshagiri Rao was freed from the cycle of birth and death.

 

2) One girl hardly of six years replied to Baba's question " What do

you want " , " I desire to merge in you " , Baba tried to dissuade her

from such a pleading. Yet the girl insisted. Needless to say the

girl's wish was fulfilled. It was Baba Himself who had induced her to

request Him to grant her only desire - the only desire that man

should pray for.

 

3) Once a blind boy was brought by his parents to Baba. They

requested him to bless the boy with vision. Baba replied " I can grant

vision but this boy has to take another birth as a blind boy to reap

the consequence of his cruel act of blinding a boy in the previous

life. Let him live like this and let him wipe out his Karma in this

birth itself.

 

35. Complete this song of Baba:

 

'Love is my....

..... is my....

...... is my food.

My life is my message

..... is my nature

No.... for love

No.... for love

No.... No......'

 

" Love is My form

 

Truth is My breath

 

Bliss is My food

 

My life is My message

 

Expansion is My nature

 

No season for love

 

No reason for love

 

No birth No death. "

 

PART IV

 

1. What are the aims and objectives of Sri Sathya Sai Seva

Organisations?

 

The aims and objectives of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation are a)

Self Purification, Self improvement and Self discovery, b) To

establish the essential unity of all faiths and propagate through

example the values of Truth, Righteous conduct Peace, Love, Non-

violence and selfless service.

 

2. What are the three wings of the Organisation?

 

The three wings of the Organisation are Service, Spiritual and

Educational which stand for work, worship and wisdom.

 

3. What is Balavikas?

 

Balavikas is the most important component of the Educational wing. It

is meant to enable children to imbibe human values and practice them

in day to day life in order to realize that the end of education is

character and to make their subsequent life happy useful and fruitful

both for themselves, for society and for the country.

 

4. What is the motto of Sevadal?

 

Duty is God; Work is worship.

 

5. Explain the quotation, " Hands that serve are holier than the lips

that pray " .

 

It does not mean that prayer is inferior to service activity. It

means that prayer alone is not enough; it should be followed by

service. It actually means " Haath me Kaam, Dhil me Raam " . (work in

hand and God in heart).

 

6. What is Study Circle?

 

Study circle is very much like a round table conference. One subject

is discussed from various points of view by the members. The

spiritual aspirant can clarify his doubts in spiritual matters.

However it is not a debate nor a complaining and explaining session

but an inspiring one.

 

7. What is Sath Sang?

 

Sath sang can transform a sinner into a saint, because of the contact

with the virtuous men. It is not just keeping company of good people

but of good and sacred books and entertaining good thoughts.

 

8. What is the benefit of devotional group-singing?

 

" Wherever my glory is sung I am present there " , says the Lord. Hence

Bhajan (devotional group singing) is the most inspiring of spiritual

practices. It is in fact melody or music therapy. One can easily

forget oneself in devotional group singing and experience Divine

vibrations. India has set this holy tradition as the most effective

Sadhana to realize God.

 

9. What is Nagar Samkirtan?

 

Nagar Samkirtan: Devotees get up early in the morning; go about the

streets singing the glory of God. This samkeerthana awakens people

from sleep or Thamas when the sacred sound of God's name reaches

their ears.

 

10. What is meditation?

 

" It is only in the depths of silence that one can hear the voice of

God. " If prayer is a communion with God, meditation is Union with

God. In deep meditation, one who meditates, the process of meditation

and the object of meditation become one. Meditation is the stage

attained after concentration and contemplation. It confers peace.

 

11. How does Swami explain meditation?

 

Swami says that concentration is like identifying a rose flower among

the leaves and thorns. Contemplation is like cutting the flower

without touching the thorns. Meditation is offering the flower at the

Lotus Feet of the Lord.

 

12. What is the role of festivals in spiritual practice?

 

Festivals are meant to inculcate the foremost values of life: Love of

God, Fear of Sin and Morality in society, in the observance of each

one of the festivals the Sadhana of work, worship and wisdom are

practiced.

 

13. What are the nine points of Code of Conduct?

 

The nine points of Sai code of conduct are:

 

1. To engage in meditation every day.

 

2. Entire family to participate in Bhajan at least once a week.

 

3. All members should send their children to Balavikas classes as a

matter of principle.

 

4. To participate in community service and other Seva activities

organised by the Samithis.

 

5. To participate in Nagar Sankirthan and Bhajans organised by the

Samithis at least once a month.

 

6. Regular study of Sai literature.

 

7. Be obliging in speech.

 

8. Not to speak ill of others especially in their absence.

 

9. Not to waste food; to set apart some grain every day for the poor

and hungry (Naaraayana Seva).

 

14. What are the Ten Commandments given by Baba?

 

The ten Sai commandments are:

 

1. To be patriotic.

 

2. Have no hatred to any religion; respect all religions alike.

 

3. Our race is human race; we should learn to treat all men as

brothers.

 

4. Keep houses and surroundings clean.

 

5. One should not encourage begging but strive to provide livelihood

for the needy. To encourage begging amounts to encouraging idleness.

 

6. Do not give or take bribes.

 

7. Not to have any difference of caste, creed or religion.

 

8. Everybody should learn to do his own work and should not depend on

others to do his work.

 

9. Have Fear of Sin and Love of God.

 

10. To honour the Law of the Land and not to break any rules and

regulations made by the Government of the day.

 

15. How can we try to establish integration at the national level and

international level?

 

Since the factors of disintegration are based on different

conceptions about God, Religion, Caste, Language and Work,

integration can be made possible by following Baba's message:

 

There is one God. He is omnipresent

 

There is only one religion the religion of Love

 

There is only one Caste, the Caste of Humanity

 

There is one language, the language of the heart.

 

PART V

 

1. What are the prophecies made on the advent of Bhagawan Sri Sathya

Sai Baba?

 

PROPHECIES OF SAI AVATHAAR

 

1. I. Sri Sathya Sai Baba is the Avatar of Kali Yuga. To day both in

this country and in many other countries, millions of people believe

this. God men and men of vision have prophesied several thousand

years ago about God coming down to the earth in this form. The advent

of Sathya Sai marks the beginning of the golden age of spiritual

renaissance of the world. The Avatar's mission is to save mankind

from the ruinous path of moral degradation, and to unite the entire

humanity into a single family.

 

The prophecy of the Avatar has got its source in Dwapara Yuga. When

Sage Markandeya visited Pandavas in their exile informed them that

Lord Vishnu had declared that HE would take the human form in Kali

Yuga having a body of dark colour and be born in southern India. The

Avatar would assume inconceivable human form and possess great

energy, intelligence and powers to manifest all things, He thinks of.

He would restore order and peace. The truth of this prophecy was

proved to a devotee by Bhagawan Baba, by showing in His face, all the

nine previous Avatars and the last Kalki Avatar in the reflection of

waters of Chitravathi.

 

The fact that the Sai Avatar is Kalki Avatar, has again been

confirmed by Swami at Prashanthi Nilayam to Mrs. Hilda Charlton of

U.S.A., who could see during Bhajan session, a figure of great beauty

riding on a white horse, over Baba's head, while Swami was sitting in

the chair.

 

II. Shuka Naadi Grantham, a palm leaf manuscript written about 5000

years ago, has the prophecy of Sai Avatar. It contains many details

about Sri Sathya Sai Baba's family, the year, month, Tithi or say,

birth-star and Lagnam planetary conjunctions of Sai Baba's birth.

Also about his unique personality, abilities including details of HIS

previous Avatar as Shirdi Sai and His mission.

 

Shuka Naadi also states that Sathya Sai will make people to overcome

all problems and difficulties and realise their inner divinity. It

says, He is all knowing, all pervading. The Naadi says that Sathya

Sai's full powers will be known when Adharma or unrighteousness in

the world grows to the fullest. It has also mentioned the age upto

which the present human body of Sri Sathya Sai will remain.

 

III. The statement of Jesus is another prophecy. " Jesus said He who

has sent me will come again, His name will be Truth, He will wear a

red robe, He will be short with a crown of hair. " This statement

admirably refers to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai.

 

IV. The Agastya Naadi describes Baba as " Medical Master of great

efficiency " . Those who are familiar with the instant cures effected

by Swami on patients suffering from incurable diseases, will see how

these words about Swami in the Nadis are true. It also says this

Avatar shall found many educational institutions, produce literature

of virtuous conduct and preach spirituality. It has predicted Swami's

leaving His house at an early age and His being the Shirdi Sai in the

earlier Avatar.

 

V. Brahma Naadi records that Sathya Sai Avatar is a Shiva Shakti

Avatar in Shaanthaalaya of Parthi, (Prashanthi Nilayam) and He is the

reincarnation of SRI Krishna. It also says that He is an Avatar of

Trinity.

 

VI. In Kalagnaana, the Yogi-Narayana Yathindra of Kaiwara, in

Karnataka, prophesies the advent of Sai Avatar. He says, the Avatar

will be of par excellence. He will be an expert in Brahma Vidhya. He

will be of pure spiritual knowledge and with a free and steadfast

mind (vimala vignnaani). He also says that the Avatar will arrange

Upanayanams (sacred thread investitures), marriages of the poor, will

build places of worship, people of all faiths will be benefited by

him. (All these prophecies are fulfilled in Sri Sathya Sai's

omnipresent Avatar.)

 

VII. The Jewish astrologer Nastradamus long ago prophesied that a

supreme leader of mankind will be born in South India. Thursday will

be the day dear to him. The enormous powers of Saainaath will emerge

victorious and prevail in the entire world.

 

VIII. The prophecy of Prophet Mohammed in the " Ocean of Light " , is:

He will be a great leader, His hair will be profuse, His forehead

will be large and concave. The nose will be small with a slight bump

at the bridge, His front teeth spaced apart. He will have a mole on

the cheek; His dress will be like a flame. He will wear dhoti. His

face will be like the colour of copper, sometimes like gold,

sometimes dark and sometime like moon. He will give you the things,

you ask from God. He will go round among devotees. He will be kind to

the whole world. Muslims will recognise him only nine years before

His passing away. He will bring out things, out of his body, through

His mouth (Shivalinga). All these features fit closely with Bhagawan

Sathya Sai.

 

IX. Pope John XXII prophesied that a small bare foot man of dark

skin, in the red robe, will eventually take over the Vatican.

 

With the above prophecies on the Lord Sainath's Avatar, let us also

remember His own declaration: " I have come:

 

i. In order to turn men away from the immorality and injustice, greed

and envy, on to the royal road of spiritual practice or Sadhana,

through loving gentleness,

 

ii. In order to demonstrate the value of Truth, Righteousness, Peace

and Love as instruments for individual and social progress.

 

iii. In order to infuse confidence and contentment in the hearts of

the good people who are stricken by fear and anxiety. "

 

2. What is the revelation made by Harold Baranowski of the University

of Arizona? Who had developed the Science of Auronomy by means of his

Kirlian photography?

 

" THE LORD HAS INCARNATED AT PUTTAPARTHI "

 

2. Harold Baranowski studied the auras of many eminent people. But he

found the aura emanating from Baba was something unbelievable - super

human. Baranowski stayed in Brindhaavan and studied Baba's Aura by

means of his Kirlian camera. He saw that at all times the aura of

love pink in colour emanate from the body of Baba extending and

expanding at least 300 feet distance almost blanketing a crowd of

three thousand people. He says that Baba is Divinity indeed, the

embodiment of Love in all its purity. Love is His form. Love is His

message, and Mission. Love is God, God is love.

 

3. What has Baba said about " The Sai Trinity? "

 

Swami explained the triple incarnation as follows:

 

" One has to understand the oneness of the three incarnations, Pathri

Sai (Shirdi Sai), Parthi Sai (Sathya Sai) and Prema Sai. The powers

and their tasks are the same though there might be some differences

according to the environment and situation. Shirdi Sai laid the basis

for secular and spiritual integration and His message is Duty or

Work. The mission of this Avatar is to make man realise the Divinity

residing in everyone and enable them to help one and all. Thus work

should become an act of worship. The third Avatar will make man

realise he himself is God - that is wisdom. The three Avatars stand

for Work, Worship and Wisdom. "

 

4. How does Baba explain the significance of the three letters in His

NAME SAI?

 

Baba once (13-8-78) declared:

 

i) Believe that the SOHAM principle meaning ( I am that) is implicit

in SAI S stands for SAI A stands for and I stands for the Sadhak

 

The name SAI reminds you Thathwamasi: SAI and I are one.

 

In another context Baba said:

ii) SAI means " See Always I " meaning 'self

 

iii) Recently (18-11-1995) Baba said that His Name Sai spells out the

three fold transformation that He desires to bring about. S standing

for spiritual transformation. A standing for Association or social

transformation. I standing for individual transformation.

 

iv) Baba said in another context (18-11-1995) that the three letters

in SAI stands for: S = Service Activity (Work) A = Adoration

(Worship) I = Illumination (Wisdom)

 

Thus Sai stands for the triple form of spiritual Sadhana, which He

wants us all to practice.

 

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Source: `QUIZ on The Divine Life and Message' of Published by

 

Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publications Trust Prashanthi Nilayam, India