Life History of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba - Last Part 32

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Om Sri Sai Ram

 

LIFE HISTORY OF SRI SHIRDI SAI BABA

 

By Ammula Sambasiva Rao

 

English Translation by Thota Bhaskara Rao

Chapter XXXV

 

As told by Baba to Laxman Mama, Das Ganu and Pradhan's wife in their

dreams on the next day of his Samadhi, he did not die. He only left

the body. The divine Sai Power from that day till date is always

alert, protecting the devotees. There are numerous incidents in

support of this. Though Shirdi is the centre of the divine power of

Sai Baba, the entire world is filled with this divine power . That is

why Baba gives Sakshathkaram whenever and wherever his true devotees

call him with devotion. In fact, the divine power of Sai is

experienced more after Samadhi and there are several incidents to

prove this fact. To think that Sai Baba of Shirdi died will be

incorrect. He is alive even today. Some devotees may entertain doubts

as to how to see Baba, how to hear his words and how to have his

Grace, if he is alive. One with a pure heart should have complete

faith in Baba. His Life History should be read with devotion

frequently. From the moment a person wakes up in the morning, he

should be informed of all the jobs to be done during that day. He

must first offer to Baba what all are proposed to be enjoyed through

the five senses. If Baba's photo is in the house, he should think

that he is one of the family members and do all service to him as

done to other members, only then will Baba definitely reside in the

house. This is cent percent true. Worship with pomp and show is not

required. He should install Sai Baba in his heart and merge in him.

For such pious-devotees Baba will be a slave. His love for his

devotees is so great. Those who have experienced Sai's love and

affection will not hesitate to offer their lives at the feet of Sai.

His love cannot be explained in words. To imagine Sai's power, our

intellect is not enough.

 

We should make Sai one of our family members and a guide in our life

and offer him everything. We should keep away from envy, hatred, ego

and attachments and be helpful to the poor and needy. Then Sai in

Guru form will carry our burden and guide us on to the proper path to

reach our life's goal. This was the aim of Sai's incarnation. The

greatness of Sai is spreading day by day not only in our country but

to all the corners of the world. The Sai Power will be there for the

next 500 years and a universal family will be established

 

Om Shanti!Shanti! Shantihi!

 

THE REWARD OF PARAYANA (PHALA SHRUTI)

 

The Life History of Shirdi Sai Baba is a book containing Baba's

Leelas, greatness and teachings. It is a book for devotional reading.

Sai Baba's teachings are the principles enunciated in the Vedas. All

the great things contained in the scriptures were narrated by Baba in

the form of stories, which could be understood even by lay people.

His life is a spiritual institution for us.

 

If anyone does devotional reading of Baba's Life History for relief

from worldly problems or difficulties, they will find relief,

depending on their degree of devotion. If Parayana is done not for

physical benefits but for spiritual progress, then this acts as a

divine medicine. May Sai Baba, the love incarnate, bestow peace and

happiness and protect them form all evil. May Sai give them sadgati

(merger in God).

 

SARVE JANA SUKHINOBHAVANTHU!

 

LOKA SAMASTHA SUKHINOBHAVANTHU!

 

" Om Shanti! Shanti! Shantihi "

 

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SHRI SHIRDI SAI BABA'S ASSURANCES TO HIS DEVOTEES

 

1. Entry into Shirdi removes all sufferings.

 

2. Whether sufferers or very poor people, the moment they enter

Dwarakamayi, they will have happiness and wealth.

 

3. Even after leaving my physical body, I am very ever alert to the

needs of my devotees.

 

4. The protection to my devotees will come from my Samadhi.

 

5. From my Samadhi itself, I will discharge all my duties.

 

6. My human body will speak from my Samadhi.

 

7. It is my duty to protect my devotees who come to me and who seek

refuge in me.

 

8. My blessings are there to those who look to me.

 

9. Put your burdens on me and I shall carry them.

 

10. I shall give my advise or help the moment it is sought.

 

11. There is no question of `Want' in the houses of my devotees.

 

MANGAL ARATHI

 

The purport of the Telugu MANGAL ARATHI is given below in English

 

Oh Sai Baba! Obeisance to you!

Oh Sai! You are Lord Shiva;

You are the beloved disciple of Venkusa;

You live in Dwarakamayi;

You are the Child of Gurudhan (Ganga Bhavajya)

You dwell in Booty temple;

You are the truthful bliss - You dwell in Shirdi;

You are the greatest incarnation;

You are omnipresent;

You are the remover of the sufferings of devotees;

You are the giver of energy, happiness, food and finally

Mukthi (liberation) -

Oh Sai Baba! Obeisance to you!

 

I lay down my all at the feet of Sai Baba

 

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With Pranams at the Lotus Feet of Divine Lord Sai

 

Sai brother,

Swamy Mahadevan

From SSSD Group Mahadevan

(group)