Sri Sai Satcharitra Examination Details

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Hari Om

 

|| Om Manasamartyadaata Shri Aniruddhaya Namaha ||

 

Dear Ones,

 

As Sridhar mentioned in his earlier email abt the Sai Satcharitra Exam, more

information regarding the same is given here in detail.

 

We have all been reading Shri Sai Satcharitra – written by Shri.

Hemadpant, which is a valuable treasure, filled with divine power and thoughts.

You would all be wondering – if I say , there are exams on Sai

Satcharitra. Sai Satcharitra and Exams…??!! How will this exam be ? What

do we achieve with this exam ? These are the few questions we ask in surprise.

 

That’s right, our Sadguru Shri Aniruddha Bapu conducts these exams. This

exam is called the Panchasheel Exam. As the name suggests the exam is divided

into 5 levels (Panchasheel).

 

Importance of Panchasheel ExamAs the name suggests, Panchasheel means 5 kinds of

ethics, principles. This exam enhances 5 different kinds of ethics in a

human being (stated by Beloved Bapu). A person who can achieve all 5

ethics at the end of the course is eligible to get the Gold Medal. Hence

the exam is very much important as it transforms us into a better human being.

The exam certainly makes us understand what kind of personality Sadguru

Saibaba is. Moreover, it teaches us the DEVOTION. Seeing the life style,

behavior of the people around Sainath, their faith in him, the intensity of

their love, their obedience shows us how to proceed on the path of

devotion and in turn how to make ourselves feel close to Sai.

 

Duration and Syllabus:

 

The duration of this exam is Two and a Half years. The exam is conducted twice a

year (February and August)

 

The first level or Prathama consists of Chapter 1 to 10

The second level or Dwithiya consists of Chapter no 11 to 20

The third level or Thrithiya consists of Chapter 21 to 30

The fourth level or Chaturthi consists of Chapter 31 to 40

 

However, after clearing 4 exams, at the time ofthe fifth level or Panchami,

the schedule is quite tight and syllabus is vast.There are 2 theory papers

(100 marks each). One based on last 12 chapters only and the other one is based

on the entire Sai Satcharitra. There will be a single question (with 3

options) asked based on the entire Sai Satcharitra. Besides, there are

practical classes conducted during the last semester.

This proves that Spiritualism is closely associated with different aspects of

science. Sai Satcharitra consists of Physics, Mathematics, and Botany etc.Each

and every incidence, leela of Sainath is linked to one or the other scientific

rule. It’s indeed very much interesting to learn both Spiritualism and

modern science together and visualise the same in our day-to-day life.

 

The pattern for the practical exam is exactly like school / college. Also there is an Oral exam.

The papers of 100 marks each and consists of 4 questions in the Prathama exam

and there forward 3 questions. The duration of the exam is for 3 hours. Quite

similar to the school and college exams. Well, don’t get jittery; there

is nothing to fear about. Writing the exam is expressing your thoughts and

understanding of the teachings of Sai.

 

Eligibility:

 

A person willing to appear for this exam must posses: -1. Devotion, love for

HIM and2. Efforts

 

There are no other criteria of age, sex, cast, religion, educational qualification etc.

How we need to answer the paper?

 

Remember one thing, what our Sadguru wants each one of us to write in the paper?

It’s certainly not big stories but what have I understood/learnt from

that particular story carries importance.

Reading Sai Satcharitra regularly is by itself a beautiful experience, but

appearing for exam is a much beautiful experience.

 

While Studying?

 

It's a wonderful experience reading / studying Sai Satcharitra. One can feel

Baba’s grace, his presence around us and in our mind we keep on thinking

about our SAGUN SAI, his Leelas, his talk and we bow to him with a gratitude

for giving us an opportunity to understand his earlierincarnation.

 

Materialistically speaking, all these exams from Level 1 to Level 5 are free of

cost, but in reality for each one of us – it will turnout to be a

priceless experience. In return, our beloved Bapu expects nothing but Bhakti

and Prem.

 

First of all, Param Pujya Bapu has made one thing very clear, that these exams

are NOT TO TEST our knowledge, but to LEARN how to do Bhakti, and how to make

maximum progress in this path of Bhakti without using wrong methods and means

and wrong beliefs, and how to make our life truly meaningful.

 

Right from day one of preparing for these exams, we will start experiencing the

Sadguru tatva, i.e. Sai Tatva, his leelas, behavior and experiences of devotees

and non-devotees- all these stories will lead us to the Ultimate empowering and

loving form of Sadguru.

 

After the completion of course??.Last but not the least. The after effects

of this study certainly bring positive changes in our behavior./attitude.

Everybody can feel it. Slowly we learn to control our anger, jealousy, greed

etc.(6 ripus). Unknowingly, we learn that our Bapu is holding our finger

and making us walk on this DEVAYAN PANTH. Only thing we have to do is to

ensure that his finger is never skipped from us. For this constant

reading of Sai Satcharitra is essential, even after exams!!!

 

How to enroll for Panchasheel Exam :

 

Those desirous of appearing for the Panchasheel exam can collect the forms from

the nearest Upasana Kendra and submit the same duly filled along with 2

passport size photographs.

 

For candidates where the Upasana center is not available ( Outside India and

within India & Maharashtra where Upasana center is not available)

These candidates will get their question paper via e-mail and they need to

submit their answer sheet through courier to Happy Home office.

To enroll for the Prathama Exam – send the following details to g_radhika

Full name,Postal address,Tel no with STD and ISD codeDate of birthExam appearing

(Prathama, Dwitiya, Trutiya, Chaturtha & Pancham)Answering language

Exam date : Sunday, Feb 9th 2003

 

Last Date for enrolment for Prathama : Jan 9th 2003

 

Following is the Model Paper of the Prathama Exam conducted on Aug 18th 2002

Explain how you experienced Dr.Sai in first 10 chapters

Why did Shri Baba address Govindrao Dabholkar as “Hemadpant”?

What were the feelings evoked in Shri Hemadpant’s mind on seeing the grinding stone?

Why did Shri. Baba accepts the pedas (sweets) sent through a mourner?

If you require further information or clarification, please feel free to mail me

at g_radhika

 

Attached is the picture of Shri Hemadpant

 

Dixit Shyama Hemad Byjabai, Nana Ganu Megha Sham

Yaanchi Vaat Pusta Pusta Melela Ammha Sai Ram.

 

|| Om Krupasindhu Shri Sai Nathaya Namaha ||