LIFE HISTORY OF SHIRDI SAI BABA - Ch. XXXV [Concluding part]

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Om Sri Sai Ram

LIFE HISTORY OF 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, M. Palaniswamy

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