'Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi -A God!' by Bapatla Hanumanth Rao Garu

June 6, 2006

Possessing supernatural powers, Baba, is the embodiment of divinity and

total perfection. Baba is always in Eternal bliss, - a state of

'Sat-Chit-Ananda*. As a perfect Guru, he has the capacity to lead his

devotees on the right path. He is the embodiment of pure truth, real

knowledge. He is the goal of all religions. Every aspirant should strive to

attain this goal. All Sadgurus are different forms of God. Love is the

fundamental principle of all religions. The essence of Baba's preaching is

to realize this truth. This only brings unity among all religious sects.

The Hindu devotees are able to see their endearing forms of God in Baba.

* A physician from South Africa, who was a devotee of Lord Sri Rama, was

able to see Rama only in Sai Baba. Baba granted Love and Bliss to him.

* Baba appeared as Lord Hanuman to M.S. Nimonkar, a inspector, and

'Bhakta' of Hanuman'.

* A relative of Nana Saheb Chandorkar called Binnewal who was a devotee of

Lord Dattatreya saw that form in Baba.

* To Megha Syam, Baba appeared as Lord Siva. Sri Prathan and family could

see Pandu Ranga Vittal in Baba.

* The brother of Bal Dev beheld in Baba, his favorite Lord Ganapathi

Krishna says in the Gita (4- 11):

"Oh! whoever seeks protection from Me and worships in whatever form, I will

accept them in that form. All men follow my path."

It is sung in the Aarati (noon prayer) of Baba:

"Oh! Sai! You will give Darshan (appearance) to every one in the form they

perceive you."

Baba showers motherly affection to a person who seeks protection. He

promises to save anyone who merely prays to him He drives away their

difficulties. He is kind to all without discrimination. Baba is never angry

with the devotees for mistakes committed by them. On the contrary, he tries

to rectify them by removing their deficiencies. He shows them the most

beneficial path, which is inaccessible to many. Hence, Sai is only source of

solace in the present times. The devotees like Chanarkar, Mirikar, Nachne,

Narke, Nulkar bear testimony the above facts (For details please refer to

the Telugu Book by author 'Saimananam' Second Chapter) Those who knew Baba

well and those who had close association with him believed to be the

incarnation of God only.

To be contd....

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