Sai Vichaar for Thursday , August 07, 2008

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Thursday , August 07, 2008 :: Volume 11, Issue 13

 

(In its eleventh year of publication.)

 

Sai Vichaar is a Weekly newsletter distributed every Thursday and is

devoted to the life, philosophy and teachings of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi. Feel

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IN THIS ISSUE:

FEATURE OF THE WEEK

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE

DEVOTEES SAY

PRAYER CLUB

EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES

QUOTATION OF THE WEEK

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

SAI ACTIVITIES

FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD

 

FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Service

Sayee bhakth kare jo kucch bhee...accha ho parinaam...

Jo bhee inke dar pe aaya...banthe bigade kaam...

If silence is the language of the spirit, how does one communicate it? If it

is thought to happen at His will and His alone, how does one receive it? Only

because someone wasn't silent and set out to share the peace and happiness

received by Sadguru's grace! One may wonder if that amounts to being egotistic

to go around telling people about God's miracles in their lives and the message

shared through them. If that is being egotistic, equally egotistic would be

choosing not to share nor participate in spreading His message within one's

means. However, one has to be careful about the double-edged sword known as the

sense of individual identity. The identity that makes one rise above the

obstructions and render service may also come back and impart the doer with the

sense of doership.

Service, in any form, is a way of spreading God's message and sharing His love

with fellowmen. Such service needs to be done, diligently, meticulously, with

whole heart and spirit, and most importantly with humility. Such service,

whether for a social purpose or to promote spiritual awakening, will be

successful. Shri Dabholkar wrote Sai Satcharitra only after duly humbled by

Sainath. The humility of Dasganu Maharaj reflected in his costumes. The most

humble Booty was abundantly blessed for his construction was consecrated due to

Baba's samadhi mandir.

If one word describes the nature of a Sai devotee, it has to be " Humility " .

God of Gods, Shri Sai Baba called Himself, simply a servant of God. Portrayed as

the humblest of the humble and the most merciful, Baba has several times

stressed the importance of humility. Humility is the most required attribute of

a Sai servant and only those who believe this and practice are honored at Baba's

court. The services of such, whether towards a spiritual cause or other, will

accomplish its objectives.

 

 

 

 

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE: Strong Will To Reach Baba

The saying goes, " If there is a will there is a way " . Human life is fulfilled

when it reaches to God. Many fear that the path to God is arduous, filled with

difficulties and an up uphill task. If we have strong faith, firm belief in

Baba's words, patience and determination to reach, kindhearted Baba will give us

His blessings and guide us. He descended on to Shirdi, in this age of Kali only

to save men who are going astray.

Some people came to see Baba out of curiosity; some came after hearing from

friends, some directed by Baba through dreams. Few came to test the divinity of

Baba but after seeing His glory and divine miracles they became His disciples.

All got elevated in their life whoever approached Baba, including those who came

with enmity and suspicion. Let us resolve that our final goal is Baba's lotus

feet and strive for it.

(Contributed by Sai devotee Varaprasad)

 

 

 

DEVOTEES SAY:

Rohit

Baba last week my wife had vertigo attack and doctors asked for CT Scan , baba

we prayed you that the scan come clean , and when we got the result , with your

kind mercy it was as per our expectation. Baba we are utterly grateful for your

presence in our lives.

Shikha

I have moved to UK with my husband and I left my job in India. From 2 months I

was applying for jobs, I got much response but after 1st stage of applying

nothing happened. Then suddenly one day I got a call from a very good company

and that too very near to my house. Jesus I had not applied there, they saw my

CV online and contacted me. My interview with them was so smooth that it was

unbelievable. All through this time I was praying to Baba and had strong belief

that he will give me the best. After all interview round they offered me the

job. Till now I never got reply for all those many jobs that I had applied for.

It is not less than a miracle in the manner Baba handled everything for me. I

also started reading Sai Satcharita and the day I finished the full book, the

next day I received the offer documents at my home.

Subramaniam

Dear Sai Maharaj, as I mentioned in my earlier post, my daughter has got B.Tech

admission in NITK-S. We believe 100% that the college and the branch

finalization are your decision.

Anjana

Om Jai SaiRam, I thank you very much for being with my dad when he underwent a

surgery last Friday. It was because of your blessings that his surgery happened

successfully and he recovered.

 

PRAYER CLUB:

Divya

My baby daughter Sai Shristi has been diagnosed as having a congenital heart

disease. This has brought great shock and distress to our family because we

believe that our baby is your miracle and she was conceived by your blessings

only, hence we named her Sai Shristi. We pray to you sincerely from the bottom

of our hearts to cure our baby completely without having to undergo any surgery.

ArunKumar

Please Sai ram help in getting loan for my sister's marriage, you know my

problems I am in presently, you are the one who saved me till this time.

Gargi

Baba I lost my mobile phone, which is very valuable to me as it, is my hubby's

gift. I am very much attached to it as I feel my husband is with me in every

second please baba with my whole heart I request I pray I bow I beg I pardon to

forgive my sins and bless and help me to find my mobile.

Sriram

Sai Nath, Pranams to Your Lotus Feet. Kindly accept our prayers. We lost on the

precious day Thursday, the second offspring, the doctor could not see heartbeat,

and also there was no growth. My wife cried more than me, for we wanted for our

daughter this chance of giving her a brother / sister. My wife prayed a lot for

this, and prayed during the past few weeks more. Sai, kindly help us to recover

from this, especially my wife. Help us to get back life in a normal way, good

health

 

EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES:

Vijayadurga

Om Sai ram, I wanted to share my experiences with you all. Baba is such a

wonderful god that he saved my life lot many times. We were very poor, even

needed to depend on my parents for my infant son's milk, back in India. Baba has

given a lift in our life's and now we are able to afford my children's fees in

international school, which are about 3.5 to 4 lakhs per year. In 2001, I

underwent a surgery for my thyroid gland, and in the biopsy reports the tumor

taken out from my thyroid revealed cancer cells. I was 25 that time, and my son

is just 1 and half year old. I cried and cried, prayed to baba, asked him to

cure me. I did sapthaha and gave two aaratis through out 7 days. I was asked to

undergo nuclear scan within one week to know further, and do you know what the

result was. Certainly all Sai devotees must know this that my test reports were

negative. From 2001 to till date. I have been undergoing the scanning and blood

tests for every 6 months. And still Baba's mercy

is showering on me continuously. We are blessed with another girl baby too.

Thanks to almighty baba for his miracles in my life.

Abhijeet

Dear All Devotees, I just want to share with you all the eternal power of Sai

Baba...there was an incidence in 2002, when someone came in my house door. He

addressed himself as messenger of Sai Baba...He told all about my future to my

mother and family and also told some factual thing about the other members which

was unknown. I wasn't there in the house and was posted in other city. I

therefore got to know about that from my family members and all those things,

which were predicted about me. If I see 5 years down the line and retrospect it.

Whatever was told happened as it was predicted. You all wouldn't believe. But it

happened as was predicted really. I have become Sai Bhakt ..he is there in my

every breath...He guides me and my ways get carved out ..there have been

instances where I would take my way and desperate thinking on my own way. but it

doesn't happen I get sad for a short while. then I see I am having push factor

to do something and the way is carved out

amazingly planned and impact.. At the end of day I could feel the impacts in

positive and definite results in long run...I have surrendered myself in his

hand and doing good as my path is taking his guidance. Recently, I have had bad

times...I was very disturbed.. he came in my dream when I was in the peak of

crisis situation...he came in my dream and blessed me in disguise...I woke up

and from the same day situations changed and I am telling you if you are his

devotee he comes to you in whatever form there to help you in bad times...My

life is surrendered to Sai Baba..I have done Sai Darshan in Shirdi and would

like to visit soon once he calls me again. Last but not the least its his wish

that I am sharing with you all. May Sai baba bless you all!!Sabka Malik Ek -Sai

Baba...

Alamelu

I was invited by my daughter to come to U.S. for a short period. But I was

hesitant to go without an escort as I am 75 years old. I went to Saibaba temple

at J.P. Nagar at Ban galore to ask Baba whether I can go to U.S. There the

priest gave me a picture of Saibaba flying over the vast ocean with holding Sri

Krishna in one hand and Jesus on another hand. This I felt the significant reply

that Baba will fly with me to U.S. to be with me. Now I am in U.S. with a

feeling of Baba is always with me and helping me in all my problems. Thank You

Sai baba. I wish you must always be with all our family to guide us in right

path. Thanking you Baba.

JP

I have been married for about 9 years and we started to think about have a kid

about 3 or 4 years back. We went to the doctor and got tested as a routine check

up and found out that my wife has a PCOS, due to which it was difficult to

conceive. The fertility treatment started and we tried all possible remedies

including puncturing ovaries, dieting, Clomid, IUI and were finally referred to

fertility specialist. Specialist said everything thing was fine with us and was

not really sure about why it was not happening. After 3 months, we went back to

the Specialist and she briefed us with the IVF (in-vitro fertilization) process.

We took all the instructions and we have been praying to Baba all the while and

at times we have even questioned about out faith and his blessings for us. I was

so mad about praying everyday to baba and asking him about the same thing over

and again. I finally said that I am not going to pray to him any more, if he

doesn't bless us. Well, it had to

happen as per Baba's blessing and wish. My wife was 2 weeks past due and asked

me if I can get her a home pregnancy test. I asked her to take the test on

Thursday. On the way back from work, I was praying to Baba and I told Him I am

going to pay Rs 1 Lakh as dakshina and if comes negative, I will stop praying to

him. When humans are taken over emotionally, it is difficult to control words

and thoughts, which comes, even though you realize later. On Thursday evening,

my wife took the home pregnancy test and it was positive, we couldn't believe

it. The pregnancy line was very dark as compared to the other reference line. I

was reading all over the Internet trying to find an answer and see how many

false positive occur. I read in some forums that when the HCG level is very

high, it is common for the line to be darker than the reference line.

 

QUOTATION OF THE WEEK:

" Believe in Me, remain fearless and have no anxiety " -Sri Saibaba

 

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Q. " Purification of mind is absolute necessity for the spiritual growth. " -

Comment

 

SAI ACTIVITIES:

Shirdi Sai Temple of Chicago and Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Shirdi Sai temple is open daily from 7:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m.(Summer hours). Daily

program includes Kakad Arathi at 7 a.m. followed by Abhisek. Madhayana Arathi at

12 noon, Dhoop Arathi at 6 p.m. and Shej Arathi at 9 p.m. Archana, Homams,

Sahasranama and sponsored poojas continue in between the Arathis. To request a

pooja for yourselves, your friends and family, please call. Devotees can request

water (Abhishek Jal) from the Holy bathing of Baba by sending us an email or by

phone. Temple is located 25 minutes drive west of Schaumburg on intersection of

IL Route 47 and Plank Road in Hampshire, IL. For more information please call

847-931-4058 or send email to maildrop.

Sri Saibaba Mandir, Minneapolis, MN

Sri Saibaba Mandir is located in Minneapolis, MN at 1835 Polk St NE,

Minneapolis, MN 55418. The mandir is open 7 days a week in the evenings from

6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and during morning hours from 9 am to 12:30 pm, everyday.

Satsangs are conducted every Sunday mornings, 9 am to 12:30 pm. Please visit the

mandir website www.hamaresai.org or call 612-789-7729 for more information on

mandir activities, events and other information.

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW Metroplex is located at 2109 West Parker

(Parker Plaza), Suite 212, Plano, TX 75023. For temple hours and activities

please call the temple office at 469-467-3388 or visit the website

www.shirdisaidallas.org.

Shirdi Sai Temple of New England, Boston Area

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of New England is now operational. It is located at

1827 Bridge St # 8, Dracut, MA 01824. The temple is open every Thursday from

7.00 pm to 9.00 pm and Saturday's from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm. For temple hours and

activities please visit the website www.nessp.org or send mail to

maildrop.

Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area, CA

Shirdi Sai Center is located 897-B East Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. For more

information please call 408-705-7904 or 408-564-6704 or send email to

saibandhu. You can also visit our website is

www.Shirdisaiparivaar.org.

Shirdi Saibaba temple, Los Angeles, CA

Devotees in Los Angeles area are informed about Sri Shirdi Saibaba temple in Los

Angeles area. The temple is located at - 144 South 4th Street, Montebello, CA

90640. For more information please call Krishna Samantula at 949-679-9938 or

visit www.shirdisaila.org.

Saibaba Temple, Columbus, Ohio

Devotees in Columbus and surrounding Ohio locations area are informed about Sri

Shirdi Saibaba temple in Metro Columbus area. The temple is located in a leasing

space at 7674 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43016. Please attend daily Aaratis and

Thursday bhajans. For more information please call Panditjee at 614-799-8411 or

visit www.saibaba.cc.

Shirdi Sai bhajans every Thursday at Maitland, Florida

Devotees are invited to participate in Sai study and bhajans on Thursdays

between 7-8 pm at Meditation Gallery, 219 E Horatio Ave, Maitland, FL 32715. For

more details please contact Bonnie at 407-830-1276.

Sri Shirdi Sai Temple of Austin, TX

Sri Shirdi Sai Temple of Austin, Texas opened at 601 E Whitestone Blvd (RM

1431), Cedar Park, TX. Daily 4 aarthis are performed to Sai Baba. As part of

service to needy, a weekly sandwich seva is also conducted. For more

information, please visit www.saiaustin.org.

Shirdi Sai Mandir, Dulles, VA

Shirdi Sai Mandir is located at 43671 Trade Center Place #166 Dulles, VA 20166.

The mandir is open through the week in the evenings from 6pm to 9 pm. Sri

Satyanarayan pooja will be conducted every full moon day. Please visit the

mandir website www.shirdisaimandir.org or call (703) 661-4724 for more

information on activities, events and other information.

 

FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD:

Sai devotees posting prayer request are requested to state their needs briefly

and be specific about their prayer needs. This will help with good use of space

and allows more requests to be posted every week.

The " Question of the week " for this week is

Sri Saibaba said, " Purification of mind is absolute necessity for the

spiritual growth, without this all sadhanas are of no use " - Comment?

Humbly Yours,

The Editor

 

 

 

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