Guest guest Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI Third Year of Publication Published as Bi-Weekly Issue 26 / 2005 22-12-2005 SAIDARBAR BIRTHDAY ISSUE Please visit our Web site: http://www.saidarbar.org --- GURUR-BRAHMA, GURUR-VISHNUH; GURU-DEVO MAHESWARAHA; GURUR-SAKSHATH PARAM BRAHMA; THASMAI SREE GURAVE NAMAHA: http://www.saidarbar.org/dattatreya/saidatta.htm ----------------------- GENISIS OF SAIDARBAR: Pranams to Saibandhus from Sai Sevak SrinivasaRao Kasturi. Saidarbar completes Seven years and enters the Eighth year. We sincerely believe that this milestone is achieved firstly due to the Grace of our beloved Guru Sri Shirdi Sainath and secondly due to the excellent cooperation and support rendered by our Sai brethren. Infact Saidarbar is dream project of GopalaRao Ravada who has dedicated his total available time and untiring efforts for this cause, by putting his mind and soul into it. He is affectionately addressed as SAIBANISA. Lord Sainath appeared in the dream of Saibanisa on 24-12-1998 and instructed him to distribute the SPIRITUAL CAKE TO THE WORLD. Saibanisa was perplexed with the guideline and was not able to conclude anything from the message. A close associate Sri.Srinivas Katta then gave out his opinion that, perhaps Baba wanted him to spread SAI PHILOSOPHY across the world through the media of INTERNET. Thus Saidarbar was born on 25-12-1998 and has grown to the present position where it is acclaimed as AT HOME by many of its cross section of viewers. Internet was just making its entry in Andhra Pradesh. Saibanisa at that time neither knew typing nor has computer knowledge. He put his entire weight on Baba and started with a web site and brought it today's position. Every one working for Saidarbar is very much aware that all this not possible without blessings and Grace of Baba. There are many obstacles and tough times faced by us and I am grateful to Saibanisa for the full backing and unstinted support provided in my day-to-day work. His directions are very valuable and made work pleasurable by his wit and humor. I take this as an opportune time to rededicate my services to the Lotus feet of Lord Sainath. Lastly I pray to Baba to shower HIS blessings on all HIS devotees and look forward for Saidarbar to celebrate many more anniversaries in the future to come under the able guidance of SAIBANISA. I hereby acknowledge gratefully all those responsible for the success story of Saidarbar. SaiRam. SaiSevak SrinivasaRao Kasturi --------- THIS ISSUE CONTAINS 1. FOUNDATION STONES FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE 2. SAI'S NEWS FROM TIME MACHINE 3. FOOT STEPS OF HOLY FEET 4. SAI IN DREAMS 5. QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY 6. SANATANA DHARMA & SRI SHIRDI SAIBABA 7. SAIBANISA OFFERS PRANAMS TO ….. 8. DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES 9. SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA 10. SAI WITH CHILDREN 11. ARTICLES FROM SAI DEVOTEES 12. LETTERS FROM SAI DEVOTEES 13. TELUGU SECTION 14. FROM SAI ORGANISATIONS 15. SAI'S BOOK WORLD 16. EDITORIAL. ------------------------------- 1. FOUNDATION STONES FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE: From the Satsanghs of Saibanisaji http://www.angelfire.com/celeb2/saidarbar/pages/S3500055.htm SaiSevak Smt. Rajeswari Kasturi, Saidarbar – Hyderabad 140. Adding oil to flames will aggravate the fire; similarly without contentment enjoying the desires will ruin the life. 141. For a happy atmosphere in the house, the understanding between the wife and husband is a must. 142. After marriage, ladies should lead a new and a happy life with in-laws. At the same time, they should not forget the past life and give the due respect to their parents. 143. Ladies are soft by nature. It does not mean they should be timid in self protection and protecting their family. 144. To maintain happiness in the family, house wife should behave at appropriate times like a Mother, Servant and Minister. 145. A husband will get real happiness in the family only when he has a faithful wife, good children and proper returns for the hard work. 146. Accepting or giving the dowry in the marriage is nothing but trading the children. 147. Maintaining the illegal contacts between men and women is nothing but destroying the society with diseases. 148. You should treat your wife's mother, brother's wife and your teacher's wife on par with your own mother. 149. For a better married life of your children, before marriage check their education, health, age, character, wealth and family traditions. To be Continued… ----- 2. SAI'S NEWS FROM THE TIME MACHINE: 25th December, 1910: Lala Lakshmichand of Santacruz came to Shirdi. December, 1911: Kashinath Upasani composed the famous " Shri Sainath Mahima Sthostra " in Sanskrit. December, 1911: Bubonic plague raged in Shirdi. (Lasted up to March 15 next year). 5th December, 1911: Dadasaheb Khaparde of Amraoti arrived at Shirdi again with family and stayed there for three months in Shirdi. ---------------------------- 3. FOOT STEPS OF THE HOLY FEET –19 http://www.ebeacon.indiainabook.com/other_books.htm EXPERIENCES OF SAI.BA.NI.SA WITH SHIRDI SAI I am sure that all Sai devotees can recall how Bhimaji Patil got cured of his ailment (Tuberculosis) and escaped from the clutches of death due to the divine grace of SAI. It is well depicted in the 13th chapter of Sai Satcharitra. I would like to narrate how Sai saved me from a most feared disease. It was on 20th April 1996, the Sunday morning hours while engaged in watering of plants in our Kitchen garden, and I felt terrible pain in my chest with lot of perspiration. I approached our family Doctor Dr.R.A.Rao who immediately diagnosed it as Heart attack, administered sorbitral to be kept under my tongue and advised me to be immediately moved to CDR Hospitals for specialized care. As arrangements wore being made to shift me to the Hospital, I prayed and opened up a page in Sai Satcharitra. The message given was from the 15th chapter and read as follows: " He who respectfully reads this chapter or studies it daily will get all his miseries removed by the grace of Sadhguru Sai Baba " . I gathered courage that Lord Sainath will definitely save me and vowed to continue parayan of 15th chapter regularly on my returning home after full recovery. I was moved to Hospital with the help of my friends in an Auto and I was feeling discomfort in breathing as I was being shifted on to a stretcher. Even in that stage my attention was drawn to the Medical hall opposite to the main entrance - " SAI SHAKTI MEDICAL HALL " with photograph of Sai in blessing. My faith and confidence level in positive recovery increased. A costly injection was given to me after I was made to rest in ICCU. On 28-04-1996 I was taken for ANJIO GRAM TEST and the test confirmed that three of my Arteries were blocked to 90% and two more Arteries to the extent of 30%. Decision to perform bypass surgery was taken by a team of attending experts. As usual I prayed upon Sai on the night of 01-05-1996 and sought his advice as it involves a considerable expenditure, time taking and with success not 100% guaranteed. Sai appeared to me in my dream and uttered - " thieves have joined in your street; you better call the Police in day time and get them driven out " . This type of message may appear strange to the readers but I could decode correctly as it meant to me, that three of my Arteries are, blocked and I must undergo Surgery only during day time and overcome the present crisis. 1 have talked to the team of Specialists and I was posted to get operated on 16-05-1996 (Thursday) at 14:00 hrs. However on 16 May 1996, till 17:00hrs the team of Doctors has not turned up. At 18:00hrs a group of Assistants started making preparations for the Surgery anticipating taking place. The inner thinking process of mine was cautioning me that surgery performed in the night Hours may not be 100 % successful. I requested Sai to save from the present predicament. Before entering the Operation Theatre I wrote the following words. " I am going to fight with death and if I return alive the success goes to Sai. I was being readied for the, surgery with all the gadgets and equipment attached properly as per their procedure. In the heart of hearts I was praying that this night's surgery should not take place and was resting helplessly lying on the operation table. Mean while the Telephone in the Operation Theatre gave a ring. One of the assisting Doctors attended the call and Theatre Nurse announced the information that chief Surgeon Dr.Prasada Rao will not be available this evening due to unforeseen circumstances. Accordingly the Surgery stands cancelled and patient is posted to be operated the next day morning i.e. 17-05-1996. My joy knew no bounds and was sure that Sai alone has performed this miraculous act of organizing the postponement. Operation commenced at 09:00 AM on the next day and completed by 16:00hrs in the evening. I was shifted to the, critical postoperative care unit for observation and none was allowed to see me. Later I understood that my wife, children and well-wishers were eagerly waiting to see me. I regained consciousness the next day morning by 08:00 AM and the first person I saw was DR.BRAHMAIAH, the Anesthetist. I could see SAI in him and greeted him traditionally with folded hands. He bent over me while asking me as to whom I would like to see first. I expressed that 1 wanted to see SAI first and a little later I saw my wife showing me a photograph of Sai in gentle smile, with tearful eyes. The typical gentle smile of Sai alone has given me the strength and courage, to be in front of you and granted me an opportunity to serve you all and read the 15 th chapter regularly. BOW TO SAI - PEACE TO ALL. --------- 4. SAI IN DREAMS: http://www.ebeacon.indiainabook.com/ These are the dream sequences and messages as received by SAIBANISA From our beloved GURU LORD SAINATH OF SHIRIDI. In Anticipation that this feature will help in one's spiritual growth are hereby compiled from his personal Diary and presented to SAIBANDHUS. Translated and presented by RAGHU RAMAN SATULURY. 25-02-1994 Today I completed Translation of " The Incredible Sai " authored by Arthur Osborne from English in to Telugu language and submitted to the Lotus feet of Sainath to seek HIS blessings. Sai appeared in the form of an unknown person and gave me a glass full of sweet buttermilk. I happily consumed it. He said " No need to go to Pandarpur, install the Lord in your heart and worship from here itself " . God is universal and omni present. 26-02-1994 I prayed Lord Sainath to grant permission to write new articles on SAI. HE advised me to concentrate and solve the problems being faced in the Tube manufacturing process before venturing to write books. Indirectly HE forewarned me about the future -heart problems. Subsequently I had to undergo Bypass surgery during the year 1996. The master knows what is best for HIS devotee. 28-02-1994 I prayed Lord Sainath to talk to me on some good things. Sai appeared in the form of cine actor Kanta Rao of yester years and said- I entered the cine field faced difficult times and earned well, but lost all the money due to carelessness and negligence. Today I am rendered immobile and some one's help is needed even to go out. Life as it appeared to me is incomplete with out facing ups and downs " . Discipline and character building are essentially required besides maintaining mental balance under all odds. Ups and downs are the ways of life. Learn to stay balanced To be continued….. ---- 5. QUINTESSENCE OF SRI SAIBABA'S PHILOSOPHY: (By Late Sri Bharam UmamaheswaraRao) " Shashi " : shashi_31 20. On Humanity We entertain all sorts of egoistic and illusory differences in our day to day life. To overcome this Maya is to be destroyed. Our mental barriers make us to identify ourselves with our body. There are no differences from one human to another once we realize that we are Chaitanya and not the body itself as these distinctions pertain to the body only. We should never discriminate based on the origin. The differences are illusory and just like a mirage. Try to habituate to live without such feelings. It is wrong to feel proud that we belong to a particular class. According to customary practice (Sanatana Dharma). We should not engage in spiritual practices for pomp and show. Even if our mind is involved in the worldly affairs, we should not keep them in our mind for ever. Serve God and get rid of passion for the body. A man whose heart is full of Universal love with tender care of a mother, such a man will not feel the difference. We are all God's kith and kin and we all are entitled to share God's love. The entire humanity appears to God as His children. His love extends to all. By love, earth will be transformed into heaven of blissful peace. Leave of the vindicative attitude to others. Then we are sure to win all by friendly attitude. Don't hate anybody because he belongs to another class, but give him due respectful position. Sri Sai Baba always used to condemn such differences being observed based on one's origin. Once A mamalatdar along with a doctor from South Africa came to see Sri Sai Baba. The doctor told the Mamlatdar `I am a Sri Rama upasaka and I will not bow to any others'. The Mamalatdar told him –`Never mind. You need not bow to any others'. When they came near to Sri Sai Baba, the Doctor while standing at a distance from the Aarati proceedings, suddenly fell at Baba's feet. Mamalatdar asked him – `Why did you change your mind and bow?' Doctor said –`Sri Sai Baba showed Himself to me as the beautiful Sri Rama so I bowed.' When Moolay Sastry of Nasik came to Shirdi, Baba asked one of His devotees to get some Ochre color cloth. Later Baba asked Booty to go and get some Dakshina from Moolay Sastry. Moolay Sastry came to Baba and stood at a distance before HIM. Sastry suddenly saw his Guru Sri Jay Gholap Maharaja in place of Baba and he fell at Baba's feet. Moolay Sastry found that the ochre cloth robed Brahmin Guru was Sri Sai Baba. To be continued….. -------------- 6. SANATANA DHARMA & SRI SHIRDI SAIBABA AKHILANDAKOTI , BRAHMANDA NAAYAKA, RAAJAADHI RAAJA, YOGIRAJA, PARABRAHMA SREE SATCHITANANDA ,SAMARDHASADGURU, SAINATH MAHARAAJ KI JAI " Sai In Ramayan: By Sri SAIBANISA Gopal Rao Ravada Guru Vakya Paripalana - Ordeal of Guru Bhakti In Ramayan in the Balakand, Viswamitra takes Ram and Lakshman to the forest to defeat and kill the raakshasas who were obstructing his yaaga. When Thaataka approached fiercely to kill Ram and Lakshman and to destroy the yaaga, Viswamitra asked Rama to kill Thaataki immediately. Though it was against Kshatriya Dharma to kill a woman, Ram did not hesitate a minute. He said, " it is my duty to obey my Guru without asking any question, " and so saying He strung His bow and the arrow pierced her chest and Thaataki fell down lifeless. Ram proved here that " guru Vakya " i.e. order of the guru is very important. Similarly in chapter XXIII of Sai Sat Charita, Sai tested his disciples. While the cholera ordinance was in force, someone brought a goat to the Dwarakamai to be killed. Sai put some of his closest devotees to test. He first asked Bade Baba to behead it, who flatly refused. Then Baba asked Shama to kill the goat and he also went to fetch a knife but did not return. Baba finally asked Kakasaheb Dixit, a man of strong principles, who never in his life knew killing, to behead the goat. Though quite averse to do any act of violence, Kakasahib Dixit tightened his dhotar and raising the knife waited for Baba's permission. When Baba said " strike " , the knife was about to come down on the goat. But Baba said, " Stop. How cruel you are. Being a Brahmin you are killing a goat " . Kakasahib Dixit said, " Baba, Your nectar like word is law to me. I do not know whether it is right or wrong to kill, but I know implicit and prompt compliance with Guru's orders is my duty and Dharma " . Here Kakasaheb Dixit has taken the words of Baba as law. Parasthri Vyamoham: In Ramayan, Ahalya, the wife of Gautama Muni was turned to a stone by her husband when she yielded to the unholy desire of Indra. Ramayan teaches a lesson that Parasthri Vyamoham i.e. yearning for another man's woman is very bad offence. In Sai Sat Charitam XLIX chapter, Sai also preaches that Parasthri Vyamoham is bad. Once when Nanasaheb Chandorkar was sitting in the Dwarakamai with Baba, a gentleman came with his family. When the lady removed her veil to salute Baba, Nana was smitten by her beauty and was tempted to see her face once again. Baba knowing Nana's restlessness said to Nana, " Our mind is fickle by nature; it should not be allowed to get wild. You can enjoy beauty, but you should not aspire for it. Beauty is the object of sight, but we should never entertain evil thoughts in our mind. " Kamadhenu Viswamitra comes to the ashram of Vasista with his followers and, he sees Kamadhenu the divine cow of Heaven, which grants all the wishes and desires of Vasista. When Viswamitra asked Vasista about the importance of Kamadhenu, Vasista praises the Holy cow and says that she emerged from the ocean and was created by Brahma to serve mankind. Sai speaks about Kamadhenu in Chapter XXVII in Sai Sat Charita. Smt Lakshmi Bai Khaparde was the wife of a very rich and famous advocate but she was very humble like her husband. Both the Khapardes were faithful devotees of Sai. While she stayed at Shirdi, every noon she brought naivedya for Sai, One day when she brought the Naivedya, Baba ran to her and snatching the plate began to partake the dish zealously. Shama asked Baba, " Why this partiality? You throw away dishes of others, but you are eating this lady's food. Why is the dish of this woman so sweet? " Baba then explained, " this food is really extraordinary. In her former birth (five janma's back) she was a cow yielding much milk. I have tasted that milk. She has come back to me after her five janmas. I saw her after a very long time. Let me take some sweet morsels of food from her dish. " Baba as Ram would have tasted the milk of Kamadhenu. As Baba has said, " I will follow my baktha birth after birth " , He still remembers her. If an animal or creature does something good to the society, they will be born as a human being in the next birth. This is the moral, which Sai indicates to us. ------------------------------- --------------------- SANATANA DHARMA FIVE MAJOR DOCTRINES Truth is one, Sages call it by different names* Rig Veda, 1.164.46 All Mankind is One Family* Hitopadesha, Subhashita Ratna Bhandagare Law of Karma - As you sow, so shall you reap* Mahabharata, Shantiparva 299.42; BG 18.60 That mode of living which is founded upon total harmlessness towards all creatures or [in case of genuine necessity] upon a minimum of such harm, is the highest morality* Mahabharata, Shantiparva 262.5-6 Whenever there is a decline of virtue, God incarnates Himself on earth to uphold righteousnes* BG 4.7, 4.8 CONCEPT OF GOD The truth (Ultimate Reality) is one, Sages call it by different names - there is one God, (Supreme Reality) perceived differently. Supreme Reality - Brahman has two aspects, transcendent (impersonal) and immanent (personal). In the impersonal aspect Brahman is without attributes (nirguna Brahman). In personal aspect (saguna Brahman) the God is creator, preserver and controller of the universe. Saguna Brahman is worshipped in male and female form. Hindu Deities represent various perceptions of a one God. Hindus believe in monotheistic polytheism, rather than polytheism. HINDU TRINITY Represents three manifestations of the Supreme Reality. These are: Brahma: Creation Vishnu: Preservation Shiva: Destruction Hindu Trinity (Trimurti)* Three Faces of Divin* Three Cosmic Functions of the Supreme Lord * Creation + Preservation+ Dissolution* Generator + Operator + Destroyer = GOD -------------------- SANATANA DHARMA –NEWS FROM ABROAD: Malaysia Temple Reconsecrated www.nst.com.my MALACCA, MALAYSIA, December 12, 2005: Magical. This aptly describes the two-century-old Sri Subramanian Thuropathai Amman temple in Gajah Berang, Malacca. Rebuilt recently, the consecration ceremony was held before dawn yesterday, accompanied by a fireworks display. More than 10,000 devotees gathered for the 6.45am ceremony which saw priests conducting prayers on the gopuram (the tower over the entrance to the temple) which is adorned with more than 1,500 stone sculptures. " The temple, which was built in the 17th century, is believed to be the largest Hindu temple in Malaysia and has been rebuilt in the likeness of the Madurai Meenachi Amman temple in Tamil Nadu, India. http://www.indo.com/indonesia/news86.html Indonesia--Besakih Temple to be included into World Cultural Heritage List DENPASAR (indo.com): Besakih Temple in Karang Asem regency, Bali, has been proposed as a member of the World Cultural Heritage List. The temple constitutes a powerful religious icon that unifies thousands of Hindu followers from different castes throughout Bali and beyond. Sutaba, a representative of the Bali Archeology Board, explained to indo.com recently that Besakih Temple is part of the island's ancient Hindu heritage, with a long history. This includes evidence of pre-Hindu belief systems found in the large ancient stones from the megalithic era. Also present is evidence of the worship of deities, such as those who are believed to reside on Mount Agung, the holy dragon known as Basuki, and also ancestor worship. Besakih, often referred to as the " mother temple " , consists of five temple compounds around the main temple. These represent the five holy directions, and there are also tens clan temples which are used for ancestor worship on different days. Other compounds honor the founding father of Besakih temple, Rsi Markandya, and Basuki - the holy guardian dragon believed to dwell in a cave on Mount Agung. As the mother temple, Bekasi is the site of Bali's largest and most elaborate purification ritual - Eka Dasa Rudra - held once a century. To date, Indonesia has three national cultural conservation structures that have been included on the " World heritage List " , namely Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple and Sangiran Archaeological Site. Besakih Temple will be the fourth. Compiled by SaiSevak SrinivasaRao Kasturi Saidarbar – Hyderabad. ------------------ 7. SAIBANISA OFFERS PRANAMS TO " BRAHMARISHI VASHISHTA " Brahmarishi Vashishta was the manasputra of Lord Brahma of the first Yuga of the creation. His wife was Arundhati. When Lord Brahma asked him to become the priest of the 'Surya-Vansha' (descendants of the Sun god), Vashishta declined. Since, he was free from greed for wealth; hence he disliked the idea of doing a mean job like that of a priest. But when Lord Brahma said that Lord Vishnu would take an incarnation in this very 'Surya-Vansha', Vashishta agreed to accept this designation. Initially, Vashishta acted as the priest for whole of the Suryavansha, but often he had altercation with 'Nimi', he quit all the other branches of the Suryavansha and he made his hermitage near Ayodhya and acted as a priest only for 'Raghuvansha' (descendant of Raghu). Whenever a famine occurred or there was no rainfall in Ayodhya, he came to the rescue of the subjects by the powers achieved from penance. He also saved the people of Ayodhya from any danger. When sage Bhagiratha was unsuccessful in his attempts to bring the Ganges from heaven to earth, Sage Vashishta was the one who gave him a mantra with which he succeeded. When king Dileep wanted a son for a long time, Vashishta asked him to serve the 'Nandini' cow as a result of which he became a father. Vashishta considered him self the most fortunate after having Lord Rama as his disciple. He gave discourses on the 'Yogavashishtha' which he had written. The importance of Karma (action) and right conduct had been described in detail in 'Yogavashishtha'. Maharshi Vashishta was omniscient. If he wanted he could have stopped Shri Rama from going into exile. But he knew very well that Rama's going into exile would be fruitful to mankind. Maharshi Vashishta with his wife Arundhati are also known as 'Saptarishis' even today. ----------------- 8. DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES: From the files of Saidarbar: Prem Desai, Surat, India I would like to inform you about how my wife SANNIDHI saved from critical delivery. As we are working couple & devotee of Shree SAIBABA & with his blessing we had a baby boy born on 11/11/96 named RISHI. When she was pregnant, jaundice was detected on 7/11/96 & on the same day, I took her to Valsad, about 85 Kms. towards south, her hometown as she can be treated well. As it was peak Dipavali time, there were very few Doctors present in town & others were on holiday. However we took her to a maternity home where her name was registered for delivery & we came to know that the lady doctor was also on holiday. However she had made alternate arrangement then she was taken to one doctor & he started treatments. I would like to inform you that probability of delivery was in mid of December. On 10/11/96 she had a little pain at midnight. Next day morning I drove to Surat for some work, moment I reached to my house at Surat I got a telephone from Valsad saying that Sannidhi is admitted. Moment I reached to Valsad hospital, present doctors had warned me about critical situation & also told me that if baby comes in normal delivery then O.K. but if we have to operate her then we don't give any guarantee about mother or child. I always read one ADHYAY (part) of Shree Sai Satcharitra, I started reading book & told my mother & mother in law to put some UDI (bhasma) in her mouth & apply some on her stomach. At about 4.55 baby boy was born & best part was it was a normal delivery and only nurse was present. Moment she gave this news, I rushed to the nearest temple of SAI BABA at Tithal (Tithal is a beach about 3-4 Kms. from Valsad Town & this temple is right on beach, beautiful place to visit). After visiting temple, I saw my wife & baby boy. This was the real CHAMTKAR of SHREE BABA. Now my son, he is about two years, he is very healthy. For Other Devotees Information, Valsad is about 200 kms. from Mumbai (Bombay) towards north, well connected by Train on Western Railway. Valsad is a Dist. Head Quarter. From Valsad transport is available to TITHAL, SAI BABA TAMPLE, There is a good guest house near to temple, managed by Sai BaBa Temple Organization. (This experience was received by Saidarbar during the year 1998)-Editor. --------------------- 9. SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM SAI SATCHARITRA swamymain Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:00:18 IST Sai Ram. Let us continue with the spiritual gems from Chapters 18 and 19 of Sai Satcharita. Before proceeding further, I want to share with the readers an incident which shows that Sadguru Sai is with us all the time, if only we care to remember Him. In the previous issue of Glory of Shirdi Sai dated 8/12/2005, a recommendation was given to all Sai devotees to do a parayana of Sri Guru Charitra before Datta Jayanti. This recommendation was not seen by me when I got the e-magazine in the mail, but nevertheless Sai inspired me to do a saptah of Sri Guru Charitra from 8/12/2005 Thursday to 14/12/2005 (Wednesday) leading up to Sri Datta Jayanti which coincided with Thursday, this time, making it doubly auspicious. I was really happy when I saw that I followed Sai's recommendation. I keep getting such Anubhutis regularly, thus keeping my Sraddha and Saburi going strong. Sai Ram. Let us now proceed with the Spiritual Gems. " Like a loving mother forcing bitter but wholesome medicines down the throats of her children for the sake of their health, Sai Baba imparted spiritual instructions to His devotees. " Sai Ram. Baba taught through words and actions, some of which were not to the liking of the egoistic part of the devotee's mind. He knew the right medicine for our disease of materialism and attachment to the senses. As we develop faith in Sadguru Sai, we realize that Baba always gives us exactly what we need, not necessarily what we want. Sai Ram. " His method was not veiled or secret, but quite open. The devotees who followed His instructions got their object. Sad-gurus like Sai Baba open our (eyes of the) intellect and show us the divine beauties of the Self, and fulfill our tender longings of devotion. When this is done, our desire for sense-objects vanishes, twin fruits of Viveka (discrimination) and Vairagya (dispassion or non-attachment) come to our hands; and knowledge sprouts up even in the sleep. All this we get, when we come in contact with Saints (Sad-guru), serve them and secure their love. The Lord, who fulfills the desires of His devotees, comes to our aid, removes our troubles and sufferings, and makes us happy. This progress or development is entirely due to the help of the Sadguru, who is regarded as the Lord Himself. Therefore, we should always be after the Sad-guru, hear His stories, fall at His Feet and serve Him. Now we come to our main story. " Sai Ram. Listening to stories of saints is one form of satsang. Falling at His feet is vandanam. Serving Him is paadasevanam and daasyam. Thus we get the benefit of the bhakti in various forms. God's grace is due to our poorva janma punya and that in turn brings us into contact with Sadguru (it is not necessary that the Sadguru should be in a physical form, Sai repeatedly made it clear that He was not to be confused with His physical form, though seeing Him, listening to Him and touching Him was certainly helpful in the early stages of devotion), which in turn brings us close to our own divine nature by removing the many layers of ignorance. Sai Ram. " There was a gentleman named Mr. Sathe, who had attained some publicity many years ago during Crowford Regime, which was put down by Lord Reay, the then Governor of Bombay. He suffered severe losses in trade. Other adverse circumstances gave him much trouble, and made him sad and dejected. Being restless, he thought of leaving home; and going out to a distant place. Man does not generally think of God, but when difficulties and calamities overtake him, he turns to Him and prays for relief. " Sai Ram. Thus it is seen many a time that troubles are actually our friends in disguise. So, when troubles come, instead of cursing our fate and blaming God for our troubles, we should indeed be grateful that an opportunity for further spiritual progress has come our way! Sai Ram. However, this happens only if, " If his evil actions have come to an end, God arranges his meeting with a Saint, who gives him proper directions regarding his welfare. Mr. Sathe had similar experience. His friends advised him to go to Shirdi, where so many people were flocking to get Sai Baba's darshan, for getting peace of mind and the satisfaction of their wants. " On the other hand, if the person is paying for his past actions and is not yet ready for further progress, he doesn't get such a good opportunity. It may take days, weeks, months or years to finish off that karmic debt, before God/Guru comes to help him. The story of Sri Gopal Ambadekar is an example (See Chapter 26). " He liked the idea, and at once came to Shirdi in 1917. Seeing Baba's Form, which was like Eternal Brahma, Self-luminous, Spotless and Pure, his mind lost its restlessness and became calm and composed. " Sai Ram. Indeed this is a good sign. Where the mind loses its restlessness, there is the Guru Sthan! So, indeed Mr.Sathe has come to his Guru! Or rather, the Guru called him to His feet through this leela! The stories of Kakaji Vaidya, the priest of Goddess Saptasrungi and Sri Somadeva Swamy also testify to the fact that when one meets one's Guru, all vrittis get subsided and a great calm and peace settles on the mind. The jeevatma, the individual soul realises that it has reached its true home. The restlessness, the anguish, the sense of loneliness and fears (typical of a lost child) disappear. Sai Ram. " He thought that it was the accumulation of merits in his former births that brought him to the Holy Feet of Baba. He was a man of strong will. He at once started to make a parayana (study) of Guru-charitra. When the reading was finished in the saptaha (seven days), Baba gave him a vision that night. It was to this effect: Baba with Guru-charitra in His hand was explaining its contents to Mr. Sathe, who was sitting in front and listening carefully. When he woke up, he remembered the dream and felt very happy. " Sai Ram. Seeing Guru in dream is another auspicious sign of Guru's grace! Thus indeed Sathe was blessed by Sri Sai. Sai Ram. " He thought that it was extremely kind of Baba. Who awakens souls like his that are snoring in ignorance, and makes them taste the nectar of Guru-charitra. Next day, he informed Kakasaheb Dixit of this vision, and requested him to consult Sai Baba regarding its meaning or significance -- whether one saptah (week's) reading was sufficient or whether he should begin again. Kakasaheb Dixit, when got a suitable Opportunity, asked Baba - " Deva (Oh God), what did you suggest to Mr. Sathe by this vision? Whether he should stop or continue the saptaha? He is a simple devotee, his desire should be fulfilled and the vision explained to him, and he should be blessed. " Then Baba replied - " He should make one more saptah of the book; if the work be studied carefully, the devotee will become pure and will be benefited, the Lord will be pleased and will rescue him from the bondage of the mundane existence. " Sai Ram. Two readings and he will be freed from the bondage of mundane existence! What great punya has Sri Sathe accumulated in his previous births! We should indeed bow to Sri Sathe. A good disciple is indeed worthy of respect and the Guru too will be pleased, just as God will be pleased by our service to His devotees! Sai Ram. We will continue with this great chapter in the coming issues. Sai Ram. S.V.Swamy Author, Editor, Proof-Reader and Book Reviewer www.freewebs.com/swamyreviews To be continued….. ------------------------------- 10. SAI WITH CHILDREN: http://www.saidarbar.org/HTML/portraits/7.jpg Smt. Madhu Gopal Ravada, Saidarbar, Hyderabad. Hello Children! I am Madhu aunty. Do you know Baba use to play with children and used to tell stories to them? I felt children visiting Saidarbar should be entertained with good stories. For the last 2 years I have told you about Lord Krishna's Leelas and Lord Rama Story. Now I want to tell the stories what heard in my child hood. THE TIGER AND THE GOLD BANGLE: One day a rich merchant was passing through a dense forest. As he walked down the path his solid gold bangle shone on his wrist. A tiger was hiding in the tall grass by the path. As the merchant came near enough, the tiger pounced and killed him. After feasting on the merchant's flesh, the tiger did not know what to do with the gold bangle. He kept it with himself any way. After few years, the tiger grew old and weak. He could no longer chase a prey. He started thinking of some way to get his food. He remembered the gold bangle he had. He thought, " I have heard that human beings are very fond of gold. I must test and confirm this. May be I can lure some passers – by with this gold bangle and then kill them. This way, I will have enough to eat to survive the rest of the days of my life. " So the tiger took the gold bangle and sat by the path that ran across the forest. As he had thought, he lured many people with the gold bangle and ate them up. Now he had found a good idea to eat the tasty flesh of human beings. He made it a routine. In this way, he began to live a happy life. One day a clever but poor man named Krishna was walking down the forest path. As he walked on, he heard a voice from the tall grass by the path, " My Dear man, will you stop for a while and hear me out? " Krishna looked around, but could see no one near the trees or bushes. Then his eyes were blinded by a flash in the grass. He stealthily walked a step nearer. To his surprise, he saw a tiger in the tall grass. He held a gold bangle in his paw. Then fear gripped Krishna's heart and he stepped back. The tiger said, " Don't fear my friend. Come here and take this gold bangle. " Krishna said, " Do you take me for a fool? You are a well known ferocious animal. I can not come near you to lose my life. " But the tiger insisted, " Your thoughts are true because every one knows that tigers are violent animals. But look at me now. I am not strong any more and my paws have lost the sharp nails too. I have killed many people and animals in my life. Now I am old, I want to die without any burden of sin. I gave up my violent nature. As repentance I want to give this gold bangle to any man. You are lucky to have come down this forest path today. " At the tiger's honest sounding lecture, Krishna grew thoughtful. He thought, " If this tiger has given up his violent nature then there seems to be no danger in approaching him. Further more, I am a poor man. The gold bangle which the tiger is offering can help me a lot. " So overcome by greed and losing his ability to think, Krishna went to the tiger. The wicked tiger waited till Krishna came near and then pounced on him. Krishna died instantly and once again the tiger was able to fool a man due to his greed for gold. -------------- 11. ARTICLES FROM SAI DEVOTEES: " Sankaraiah Dubagunta " sainama NAASTHIKA NAHI TU LAVISHI NIJABHAJANI Sri K J Bhisma in the noon Aarathi prays to Baba " You attract even atheists and transform them into theists.. " (Naasthika nahi .....nijabhajani).We can understand from the following narration that his statement is cent percent correct. We know that Keshav Rao Pradhan of Bhivapuri (near Mumbai) a declared atheist was made to build Sai Mandir in the year 1916 itself i.e., during Baba's presence. In fact Baba did not allow Pradhan to visit Shirdi after 1916 as He was always present at Bhivapuri Sai Mandir. We have read in Chap 9 of Sri Sai Satcharitra that Rama Chandra Atmaram Tarkhad alias Baba Saheb Tarkhad was a prardhana samajist. Let us see how Baba pulled him towards Him. The miraculous cure of Mrs Tarkhad's chronic headache by mere touch of Healing Hand of Sainath was the main reason for remarkable change in the hearts of Tarkhad family and also in their firm faith in Baba's spiritual powers. Baba Saheb consulted his close friends Kaka Mahajani, Jaykar and Purandhare who were Sai devotees before giving consent to his wife who insisted on his visit to Shirdi with them. Atlast father, mother and son travelled to Shirdi by train. On the way gents were playing cards to kill the time. A fakir approached Baba Saheb for alms; he gave him a silver coin with the stamp of George V embossed on it. After they reached Shirdi Baba asked Mr Tarkhad whether he could recognize Him. He showed the same silver coin given last night and asked " Do you atleast recognize this which you had given me last night? " Tarkhad was trying to recollect but Baba told him " Hay, That fakir and myself were the same " .Then he bowed to Baba as this incident transformed him to a good devotee. He visited Shirdi several times and supplied petromax lights to Dwarakamai and rolls of cloth for Baba's kufni. He had lot of experiences and was the first treasurer of Sai Samsthan. OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI D.Sankaraiah. -------------------------------- 12. LETTERS FROM SAIDEVOTEES: N.R.Venkateswaran Thu, 8 Dec 2005 11:13:11 +0530 Sairam, This time article " FOUNDATION STONES FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE " was very interesting and also the quotes impressed me which I have forwarded to some of my collegues. I feel people should put into practice and ensure that they feed the poor people atleast on every saturday. Sairam Venkateswaran N.R. ------------------------------- asha_ravi2004may21 9 Dec 2005 12:34:02 +0000 (GMT) Sri Satchidananda Sainatha Maharaj Ki Jai! Thank you so much for this most valuable info and articles in " The Glory of Shirdi Sai " . Asha kumar. --------------------- 5luckyshamrocks Thu, 08 Dec 2005 08:36:23 -0500 Thank you for this wonderful share. I really enjoyed reading " The Glory of Shirdi Sai " . Naomi ---------- 13. TELUGU SECTION: Please visit: http://68.88.118.16/telugupages/Misc/ShiridiSai/shirdisai.htm Please visit for Sai Aartis in Telugu: http://www.angelfire.com/celeb2/saidarbar/PDFS/pdfs.htm Please visit for Sai Aaratis Audio: http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/main_English/saibaba/saibaba_aarti.asp ------------------------------- FOR STARTING A SAIDARBAR CHAPTER OUT SIDE INDIA: Please contact: saidarbar & saidarbar SAIDARBAR - SATSANGHS The word `Satsanga' is the combination of the two words `Sat' and `Sangh.' `Sat' means existence absolute, which is Brahman. `Sangh' literally means company or union. To be always in the company of the Lord, or to be established in Brahman, is the literal meaning of the word `Satsangh.' Satsangh is association with the wise. Live in the company of sages, saints, Sadhus, Yogis and Sannyasins; hear their valuable Upadesa or instructions and follow them implicitly. This is Satsanga. God and Saint Sainath: * God is the great purifier. A saint SAI also is a great purifier. * God incarnates as saints and sages when their need is felt most. * God works through sages and saints. * God reveals Himself in a saint in His full glory, infinite power, wisdom and bliss. * The saints are the heart of the Lord and the Lord is the heart of the saint. * It is extremely difficult to come in contact with a saint and to be benefited by his company. It is through divine grace only one will get his Darshan and Satsangah * Divine grace works through saints. * Saints are the living symbols of religion and are the true benefactors of humanity. * The sage or saint or Yogi is a magnet. He is a centre of power and wisdom. * A sage is a sustainer of the world. He is a source of perpetual inspiration. He is an instrument through which divine grace is transmitted to the un- regenerated men. * A sage is the salt which preserves the society from decay and degeneration. * A saint is a beacon-light in the stormy sea of this Samsara. He prevents many ship-wrecks in the lives of many human beings. * A realized sage or saint is a fountain of delight, joy and illumination. Seek his company and evolve. Serve him with faith and devotion. * A sage is a fountain of spiritual wisdom. Approach him with all humility and reverence. He will impart to you divine wisdom. * Learn wisdom from saints. They are your saviors. Know them to be saints who possess godly qualities. The Benefits of Satsangh: * Satsangh with Mahatmas, Sadhus and the Guru plays a tremendous part in the attainment of quick spiritual progress. * Satsanga is the easiest and quickest means to change the minds of worldly persons towards the spiritual path and to thoroughly overhaul the vicious, wrong Samskaras. * Satsangh elevates the mind and fills it with Sattva or purity. It eradicates the vicious thoughts in the mind and leads to the attainment of wisdom or Brahma-jnana. * Without Satsanga, this mind which is filled with worldly impurities cannot be turned towards God. * Satsanga with sages is the surest Viveka-inspiring agent. Vairagya or dispassion cannot be attained without Satsangh. * Satsangh removes the darkness of ignorance and fills your mind with Vairagya or non-attachment or dispassion for worldly enjoyments. Satsanga is the sun that dispels the cloud of ignorance. It forces you to lead the life divine and have strong conviction in the existence of God. * The company of a saint remarkably hastens the growth of Sattvic virtues in the aspirant, and gives him strength to awaken the dormant powers, and to eradicate undesirable negative qualities and various defects. * Satsanga helps a great deal in the attainment of Moksha. There is no other way. It removes and destroys the threefold afflictions. It is an unfailing means to conquer Maya and this dire mind. * Satsanga is a formidable and impregnable fortress to protect the young aspirants from the temptations and the attacks of Maya. * Just as a boat is the greatest shelter to a drowning man, so also, a saint or a sage is the only shelter to the persons who are being drowned in the ocean of worldliness. * Satsangh is a sentinel at the door of Moksha. If you make friendship with him, he will introduce you to his other friends, viz., Vichara (enquiry), Santi (peace) and Santosha (contentment) and you will attain Self-realisation quickly and easily. * Satsangh is unfailing in its results. * Satsangh or association with the wise is the one panacea for all the ills of life. * There is nothing so inspiring, elevating, solacing and delightful as Satsanga. * Satsangh is the greatest of all purifiers and illuminators of man. * Satsangh with a sage even for a minute is much better than rulership of a kingdom. * Have the company of saints who will heal your sores, infuse new life into you, rejuvenate you, and show you the way to peace and happiness. * Follow the teachings of saints and sages, the perfected beings, the seers of Truth. Attune yourself with their Spirit. * Life, fame, happiness, power and knowledge will increase in that man who respects elders and saints, and with faith and devotion prostrates before them. --------------- 14. FROM SAI ORGANISATIONS: For Activities of Saidarbar Laurel, MD USA: Contact murali_krishnamurthy2003 Report: Dec 16, 2005 Satsangh Saidarbar Laurel, MD USA Inbox Jai Sai Ram. December 16th, 2005 Shirdi Sai Satsangh for Saidarbar Laurel, MD USA was conducted little differently to bring children into the concept of bhakthi and discipline.Some of the kids are extremely talented. After Ganesha pooja, we read Sai Satcharithra Chapter 3 and it was time for the kids to participate. Sai Nama Japa ( Om sai sri sai jai jai sai) was started by 4 year old Vishnu ( son of Shri Murali and Sharmila Krishnamurthy) which went on for 10 minutes. Then Adyut (Son of Shri Kamal and Paroo Chauhan) recited the holy Hanuman Chalisa. It was bliss all the time. We encouraged the kids to prepare for the next satsangh to present something spiritual/devotional. Arathi was performed and Shirdi Sai was all in his glory. The arathi proceeds will be donated to an orphanage in Chennai. More devotees are joining also. Murali Krishnamurthy, Laurel, MD USA ---- Saidarbar Chennai: saidarbarchennai For Activities of Saidarbar Chennai Contact saidarbarchennai Chennai Saidarbar Team. " Ramesh and Anitha " kandra Sat, 3 Dec 2005 21:28:35 +1100 Saidarbar-Canberra For Further details visit: http://angelfire.com/sd/SaidarbarCanberra --- Shirdi Sai Baba " technical Saidarbar Wallingford-PA- USA: For further details please visit www.saidarbarusa.org ------------------- " Shanthi Ramakrishnan " : shanthi Sai Darbar Portland OR USA please contact shanthi Shanthi ------------ A.S.Rao, - raoas For Activities of Sai Darbar Kitwe, Zambia Please contact: raoas -------------------- Anil Zutshi: zutshi_anil_k For activities of Saidarbar Danbaru-Canitcut-USA Please contact: zutshi,zutshi ------------------- Satish Achanta: vskachanta For activities of Saidarbar Woodland Hills-CA-USA- Please contact: vskachanta ----------------- Ravi Subramanyam: sai_ravi For activities of Saidarbar Livermore-CA-USA Please contact: sai_ravi ---------- Suresh Vaghela: suresh,suresh For activities of Saidarbar-London Please contact: suresh,suresh -------------------- " Raja " rajamm 12/1/2005 12:35:25 +0800 Sai Sansthan, Singapore Weekly Satsanghs on all Saturdays Venue: Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple, 555 Serangoon Road Singapore 218174 Time Program 6.30 pm Start of the Bhajan Session. Playing of Sai Baba's mantra CD 7.00 pm Reading of Sai Satcharitra 7.30 pm Sai Baba Bhajan - Singing / CD 8.00 pm Sai Baba's Aarti 8.15 pm Distribution of prasadam More details on www.saisansthana.com ---------------- " The Shirdi Sai Mandir, Toronto " : events 11/24/2005 08:40:27 -0500 The Shirdi SAI Mandir, Scarborough, Toronto, Canada The Shirdi Sai Mandir located at 2721 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON M1X 1L5 (Intersection of Markham and Nashdene) is open Monday to Friday from 6.30 p.m to 8.30 p.m and Saturday to Sunday from 10.30 a.m to 8.30 p.m. Dhoop aarti - 7.30 p.m everyday. Bhajans - Saturday, from 5.00 p.m onwards. For other temple activities and information please visit www.theshirdisaimandir.com or send an email to info Sincerely, Suhas Godkhindi ------------------------- " Atlanta Sai Temple News " : webmaster Mon, 5 Dec 2005 17:26:45 -0800 Dear Devotees, Continuing our tradition of celebrating Sai Vrath on every second Saturday. Pooja will be performed from 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Please bring your friends and family to witness this pooja and receive Baba's blessings! North America Shirdi Sai Temple of Atlanta invites everyone to come and celebrate the New Years Day celebration with family and friends on Sunday January 1, 2006; from 12 noon to 9 pm. Archanas will be done throughout the day. Atlanta Sai Temple 700 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 ------ " Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center " : sai For Further details Visit: Web Page: http://www.hamaresai.org/ Email: hamaresai -------------------------------- " Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW " USA: shirdisaidallas Baba Pada Puja & Abhishekam This event repeats on the first Saturday of every month. Event Location: 2109 W. Parker Road, Plano, Texas It will be followed by Vishnu Sahasranamam at 11:00am. Please email your questions, comments or suggestions about the web site to: admin http://www.shirdisaidallas.org ---- " Om Sai Mandir " saisandesh Sai Sandesh's present issue and archives can be read at: http://www.omsaimandir.org/newsletter1.cfm ------------------- " S Chopra " saileela99 SHIRDI SAI BABA SANSTHAN, CANADA invites all to join every Thursday for Satsang at 6:30PM - Sai Dwarkamai, 147 Winston Castle Dr. Markham ON L6C 2N4 Ph: 905-887-1752 or email: saileela99 Shammi Chopra ------------- babamandir Om Sairam! Mandir Pathrika is now in its third Year of publication. We request all devotees to contribute articles to Mandir Pathrika. Articles can be any information on Saibaba, Jalaram bapa or devotee Experiences, suggestions etc. Please email your articles to babamandir You can view all previous issues by opening the following link. http://www.babamandir.org/mandir/OnlineResources.html Vijay ------ info SHRI SHIRDI SAIBABA TEMPLE, 46-16 ROBINSON ST, FLUSHING, NY The following is the schedule for December 2005 12/25/2005 Sunday Sai Satya Vritha Katha 12/28/2005 Wednesday Pradosham (Shiva Abhishek) Temple Management ---------------- voora srinivas : voora Mon, 05 Dec 2005 15:18:24 -0000 Sri Shirdi Sai Florida Center 4707 S. Pleasant Grove Road Inverness, FL 34452 For further details contact voora " saibandhu " <saibandhu Wed, 21 Dec 2005 01:46:53 -0000 Dear Shirdi Sai devotees, This week's Shirdi Sai Baba Bhajans are at the Prayer Hall in Cupertino, CA . We would like to invite you and your family for the Bhajans. Thursday- December 22nd Time: 7:30 to 8:25 p.m – Sai Mahima and Bhajans 8.25 to 8.30 p.m – Mangalam & Naivedyam 8.30 to 8.50 p.m – Shej Arathi Address: Odd Fellows Temple 20589 Homestead Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 Saibandhus http://www.shirdisaiparivaar.org ---------------- 15. SAI'S BOOK WORLD: Books in English: 1. OUR GURU – GOD SHIRDI SAIBABA Author: SAI ANANDA Published by: SHIRDI SAI BABA SATSANG KBRS BUILDING, KAMARAJ ROAD, BANGALORE – 560 042. Price : Rs. 50/- 2. THE ETERNAL SAI Author: S. MANEEY Published by : SRI SAI SPIRITUAL CENTRE SAIBABA MANDIR ROAD, I BLOCK, THYGARAJA NAGAR, BANGALORE – 560 028 Price: Rs. 25/- Books in Telugu: 1. SRI SAI STUTI MALA Author: KANAPARTI RAMAMOHAN RAO Published by : SRI SAI FOUNDATION POST : PEKERU VIA: DANGERU MANDAL: K. GANGARAM DIST : EAST GODAVARI A.P. INDIA – 533 263. Price : Free 2. SAMPOORNA SRI GURU CHARITRA (Daily parayana grandham) Author: Sri. ALURU GOPALA RAO Published by : Mohan publications Kota Gummam, opposite Ajanta Hotel, Rajahmundry - A.P. India. Pin: 533 101 Price: Rs. 63/- -------------------------------- Please Note: Those desirous of using this facility (Sai's Book World) to spread the word about their books may send ONE new copy of the book to Saidarbar, for details contact: webmaster , saidarbar & saidarbar Acknowledgement of receipt of books will be done by E-mail only. Book(s) sent to Saidarbar will be retained by Saidarbar and cannot be returned. -------- E- Books from Saidarbar: 1. SAI A BEACON FOR HUMANITY: You can obtain your copy at http://www.ebeacon.indiainabook.com/other_books.htm 2. SAI IN DREAMS You can obtain your copy at http://www.ebeacon.indiainabook.com/ Contact for further details: Sai Sevak-Vijay Agarwal: vijishvanya - SAIDARBAR – HYDERABAD: http://www.angelfire.com/celeb2/saidarbar/pages/S3500041.htm We will be happy to conduct Tele-Satsanghs to cities out side Hyderabad, India on prior intimation. For further details please contact saidarbar --------- 16. EDITORIAL. Things impressed me from this Magazine: Truth is one; Sages call it by different names All Mankind is One Family That mode of living which is founded upon total harmlessness towards all creatures or [in case of genuine necessity] upon a minimum of such harm is the highest morality. A sage is a sustainer of the world. He is a source of perpetual inspiration. He is an instrument through which divine grace is transmitted to the un- regenerated men. A sage is a fountain of spiritual wisdom. Approach him with all humility and reverence. He will impart to you divine wisdom. Life, fame, happiness, power and knowledge will increase in that man who respects elders and saints and with faith and devotion prostrates before them. Sai devotees may write about their Sai activities in their place, essays, articles and poetry on Sai to " The Glory of Shirdi Sai " – they may be address their contributions to E-mail id: saidarbar with a copy marked to webmaster We shall put in our best efforts to include them in the Glory of Shiridi Sai- the bi-weekly E -Magazine. Unless the author of the articles instructs, not to publish his/her E-mail id, we will publish them as a matter of routine practice. You can for THE GLORY OF SHIRDI SAI for a friend /relative by submitting e-mail ID in the main page of http://www.saidarbar.org Also read the old issues from: http://www.saidarbar.org/glory.htm If you are subscribing this E-magazine for your friend or a relative, we request that the person concerned may be notified about receiving the same. 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