7th Saying It is my duty to look after the welfare of the devotees who surrender and take refuge in me

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SAIRAM ARUN.......IT'S VERY NICE ARTICLE......GREAT TIMESAIRAMTC.....On Jan 23, 2008 10:47 PM, Saileelas <

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Depending upon the intensity of devotion and impatience of the

devotee for God's darshan, God will grant him Darshan. If our faith and devotion are strong and sincere,

God will fulfill our desires. The same God invites us and makes all

arrangements for our welcome. Kakaji was soon

welcomed by Baba.

 

 

One day a guest came to Kakaji's

house and offered to take him to Shirdi. He was Baba's closest devotee, Shyama. Let us see how Shyama was

brought to the house of Vaidya. When Shyama was unwell during the childhood, his mother offered

to send him to the temple of

Saptasringi, if he was

alright. He became alright. Later on there was a skin disease on her chest. She

suffered a lot. Then she promised to offer a silver breast to the Goddess, if

she was rid of the skin problem.

 

 

But unfortunately, she could not fulfill the promises and then she

passed away. Years rolled by. Those days, a great astrologer went to Shirdi and

stayed there for one month. He predicted the future of many people like Booty.

His predictions were quite satisfactory. Shyama's

brother Bapaji consulted him about the suffering of

their family. He wanted to know the cause of their difficulties. The great

astrologer described the unfulfilled promises of Shyama's

mother to the Goddess and also said that the Goddess was angry with Shyama. Bapaji quickly reported

the matter to Shyama. Then Shyama

remembered the past and decided not to delay the duty anymore. Immediately, he

went to a goldsmith and got the offerings made to fulfill the vows.

 

 

 

He went to the mosque, fell at the feet of Baba and requested him

to make the offerings acceptable to the Goddess, Saptasringi.

Baba told him to go to Vani and make the offerings

personally. Receiving Baba's blessings, Shyama went

to Vani. Somehow, he was able to find out the

residence of the temple priest and explained to him the purpose of his visit.

It was then that kakaji told about his desire to see

Baba at Shirdi. It was a strange and welcome in coincidence.

 

 

 

Kakaji asked Shyama about Shirdi and Baba. They were happy to meet each

other. They exchanged courtesies, embraced each other, became very close to

each other. They forgot everything in mutual love. They reveled in telling

about the greatness of Baba of Shirdi and Saptasringi

at Vani. Both are great and divine. After fulfilling

the vows at the temple, both of them proceeded to Shirdi. There Kakaji went to the mosque, saw Baba and fell at his feet.

His eyes were full of tears. His mind was lulled to silence and he became

peaceful as foretold by the Goddess Saptasringi. He

was able to see Baba and get rid of his sufferings. He was able to get Baba's

grace. Kakaji thought, "What a wonder! What a

divine energy! Baba never spoke a word. He was just silent. By his very looks,

I am able to get peace. All my problems are instantly solved by his grace. I am

able to feel bliss in my heart. I think this is the bliss of Sai Darshan." Kakaji meditated

on Baba's feet. He could not speak a word! His happiness was boundless.

 

 

 

He offered himself to Baba in total self-surrender. He forgot all

his sorrows and sufferings. He enjoyed pure bliss. He stayed there for 12 days

and after receiving the blessings of Baba, he returned to his place. It was

Baba who provided an opportunity to Kakaji for

self-surrender and self-realization.

 

 

(to be

contd….)

(Source Eleven Holy Sayings of

Shirdi Sai Baba by Pujya Shri

Ananda Sai Swamy)

 

 

 

 

 

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Surrender

Sathsanga or association with the

devotees grants us the ultimate liberation. That means without a Guru, one cannot get salvation. Therefore go

to a Guru and surrender yourself.

 

When did you surrender before Sai? When did you take refuge at his

feet? Any how, you have to go to him. Why do you postpone your going? Do not

wait till everybody throws you out. Anyhow, you will have to seek his

protection. Don't wait until you are insulted by everybody. Seek Baba's

protection even while you enjoy social respect. Don't wait until you are hated

by everybody. Go to Baba even when you are liked by all. Don't wait until you

are despised and looked down upon by all. Go to Baba, now, today itself. He

welcomes you. He is ready to bless you.

 

Don't wait until you become useless. Go to Baba, when you are useful

and capable. Don't wait until you become sick and bed ridden. Go to Baba when

you are hale and healthy. Don't wait till you become very old. Go to Baba when

you are young and strong. Instead of going to Baba when you are unemployed go

to Baba when you are still a student seeking employment.

 

Instead of going to Baba when you are frustrated, go to Baba far

ahead of frustration. Instead of going to Baba when a problem arises, go to

Baba even before the problem crops up. Instead of thinking of Baba while dying,

think of Baba all through your lift and be happy.

 

" I don't want any thing. I want you and you alone. "

Whoever says so sincerely is a real devotee of Baba and Baba surely protects

him.

 

To get rid of the heaped up ignorance, one should make self

surrender. For the internal purity, self-surrender is essential. To turn

inward, self surrender is necessary. For self-realization, self surrender is

needed. To see the Atman, self surrender is a must. Even to make self

surrender, self surrender is essential.

 

If you are able to get into the abode of Baba, you are sure to get

his protection now and forever. We will be freed from Maya and we will get

liberation. This is the truthful assurance of Baba,

 

To go to Baba is to see the truth. To make self surrender is to

establish the truth. The duty of Baba is

to guide us on the path of spirituality and

grant us liberation.

Bow to Shri Sai -

Peace be to all.

 

 

 

(to be contd….)

(Source Eleven Holy Sayings of

Shirdi Sai Baba by Pujya Shri

Ananda Sai Swamy)