Sai's Message To The Children

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Sai's Message To The Children

 

Baba once said that, although he will not be present

in physical form, his bones will guide and help His

people in times to come. In my opinion Baba is living

up to his promise and we see that Sai’s philosophy is

reaching all corners of the earth. I remember an

incident from 2001 when a friend of mine who of Polish

ancestry introduced me to his mother who was visiting

him in USA from Venezuela and I was stunned for a

moment when she greeted me with folded hands and said

“Sairam”. She mentioned that she visits the Sai Center

in her hometown of Caracas and has read about Baba and

his teachings. It emphasized the relevance of Sai’s

teachings in today’s world in inspiring people from

different countries and nationalities. In today’s

difficult times when there are all sorts of

distractions pulling a person away from leading a path

of righteous and spiritual life, it becomes essential

for all devotees to read and follow Baba’s words and

teachings to the best of their ability and

understanding.

 

Baba advised people to see God in all beings and

creatures, which if practiced in day to day life can

make this world a better place for all beings. He said

that there are many ways to reach God and one way goes

through Shirdi. He meant that in today’s society,

there is no reason for people to quarrel in Gods name

since all ways and prayers reach the same place, hence

his famous quote “Sabka Malik Ek " (There is one God)”.

 

Baba always advised that one should use rationale and

logical thinking and not blindly follow any rituals or

practices just because it has been done that way for

years or if it is written in some revered book.

Something which was relevant and made sense in say

1800’s may or may not be applicable in the 21st

century. Baba discouraged superstitions or mundane

rituals. His advise was that in the age of Kali, Namah

Smaran (remembering Gods name) is the best form of

worship which requires no special paraphernalia or

knowledge of Shastras etc and which can be done by

everyone. Once a person starts chanting Baba’s name or

the name of his favorite deity, it can bring inner

peace, happiness and wisdom and lead a person on the

path of spiritual enlightenment.

 

Shri Sai Satcharitra has numerous teachings and words

of Baba, which are quite significant in today’s

society and can help a person in performing his daily

duties and can quench his thirst for knowledge, wisdom

and spirituality. The best way would be to read and

assimilate Baba’s teachings and try to follow them.