The significance of 'Shri Sai Satcharitra Book'

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The significance of 'Shri Sai Satcharitra'This is the first and foremost book based on the life-story of ShriSai Baba, which was originally composed in Marathi verse form. Thewriting of the book started in the lifetime of Baba with hisblessings.The Hindi translation of this book is in simple Hindi language,which can be understood even by a common man.The divine truth imparted by this book is even greater than theknowledge contained in the Vedas and Geeta, because all thecharacters and events in it are real and authentic as also recordedin details by many devotees.Because of the expression in simple Hindi it is easy even for everyone to comprehend it. Today there are very few people who canunderstand Sanskrit language properly and absorb the meaning andsubstance easily.The spiritual essence contained in all the religious scriptureslike Vedas, Geeta, Yoga Vashisht is

found in the life-story of ShriSainath.The concepts on God and spirituality are explained in such a simpleyet comprehensive manner in 'Shri Sai Satcharitra' that no additionalbook, or commentary etc. is required to understand it. It has anatural flow of which the readers starts feeling as if they had beenclosely associated with its events in their past life.I may mention here that the glory of Shri Sai is spreading in theworld, far and wide, in such an amazing way that detailed informationat the web sites on Internet about Shri Sai and 'Shri SaiSatcharitra' is available for interested readers.The foremost duty of a Sai devotee is therefore to read 'Shri SaiSatcharitra' and absorb it by heart if possible. The more they readthis book, the more it will bring them closer to Baba and all theirdoubts and apprehensions will be cleared.It also has been experienced that during crisis if

any devotee issearching for an answer, if he randomly opens of 'Shri SaiSatcharitra' praying Baba sincerely and with faith his answer can befound in that open page.Many people have got their desired benefits after reading 'Shri SaiSatcharitra' for a week in a parayana form.Therefore, 'Shri Sai Satcharitra' should be utilized by all Saidevotees in the following manner:Get the book, 'Shri Sai Satcharitra' in whatever language onechooses to read. Neatly wrap it up in a piece of new cloth, and placeit near Baba's photograph or idol with due sanctity.Whether at home or elsewhere, one should always read a few pages ofthe book every night before going to sleep. Every devotee should tryto keep Baba as the last thought before sleep.During crisis it should be read devotionally for a week, as ismentioned in 'Shri Sai Satcharitra' . If possible, reading shouldbegin on a Thursday or

on some other special day, such as Ramnavami,Dussehra, Gurupurnima, Janmashtmi, Mahashivratri, Navratri, etc.After it's completion on the seventh day one should feed the poor anddestitute either in the temple/home or wherever possible.One should read it sitting in some isolated corner in the temple orin front of Baba's statue or Photograph/painting . If other people arepresent, then it should be read to them or with them as well. Groupreading should always be encouraged.Wherever and whenever possible, it should be read continuously fromsunrise to sunset in the temples on auspicious days. Devotees may beasked to read it by turn as is done in chanting the holy name i.e.Naamjap. Encourage children to read this book. Question answercompetition from the "Shri Sai Satcharitra" can be organized intemples.'Shri Sai Satcharitra' should be read to the devotees - sick, oldaged and those

nearing death as much as possible. All of them willget peace.'Shri Sai Satcharitra' is a reasonably priced book and is easilyavailable at Shirdi. Therefore, any devotee visiting Shirdi mustbring a few copies with him to distribute among the deserving peoplefree of cost.At times, of distress and agony if one sincerely searches for theanswers from 'Shri Sai Satcharitra' he will not only find the answersbut also solace. His faith will grown in Baba. I pray Shri Sainath toreveal the divine knowledge and mysteries contained in this book tothe devotees in the same manner in which he had inspired Hemandpantto write this book sitting in his heart. Shri Sai Satcharitra shouldbe taken by all Sai devotees as Geeta, Bible and Holy Quran.Jai Sai RamSwamy MahadevanBow to Shri Sai-Peace be to allBaba Bless you ever!!!