Shirdi Sai Baba Life Teachings and Stories

Part 13 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:48:00 +0000

With this post we shall be reading part of 13 chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 4

Chapter 3 Part 5

Chapter 3 Part 6

Chapter 3 Part 7

Chapter 3 Part 8

Chapter 3 Part 9

Chapter 3 Part 10

Chapter 3 Part 11

Chapter 3 Part 12

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Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Continued...Chapter 3 Part 14

Other Books of the Author Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji:
1. Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee - English (Translated Version of Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan)
2. Sai AtmaChintan - Hindi
3. Sai Bhakti Ke Path Par - Hindi

Please Note: If anyone wishes to have a copy of the book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" can contact at any of the below mentioned address and the book shall be sent to them via VPP to India residents or by ordinary post abroad. Devotees will be needed to pay book and postage charges:

Suresh Chandra Gupta
'Sai Sadan'
F-5, Green Park Main,
New Delhi - 110 016
Ph No: (91) 11-26865450, 26536864
Mob: (91) 98710 09043
Email: sureshcgupta01@gmail.com

OR

Shri Sai Samiti Noida (Regd),
64 - D/2, F-Block, Sector - 40
Noida - 201 303
Ph: (91) 120 - 4238672-676, 2575672, 2572810
Fax: (91) 120 - 4331915
E-mail : shrisaisamitisec40noida@gmail.com

Part 12 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:33:00 +0000

In this post i am sharing part of 12 chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 4

Chapter 3 Part 5

Chapter 3 Part 6

Chapter 3 Part 7

Chapter 3 Part 8

Chapter 3 Part 9

Chapter 3 Part 10

Chapter 3 Part 11

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Continued...Chapter 3 Part 13

Part 11 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:23:00 +0000

Part of 11 chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi is posted in today's post. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 4

Chapter 3 Part 5

Chapter 3 Part 6

Chapter 3 Part 7

Chapter 3 Part 8

Chapter 3 Part 9

Chapter 3 Part 10

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Continued...Chapter 3 Part 12

Part 10 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:57:00 +0000

Now part 10 of chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi is posted in today's session. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 4

Chapter 3 Part 5

Chapter 3 Part 6

Chapter 3 Part 7

Chapter 3 Part 8

Chapter 3 Part 9

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Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Continued...Chapter 3 Part 11

Part 9 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:37:00 +0000

Here in this post, we will be reading part 9 of chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 4

Chapter 3 Part 5

Chapter 3 Part 6

Chapter 3 Part 7

Chapter 3 Part 8

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Chapter 3 Part 9 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

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Continued...Chapter 3 Part 10

Shirdi Sai Speaks - Teachings for March

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:18:00 +0000

With Sai Baba's immense grace and blessings, i will be presenting teachings from Shirdi Sai Speaks in this post. At the end of the post is download link of all pictures at one go. Picture are zipped in folder. After downloading the folder, 'right click' it and select 'Extract to 03March' to unzip all the pictures.

	TEACHING FOR THE DAY
1	Masjidmayee is the mother of devotees, she will save you in calamities.
2	Do not be a slave to your desires. Control them by 'Naamjapa".
3	Birth and death are manisfestations of God's Leela. You cannot separate the two.
4	Do not fear. I am Myself there and guarding you and your family.
5	If you worship Him wholeheartedly and chant His name ceaselessly, you will experience his Leelas.
6	Do not worry. Always be full of joy to the end of your life.
7	Let devotion be your constant pre-occupation leaving no room for anything elese.
8	Do not persecute (harass) and tease the poor.
9	Let things happen as they will. Our good lifes only in meditating on Him.
10	Cats, pigs, flies, cows, etc., are one with Me. He who sees Me in all these creatures is My beloved.
11	Even a well-read person who is not free from the desire of the fruit of his actions, is useless and cannot get self-realisation.
12	Everything is Mine.
13	Eat very little. Do not sleep much. Have dhyan on what is read and think only of Him
14	De not be enslaved by materialism.
15	Even Parameshwar, the Great God who has created the world, cannot alter birth or death.
16	Know that I like only those who see Me in all the living beings.
17	Fakiri is the real Badshahi (Lordship) as it is everlasting.
18	Foes and friends, kings and paupers are the same to Me.
19	For the sake of My devotees, I am ever ready to help them.
20	Mukti is impossible to persons addicted to lust.
21	For a greedy man, there is neither peace or contentment.
22	Go, wherever you wish, over the wide world. I am with you.
23	Greed and Brahma are poles apart; they are eternally opposed to each other.
24	God's method of work is extraordinary and invaluable. He will show us the way and satisfy our desires.
25	God lives in all beings and creatures. They all obey His command.
26	Give Me one and receive tenfold.
27	Read the Pothi every day and while reading it, understand with love and devotion.
28	Donate only with love and devotion.
29	God runs to His devotees to help them in times of danger.
30	God has created this beautiful world, and it is our duty to appreaciate its beauty.
31	God is great. He is the Supreme Master.

Shirdi Sai Speaks - March Month Pictures

Part 8 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:52:00 +0000

Today i am uploading part 8 of chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 4

Chapter 3 Part 5

Chapter 3 Part 6

Chapter 3 Part 7

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Continued...Chapter 3 Part 9

Part 7 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:58:00 +0000

With this post we are moving ahead with part 7 of chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 4

Chapter 3 Part 5

Chapter 3 Part 6

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Continued...Chapter 3 Part 8

Part 6 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:43:00 +0000

In today's post i have uploaded part 6 of chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 4

Chapter 3 Part 5

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Continued...Chapter 3 Part 7

Part 5 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:07:00 +0000

Part 5 of chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi is shared in this post. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 4

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Continued...Chapter 3 Part 6

Part 4 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:10:00 +0000

With this post, we are heading towards part 4 of chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

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Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 3

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Continued...Chapter 3 Part 5

Part 3 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:45:00 +0000

Let's move ahead with part 3 of chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

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Part 2 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:47:00 +0000

Here in this post, i am sharing part 2 of chapter 3 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Chapter 3 is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

Already Posted :

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

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Invitation for Shri Ramnavami Festival 2010 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:34:00 +0000

Shri Ramnavami (Birth Anniversary of Lord Rama) festival fall on March 24, 2010 this year. During the life time of Sai Baba this festival was celebrated with all rituals by Hindus and Muslims. The same continues today also and thus below is the official invitation of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi for this year celebrations.

Dear Sai Devotees,

Members of the Board of Management, Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi cordially invite you to join them in celebrating "Shri Ramnavami Festival" from Tuesday 23rd March to Thursday 25th March, 2010 at Shirdi.

With the blessings of Sai Baba.
Yours Sincerely:
Kishore More (Executive Officer)
Shankarrao Kolhe (Vice Chairman)
Jayant Sasane (Chairman)

For and behalf of Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi - 423 109 (Maharashtra) - India

Programmes Schedule
Opening Day : Tuesday 23-3-2010 Chaitra Sh. 7 Shake 1932

TIME	EVENT
4:30 am	Kakad Arti of Shri Sai Baba
5:00 am	Procession of Portrait of Shri Saibaba and Pothi
5:15 am	Akhand (Continuous) Parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra in Dwarkamai
5:30 am	Holy Bath of Shri Sai Baba and Darshan
12:30 pm	Mid Day Arti and Tirth Prasad
4:00 - 6:00 pm	Kirtan
6:45 pm	Dhoop Arti
9:15 pm	Palanquin Procession of Shri Sai Baba through the village
11:00 pm	Shej Arti (On return of Palanquin Procession)

Note : Dwarkamai Mandir will remain open for Parayan throughout the night.

Main Day : Wednesday 24-03-2010 Chaitra Sh. 8/9 Shake 1932

TIME	EVENT
4:30 am	Kakad Arti of Shri Sai Baba
5:00 am	Akhand Parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra Samaapti (Conclusion)
	Procession of Portrait of Shri Sai Baba and Pothi
5:30 am	Kawadi Procession (Holy Water Carriers)
	Holy Bath of Shri Sai Baba and Darshan
10:00 - 12:00 Noon	Shri Ram-Janma (Birth of Shri Ram) Kirtan
12.30 pm	Mid Day Arti and Tirth Prasad
4:00 pm	Procession of Nishanas (Sacred Flags)
5:00 pm	Chariot Procession through the village and Dhoop Arti (on return of chariot procession)
10:00 pm - 5:00 am	Artist Programmes

Note : Samadhi Mandir will remain open for Parayan throughout the night

Concluding Day : Thursday 25-03-2010 Chaitra Sh. 10 shake 1932

TIME	EVENT
5:05 am	Holy Bath of Shri Saibaba and Darshan
6:45 am	Rudrabhishek in Gurusthan Mandir
10:30 am	Gopalkala Kirtan and Dahihandi Programme
12:15 pm	Mid Day Arti and Tirth Prasad
6:45 pm	Dhoop Arti
9:15 pm	Thursday's Procession)
10:30 pm	Shej Arti

PROGRAMMES BY INVITED ARTISTS:

Tuesday 23-03-2010 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm and 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm by invited artists.
Wednesday 24-03-2010 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm by invited artists.
Thursday 25-03-2010 from 7:30 pm to 10.00 pm by invited artists .

Venue :
Sainagar Maidan, Shirdi

Devotee Please Note:

1. Sai Devotees desiring to participate in the Akhanad Parayan may enroll their names at the Temple stage, in Samadhi Mandir on 22-03-2010 between 2:00 pm to 5.30 pm. Participants will be selected by draw lots at 7:00 pm on the same day.

2. Artists desiring to present their programmes on 24-03-2010 may contact Sansthan Gawal in front of Security office, near announce room in advance.

3. During the festival period Saisatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja will be performed as usual.

4. On all three days of festival Auction sale as Prasad of Sacred clothes, Articles etc offered to Shri Sai Baba will be as usual.

5. The Board of Management reserves the right of making alterations in the programme as may be deemed to be necessary.

Source : http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/Main_Hindi/festival/Ramnavami_Utsav2010/index.htm

© Shirdi Sai Baba Life Teachings and Stories

Part 1 - Chapter 3 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:10:00 +0000

In last two parts we covered Chapter 2 in two parts of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. Now in this post we shall move further with chapter 3 which is lengthy discourse of the author's life from sowing of seed of Sai bhakti till its taking form of big tree.

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Introduction - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

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Part 2 - Chapter 2 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:42:00 +0000

In this post, last and second part of chapter 2 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi.

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Introduction - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

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Part 1 - Chapter 2 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000

With today's post we head towards part 1 of chapter 2 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi. In this chapter, there is an attempt to understand Sai Baba in His own words.

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Chapter 1 - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:24:00 +0000

Today i have uploaded chapter 1 of the divine book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" in Hindi authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi.

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Introduction - Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:21:00 +0000

Dear Devotee Readers, before and since few weeks, divine book "Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee" authored by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji of Delhi was shared on this blessed blog. Starting from today, hindi version of the same book will be shared with his permission. Ample of information was provided in last post of Scribblings Of A Shirdi Sai Devotee regarding the author and his books. Few of my devotee friends have called him up personally which has pleased him a lot. To enable quick, easy and comfortable viewing, the whole book is uploaded on scribd.com with comfortability of download links.

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Other Books of the Author Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji:
1. Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee - English (Translated Version of Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan)
2. Sai AtmaChintan - Hindi
3. Sai Bhakti Ke Path Par - Hindi

Please Note: If anyone wishes to have a copy of the book "Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smritiyan" can contact at any of the below mentioned address and the book shall be sent to them via VPP to India residents or by ordinary post abroad :

Suresh Chandra Gupta
'Sai Sadan'
F-5, Green Park Main,
New Delhi - 110 016
Ph No: (91) 11-26865450, 26536864
Mob: (91) 98710 09043
Email: sureshcgupta01@gmail.com

OR

Shri Sai Samiti Noida (Regd),
64 - D/2, F-Block, Sector - 40
Noida - 201 303
Ph: (91) 120 - 4238672-676, 2575672, 2572810
Fax: (91) 120 - 4331915
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I Am An Astrologer - Shirdi Sai Baba

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:36:00 +0000

Nanasaheb Chandorkar, one of the pet devotees of Sai Baba was imparted abstruse teachings of life in various simple and practical dealings in his life by his very own Guru - Sai Baba. But sometimes, even if Sadguru is with us to guide in each and every step, we, being too much possessed and surrounded by our own intellect, forget to traverse the ways shown by Him. Two such incidents are narrated in this post.

Importance of charity has been depicted in almost all religions and Baba, Who did not belong to any particular sect or cult, reminded His devotees of this virtue as the foremost one. Nevertheless His devotees were constantly advised to give away charity without expectation of any reciprocation and it must be free from any feeling of showing gratefulness to the acceptor. But this is not put into practice by us as required. Baba, giving advice to Nanasaheb in this respect once said, "Nana, if anybody comes to you and asks anything, let alone alms, satisfy that person's demand as per your capacity. Do not say 'No'. If you are not inclined to give, answer him humbly describing your incapacity, but do not be angry with the person or laugh at him. If you have anything with you and do not wish to give, do not give but don't lie that the thing is not with you. Deny him with due respects and bear this in mind forever". Then time came when this advice was to be put into practice and Nanasaheb did not act as advised. Let's see how.

Nanasaheb had once promised to donate Rs. 300 to Datta Temple in Kopergaon. But he could not do so because of some reasons and thus decided to go straight to Shirdi instead of halting at the temple and having darshan there. He chose a weird and thorny way on his friend's advice. As a result thorns pricked them all over their bodies and they had much difficulty to reach their destination. On reaching Baba welcomed with a distinct behaviour by not talking to Nanasaheb. This troubled Nanasaheb and he broke his silence and the following conversation took place:

Nana : Baba, why are You not talking with me?
Baba : Nana, when a person promises Me to follow My advices and instructions and thenafter forgets it, what's the meaning of talking with such a person?
Nana : Baba, I remember all Your teachings.
Baba : Gentleman, why did you resort to another way to escape from "Sarkar" (Lord Datta)? Because Sadhu (priest) will ask you for Rs.300 as promised by you? Is this the way to remember and acting on My teachings? If you did not have money or could not arrange for it, you could have disclosed it to him. Sadhu was not inclined to eat you up for not giving money. But it not correct way to drop the idea of darshan of God in order to escape from your promise to a saint. Have not thorns pricked you and your intelligent friend? So how can I talk with such personalities?

Baba told Nanasaheb to shed away ego and anger while giving away charity.
Baba : Nana, when anybody comes for alms to you, give only that much which your pocket allows. If that person is not satisfied and asks for more, deny him humbly and but never get angry.

Happy and sad days alternatively come in our lives. We are very much attached to our family members and are always worried about their welfare and well-being. Thus it is painful when any of our family member dies. Nanasaheb also had to face such a situation. Baba has always said to His devotees, "Everyone comes and take away what they desire and wish, but no one even asks for the treasure which I wish to give". Baba saved life of Mainatai (Nanasaheb's daughter) by sending Udi at her delivery time, but the baby died after few months. Even before birth of the baby, Mainatai's husband died. So she became widow at a very tender age and that too childless. This was a reason of worry of Nanasaheb and his family. When he went to Shirdi, Nanasaheb sat quietly in Dwarkamai. At other times, Nanasaheb and Baba used to talk with no pause and persons present in Dwarkamai drink that nectar to their heart's content, but that day it was otherwise with Them. When Baba could no longer tolerate the silence, He directly started talking with Nanasaheb not minding his silence. He added and said, if you have come for baby and son-in-law to Me, then your coming here is useless. Birth and death, all these depend on previous births deeds. Even Almighty God's powers are limited in this case and they cannot bring about any change in this phenomenon. Is is possible to ask sun or moon to arise two yards away from their original position? This is not possible and if done, all balance of nature will get disturbed.

Nana : Baba, If it is so, then why do You promise someone saying "A son will be born to you" and exactly a baby boy takes birth and to some you say, "You will get job" and person gets job as said by You. Is it not Your miracle?
Baba : "Nana, no i do not do any miracles. Astrologers, with their calculations, predict about happenings of next two-three days and some predictions turn out to be true. I am capable of peeping in future more than them. This is the reason that whatever I say, happens. My art is similar to that of an astrologer. But you people do not understand this. You take them as miracles, because you do not know the future. So ultimately credit of all happenings goes to Me, you all bow to Me and consider them as miracles done by Me. I offer your pranams to Father God and see to it that you are benefited.

Sai Baba's Anger V/S Invisible Cruel Powers

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:42:00 +0000

Has not this title confused you and left you thinking for a while. Well, to be honest, this was an instant precise moral of the topic which i am going to cover in this post. Instances has been referred in Shri Sai Satcharitra when Sai Baba was seen red in anger and devotees being frightened by such behaviour. But there is some peculiarity about Baba's anger.

Lord Shri Rama has been named as 'Jeet-Krodh' meaning 'The One Who has controlled Anger'. Shri Rama seemed as live embers when He was angry at the time of war and Ravan was in front of Him. As and when Ravan got defeated in the war, Shri Rama used to calm and said to His warriors, "You all return to your dwellings. Come back tomorrow for war".

Thus Lord Rama has been rightly named thus and it is clear that Lord Rama was capable of getting angry as circumstances needed and cooled down as the requirement ended. Similarly Baba was seen being angry all of a sudden, which puzzled His devotees most of the time. This was one of the reasons that many people of Shirdi considered Him as a Mad Fakir. At one time, when Prof. G. Narke saw Baba in anger and abusing others, concluded mentally that Baba is mad. Thenafter when Narke went and bowed to Baba, Baba said, "Narke, I am not a Mad man". By this incident it is clear that Baba, even in the state of anger, was fully aware of feelings and thoughts arising in His devotees' mind. Even in such a state, Baba ended His devotees' pains and sorrows. Thus He can also be called 'Jeet-Krodh'.

Saints' acts are beyond intellect and logical thinking. They perform extraordinary acts which surprises and confuses a normal person possessing a restricted vision. Thus such extraordinary acts of Saints become miracles for common man and they are normal course of dealings for saints. Our Baba is also of same kind and it was difficult to understand His words and acts.

One instance can be seen here:

Once Shama was bitten by a poisonous snake. His little finger of the hand was stung and the poison began to spread into the body. The pain was also severe and Shama thought that he would pass off soon. His friends wanted to take him to the God Vithoba, where such cases were often sent, but Shama ran to the Masjid -- to His Vithoba (Sai Baba). When Sai Baba saw him, He began to scold and abuse. He got enraged and said - "Oh vile Bhaturdya (Priest) do not climb up. Beware if you do so" and then roared - "Go, Get away, Come down." Seeing Sai Baba thus red with wrath, Shama was greatly puzzled and disappointed. He thought that the Masjid was his home and Sai Baba his sole Refuge, but if he was driven away like this, where should he go? He lost all hope of life and kept silent. After a time Sai Baba became normal and calm when Shama went up and sat near. Then Sai Baba said to him - "Don't be afraid, don't care a jot, the Merciful Fakir will save you, go and sit quiet at home, don't go out, believe in Me and remain fearless and have no anxiety". Then he was sent home. Immediately afterwards, Sai Baba sent Tatya Patil and Kakasaheb Dixit to him with instructions to the effect, that he should eat what he liked, should move in the home, but should never lie down and sleep. Needless to say that these instructions were acted upon and Shama got all-right in a short time. The only thing to be remembered in this connection is this - the words of Sai Baba (or the five syllabled Mantra, viz, `Go, Get away, Come down') were not addressed to Shama - as it apparently looked - but they were a direct order to the snake and its poison not to go up and circulate through Shama's body. Like others well-versed in Mantrashastra, He had not to use any incantation, charged rice or water etc. His words only were most efficacious in saving the life of Shama. Thus Baba by His words saturated with wrath and anger, asked the snake's poison not to affect His pet devotee Shama and saved his life.

One more instance suits here:

Mr.B.V.Dev who was Mamlatdar of Dahanu (Thana District) wished for a long time to read Jnaneshwari - (the well-known Marathi commentary on the Bhagawad-Gita by Jnaneshwar), along with other scriptures. He could read daily one chapter of the Bhagawad-Gita, and some portion of other books; but when he took Jnaneshwari in hand, some difficulties cropped up and he was precluded from reading it. With this aim in mind, when Mr. Dev went to Shirdi, Baba got angry and charged him for stealing His rages with all sorts of abuses. After cooling down, Baba gave him a direct order to read Jnaneshwari and tackled all the obstructions. Now, apparently, we cannot relate this incident of Baba's anger, His direct order and reading the sacred work. But as said earlier some difficulties cropped up as soon as the book was taken in hand to read. Baba's anger was to those difficulties and invisible cruel powers which were refraining Mr. Dev to satisfy his earnest desire to read. All those invisible cruelties could not withstand Baba's anger and returned back leading Mr.Dev to read the book.

A similar incident took place with Mr. Gadge Bua too. He was engaged in the construction and building up a large Dharmashala (lodge) in Nashik. For this purpose, lakhs of rupees were needed and the same was collected through subscriptions. But after sometime, difficulties were faced to collect money. Bua went to Baba with a prayer to end up those difficulties and invisible cruel powers. Baba, as usual, got angry and abused him. Instead of being scared or frightened, Bua started laughing on experiencing Baba's anger. Seeing this, Baba also started laughing with Bua. Then, Gadge Bua returned. Baba had ended all the difficulties and negative powers with His anger and soon the money started pouring again smoothly and the pre-determined task was accomplished.

Baba when came to Shirdi as young Fakir and roamed about in forests, was seen abusing and speaking words in anger there. Even sometimes He laughed loudly and gestured in all the four directions in strange ways. Thus, it can be concluded that Baba had the power to destroy the invisible cruel and negative powers from beginning only and this continued even after He was surrounded by His devotees and never neglected His duties assigned to Him and for which He was sent in flesh and body on the earth.

You might also like to read Baba's advice regarding Speech:
Shirdi Sai Baba's Philosophy about Speech

A Cup Of Tea Arranged For Nanasaheb By Shirdi Sai Baba

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:18:00 +0000

Originally named as Narayan Govind Chandorkar, Nanasaheb Chandorkar, an ardent and staunch devotee of Sai Baba, needs no special introduction since in Shri Sai Satcharitra there are many instances wherein his name has been referred. Devotees who were fortunate to be living in Baba's times were indeed incarnations of Almighty, otherwise how could they take birth when Baba was in bodily form on this earth. Stories of such incarnations are really wonderful which contains messages for us from Sai Baba.

We are aware of an incident wherein Nanasaheb Chandorkar's thirst was satisfied by Baba Who appeared to him as a woodcutter. Now another more interesting incident of the same kind is being shared in this post. It is very well known that Nanasaheb was of spiritual intellect and thus any place of worship attracted his attention and earnest desire to go for darshan of any deity was always present in him. He had immense faith in Baba and Baba too reciprocated his faith. As a part of his complete surrender, Nanasaheb never doubted Baba's words. In fact, his immediate actions were to abide by Baba's words bearing full confidence that whatever Baba will do, will be best for him.

Lord Ganesha temple was situated in deep forest of Padmalay and to reach there one had to cross the forest. The temple was about 10 miles from the nearest railway station. Nanasaheb, serving as a Deputy Collector, a very respectable position in those days, had made all arrangements for reaching there. But when he reached the point of starting, he did not get any conveyance to reach the temple because train was late by few hours. On reaching the station in evening with his friends, due to unavailability of any other means of conveyance, he decided to cover the distance of 10 miles by walking. By the time they all reached mid-way, it was already nine at night. As per practice, authorities of the temple leave for their homes at about nine or ten at night. So a wave of worry passed in Nanasaheb's mind whether they will be allowed to enter the temple or not, let alone having darshan. After walking for more one-two miles, i.e. covering total of 6-7 miles of their journey, Nanasaheb was felt hungry. He said to Baba mentally, "Baba, i will not ask more from You, but please take care to provide atleast a cup of tea on completion of this journey, so that my hunger is appeased". Saying these words to Baba, Nanasaheb started walking towards his destination with double speed.

At about eleven, they reached near the temple and saw doors of the temple open from a distance and the priest when seeing few men nearing the temple, shouted right from his place, "Is Nana coming"? It was considered to be an insult as a person of such high profile position was being called by his short name. But Nanasaheb was not angry at this, instead he was very happy and replied, "Oh, how did you come to know that Nana is coming?"

Priest answered, "I received an aerial message from Sai Baba saying - My Nana who is thirsty, hungry and tired is coming to you. Please serve him with a cup of tea. Come on, tea is ready for you all". Thus Baba takes care of His dear devotees at any time and at any place.

You might also be interested to read these stories related to Shri Nanasaheb Chandorkar:

Sai Baba in the form of Wood Cutter

Shirdi Sai Baba appears as a beggar

Athithi Devo Bhava - Practically shown by Shirdi Sai Baba

Sai Baba imparted Practical Teachings to His Devotees

Scribblings Of A Shirdi Sai Devotee - Online Version and Download Link

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:56:00 +0000

Days long, chapters of the divine book "Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee" written by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji from New Delhi are being posted in parts on this blog with immense blessings of Sai Baba. After i got permission to share this divine book and seeing the response of the readers, Baba's blessings and grace were seen materializing in abundance. As said earlier author of the book Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji is of 85 years old and he is really touched deeply when he gets calls within and outside India with regards to this book. Thus with the online version of this book, today i am sharing it in PDF format too, so that i can be shared and forwarded to many more devotees seeking the true path of devotion to Sai Baba. Also for those who have been continuously reading the book on blog, i have listed all the links of the parts for the ease of reference in case they missed any part. Even though it seems to be an end, it is a new beginning, since another book by same author in hindi will be posted soon. Jai Sai Ramji. May Baba bless us all.

Introduction

Introduction to Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee

Chapter 1

Part 1

Part 2

Chapter 2

Part 1

Chapter 3

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Chapter 4

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Chapter 5

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Chapter 6

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Chapter 7

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Part 10

Part 11

Part 12

Part 13

Part 14

Part 15

Part 16

Chapter 8

Part 1

Part 2

Scribblings Of A Shirdi Sai Devotee Download Link

Other Books of the Author Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji:
1. Sai Kripa Ki Pawan Smrityan - Hindi (Translated Version of Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee)
2. Sai AtmaChintan - Hindi
3. Sai Bhakti Ke Path Par - Hindi

Please Note : If anyone wishes to have a copy of the book "Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee" can contact at any of the below mentioned address and the book shall be sent to them via VPP to India residents or by ordinary post abroad :

Suresh Chandra Gupta
'Sai Sadan'
F-5, Green Park Main,
New Delhi - 110 016
Ph No: (91) 11-26865450, 26536864
Mob: (91) 98710 09043
Email: sureshcgupta01@gmail.com

OR

Shri Sai Samiti Noida (Regd),
64 - D/2, F-Block, Sector - 40
Noida - 201 303
Ph: (91) 120 - 4238672-676, 2575672, 2572810
Fax: (91) 120 - 4331915
E-mail : shrisaisamitisec40noida@gmail.com

Chapter 8 (Part 2) - Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:15:00 +0000

With this post we come to the end of the divine book "Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee" written by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji from New Delhi.

Devotee readers who have missed earlier chapters can read from the links below.

Already Posted :

Introduction to Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee

Chapter 1 - Part 1

Chapter 1 - Part 2

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 - Part 1

Chapter 3 - Part 2

Chapter 3 - Part 3

Chapter 3 - Part 4

Chapter 3 - Part 5

Chapter 3 - Part 6

Chapter 3 - Part 7

Chapter 3 - Part 8

Chapter 4 - Part 1

Chapter 4 - Part 2

Chapter 4 - Part 3

Chapter 4 - Part 4

Chapter 4 - Part 5

Chapter 4 - Part 6

Chapter 4 - Part 7

Chapter 4 - Part 8

Chapter 5 - Part 1

Chapter 5 - Part 2

Chapter 5 - Part 3

Chapter 5 - Part 4

Chapter 5 - Part 5

Chapter 6 - Part 1

Chapter 6 - Part 2

Chapter 6 - Part 3

Chapter 6 - Part 4

Chapter 6 - Part 5

Chapter 6 - Part 6

Chapter 6 - Part 7

Chapter 6 - Part 8

Chapter 7 - Part 1

Chapter 7 - Part 2

Chapter 7 - Part 3

Chapter 7 - Part 4

Chapter 7 - Part 5

Chapter 7 - Part 6

Chapter 7 - Part 7

Chapter 7 - Part 8

Chapter 7 - Part 9

Chapter 7 - Part 10

Chapter 7 - Part 11

Chapter 7 - Part 12

Chapter 7 - Part 13

Chapter 7 - Part 14

Chapter 7 - Part 15

Chapter 7 - Part 16

Chapter 8 - Part 1

Chapter 8 Random Reflections

3. Nine ‘Mantras’ for Joyous Living

1. Learn to live in God, for it shall provide you a support to ascribe your joys and sorrows to in life, and a source of strength.

2. Learn to live for others for the joy it provides to your soul will make your own life worth living.

3. Live a simple, natural, guileless, unpretentious and unostentatious life for it will help you to keep your needs under control and thus occasions to make you feel the need to give up your path to enable you to keep pace with the world, shall minimize.

4. Learn to withdraw yourself occasionally inward, for your shall then be able to control the wastage of your own energies, make a correct assessment of your own self, control your emotions and mind and not allow them to stray.

5. Accept responsibility gladly and try to discharge it to your capacity, for the sense of satisfaction it shall provide you will give you ‘Atmic Anand’.

6. Trace out the beauty in each soul, you come into contact with, appreciate it for it shall make your own life happy, easy and smooth at every step.

7. Learn to ignore the faults of others and speaking ill of them, for it takes you nowhere. Thoughts have wings. Bad thoughts react, making you and the other person, both unhappy.

8. recognize truth, adopt it, live in it, spread it, for the fragrance emanating from your body will then make the inner in you and the outside of you cool, calm, peaceful and joyful.

9. Learn to share your joys with others, for they are no other than your ownself. It will add to the sublimity of your own life and make your living joyous.

4. Devotional Couplets

To the one whose name is Sai
And whose abode is Shirdi
To such an all pervading Sai
I offer my salutations again and again.

The one in whose heart dwells Sai
And whose body is engaged in His service
To such a great devotee
I offer my salutations again and again.

Many claim to be Sai’s form
But Sai is one and one alone
To my Master Sai Nath
I bow my head in revereance

I pray to my Baba Sai
To give me the boon of Bhakti
To bestow on me the purity of heart and mind
And lift me up to His bosom

Indulge not in hard penances needlessly
Causing discomfort to your body
Having complete faith in Baba
Cross the ocean of life.

While living in this world
Ask not from Sai wealth, progeny and position
Ask from Him only that supreme wealth
Which Sai wishes to bestow on you.

O’ my mind grieve not unnecessarily
Giving up all hopes and aspirations
When Sai is with you
Why frustrations should affect you.

The body shall perish tomorrow
Know it as an eternal truth
Do not feel proud of it
Surrender yourself to Sai

When you came into this world
You came empty handed
When you leave this world
Take Sai’s ‘Kripa’ with you.

It is Baba’s promise to you
Have complete faith in it
“One who gets lost in Me
All his difficiulties end”

Sai you are my master
I am Your ‘Das’
Life after life I may remain Your ‘Das’
It is my request to You

Thus says ‘Das Suresh’, O Baba! Confer on me this boon. From every pore of my body should emnate your name. wherever I move in this wide world, with your name on the lips, the fragrance of your Bhakti should engulf the whole atmosphere.

Whosoever inhales that fragrance, should start chanting your name. that Sai is a great Saint, should start flowing incessantly from His being.

Sai! You are unique indeed, since you make the dumb to speak, I am a mere fool who is not aware of your infinite powers.

Taking me as an ignorant child provide me ‘Sharan’ at your lotus feet. Life after life I may remain your ‘Das’, is my request to you.

‘Satchitanand Sadguru Sai Nath Maharaj Ki Jai’

Chapter 8 (Part 1) - Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee

hetalpatil@saimail.com (Ms Hetal Patil) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:21:00 +0000

Now only one chapter (two parts) of the divine book "Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee" written by an ardent and staunch devotee Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta ji from New Delhi are left.

Devotee readers who have missed earlier chapters can read from the links below.

Already Posted :

Introduction to Scribblings of A Shirdi Sai Devotee

Chapter 1 - Part 1

Chapter 1 - Part 2

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 - Part 1

Chapter 3 - Part 2

Chapter 3 - Part 3

Chapter 3 - Part 4

Chapter 3 - Part 5

Chapter 3 - Part 6

Chapter 3 - Part 7

Chapter 3 - Part 8

Chapter 4 - Part 1

Chapter 4 - Part 2

Chapter 4 - Part 3

Chapter 4 - Part 4

Chapter 4 - Part 5

Chapter 4 - Part 6

Chapter 4 - Part 7

Chapter 4 - Part 8

Chapter 5 - Part 1

Chapter 5 - Part 2

Chapter 5 - Part 3

Chapter 5 - Part 4

Chapter 5 - Part 5

Chapter 6 - Part 1

Chapter 6 - Part 2

Chapter 6 - Part 3

Chapter 6 - Part 4

Chapter 6 - Part 5

Chapter 6 - Part 6

Chapter 6 - Part 7

Chapter 6 - Part 8

Chapter 7 - Part 1

Chapter 7 - Part 2

Chapter 7 - Part 3

Chapter 7 - Part 4

Chapter 7 - Part 5

Chapter 7 - Part 6

Chapter 7 - Part 7

Chapter 7 - Part 8

Chapter 7 - Part 9

Chapter 7 - Part 10

Chapter 7 - Part 11

Chapter 7 - Part 12

Chapter 7 - Part 13

Chapter 7 - Part 14

Chapter 7 - Part 15

Chapter 7 - Part 16

Chapter 8 Random Reflections

1. To Baba

O’ My Baba! The Purest of the Pure, the Knower of the Absolute Truth, the ‘Tatwa Gyani’. You have in your magnanimity, mercy and compassion accepted me, an absolutely ignorant child, the receptical of your Grace.

Neither have I the purity of heart, nor of thought and action, nor humility and meekness, nor unflinching faith, nor patience, nor sense of exaltation for your inconceivable greatness, nor abounding love, nor burning desire to listen to the stories of your leelas, nor have I been able to surrender to you heart and soul, nor acquire discrimination and understanding of your ‘Sat-Chit-Anand Swaroopa’, nor have I been able to still my thoughts and ‘vasnas’; nor do I have a burning desire for ‘Moksha’, nore have I so far been able to control my ‘Indrias’.

I am full of ego, no virtues do I have, nore renownced ‘Maya’ and ‘Moh’, nor have I imbibed the virtues of love, compassion and truth.

Neither have I sought the company of saints and seers and received their grace, nor have I studied the scriptures and known the hidden truths contained therein.

I have wasted my life in acquiring and enjoying comforts and worldly pleasures.

You O’ my Baba – Mercy Incarnate, the Messiah of the Fallen and Forlorn, life me up and make me to swim ashore the ocean of ‘Samsar’.

I prostrate again and again at your lotus feet and implore you to bestow on me your perfect devotion in thought, word and deed, since I am your child.

2. Intoxication of Bhakti

Intoxication is bad but to forget ones own self, after getting intoxicated, is still worse. There is, however, one type of intoxication on experiencing which all pleasures of the world, all its materialistic achievements, all its joys and sorrows, lose their luster and seem lifeless. This intoxication is the intoxication of bhakti. Blessed are the people who have experienced the taste of this intoxication. At that level, the difference between the devotee and the God ceases to exist. Every moment of the devotee’s life is spent in his completely getting lost in his Lord. No pleasure or pain of the world can bring him down from this high pedestal. The devotee continuously and at all times and in all situations keeps on experiencing a limitless divine bliss. His eyes continuously keep on shedding tears of abounding love. While eating and drinking, sitting and standing, sleeping or in waking state – in all situations, he keeps on experiencing the grace of his God and the vibrations of abounding love arising from his heart. Every pore of his body emits the fragrance of bhakti. The atmic anand which he experiences is supreme. In dreams he is taken to visit mountains, jungles and rivers of which it is not known as to where these exist. In this state of his mind, no power on earth can make him afraid of anything. He stands before a tiger, like a child, fearless and before his inner power, the tiger experiencing his love, starts licking his feet.

Wickedness, deceitfulness, desperation, differentiation and the like tendencies cannot dare to reach near about him. And in that state of elevation of soul, his tongue starts singing the vibrant feelings lying dormant within him for his deity. He starts dancing, weeping, laughing and he gets an entrance into the galaxy of sages and saints like Mira, Dhurav, Ram Dass, Kabir, who having left a mark on the horizon of time, got lost in the Infinite but who are remembered with veneration even today and who shall continue to be so remembered in future.

Such a devotee also earns the extreme affection of his deity and he gets His protection at every step. The cup full of poison sent by Ranaji to Meera had also turned into elixir and when Harnyakashyap tied Prahalad to a pole and an infuriated elephant was left to crample him that elephant kept on staring at Prahalad rather than doing him any harm. All this sounds strange but these are the true examples of God’s Grace.

Come on! Let us also surrender ourselves at the lotus feet of our Sai. He shall have to bestow on us His Kripa some day and then we shall be able to experience eternal bliss. Within us lies buried a whole treasure of infinite bliss. We only need to develop a feeling to live in it continuously.

Continued...Part 2 of Chapter 8