How I see Sai Satcharithra - 3

Om Sai Ram

Praying for peace to all, I herewith humbly start blogging after a little bit of gap. Baba, my sincere apologies for not writing anything so far. If you are the one who make me write, no wonder that you are the one who stops it too. Thanks for making me remind a couple of things for an effective blogging. Love you so much Baba.

On an occasion, got to receive a picture of Baba with a message. I am pleased to attach the picture here and thereby continue with the topic.

I see Sai Satcharithra at various points. Life is something ambigous and at times we may really not know where the road takes us. All happenings in our lives are pre-planned by the almighty and yes, it is sometimes an astonishing fact yet unable to digest.

Shriman Bapusaheb Booty suffered, once from dysentery and vomitting. Bapusaheb got very weak, on account of purgings and vomittings and, therefore, was not able to go to the Masjid for Baba's darshana. Baba then sent for him and made him sit before Him and said, "Now take care, you should not purge any more" and waving His index-finger "The vomiting must also stop". Now look at the force of Baba's words. Both the maladies took to their heels (disappeared) and Booty felt well. This is an extract from Chapter 13 of Shri Sai Satcharithra. It is my duty to correlate this with my own experience.



Trembling cold weather and rain covered Kodaikanal, when we (me and my husband) had a trip. I am a patient with mild weasing trouble and dust allergy. I cannot take up very cold climate that makes me loose my breath control. Luckily, Baba saved me from weasing and cold. The last day of our trip ended up and we boarded the bus to get back home. I was fine till the bus moved. Some thing made me feel un easy from inside and once the bus reached those hair-pin bended curves, I lost all my sense. Nausea and vomitting was just killing me like anything. I started to puke off. That did not end at all. I puked three to four times continuously and all that I ate in the morning came off. No other way other than thinking of Sai Nath. I had "Udhi" in my hand bag. I took it with water. After five to six minutes, I felt pukish again. But, told Baba not to give me any more vomiting since I cannot take it further. I heard a voice from inside asking "Do you want to wash out once more or do u want it to be stopped?". I said, no I cant bear it anymore. The voice repeated again, "Everything will be fine, close your eyes now". I did the same, when I opened my eyes, I was at my place - early morning.

What a co-incidence this could be. Only that Baba was absent physically. I do not know if it was my sub-consious mind which spoke to me. But I felt really good when this incident happened and when I got cured within no matter of time. Baba, you do wonders. Please take care of all your children whom you love and who ever loves you.

Jai Sai Ram



How I see Sai Satcharithra - 2

Om Sai Ram

What you give is what you get - I firmly believe in these words of Shri Sai Nath. In accordance to my title, I hereby humbly post another similar experience of mine with that of Sai Satcharithra.

One special peculiarity of Shirdi-pilgrimage was this, that none could leave Shirdi, without Sai Baba's permission; and if they did, it invited untold sufferings, but if any one was asked to quit Shirdi, he could stay there no longer. Sai Baba gave certain suggestions or hints, when Bhaktas went to bid good-bye and take leave. These suggestions had to be followed. If they were not followed or were departed from, accidents were sure to befall them, who acted contrary to Sai Baba's directions. This has been explained in Chapter 9 of Sai Satcharithra in various contexts. I will now give a similar incident which we (me and my husband) faced.

It was 10th November and a Wednesday. The next day we were about to visit Shri Sai temple at Mylapore, Chennai. My husband had to attend an interview on Wednesday since he was hunting for a job in India (though Baba blessed him with an offer abroad). There were many indications given by Baba saying not to waste time and attend the interview. I was taken for an ultra sound scan on the same day. We both reached home at 12 noon, had lunch and my husband was getting ready to leave. Within a few minutes, the clouds became darker and started to pour heavily. I tried convincing my husband saying Baba has shown us a sign not to move, so its better that you dont go. My husband just wanted to give up a try, since he had given a word. Finally, after the rain stopped, he started from home at 2 PM. He had to be in the office by 5 PM and the travel is too long such that one cant reach the place within the stipulated time.

He reached the spot by 5.30 PM and managed to see the concern person. By the time, the manager came, it was about 6.30 PM. The interview got over by 7.30 PM and from there another 3 hours of travel, during which the bus he travelled was punctured. No wonder, that he did not get selected for the job too. It was 10.30 in the night to get back home. This made me remind about how one can undergo so much of sufferings if Baba's words are dis-obeyed. Though Baba did not give a big punishment, this was sufficient to know what he had in-store for us.

Baba, putting together all my emotions on your feet, please do make me write more of your leelas.....

Jai Sai Ram

How I see Sai Satcharithra

Om Sai Ram

I have mentioned in my previous posts, that I would here on write about my experiences correlating with Satcharithra. As one of Baba's humble child, I am here to share my experiences. It is just been some five months time since I got closer to Baba. I would rather say, he chose me to be closer to him. Quiet a few experiences I have got in correlation to Satcharithra. However, I would mention a couple of them atleast to make this blog feel lively.

Shama, (Madhav Rao Deshpande) was one of the devotees very close to Baba.  Baba will always want his loved ones to be gifted with all good deeds. Once, a Ramdasi (A Ram Baktha) happened to visit Shiridi and his daily chores included proper rituals followed by the recital of "Vishnu Sahasranaama" and "Adyantha Ramayana". Baba who was omni present, knew all these and wanted to gift Shama the Vishnu Sahasranama. Since, the Ramdasi had read it many times, Baba felt Shama had to read it. He, therefore, called the Ramadasi to Him and said to him that, He was suffering from intense stomach-pain, and unless He took Senna-pods (Sona-mukhi, a mild purgative drug) the pain would not stop; so he should please go to the bazar and bring the drug. The Ramadasi closed his reading and went to the bazar.

Then Baba descended from His seat, came to the Ramadasi's place of reading, took out the copy of Vishnu-Sahasra-Nam, and coming to His seat said to Shama- "Oh Shama, this book is very valuable and efficacious, so I present it to you, you read it. Once I suffered intensely and My heart began to palpitate and My life was in danger. At that critical time, I hugged this book to My heart and then, Shama, what a relief it gave me! I thought that Allah Himself came down and saved Me. So I give this to you, read it slowly, little by little, read daily one name at least and it will do you good." ----- This is Chapter 27 of Satcharithra. Now let me explain the correlation with my experience.

On 21 October 2010, Thursday, I was as usual into pooja in the evening. I usually recite Sai Ashtothra along with flower archanas. I found that day, quiet unusually, flowers were left over even after completing my recital. Then I thought to myself "How nice it would be to perform an archana to Baba reciting Vishnu Sahasranaama". Though, I have recited Vishnu Sahasranaama at a very young age, I did not remember anything. Did not get any clue as to why all of a sudden it came into my mind. Adding more surprise to this, I sat on my regular prayers after pooja and heard vishnu sahasranaama being played in the vishnu temple close to my house. I have never heard them play so louder, and that too on Thursdays. I took this as a sign from Baba, that he wants me to recite the slokas. I got a book the following week and still continuing to read it. Baba is with me, so he helps me read it without any hassles. Though I begun with a little bit of struggle in pronouncing the slokas, I am now getting better.

I do not know the meaning of those slokas. I am however, happy that Sai Nath has given me a humble responsibility. Baba, love you so much for all the care you show on your children.

More of Sai leelas will fill up this blog...

Jai Sai Ram

Set to get back

Om Sai Ram

Ahhh!! What a wonderful word it could ever be. I feel so blessed while uttering "Om Sai Ram" spontaneously. May be God always wants us to utter and chant his name and that is why they say that Chanting gives immense pleasure. Got things right on track all these days. Looked as if it was a long way to travel. However, with Baba's grace, I am trying to post everything I know then and there. Deepavali as usual was fun filled with tradition and other rituals. For tamilians, celebrating the first deepavali after wedding is a hungama! People look at that particular couple as an alien and criticise if no crackers are burnt. So, we also did burn a few crackers (not really a few tough). I must say for sure that Baba saved me from a big fire accident on that day.

All of us were waiting for a particular new cracker to be burst by the evening. I was holding my camera and keenly shooting a video of the new one. It flew all of a sudden , with no wonder came and fell on me. I threw it out panicing. My hand got hurt badly. The only medication I know and I will know in the future is to apply "Udhi". I did it, the next morning my hands became normal as usual. I did not take it as any odd sign tough I was a bit scared. Certain things happen for good. Baba will know to punish his children and also know the weight or intensity of the punishment. I do not know what wrong I did. May be he knows. Baba, you play with your children, you embrace them with your loved arms, you take them across dangerous path. It is all "YOU" and nothing is us.

With his grace, I shall be writing in the fore coming days about my experiences correlating with Sai Satcharithra. Yes, many incidents which happen to me, looks as if it was planned earlier and as written in Satcharithra. How I see Satcharithra, will be posted in the next couple of days. Baba, please dont make me lazy to write it.. I need to do this and Help me with it...

Jai Sai Ram

Incredibly Intentional

Om Sai Ram

Hope October was a good month and wishing to all Sai Devotees a very happy diwali. Let Baba make all his children happy through his blessings. Baba, I pray that each and every one in this country celebrate the festival with utmost satisfaction and happiness.

Did so many things mean while, hence unable to blog out. Me and my husband had a wonderful holiday trip and just returned with Sai Leelas. I usually tend to seach out for Baba's picture where ever I go. I feel so blessed and secured that he is with us. During our trip this time, did not get any chance to see Baba and the weather was so pathetic with mist, fog and additionally heavy rains too. On our day of departure, we vacated our room and went out for a final outing just to see missed out places. I made a strong wish that it shouldn't rain and we get into the bus safe. And, Baba heard my wish and prayer, so it never rained that day. Misty showers of course showed its presence. It was too misty that we couldn't figure out who was in front of us. We both went out for a boating ride (which was too painful) and returned to the boat house. Yes, I did see Baba in a vehicle. That too as an idol and not as a picture. His quiet un-usual sitting pose in dwarakamai. Just felt as if the entire trip was blessed by him. The vehicle did not move until we both left the place. May be a kid will be happy having 10 rupees, but what if a kid has 10 crores? I had the same happiness when I saw him in an unknown place. Felt as if he was showering his blessings as mist and fog. Had a safe journey back home.

Baba, you have made me write everything, may be I am one of your tool. The reason behind a meaningful life of mine, is you. Please bless everyone with the same feeling.

Jai Sai Ram