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Shirdi Sai Baba
The Sai Avatar, Shirdi Sai Baba's birth took place on September 28, 1835 in India. He first appeared as a young man in the village of Shirdi, wearing the garb of a wandering Muslim renunciate, known as a "fakir". After a few years in the jungle of the surrounding area, living very simply. He eventually settled down in Shirdi.
Shirdi is where Sai Baba became well known and amassed a following of devotees, both Hindu and non-Hindu. He taught complete surrender and devotion to God in whatever name and form the devotee wishes to worship. He also performed many miracles and healed the sick. He would cure diseases with the use of "udhi" (sacred ash). The udhi came from His ever-burning "dhuni" (fire) which is continuously burning even to this day. Shirdi Sai Baba laid the base for secular integration and gave mankind the message of duty as work.
Shirdi Sai Baba left his body in 1918 declaring that He will reincarnate again in 8 years. His prophecy came true as the second Sai Avatar (Sathya Sai Baba) took birth in 1926.
Devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba flock to the city of Shirdi, located in the state of Maharashtra, India to have darshan of Shirdi Sai Baba’s “samadhi” (place where His
body was put after death). In Shirdi one can also see where Shirdi Sai Baba used to live and meet devotees.
Shirdi Sai Baba's Elevens Assurances.
1. Whosoever puts their feet on Shirdi soil, their sufferings will come to an end.
2. The wretched and miserable will rise to joy and happiness as soon as they climb the steps of the mosque.
3. I shall be ever active and vigorous even after leaving this earthly body.
4. My tomb shall bless and speak to the needs of my devotees.
5. I shall be active and vigorous even from my tomb.
5. I shall be active and vigorous even from my tomb.
6. My mortal remains will speak from my tomb.
7. I am ever living to help and guide all who come to me, who surrender to and who seek refuge in me.
8. If you look to me, I look to you.
9. If you cast your burden on me, I shall surely bear it.
10. If you seek my advice and help, it shall be given to you at once.
11. There shall be no want in the house of my devotee.
How to get there
By Air : Nearest airport is Aurangabad.
By Rail : Nearest railhead is Kopargaon, 15 kms. on the Manmad-Daund section of Central Railway.
By Road : Mumbai-Shirdi, 296 kms. (Mumbai-Nashik-Niphad-Yeola-Shirdi) Nashik-Shirdi 112 kms. Aurangabad-shirdi 126 kms. (Aurangabad-Vaijapur Yeola-Kopargaon-shirdi) Pune-Shirdi, 183 kms. (Pune-Kalamba-Sangmner-Talegaon-Shirdi)
State Transport buses ply regularly from Mumbai, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Pune and Kopargaon. MTDC runs a bi-weekly round trip bus service to Shirdi from Mumabai.
Shirdi History
The history of Shirdi cannot be estranged from the biography of Sai Baba. Indeed, it would have been one of the million anonymous small towns in the country if it had not been inexplicably chosen by this unique saint to be his home.
Cartographically, it remains an inconspicuous speck in Ahmednagar district. Spiritually, it has become a magnet, attracting hordes of believers from all over the globe, all attempting to resolve their existential dilemmas in the abode of a mystic who offered them that simple unequivocal promise: If you look to me, I look to you.
Shirdi Location
Situated not far from the River Godavari, Shirdi is a small town in Kopergaon county of Ahmednagar District in Maharashtra state. It is located on the Ahmednagar-Manmad Highway, and consists essentially of one bustling street and a maze of lanes and by-lanes. The name is probably a corruption of the word, Shiladhi or Shailadhi, and is believed to derive from the profusion of sugarcane plants in the area. The population is approximately 2,000, and the place itself is not more than 2 square kilometres in size.
Places to visit
The streets swarm with humanity, and the air is rent with the raucous cries of hawkers and vendors. Indeed, there is little to recommend this small town today other than the obvious fact that it gives you a feeling of intense proximity with Sai Baba. With a little imagination, however, one can visualise what it must have been like in Baba's day - a small charming green village tucked away in the deep recesses of rural India. The tourists to Shirdi are all pilgrims whose aim is to visit the major areas associated with their favourite saint. It is possible to finish all these in less than a day, and still find time to visit the myriad shops on the main street (where the image of Sai Baba is replicated hundredfold, giving you that persistent impression that his familiar visage, with its grave searching glance, follows you wherever you go).
Shirdi is peppered with sites that constitute the dwellings and memorial shrines (samadhi sthals) of Sai Baba's prime disciples. There is the samadhi sthal and home of Abdul (one of Baba's foremost Muslim disciples), the samadhis of Tatya Kote, Nanavalli, Bhau Maharaj, Laxmibai Shinde (who daily offered food to Baba and worked tirelessly in the masjid), as well as the houses of Madhavrao Deshpande (who, according to Baba, had spent 72 lifetimes with him), Mhalsapati (the priest of the Khandoba temple) and Upasani Baba (whom some regarded as Baba's successor).
Masjid (Dwarkamayi)
Adjacent to the Samadhi Mandir is the more humble masjid (mosque) where Sai Baba actually lived. Although the Samadhi Mandir attracts larger crowds, many find it a more moving experience to visit the masjid where Baba's sacred fire (dhuni) is still unextinguished and continues to yield the miraculous udhi (ash). Baba's three charters about the masjid, which he affectionately called 'Dwarkamayi' (Mother Mercy) are well-known:
1. This is not just a mosque. It is Dwarka (Mercy). Those who seek refuge here will never be harmed.
2. As soon as one climbs the steps of this mosque, sufferings due to karma are at an end and joy begins.
3. When one enters the Dwarkamayi, his goal is achieved.
Dwarkamayi occupies an important place in Sai mythology. It is believed that when he first came to Shirdi, the temple priest, Mhalsapati (an important Sai devotee) refused him accommodation in the Khandoba temple on the grounds that he was a Muslim. Unperturbed, Baba moved into a dilapidated and deserted old mosque and made that his home. It is here that he slept, woke, assembled his durbar, preached his gospel, maintained his dhuni and performed his miracles.
The masjid has been renovated today, but most pilgrims feel that an ambience of intense sanctity still clings to it. It is still an ideal place to sit in silent thought - away from the bustle and shove of the Samadhi Mandir.
On the opposite end of the fire is the small throne-like seat where Baba used to sit. On this is placed a life-size portrait of Baba painted by Mr Jayakar of Mumbai. This oil painting is considered to be an arrestingly vivid representation of the saint. Baba himself is reported to have embraced the portrait when it was presented to him and said, 'This picture will live after me'.
Samadhi mandir
The queues to get to this place are truly serpentine. Prepare yourself for an hour's wait at the very least - and that's a conservative estimate! If devotees endure this discomfort (which is rendered less acute by the enclosures built a year ago, offering some reprieve from the sweltering heat), it is because the Samadhi Mandir is where the mortal remains of the saint are interred. It is, therefore, the focal point of the Shirdi pilgrimage. For most devotees remember Baba's assurance: 'I shall be active and vigorous even from my tomb, even after my mahasamadhi. I shall be with you the moment you think of me'.
There is nothing particularly prepossessing about the place. Don't make the mistake of expecting a sedate and dignified atmosphere; the whole place throbs with a frantic devotion. And yet, a strange hush descends as pilgrims enter the hall of the shrine. In the words of one writer, 'There is almost an instant awareness of a living presence. A strong expectancy hovers about the atmosphere, as if just there round the corner we would inadvertently come across the familiar and loveable figure'.
At the end of the marble hall is the strikingly lifelike statue of the saint, in front of which is his grave. The walls of the hall are lined with portraits of his foremost disciples - many of whose names will be familiar to regular readers of the Sai Satcharita.
Kakad Aarti - 5.15 am
Holy Bath of Sai Baba - 6.00 am
Darshan begins - 7.00 am
Shri Sai Satyavrat Pooja - 8.00 am- 10.00 am
Abhishek - 8.00 am
Noon Aarti - 12.00 noon
Pravachan (from the Puranas) - 4.00 pm
Dhoopaarti - Sunset
Bhajan, Keertan - 9.15 - 9.45 pm
Shejaarti - 10.00 pm
The palanquin procession is between 9.15 and 10 pm on Thursdays.
Video shooting is strictly prohibited.
Chavadi
Located near the masjid is a small building with two rooms known as the chavadi, which is the place where Sai Baba spent every alternate night. This practice of worshipping Baba in the chavadi evidently began on 10 December, 1909, and continued until his mahasamadhi in 1918.
On those nights when he was to sleep in the chavadi, his disciples organised an elaborate procession from the masjid. They would gather in the evening and sing bhajans (religious song), with musical accompaniment, in the courtyard for a few hours. Behind them was a small carriage (ratha), a festooned palanquin, burning oil lamps and the decorated horse, Shyamakarna. Baba's faithful disciple, Tatya Patil, would place a gold-embroidered shawl around his shoulders and holding his left arm, help him slowly to the chavadi, while his other disciple, Mhalsapati, would support him on the right side.
The chavadi was also splendidly decorated with mirrors and lamps. Baba was helped into his cushioned seat, while devotees worshipped him in various ways - one held an umbrella above him; others placed flowers and jewelled garlands on him, or besmeared his arms with sandal paste and offered him betel leaves. Madhavrao Deshpande, another devotee, then prepared his chillum (cylindrical clay or wood pipe), which was passed around to all.
Once the aarti (Hindu ritual involving lights, incense and chanting in front of the deity) was over and the devotees went home, Baba prepared his bed, by arranging some 50-60 white sheets, and retired for the night! (This was clearly a marked contrast from the simple wooden plank he used as a bed in the masjid.)
Female visitors are not permitted into the section of the chavadi where Baba used to sleep. (This can be intensely annoying, particularly if it's a boorish security guard who turfs you out! So it's better not to get too close.) Also at the chavadi are the asan (seat) on which Baba used to sit, as also the wooden platform on which his body was bathed on the day of his funeral.
Guru Sthan
Not far from the Samadhi Mandir is yet another sacred spot -- the place that was once ostensibly the abode of Baba's spiritual master. At the site is a neem tree under which Sai Baba sat when he first came to Shirdi as a young boy of 16. The leaves of the tree are believed to have miraculous properties, the already proven therapeutic qualities of the plant probably having been augmented by Baba's rigorous spiritual practice! At the foot of the tree is a hidden cave, which is considered to be the site of his guru's samadhi (a site of death or burial of a saint).
It is believed that when Baba first sat here as a young lad, the people of Shirdi were mystified by this youthful yogi. One day the god, Khandoba, is said to have possessed a devotee and instructed the people to bring a pick-axe and dig near the tree. On excavating the site, an illuminated corridor leading to a cellar was unearthed. Khandoba revealed that Baba had practised arduous penance here for 12 years in a previous lifetime.
Sai Baba himself did not elaborate on the subject, but instructed his disciples to protect the site and regard it as a hallowed spot. Every day on his walk from the masjid to Lendi garden, he stopped here for a few moments to pray at his Guru's shrine.
The site was bought by Baba's devotee, Hari Vinayak Sathe, and a building called Sathe's wada was erected. A platform was built around the tree and steps were constructed. Pilgrims can sit on the platform facing north and offer worship at the small shrine. It is held that if a devotee prays here with full faith and burns incense here on 11 consecutive Thursdays and Fridays, the grace of Baba and his guru will surely descend upon him.
At the foot of the neem tree are also silver padukas (footprints) of Baba, prepared by Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar. These were ceremonially installed on an auspicious day in 1912 with Baba's consent.
Lendi Garden
Not far from the Guru sthan is Lendi garden, which was at one time a dense forest. Baba apparently went here for a walk twice a day, and spent at least a couple of hours meditating here. After his walk he would rest under some neem and peepul trees, while his devotees gathered around him. A lamp was kept burning at this site, and is revered to this day as the Nanda deep - a spot to which pilgrims still flock.
Also at Lendi garden is a shrine dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, that deity who represents the integration of the forces of the gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. You can still see the historic well from which Baba daily filled his two earthen pitchers of water and watered the surrounding trees and plants (that were once planted by him). The Lendi garden was also the abode of Baba's horse, which he affectionately called Shyamakarna.
Khandoba Temple
Situated opposite the State Transport Bus Stand is one of the oldest temples in Shirdi. Those familiar with Sai Baba's life story are aware that when he first came to Shirdi with a marriage party, he alighted at the foot of the banyan tree near the Khandoba temple. Mhalsapati, the temple priest, recognised him and called out to him, Ya Sai! The name was to stay with him forever. Thus the history of the temple is intimately wedded with Sai Baba's own life-story.
Maruti Temple
This is still frequented by pilgrims who know that Sai Baba specially venerated Lord Hanuman. Several years before Baba's arrival, a saint called Devidas, a devout bhakta (devotee) and an advanced yogic practitioner, lived here. Baba often visited the temple and the saint, of whom he was very fond.
Miracles of Sai Baba
The villagers of Shirdi and afar soon found out that this was no ordinary fakir but an avatar (incarnation) of a very high order. He demonstrated through his miracles and utterances, the purpose and intention for which he had come. He would often say, "My Leela is inscrutable". To each one he met, he imparted knowledge according to the capacity of the recipient to absorb it. Baba's Leela's (miracles) were plenty and varied, and we recount just a few which occurred during and after his lifetime.
Baba's Leelas ( Miracles )
Lighting lamps with water
Long before Sai Baba's fame spread, he was fond of burning lights in his Masjid and other Temples. But for the oil needed in those little earthenware lights that he lit, he depended on the generosity of the grocers of Shirdi. He had made it a rule to light earthenware lamps in the masjid every evening and he would call on the grocers for small donations. But there came a time when the grocers got tired of giving oil free to Sai Baba and one day they bluntly refused to oblige him, saying they had no fresh stocks. Without a word of protest Sai Baba returned to the masjid. Into those earthenware lamps he poured water and lighted the wicks. The lamps continued to burn deep into the midnight. The matter came to the notice of the grocers who now came to Sai Baba with profuse apologies. Wouldn't Sai Baba kindly pardon them? Sai Baba pardoned them, but he warned them never to lie again. "You could have refused to give me the oil, but did you have to say that you didn't have fresh stocks?" he admonished them. But he had made his point.
Premonition of burning fields
Once, harvesting in Shirdi had been completed and the foodgrains of the entire village had been stored in a yard. The summer was on. The heat was intense as only those who have lived in Shirdi know. One afternoon Sai Baba summoned Kondaji Sutar and said to him: "Go, your field is on flrel" Frightened, Kondaji ran to his field and. frantically looked around for any sign of fire. There wasn't any. He returned to the masjid and informed Sai Baba that he had looked everywhere but had found no trace of fire and why did Baba have to frighten him? Unfazed, Baba said : "You better turn back and look again." Baba was right after all. Kondaji noticed that a sheaf of corn was indeed on fire and smoke was billowing from it. A strong wind was fanning the fire and word had gone round to the villagers who now came running to the scene. "Sai Baba," the people shouted "help us, help us put the fire out!" Thereupon, Sai Baba walked casually towards the yard, sprinkled some water on a stack of sheaves and said: " There now! The fire will die down!" And so it happened.
Stopping the rain
There is the story of one Rao Bahadur Moreshwar Fradhan who had come to Shirdi to take Sai Baba's darshan along with his wife. As the couple were about to leave, it began to rain heavily. Thunder and lightning rent the air. As the Pradhan couple looked round in dismay, Sai Baba prayed. "Oh Allah!" he intoned, "let the rains cease. My children are going home. Let them go peacefully!" The storm thereupon ceased, the downpour reduced to slight drizzle and the Pradhans were able to reach their destination safely.
Raising the water level in well
When Sai Baba first came to Shirdi it had of no basic facilities. There was a well put only in name. It had no natural spring water and if ever there had been one, it must long ago have dried up. Water had to be fetched from a distance. When, therefore, Sai Baba gave his permission to the villagers to celebrate the Ram Navami Fair, (Baba's Birthday) the big problem facing the organizers was one of water supply. So What should they do but go to Sai Baba with their problem? "'Oh yes," said Sai Baba, 'so you want plenty of water, do you? Here, take this and drop it in the well and wait and see." "'This," turned up to be a platter of flowers on which some prasad (blessed food) had been placed along with the remnants of alms Baba had received earlier in the day. The villagers had no qualms about doing as they were did. Their faith in Sai Baba was total. No sooner had that platter of leaves been dropped in the well, it is said, water rose from the bottom as if by divine command and completely filled it. And great was the rejoicing of the people.
Saving a child from drowning
One report has it that word had spread that the 3-year old daughter of a poor man called Babu Kirwandikar had fallen into the well and had been drowned. When the villagers rushed to the well they saw the child suspended in mid-air as if some invisible hand was holding her up! She was quickly pulled out. Sai Baba was fond of that child who was often heard to say : I am Baba's sister!" After this incident, the villagers took her at her word. "it is all Baba's Leela", the people would say philosophically. They could offer no other explanation.
Flow of Godavari (river) from Baba's feet
These were instances of things they had seen with their own eyes. It was not secondhand information they had gathered. Sai Baba was to them as real as their homes and their fields and their cattle and the distant hills.Das Ganu once had an unforgettable experience. On a festive occasion, he sought Baba's permission to go to a place called Singba on the banks of the Godavari to have a bath in the holy waters. "No," Baba replied resolutely, "where is the need to go all the way when the Godavari is here right at my feet?" Das Ganu was vexed. He was willing to concede that Ganga the holy river (Baba frequently referred to Godavari as Ganga) rose from the feet of Sri Narayana (one among the Hindu trinity of Gods) himself, but his faith was not deep enough to believe that the waters of the Godavari could spring form the feet of his master, Sri Sai. Baba who was reading Das Ganu's mind decided that this was the time to strengthen Das Ganu's faith. He told his devotee: "come closer to me and hold the hollow of your palms at my feet!". As soon as he did so water flowed freely out of the toes of the master's feet and filled the hollow of Das Ganu's palms in no time. His joy knew no limits. He sprinkled the water on his head and his body and distributed some more among the assembled devotees as tirtha (holy water).
Other miracles
There was that other occasion when many thought that the masjid which housed Sai Baba itself would be consumed by fire from the flames which leapt up from the dhuni. All that Baba did was to take some swipes at a wooden pillar in front of him. With every blow the flames subsided and the fire died down. "Miraculous," said his devotees. Often they would notice him stirring some hot concotion over the kitchen fire, not with a ladle but with his bare hands. There never was a time when his hand was scalded. What supernatural powers did he have? On yet another occasion, Sai Baba was partaking of food with three of his devotees in the masjid when, without any cause for provocation, he exclaimed- "Stop!" Then, as if nothing had happened, the four continued with their meal. Lunch over and the dishes cleared, they stepped out of the masjid, when large chunks of the ceiling fell on the very spot where they had been seated only a few minutes earlier. Did Sai Baba's powers extend even to inanimate matter, the devotees wondered. Instances have been quoted by his devotees as to how Sai Baba commanded the rains to stop and the winds to cease.
Understanding Sai Baba
Baba always maintained the "Dhuni" or the perpetual fire. The realisation that all the phenomenons of the nature are perishable and unworthy of our craving, is signified by "Udi" which Sal Baba distributed to all. Baba never left Shirdi. He talked to people who came to see Him. Sal Baba would often speak in symbols and parables leaving his devotees to work out the answer - such as, "A man had a beautiful horse, but no matter what he did, it would not run in harness. An expert suggested that it should be taken back to the place from where it had come. This was done and it become tracable and useful". The explanation of this story is that the horse is the Ego. As commander of the physical and mental powers of man, it is useful but self-willed and therefore cause endless trouble. Taking it back to its source is re-absorbing it in the spirit source which it arises. It is the return to the source which purifies and enlightens. From there the ego issues forth again, no longer an ego, but a conscious agent of the spirit. Baba would ask for Dakshina (money offered with respect to the Guru) from some of those who came to see Him. This was not because he needed their money. This was one of Baba's methods for testing out the devotee's attachment to worldly things and willingness to surrender his ego. Once one has surrendered himself totally to Him, Baba takes care of all His spiritual and temporal needs. Baba regarded money like everything else, in a symbolical manner. He once said, " I ask only from those who the fakir (God) points out and in exchange I give them ten times as much". By the end of the day, all the money Baba had earned was distributed to the destitute, poor, sick and the needy. Baba used to feed the fakirs and devotees and even cook for them. For those who were accustomed to meat, he cooked meat and for the others vegetarian fare.
The Dwarakamayee of Sai Baba was open to all, irrespective of caste, creed or religion. Among those who came to see him and got his darshan (establishing spiritual contact with the Guru) and blessings were ministers, government officials, business people and village folk. He was the common man's God. He Stayed with them, hejoked with them, He slept and ate with them, he smoked a chillum (pipe) with them, he sang and danced with them, having no pretensions of a God. But all of them Knew that He protected them. Even today, though He has left his gross body, they feel his presence and realise his worth all the more. Baba would also refer to the sounding of the drum of the beginning of eternity within the soul. This "anahat" sound emerged from Baba's heart from every limb, every bone and pore of his body. It was permeated with divine essence and Baba claimed that though one day his physical body will not exist, his remains will communicate with from the grave. Therefore, the most important place in Shirdi is Baba's temple - the Samadhi Mandir is his grave, which literally millions have visited and still continues to draw many more.
The Powers of Udi
Friends, I have told you what Udi is. It is not the ordinary ash. It is the ash from the dhuni which Baba had lit by his yogic power. Hence the Udi has all the powers of Baba. It has banished the agonies and cured incurable diseases of innumerable persons. Here are a few real instances.
A certain doctor's nephew had bone-cancer. The doctor tried all remedies, including surgical operation, but in vain. With acute pain, the boy cried pitiably. At last the doctor brought the boy to Baba and threw all burden on him. Daily Baba placed a blessing glance on the wound and applied Udi on it. Within a week, the boy was completely cured.
Another doctor had a guinea-worm in his leg, which was terribly swollen and caused intense pain. He approached Baba with a request to release him from his mortal coil and thus end his agony for good. Baba daily applied Udi to his leg and also administered it orally. One day, an attendant inadvertently stepped on the doctor's affected leg with the result that the wound burst open and the guinea-wom was driven out. The doctor was soon cured.
There are countless instances of this kind. But I will tell you one, deserving special mention.
Nanasaheb Chandorkar, one of the earliest devotees of Baba, was a mamlatdar at Jamner, about 24 miles from Jalgaon in Khandesh. One can go upto Jalgaon by railway and then take a tonga.
Nanasabeb's daughter, Maina had come to Jamner for delivery. For fortyeight hours, she was in labour and her very life was in danger. Nanasaheb was appealing to Baba to come to her succour. Sai Baba as if 'heard' it in Shirdi. Ramgir, a resident bhakta, was then inspired to go to his village in Khandesh. He came to ask for Baba's permission. Baba said, "Yes. Start immediately. But first go to Nanasaheb at Jamner, givehim Udi and Arati, and then proceed home". Baba gave him a packet of Udi from the dhuni with his own hands and the Arati on a piece of paper to be recited at Maina's bedside. Ramgir took the two things, but, in a tone of anxiety, he asked, "Baba, I have only two rupees with me. With this much. I can barely go to Jalgaon. But how could I make a detour to Jamner and thence to my place ?" "You need not worry," Said Baba, "You only go to Jalgaon. Everything will be arranged thereafter."
With firm faith in Baba, Ramgir started. He had to pay Rs. 1-14-0 for railwav ticket and only two annas were left with him. About midnight the train reached Jalgaon and Ramgir got down. Just then a sepoy in Khaki uniform approached him and said "Sir, you are Ramgir from Shirdi, I hope". Ramgir said he was. "Then come along," said the sepoy, Nanasaheb has sent me with a tonga for you." Ramgir thought that as Baba had hinted he must have sent a word to Nanasaheb and asked him to make these arrangements. The sepoy gave him a few snacks, which he said, were sent bv Nanasaheb. Then the tonga started and by dawn, it arrived at Jamner. The sepoy, pointing to a distant 'building, said, "That is Nanasaheb's office." Ramgir alighted there to ease himself and went behind a bush. But as he came out, what did he find ? Nothing, no horses, no carriage, no sepoy. All had disappeared. Dumbfounded, he went to Nanasaheb's office and, obtaining Nanasabeb's address, went there. Saluting Nanasaheb, he said, "Baba has sent me here from Shirdi and has given you these things." A thrill went through Nanasaheb on hearing this. He said, 'Oh Baba, Baba! What should I say to you ? I called your name here and hearing my call in Shirdi, you at once ran here in the form of these things. A million pranams to you ! "
Nanasaheb applied the Udi to his daughter and put a little in her mouth too. Then he sat by her bedside, reciting the arati. And would you believe it ? In half an hour, Maina delivered safely. Ramgir was waiting outside. Nanasabeb came out and thanked him profoundly. Eagerly Ramgir asked, "Nana, your tonga brought me to Jamner all right. But then as I got down to ease myself, it suddenly vanished. Where is that tonga ?" "Which tonga ?" asked the puzzled Nana. "Your tonga which you had sent for me to Jalgaon Station. Your sepoy met me there, g;ave me your delicious snacks and brought me here with great speed."
With tears of gratitude, Nanasaheb said, "Ramgir, I had not the faintest idea that you were coming. So how could I have sent the tonga ? This is all no doubt done by Baba. How unbounded is your kripa, Oh mother Sai !"
Later, Nanasaheb himself related this whole incident to the people assembled at Shirdi. It therefore bears a stamp of authority.
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B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:32:12 PM
I wish U very Best & Happy "SAI" Darshan at Shirdy.
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B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Saturday, March 21, 2009 10:56:35 AM
"Jai Ho Shree Sai Baba Ke" I wish this word from your heart may reach to Shree Sai Baba Shirdi & Shree Sai Baba may Bless U with Love,Happyness& Prosperity to your Family & Friends.
Jai Ho Shree Sai Baba Shirdi Ke.
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B.S.Kushwah.Mumbai.India
Unregistered user # Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:06:29 AM
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:49:50 AM
Originally posted by anonymous:
Dear Sahithi,
Thanks for words for Great Saint Shree SaiBaba also as u rightly said sai name is very pawerful call him from your soul for any help and you will get it.
I had been many time to shirdi with my family for Sai Darshan.
its very amazing to see many thousand devotee all the time there.
It is wonderful & very peaceful to have Darshan of Shree SaiBaba & get blessed your family..
"OM SAI NAMOH NAMAH,SHREE SAI NAMOH NAMAH.
SAT GURU SAI NAMOH NAMAH,JAI JAI SAI NAMOH NAMAH".
JAI SAI RAM.
B.S.Kushwah
Unregistered user # Thursday, November 5, 2009 7:22:34 AM
saideepti # Thursday, November 5, 2009 7:42:17 AM
"Trust in me and your prayers shall be answered"
The most beautiful spot in the universe is SAI-KA-AANGAN
Where everything is Calm, Musical and Magical!
shirdi sai baba
Jai sai nath~om Sai nath
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:15:47 AM
Thanks for your visit & very valuble
Opinion, I admire & agree with U.
May Shree Sai Baba bless Your family with Health, Wealth & Prösperity.
Jai Sai Ram.
Unregistered user # Thursday, November 26, 2009 10:06:50 AM
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:00:00 AM
Thanks for your visit & very valuble opinion.
I am very happy to know from you
have receved SaiBaba aashirvad.
*Every Sai bhakt gets Shree SAI Aasirwad for Shirdi Sai Temple visit.*
May Shree Saibaba bless your family with health, wealth & prospority .
Jai Sai Ram.
B.S.Kushwah
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Monday, January 11, 2010 6:09:02 AM
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Unregistered user # Monday, August 9, 2010 5:44:32 AM
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Tuesday, August 10, 2010 6:47:59 AM
August 2010, 06:44
NEHA JOSHI writes: Sir,My
name is Neha. mujhe kal ek
sapna aaya jis mein maine
dekha ki charhi bajuse paani
hai aur bich mein ek sai
mandir hai jismein sai ki safed
colour ki murti hai. sir is it
possible for you to tell me any
place regarding of that?
Because I feel I want to visit to
that place for good blessings
from SAI BABA. Thanks My
Email Id - neha29.380@
rediffmail.com
Neha Jl.
Thanks for visit & write up about dream.
I think Shree SAI BABA has invited u for visit to Shree SAI BABA SAMADHI at Shirdi Mahbrastra..
May SAI BABA BLESS U N FAMILY.
Jai SAI RAM.
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Sunday, October 17, 2010 1:04:00 AM
¤May Shri Sai Bless Us
On this auspicious occasion,
color, bliss and beauty
Of this festival �
Be with you throught the year!
Happy dasara My Friends.¤
*Jai Sai Ram*
Unregistered user # Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:30:40 PM
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Monday, February 14, 2011 5:16:35 AM
I am Happy for Ur visit.
May Shree Sai Baba Bless U n Family.
Jai Sai Ram.
Unregistered user # Sunday, May 8, 2011 5:50:00 AM
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Monday, May 9, 2011 6:04:05 AM
Originally posted by anonymous:
Dear Jitendra Kumar Gupta ji,
Thanks for your visit & valuable comments.
"May Shree Sai Baba Bless U n Family with Good Health n Wealth n Prosperity."
Jai Sai Ram.