Shri Sai Sumiran Times -english- April 2009

April 2009

Baba's Leela during Sai Naama Sankeerthanam : Recently I did Sri singer who did Naam Jap for Satcharitra Parayanam for 12 hrs. It was such a beautithree times continuously and ful and blissful dream that it was a very good experience while doing the parayanam in the presence of Baba. Few years back the Chicago Sai Temple started "Sri Sai Chitra Yatra" which is a ceremonial travel of Baba in the form of portrait across USA. I was given an opportunity by Baba as anchor home for Columbus ( Ohio). I still continue doing this and devotees

take Baba and keep for some time and bring back to Baba temple. I am very fortunate to have Yatra Baba at our

home while I was doing parayanam. After completing the 27th chapter I started chanting " Raja Ram ", " Raja Ram" as advised by Baba to Mrs. Khaperde. After two to three days of chanting Raja Ram Raja Ram, I asked Lord Sainath "Baba you had asked Mrs. Khaperde to chant Raja Ram Raja Ram mantra and I am also doing it and is it correct on my part?" Following day I had a dream, where I was standing in front of Baba in Samadhi Mandir during Shej Arati and Baba was wearing red poshak with big Rudraksha Mala on it. I was praying Baba and at the same time I heard a voice "That singer has done 12 hrs Naam Jap and you also do 12 hrs Naam jap" though he did not reveal the name of the

my mind very calm and concentrated for the whole of next day. I spoke to my wife about my dream and we fixed the date to be March 21st due to the spring break of my daughter. We also consulted with our temple priest and luckily he confirmed that it was good day with Dasami and Ekadasi together on the same day. The Dasami ended and Ekadasi started on that day so as per priest it was very auspicious. With Baba's blessings we started planning for the 12hr event and many Sai devotees helped us incliding a devotee from Tanzania to collect Dhuns,songs and Guru Paduka Stotram. We made a list of devotees and allocated slots so that, there is continuity in the event. While all the preparations underway, I earnestly prayed Baba to visit our place during the event as you know Baba can come in any form. Before the event on Thursday (03/19) after the Bhajans in the temple, one of the devotees brought a beautiful calendar of Baba that he got from Shirdi and wanted to know if we could put that calendar at our place during the 12 hour keerthan. We were very thrilled and blessed with Baba's arrival on Thursday. Contd. at page 3

Navratras Celeberated In Singapore. also the Basant or Sounth in Kashmiri. It i s celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pakhsh

On 28th March 2009 NAVREH, New Year of Kashmiri Pandits was celeberated in Laxmi Narayan Temple, Singapore. A get together was organised by Mr. Sunil Bali. Havan was

Hindu calendar year. Navreh is also a celebration of an escape from the clutches of the severe cold of winter with a new lease of life and a season of regeneration and fertility. Prior to the festival the family Brahmin brings in the new

Pratipada. It’s said on this momentous festival Lord B r a h m a created the whole universe.

On this day the new almanac (Panchang) of the almanac, the annual New Year, called Janthari or calendar with new astronomical data and lot of other information commences for the new Nechepater in Kashmiri. In olden days the family Brahmin brought in a On 27th March 2009 the 1st meeting of Shri Sai Sumiran beautifully designed Trust was held where agenda and activities were handmade scroll of paper discussed. One of the objective of the trust is to sponsor with paintings of Goddess poor and needy children for education, & providing copies Saraswati and Sharika along and study material, clothes etc. to them. A bhajan Sandhya with a brief calendar of the and bhandara shall be organised by the trust on 7th May year showing dates of 2009 at Prerna Niketan, Dwarka for handicapped children. various important days and The trust plans to organise free medical camps, yoga festivals called Kreel-Patch camps in the near future besides spreading teachings and but with the advent of the preachings of Shri Sai Baba. The President of the trust is detailed Panchang (Janthari) Shri Surendra Saxena, Mr. G.R. Nanda-Vice President, started in early twentieth Ms. Neelu Sharma-Vice President, Mr. K.C.Gupta-Chief century the handmade Advisor, Ms. Anju Tandon-Gen. Secretary, Mr. Ashok Kreel-Patch got Khanna-Organising Secretary, Mr. Amit Mallik-Treasurer , discouraged. and the other trustees are Mr. V.B.Bakshi, Mr. Premendra Ojha, Mrs. Aanchal Marwaha & Mr. Bhajan Gangwani.

performed and significance of Navratra was highlighted. Coming first Nauratra (April 27) is a special day for Kashmiri Pandits. It’s NAVREH (New Year Day) in Kashmir. The first day of Saptrishi Samvat of the lunar year is celebrated as New Year by Kashmir Pandits. It’s

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Baba’s Religion The vicious pre-empted disasters in this world that are inflicted by humans on each other only to establish supremacy of one religion over the other and one race over the other, has triggered a series of malicious acts beyond imagination. Each act being more malevolent than the other in retaliation and retribution. It seems ridiculous waste of human life and resources only to prove their point. All these acts and killings makes one think - what exactly is the value of human life. Is all this necessary only to prove a point of supremacy? The basic question - What is God’s religion? What is God’s caste? What is God’s Nationality? Since our childhood we have been told that God is only one and each Nationality and religious practicing people call Him with different Names. We are aware of this fact, and yet when there is a debate about religion and practice we lose our temper peace of mind and argue till we go hoarse only to prove our method of worship and religion is superior than the another’s point of view. We lack tolerance and are egoistical. This attitude is the main root cause for fights, killings and genocide - all such waste only to establish ones supremacy over the other and prove their strength. We even swear by God while acting. Do we really understand God, or is it only an act put up to show people we are part of a herd

who fear God and are one among the many who get dispelled by uncertainties hence drag God into our conversation though we use HIS name as blasphemy. God does have a caste, religion and nationality, shocking isn’t it? God’s religion is LOVE and God’s caste is HUMANITY and His nationality is UNIVERSE. Shirdi Sai BABA the, Sadguru during his time knew that amongst the people of the various races, who visited him something like hereditary antipathy subsisted particularly between two major races, Hindus and muslims and this very often burst out in riots, murders arson loot and it seems that if he had elected to adopt some of the both their ways of life and religion. His object was to draw to him people of both these races to provide for them a common ground for meeting and worship so that all misunderstandings would vanish and their attention would be drawn and fixed on the one universal feature of devotion, common to both religions, that differences between them in the forms and formalities of the religions, of both would not be made much of, would be tolerated with a liberal mind on both sides, that strifes and feuds would give place to unity and friendly feelings and relations. Hence Rama Navami and Urs was formed to dispel the ill feelings and sink their differences of nonessentials, methods of worship and meet as friends

or brothers - sons. The difference in the forms of worship of one and the same god between Hindus and Muslims coupled with ignorance of his real nature and want of toleration is the root cause of all their dissensions, disputes strifes etc.(Saibaba the Superman - Shri Sai Sharan Anand). BABA worked relentlessly to narrow the differences prevailing among people of different classes and practices. That is the reason why He let Hindu practices be observed in the Masjid, and allowed Muslims to recite Quaran. We call ourselves as followers of BABA and yet we are the first ones to put people of other practices down. How many times we have engaged in a talk showing our sincerity in doing our rituals towards BABA. I remember in involving conversations where each one of us claimed what we do - trying to belittle others by our rituals. While worshiping BABA, rituals and formalities are not necessary, one need not say Vishnusahasranam, Gayatri mantra, Lalitha Sahasranam, or sing all the aarthis and bhajans without bhav. If repeating gods name alone without bhav or bhakti were to confer peace and happiness then the number of people lamenting there losses and imploring god to relieve them would have reduced. It is the feeling and depth of love one has towards the god while taking His name that counts. -Anitha Kandukuri

Shri Sai Atamsakshatkar Shri Sai Satcharitra is a pious book consisting of the wonderful life and teachings of Shri Sai Baba. This book consists of miracles of Satguru Sainath & his teachings. This is the only book which gives information, proceedures & guidelines for Atam Shakshatkar (God realisation/God vision or selfrealisation) in detail. Following is the teaching of Satguru Sainath as available in chapter VIII of Shri Sai Satcharitra, “Our body

should ever be used or engaged to attain God vision on self-realisation, which is the supreme goal of life. Realising how precious human life is & knowing that death is certain & may snatch us at any time, we should be ever alert to achieve the object of our life,. we should not make the least delay, but make every possible haste to gain our object i.e Atam Shakshatkar." Mr.V.K.Bassi writer is Sri Sai Amritvani has selected teachings regarding Atam

Shakshatkar from Sri Sai Satcharita & compiled them for the benefit of the devotees. It is certain that liberation becomes much easier provided we read, hear, understand and practice in our daily life. Mr.V.K.Bassi also got audio CD made. - Ashok Kumar

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SHIRDI SAI BABA’S DEVOTEES CIRCLE, SEATTLE –WA When devotee comes to HIM with a sense of surrender, soon he starts to realize that all his righteous efforts start to bear fruit and objectives accomplished without any hurdle. Baba even promises & pledges, “My words will never be proved untrue, I will sacrifice everything to fulfill my words.” (Sri Sai Satcharitha) With due reverence & surrender in the holy lotus feet of Lord Sainath of Shirdi and on His inspiration, willingness & command; we are blessed to seek your participation & co-operation in giving shape to the idea and desire of many Shirdi Sai Devotee families in the area to have Shirdi Sai Temple in WA State. An effort has already been initiated to have Baba’s place of worship in the area. Now it is your ‘Free Will’ and ‘Call of Conscious’ to avail the opportunity, take a lead for the noble cause and acknowledge your devotion & commitment to your Sadguru. Many towns & States in USA have Sai Temple. Some are: Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, MN; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; New England, Boston Area; Sunnyvale & LA, CA; Columbus, Ohio, Mattland, Florida, Austin, TX and Dulles. If all these states can have their Sai Temple then how can we be left behind? There are numerous devotees living in WA State who have faith in Shirdi Sai Baba, but they have no place to go express their faith. We would like to know how you can commit your time, money, effort and prayers to turn the idea into a reality. At present we are standing on an imaginary gate/fence of the proposed Shirdi Sai Temple and calling the devotees to come forward and pick your area of responsibilities from top to bottom. Do whatever your time & resources permit to make this happen. Based on the responses, we would like to have a weekend meeting to know each other, exchange views and move on. So please contact the under mentioned by e-mail or phone about your interest in the project. May Baba bless all. Ravinder Walia: 206-226-8502, Anil Chadha: 206-251-6510 email: [email protected]; [email protected]

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Prayer For Courage Oh Lord, help me to cross the ocean of struggles Let my small boat to be she petered from dangers But be fearless in facing the wroth of waves. Whenever I may feel myself alone in mid ocean The frantic high and low tides of the ocean May not drive me away from my destination Help me to withstand the strong storms With courage, strength and strong humors Sai Baba, grant me that I may not be a coward But courageous human being, With a pure heart and mind. At every step of my struggling life I have felt you to be quite merciful and kind Be always there with your august hands on me Fulfill my life with generosity and spirituality Make me to serve the poor and needy And lay my life for ever for humanity -Sunita Bali, Nagda (M.P.)

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Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Michigan The activities of Sri Shirdi Sai Sansthan, Livonia, Michigan: Temple is open 7 days a week. The temple website is www.saibabami.org Everyday Pooja Schedule: Kakad Aarti 9:00 AM Abhishekam 10:00 AM Archana 10:30 AM Noon Mid day Aarti 12:00 PM Temple Closed12:30 PM- 5:30 PM Dhoop Aarati 6:00 PM Archana & Bhajans 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa 6:30 PM (Tuesday) Abhishekam 6:30pm (Thursday) Lalitha Sahasranamam 6:30 PM (Friday) Vishnu Sahasranamam 6:30 PM (Saturday) Sai Chalisa 8:00 PM Shej Aarti 8:30 PM Sai Vidhya Peeth: Sai Vidhya Peeth classes are held on every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm. Registra-

tions can be done at the temple. They give spiritual foundation for the kids starting from ages 4 to 15 with shlokas, moral ethical stories, bhajans, Indian culture etc. In addition to this, Sri Sathya Narayana Swamy vratam performed every fullmoon day. All major celebrations from Jan 1st New year, Sri Ramanavami, Guru Poornima, Sri Krishna Janmastami, Baba's Punya Tithi, Deepavali etc. are performed in the temple. Bhajan Sandhya was organised on March 19th. An Evening offered to Sai Bhagavan with Sai Bhajans and other popular carnatic songs rendered by the world record holders and acclaimed child prodigies popularly known as the “Carnatica Brothers” from 6:35pm to 8:15pm -Kavitha

Power Of Udi I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Shri Sai. I had read a lot of true stories of the healing power of Baba’s udi. I read in the Sai Satcharitra about the miraculous power of the Udi. I have been suffering from stomach cramps for last 6 months which came on and off affecting my daily life. I prayed and told Baba that you are my only doctor and I only trust in your medicinethe Udi. I used to take His udi everyday. The doctor asked me to get ultrasound. I tried

several times to get the report but somehow I was unable either due to my fear or the unavailability of the doctor. Finally I mustered courage and got the ultrasound taking Sai’s name all along and it was a miracle the doctor said the report is perfectly normal. Why did you get an ultrasound? I was so relieved and have been fine ever since. I got a new lease of life. Thank you Sai Baba for healing me! -Alpana

The Great Miracles Of Healing Touch Sh. Jagtap Baba ji went to the rural area-villages of Satara, Solapur & Sangli districts for the free services of healing touch and he came across about 12000 people who were suffering from various problems. He felt that this type of service was required for those people. Many miracles were witnessed by those people. such as- On 19 May 2006, I Mohan Singh aged 53 years from No. 18/233 Dakshinapuri, New Delhi came to get the blessings from Shri Jagtap Baba ji who came from Chennai to New Delhi for the free service camp of Healing Touch. I was suffering from the paralysis attack on my right side. My right hand and right leg were severely affected from the last 8 months i.e. since September, 2005. I was so lucky to get the free service of the Healing Touch

from Shri Jagtap Babaji. Shri Babaji applied little vibhuti on my forehead and asked me to chant Om Sai Rama - 9 times. Also Babaji gave me little vibhuti with water to drink which I drank after chanting Om Sai Rama - 9 times. And what a Miracle, I started to swing my right arm 360 degrees angle and afterwards Shri Jagtap Babaji made me to stand on my right foot which was affected. I stood on my right foot by taking my full body weight. I started to walk on my feet and my both the hands have been cured instantly. The T.V. crew of Sadhna Channel were shooting this miracle which was telecast by them on their channel. What a Miracle! Thanks to Shri Sai Baba and Shri Jagtap Babaji. Devotees can call him on 09841586849/04422294719/ [email protected]

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Baba's Leela... On Friday another devotee who had a beautiful photo of Baba (never framed it for the last two years even though he had many functions at his home) expressed his desire to bring Baba after framing it. We were so happy that multiple Babas were coming to our place. On Saturday while Sankeerthan was going on, one of the devotees who returned from India shortly, brought prasad from Shirdi with Baba's photo in the packet. Everyone was so happy with the prasad from Shirdi. Another devotee brought Sri Satcharitra in MP3 format and gave it to us. All these are breath taking miracles of Baba and I don't have any words to express my sincere gratitude to our Lord Sainath who is Antaryami and Dayalu. I have only tears in my eyes with HIS leelas. We started the day with Kakad Arati at 5:00 AM followed by Ganapathi Puja , Sri Sainath Abhishekam and Vishnu Sahasranamam. Baba's Naam jap was done using various CDs and once in every hour we performed Guru Paduka Puja with the Guru Paduka Stotram, downloaded from Manisha's ji website. In between, we did Noon Arati and Sandhya Arati. The blissful event was concluded with Bhajans at 8:00 PM followed by Shej Arati and Maha Prasadam. We had lot of vibrations and many devotees felt the presence of Baba. One of the American devotees with whom Baba communicates, told us that he got message from Baba that HE is very happy with the atmosphere here. Even the temple Priest who did the Ganapati Puja and Sai Abhishekam felt the presence of Baba. We had a very blissful day and the Guru Paduka puja was so vibrational that we continued for next four days in the evenings from 7 PM to 8 PM. Baba's Leelas did not end there. On the following Monday we received " SRI SAI LEELA" Magazine from Shirdi Sansthan and on the inside cover page they put Baba's beautiful Shej Arati photo with same color ( Red) poshak and Rudraksh Mala that I saw in the dream. Tears rolled down from my eyes with Baba's leelas. Baba is Antaryami and Dayalu and HE has given another task to me for the temple in our city and I pray Baba to bless us to accomplish this divine task. We need Baba's Anugraham to accomplish this task and I am requesting everyone to pray for it. I have few more experience and will be sharing whenever Baba permits.Jai Sairam, -Varaha Appikatla

Benefits of Chanting Sai Naam This Mantram can be very useful in our daily lives as it helps to us remain calm, focused, determined, develops power, spirituality feeling and makes your life unstressed and depression free. This ‘Mantra’ doesn’t need to be chanted loudly or need any formal form of reciting. Whenever or wherever a feeling develops; use it as a medicine of meditation deeply from the bottom of your heart. It also helps in transforming negative vibes to positive and would take us near to the “Almighty God (Shri Sai Baba)” and make us His dearest follower. With the help of this ‘Mantram’ a person can change his state of mind by having “SHRADHA” (dedication – in whatever we do in our lives) and “SABURI” (patience and persistence) as these are the two key words of SHIRDI SAI BABA which He always

wanted that every human being should practice. It would surely work as an absolute spiritual tool which would help everybody to overcome downs of daily life. As from my personal experience it had made my life more easy to live in and I am sure with the blessings of “Sai Baba” it would continue to benefit many more lives. As a famous quote - When the almighty sent us into this world, he stole our heart and then looked about for a suitable place to hide with it. “If I hide on the highest mountain, He said they will climb it and find Me. If I hide in the atom they will split it and find Me. If I hide in the star, they will spy Me out with their telescopes.” So the almighty hid in the last place we would ever look – In the depths of our own consciousness. Om Sai Ram. Charu Taneja, Singapore

Shardha & Saburi I am Manish from Dubai. Due to ongoing recession many in the UAE are worried due to sudden Job Losses and relocations (on rare cases) etc. Yesterday at around 11 AM I was informed by our HR manager in Dubai that my assignment letter to Qatar is ready and I need to sign that. I was worried about reloca-

tion to new country due to School change etc. We all prayed to Baba. Thereafter around 4:30PM HR infomed me that Qatar assignment stands cancelled and I need to report in another project in Dubai itself. This is what can be called "Shardha & Saburi" -Manish Gupta

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Shri Sai Kriti Paath in Sydney Baba Mrs. A n i b h a Singh has brought together many Sai devotees in

Mrs. Anibha Singh organised Shri Sai Krith Paath at her residence on Thursday the 26th March 2009. in Sydney Australia. An ardent devotee of Shri Sai

Sydney and they have been regularly reciting Shri Sai Kriti Paath on Thursdays

in Australia. The group of Sai devotees organise it in their residences in turns and at Ayush Khedkar (Chota times at Sai Baba Temple in On 23rd March 2009 The Sydney. All the devotees feel child artists of the Oscar Jamal), Rubina Kureshi very contented after the winner film ‘Slum dog (Latifa), Mahanmad Azaruddin (Salim) had recital. been to Shirdi along with their parents. Chairman of S a i b a b a Sansthan Trsut, MLA J a y a n t S a s a n e welcomed

Baba Is There For Us I am Nupur....Aarushi’s mother, I am certain you all know of her and the huge tragedy that has befallen her and our family. It is now ten months since this happened to us and the injustice of it all, along with the lifetime of suffering that has come our way completely shook our faith in God. We were the happiest family of all, Aarushi was our only beloved child, the centre of our lives, suddenly our lives collapsed around us, Aarushi went away in the most gruesome manner besides our lives, our faith in God also started to collapse...after all, what had we done that was so wrong..we could not understand. Inspite of being angry with God for not having showered His grace on Aarushi and the two of us, something within us still kept looking up to Him and we kept looking for Him, desperately seeking solace, as Baba probably wanted, we started attending the Sai Amritvani regularly at Veena Maa’s home in New Delhi

since the 25th of December to be exact. Since then I had slowly been getting convinced that contrary to our belief, Baba was actually taking care of us and showing us that Aarushi was with him and that he was looking after her. Something happened during the Sai Amritvani yesterday, which left me and all the Sai devotees present there absolutely spellbound, it left me convinced without any doubt that Baba was definately there for us and He was listening to all my desperate prayers. Read on to know what exactly happened. As on every thursday the Sai Amritvani started on dot at 11:00 a.m., I noticed that the energy yesterday was particularly high, suddenly as the aarti was going on, I felt a ripple amidst the people around me and I heard devotees around whispering..”it’s Baba” I immediately opened my eyes and to mine and everyone’s astonishment we saw that one of Baba’s

The child artists of the Oscar winner film ‘Slum dog Millionaire ’ visit Shirdi

picture on the wall infront of us was suddenly glowing brilliantly as if some kind of a light had been lit within Baba’s form in the picture. This dazzling light moved along the entire length of the picture. Everyone there was emotionally choked and had tears running down their eyes. As the aarti ended, so did the glow disappear. Everyone there was speechless, I for once ,felt this huge calmness about myself. Baba’s presence was definately palpable, I now know for sure that Baba is there for us, He will certainly now take us through this life and remove all our anxieties and difficulties. Aarushi, our lovely child will certainly get justice. All the devotees who were present there yesterday are surely feeling immensely blessed. Thank you Baba for showing us your presence & thank you Veen Maa and Ashok ji for letting this most wonderful and emotional experience come our way. -Nupur Talwar

Milenir ’ had been to Shirdi for Saibaba’s darshan. The parents of the little artists could not control the tears seeing the appreciation of their wards by the people.

them and felicitated. Saibaba’s idols were presented to them. Trustee Ashok Khambekar, PRO Mohan Yadav, etc were present on this occasion. -Sahebrao Dawange

Saisevak Moti Lal Gupta Founder Chairman Trustees and Members of the Managing Committee of Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Society Seek your esteem presence with family on the following program during April 2009 Between 10 AM and 3 PM Ram Navmi, 3rd April, 2009

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