Sai Vichaar
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Thursday , September 28, 2006 :: Volume 9, Issue 20
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(In its nineth year of publication.)
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Sai Vichaar is a Weekly newsletter distributed every Thursday and is devoted to the life, philosophy and teachings of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi. Feel free to forward this newsletter to your interested associates in its original form. |
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FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Sai..Omniscient Spiritual pursuit does not necessarily have to be confined to one particular way or a particular thought. How is it possible to realize the all-pervading conscious by a pursuit that confines one to a particular practice or faith? Such a practice may be fruitful as long as one realizes its limitation and yearn to grow beyond the confines of human convenience. God blesses such souls. Ramachander Atmaram also known as Babasaheb Tarkhad was a staunch member of "Prardhana Samaj", a spiritual community that decries worship of any idols or other forms. Mr. Tarkhad's wife and son were devotees to Sai Baba and were frequent visitors to Shirdi. Mr. Tarkhad, a broad-minded humanist did not object to his family's worship of Baba. Once Mrs. Tarkhad and her son wanted to go to Shirdi to have Baba's darshan. It was decided that during their absence away from home, Mr. Tarkhad would perform the daily prayer of Sainath at home including the worship of Baba's picture and offering Prasad. The ritual went on without any hitch for the first two days. On the third day, Mr. Tarkhad performed the prayers to Baba's picture and left to his work forgetting to offer Prasad during the morning ritual. About the same time, Mrs.Tarkhad and her son were in Shirdi at Sai's abode. Baba called Mrs. Tarkhad nearer and said that He visited their home that morning and that He had to return empty handed, as there was nothing for Him to partake. Sensing something unwanted, Mrs. Tarkhad's son wrote a letter to his father back home explaining the puzzling parable that Baba narrated the morning. Later that day, Mr. Tarkhad returned home from work, realizing his mistake that morning he chided himself for not keeping his word to his wife and son. He, then, wrote a letter to his wife and son in Shirdi, detailing about the happening that day. Both the letters were delivered to the respective recipients at the same time. Mr.Tarkhad wondered how Baba was able to know about the event that happened several hundreds miles away. This incident brought about a big change in his attitude and he realized the oneness of Sai Baba, whether it is a picture, idol, or without. This incident shattered his personal convictions and broadened his comprehension of God and spirituality. He began to join his wife and son in offering prayers to Baba and eventually became one of the Baba's well-known devotees. |
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE: Reading for the spiritual benefit Reading of scriptures and spiritual work should not be undertaken with a view to criticize the author or attempting to know the logical explanation behind every word said and the incident depicted. This is because the realization of God cannot be explained by logic or analysis but by strong faith and a constant yearning. Shri Sai Satcharitha is a boundless treasury of wisdom and Sai devotees undertake reading of this holy book all over the world. While it is a practice to perform a saptah (complete the reading in one week), it is also said that Shri Sai Satcharitha reaps enormous spiritual benefit if read on a regular basis every day. Shri B. Hanumantha Rao, the author of "Sri Sai Anusaranamu" in Telugu, wrote, "While reading a holy book, it is not appropriate to question the qualifications of the author or the way its contents are presented. It is important to pay attention to what is said regardless of who said it. It is important to realize the truth in the sayings rather than attempting to apply one's rationale to the narration. The message of God is timeless and the way it is delivered and perceived varies from individual to individual. What is needed of a reader is the realization that he is the benefactor of riches that humans cannot fathom". This would automatically make a reader obedient and impart the humility necessary for spiritual growth. (Contributed by Sai Devotee) |
DEVOTEES SAY: A devotee! Rahul Sai devotee Radhika Sai devotee Satish |
PRAYER CLUB: Padma Nitin Sai devotee Jitendra Linawati Preggie Malini Vidya Zenobia |
EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES: Mari-Elise During shopping for some furniture, I wished for a wardrobe to put our clothes in it. I saw some I really liked, but couldn't pay for it for other things were on our list. One and a half week later, I saw a very beautiful one standing outside, just the kind I had an eye on, left alone, for the people willing to take. With some help of the neighbors I tried to get the wardrobe inside the house. We didn't succeed for it was too big, we couldn't make the turn in the steps. So without regret, I let the wardrobe go for others to enjoy. Be careful what you wish for, for He gives you so you will
ask what he is willing to give. |
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK:
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Q. Question of the week given below.... A. by ....
Q. Although He was the personification of Brahman then why did Baba say that Maya troubles even Him? |
SAI ACTIVITIES: Sri Shirdi Saibaba Punyathithi (88th) celebrations at
Shirdi Sai Temple, Chicago Saibaba's Mahasamadhi celebrations, Minneapolis, USA Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Shirdi Sai Satsang, Bay Area, California Saibaba Mahasamadhi Celebrations, Toronto, Canada Shirdi Sai Mandir, Scarborough, Canada Shirdi Sai Mahasamadhi and Dassera celebration in
Sydney, Australia Sai Satsang, New Jersey, USA Shirdi Sai parivar, Vancouver, Canada Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Dattatreya Mandir Seventh
Anniversary celebrations |
FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARD: Sri Saibaba's Mahasamadhi(Punyathithi) celebrations take place all over the world during Vijayadasami. The festival dates in Shirdi are from October 1st to 4th 2006. Please share your activities with other devotees by writing to Sai Vichaar for publication. The "Question of the week" for this week is suggested by devotee Radhakrishna as follows, Q. Baba being personification of Brahman said that Maya was bothering Him and that it was very difficult even for Him to get out of its clutches. Why did He say so? Humbly Yours, |
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