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FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Myriads of meanings!
There are certain Specific Sayings in Vedanta
teachings. The purpose of them is manifold. One of the purposes is to
challenge the logic of the ego. They create good food for thought. In
the process of enquiry into these sayings, one comes to know the
necessity of the way to reach beyond human intellect.
In Sri Sai Satcharita, Sai asks us to see him in every
living being one encounters in daily living. Some times, when one
meets difficult personalities to get along with, the teaching becomes
a challenge to practice at ordinary level. It makes one to question to
know the real meaning behind it. It starts to change the perspective
of things one looks at. The teaching helps one to see beyond the
superficial appearances. They cut down the anger or resentment
feelings towards the seemingly difficult person or situation by making
one to remember the presence of the beloved Sai in everyone. Every
teaching of Sri Sai is impregnated with myriads of meanings. The
teachings are for everyone. The teachings are not theoretical or
abstract. They are about who we are. They help one to know where one
is stuck. They teach us how to relate ourselves to day-to-day
experiences in our life. They promote the insight and bring
transformation in us for higher in a subtle and gentle way. When one
starts the attempts to practice the teachings, life becomes a path of
awakening. |
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CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE: News from Shirdi: Income Tax rule
1961 clause 35 AC to Shri Saibaba Sansthan
Finance ministry of Government of India has granted the
permission of 100 percent exemption in the Income Tax on the amount of
donations being given by Sai devotees to the Sansthan. This exemption
will be as per the Income Tax rule 1961 clause 35 AC. Chairman,
Vice-chairman and Executive officer of the Sansthan, MLA Jayant Sasane,
Shankarrao Kolhe and Bhausaheb Wakchaure respectively informed jointly
in a press release here.
Ministry of the Central Government has published this
information in the gazzate of India. This sanction is given under the
scheme of social, economical, health, educational developments and
essential facilities for the Sansthan. Sansthan can collect the
donations upto Rupees 75 crores under this scheme. Uptil now, donors
were getting 50 percent excemption in Income Tax on donated amount as
per clause 80G. Thereafter the donors will get 100 percent exemption
in Income Tax on donated amounts as per clause 35 AC.
The donations to be received under this scheme will be
utilised for hospital, school, museum and food supply. Economically
backward people can get the benefit under this scheme. The period of
this scheme is from financial year 2005 to 2008. As per the gazzate
published on February 3rd 2006, by the Finance Ministry of India, 12
such organisations(centers) got this permission. Shri Sai Baba
Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) has got the highest limit of collection of
donation i.e. Rupees 75 crores, is a matter of appreciation.
The donors are appealed to take the benefit of this
scheme, informed by Mr. Sasane, Mr. Kolhe and Mr. Wakchaure.
(Contributed by Press Release- Shri Saibaba Sansthan
Trust, Shirdi) |
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DEVOTEES SAY:
Rachna
I had posted my prayer earlier to get a job and now wanted to thank
Sai Baba who gave me job in a top organisation in which I had never
dreamed of. I just wanted to pray to Baba to please build my
confidence in my job. I also wanted to thank Baba for promoting my
husband.
Sai devotee
With Your blessings we have a child. We named him Sai. Sai he has now
become weak and he is underweight and height. He is under grown since
last 3-4 months. He is now 21 months. Doctor has asked to do some
tests for the same. Sai, You are our supreme doctor. If he has any
problems please cure it and keep him healthy and normal.
Ravi
I have experienced several miracles in my life, with the blessing of
Sainath. It was only Sai's miracle to get me a job - first break after
my migration to Australia. It was only when I lost all hopes and only
Sai has made it happen. I thank Him for giving me strength to overcome
my health problem. He made my friend to give back my money in the
right time. Sai got a job for my wife immediately after reaching
Sydney. His leela's make me wonder. I have taken a vow to share my
experience in this forum. Sai, I bow at your feet and will always
remember your words "I give my people what they want until they will
begin to ask me what I want to give them".
Smruthi
I thank you Baba for clearing my usmle step 1 exam with so much
disturbed atmosphere in my place. I also thank you for a wonderful
trip to India. Please bless our family with every step in our lives.
Thank you so much Baba.
Leeladhar
We are setting up a library of old Shirdi Sai Baba books in Hyderabad.
In this connection we are searching for old books on Shirdi Sai Baba
in Marathi, Hindi and English. If any devotee has the same, they may
please contact us at leedhar@rediffmail.com. We are also searching for
old Saileela Masik magazines in Marathi before 1973 onwards. If any
devotee has the same, please spare a photo copy of the same, we will
bear all the expenses.
Praveena
I prayed to Baba that if my sister gets into residency program then I
post in this website and as per my wish my sister did get into
residency and that too this was the place my sister wanted and the
program was also what she wanted. I was so happy. It is all Baba's
grace that things worked out so good.Peace be to all. |
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PRAYER CLUB:
Shiban
Thank you for all the help You showered on me and my family. Now I
have one request to please fulfill the desire of my daughter and us
all, who has no issue till date. She is very much distributed and we
all family members pray to Sai to bless her a child. Further my son is
also distributed and needs Your help in office as well in arranging
his partner as per your choice because I and my family have tremendous
faith on You. Please help my daughter and son. I myself is very
disturbed on account of my children. Help both. Till my last breath we
will pray and remember You. I have every faith and hope on You. I want
to visit Shirdi, if you permit.
Sai devotee
With the blessings of Sai, I got couple of Accounts Consultancy
assignments after a long gap and am striving my best to do justice to
my clients in every respect. I mean and do good to each of my client
companies. This being the case, one of my client expressed his
unhappiness over my service for the reason that I am not going to his
company daily. In the beginning itself it was agreed that I am only a
consultant and will visit his office only twice or thrice in a week
only. His unreasonable accusations and harsh words made me express
politely to him that since he is not satisfied with my services, I am
not willing to continue. He expressed his apologies and asked me to
forget. I took it that he has accepted my unwillingness to continue
and went away. Now after four days he is ringing me up and asking me
to do the assignment and why am I not going to his office. When I
reiterated my unwillingness to continue, he says he would proceed with
me legally, and went on heaping false accusations on me. All the while
during my 8 visits to his office and at home, I have worked only for
his company’s welfare. But he is trying to create problem for me and
spoil my image. I even told him that I would do the particular work
which he wants to be completed if he insists, without taking any
payment from him. He is not agreeing to this also. My sincere prayer
to Sainath that I should not be put to untoward hardships by my client
and I should be able to carry on my good job with my other clients.
Sai Maharaj please be with me and save me from this impending trouble.
Kamlesh
Baba, my entire family is blessed by You and we cannot think life
without You. My son is now going to appear in the final semester of
his BE. I pray to You to help him in completing his course with flying
colors and also in getting a job. Jai Sai Ram
Archana
Baba, please shower your blessings to my sister and brother. Bless
that years of search for my sister's marriage comes to an end soon and
she gets married at earliest to a good life partner and in a good,
loving family. Bless my brother and my mother and they live happily
with each other. Forgive us Baba for any mistakes comitted and shower
Your love. We need You.
Sailaja
Swami, You know everything about my family. We have diabetes, kids
education, house loan and everything. Please show the path to get a
good job and salary. Please help that our family be together.
Sai devotee
Thankyou very much for showering Your blessings on my son. My son got
merit certificate from college for getting college second in language.
Please guide him in good path and for studies. My daughter is
suffering mentally, why I don't know she is not telling us. Please
guide her in the right path and in the right way. I am leaving all her
difficulties at Your feet. Please guide her to study. I am very much
worried about her future. Please help my husband to get good habits
like going for employment regularly. Please save me from all my
problems
Puja
Om Sai Ram! Sai, why all the struggles for us Sai? Please don't test
us so much. Do what is best for our children and our future. Do a
miracle Sai, we need some hope to live on. |
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SAI ACTIVITIES:
Shirdi Sai Temple of Chicago and Suburbs,
Illinois, USA
Shirdi Sai temple is open daily from 7:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m (Summer
hours). Daily program includes Kakad Arathi at 7 a.m. followed by
Abhisek. Madhayana Arathi at 12 noon, Dhoop Arathi at 6 p.m. and Shej
Arathi at 9 p.m. Archana, Homams, Sahasranama and sponsored poojas
continue in between the Arathis. To request a pooja for yourselves,
your friends and family, please call. Devotees can request water (Abhishek
Jal) from the Holy bathing of Baba by sending us an email or by phone.
Temple is located 25 minutes drive west of Schaumburg on intersection
of IL Route 47 and Plank Road in Hampshire, IL. For more information
please call 847-931-4058 or send email to maildrop@saibaba.org.
Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center, Minnesota
Regular Sai activities in Minneapolis, St.Paul area are being
conducted at Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center, 725 Lake St NE, Apt #139
Hopkins MN. For details, please contact hamaresai@yahoo.com, or call
Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center at 952-938-2983, and to read the monthly
newsletter Sai Sandesh, visit www.hamaresai.org.
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Dallas/Fort Worth,
Texas
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW Metroplex is located at 2109 West
Parker (Parker Plaza), Suite 212, Plano, TX 75023. For temple hours
and activities please call the temple office at 469-467-3388 or visit
the website www.shirdisaidallas.org.
Shirdi Sai Satsang, Bay Area, California
Shirdi Sai Parivaar invites all to join us for Satsang every Thursday
7:30 pm at Odd Fellows Temple, 20589 Homestead Road, Cupertino, CA
95014. For details please call 408-564-6704 or send email to saibandhu@yahoo.com
or visit www.ShradhaSaburi.org.
Sai Satsang, New Jersey, USA
Shirdi Sai Dham, Inc regularly conducts Sai bhajans followed by Aarti
and Parsad on every 1st Saturday of each month at Durga Mandir,
Kendall Park, New Jersey from 3 pm to 5 pm (Winter Hours). All are
requested to kindly come and receive Baba's blessings. For more
information, please call us at 609-275-1334 or visit
www.shirdisaidham.org or email us at shirdisaidham@hotmail.com
Shirdi Sai Satsang, Toronto, Canada
Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan invites all to join for satsangs every
Thursday 7:00 pm at Sai Dwarkamai, 147 Winston Castle Dr. Markham,
Ontario, L6C 2N4, phone 416-402-8089 or email: saileela99@yahoo.com.
To request a pooja for yourselves, your friends and family for any
occasion at your residence, please call. Devotees can request udi or
Holy water (Abhishek Jal) from the Holy bathing of Baba by sending us
an email or by phone.
Shirdi Sai Mandir, Scarborough, Canada
The Shirdi Sai Mandir located at 2721 Markham Road, Scarborough,
Ontario, M1X 1L5 (Intersection of Markham and Nashdene) is open Monday
to Friday from 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 10:30
a.m to 8:30 p.m. Dhoop Aarti is at 7:30 p.m. everyday. Bhajans are on
Saturday from 5:00 p.m. onwards. For other temple activities and
information please call 647-444-4724 or send an email to info@theshirdisaimandir.com. |
