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Q.What did Baba say regarding the need of a Guru in one's life?

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Baba had indicated that Das Ganu should quit his job and dedicate himself to Lord's service. However, Das Ganu was in denial of this command. He refused to quit his job as a Police Constable on more than one occasion

Once, when Das Ganu was the second in command at the station, the station officer left him in-charge. And Das Ganu in a lordly way wanted to enjoy his time, and went home leaving a constable in charge of the station. Just at that time, a village munsif had sent up a thoti with a fine collected from some persons against whom a warrant had been sent for collection. That money, Rs. 32/- was left by the thoti with the constable there in charge, without any person to witness. The constable told the thoti that the Station Officer was on leave, and asked him to leave and that the receipt would be sent to the village in due course. So, the poor thoti went away, and the constable swallowed up the money.

Ganpat Rao (Das Ganu) knew nothing of it. However, the authorities finding that Rs. 32/- had not been collected, concluded that it was Ganpat Rao's mischief. Ganpat Rao was asked for an explanation. He said he know nothing. But there was no escape the fact that money had been sent that day, and was paid at the station as the thoti testified. Then Ganpat Rao, finding that there was not only no chance of his getting the Sub Inspector's job but a good chance of getting into the jail, solemnly swore to Baba that this time he would positively quit service. He went further and mentioned his willingness to resign to the enquiry officer who, thereupon, made him pay up Rs. 32/- and then discharged him.Thus Baba succeeded in making Ganpat Rao quit his service, a service, which would prevent Ganpat Rao from becoming the high spiritual personage that he was subsequently to develop into.

Baba used to call him 'Ganu'. When Ganpat Rao came and said, 'I have now left my service; I and my wife have to stand in the streets, as we have no property or income.' Baba said, ' Ganu, I shall provide for you and your family'. Baba then asked him to go on with his Brahminical duties, puranic studies, and kirtans at which he was excellent. Ganpat Rao was never in want of food or clothing, and has even become a landlord that yielded him sufficient support. In 1919 his wife died issueless, leaving him without any encumbrances.

Das Ganu had a fine metallic voice and he was a very able performer of kirtans. He would hold an audience of 2000 people spell bound in rapt attention listening to him for six or eight hours, and as he never asked for even one pie and made no collections, his kirtans were popular, and in all his kirtans, he would place Baba's picture next to him and even though his katha was about Tukaram or Namdev or Jnanadev, yet he would always refer to Sai Baba as the living Saint or Sat purusha i.e., as the present Great Saint, whom it would be a great blessing for people to have darsan of, as the very darsan would purify and benefit the visitor.

As soon as his kirtans ended, people started in numbers to go to Shirdi and see Sai Baba. These numbers included high officials of good and great positions, as also the poor. Thus he has been the means of sending some tens of thousands of people to Baba. Baba developed his nature and purified it by making him spend his time whenever he went to Shirdi in reading Vishnu Sahasranama. Das Ganu Maharaj's purification and development are marked in various ways and Baba's favor to him on the spiritual side is so vast and varied that it is impossible to sketch them out in detail.

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(Source: Sai Vichaar Team)
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Experiences of Devotees:

Radha, Sydney
We celebrate Guru Poornima celebrations every year in a grand manner. This year as the Gurupoornima was on a Tuesday we planned to celebrate it on the following Saturday. I was worried I may not be able to participate in the celebrations and in the preparation of Naivedya Prasadam as the Saturday happened to be in my usual monthly cycle with the women's problem. Due to this my mind was restless and I was frustrated and cursed my inability to do anything in this regard. But suddenly it struck me what I should do to solve this issue. I was constantly chanting Sai's name and praying to him all that week remembering His words "If you constantly chant my name, I shall be with you and fulfill your wishes". I passed the whole week without any problems and on that Saturday morning my instinct made me so confident about attending the celebrations that day evening. I was looking at His Dwarakamayi picture and shedding tears thanking for the extreme kindness shown towards me to fulfill this wish of mine, my earnest request to pay the Guruvandhana to My Guru at the Gurupoornima celebrations that evening. I happily attended the celebrations thereby participating in Ashtothram recitation and singing His bhajans. I took a vow to publish this experience to let other devotees know How He listens to our constant prayers and save us from any sort of embarrassment and runs to our support.

Vijay
Hi, It was very painful incident happened in our life, we went to Canada for Visa stamping, on the day of Visa stamping they issued me 221g (for validating my visa with the work), every one know the situation in US now, mostly rejections. I was informed I need to wait for up to 90 days to 1yr to obtain VISA..My apartment, car every thing is in US, luckily, I got my family with me. I stayed in hotel and started reading "Sai Leelamrutam", I am not a quick reader and also I was allowed to work offshore, so it took 50days to complete it, on 49th day I called embassy they said it may take few more weeks to complete, but the Miracle is the day I completed Sai charithra I got call from embassy that my visa is approved and can come for stamping. That is Miracle of Shri Sai Nath Maharaj..I was the only one who got VISA so early; I will never leave Praying and Serving Saibaba.

Suryaprasad
My humble pranams at the lotus feet of our beloved Baba. I would like to share my experience with the members of the SAI family. I came on H1B visa last year and got into project after two months. During the layoff in our company, I lost my job in February and started looking for the project. You can imagine the situation staying in US on H1B with family for 5 months without project in hand. Our ONE and ONLY refuge is our BABA and we held to his lotus feet with firm faith and patience (Sradha and Saburi). One month back our employer told that he cannot hold my visa any longer and I need to leave the country immediately. But our faith on our beloved was not shaken and we continued to hold-on to his feet with more faith and patience. Exactly, One week before our Termination date, he showered his grace in all ways. I got a project through a reliable company and the project location is good for children schooling and long enough so that they will not get disturbed during the studies. My dear members of the SAI Family, We are really proud to be part of this Cosmic SAI family and once again our SAINATH proved that HE IS THE ONE AND ONLY REFUGE for those who depend on him.

Veena A
Baba is always there for us, yes, even for small things. I would like to share this very minor, but still powerful (for me), experience with you. My daughter was visiting us with our three grandkids last week. The two small kids always like to play with my golden bangles, which I sometime take out for them, as I take them to their bed to sleep. When my daughter was packing to leave, I suddenly realized that I have only three, out of four bangles, in my hand. I rushed to look for the missing bangle to ensure that it does not get entangled in their stuff as they pack. My husband also helped but the bangle was nowhere to be found. After my daughter and family left, I came to Baba's room and realized that I did not even offer any bhog to Baba that day, as I was so busy taking care of the kids. I asked Baba to forgive me as a thought sprung in my mind that may be I should promise to write my experience if I find my golden bangle as many other posts I read here. I immediately was ashamed of myself also for giving importance to such a small thing and bothering Baba for this. So I said: Baba Aapki jo Marji. I turned around and found my bangle on the ironing board where both my husband and I had already checked before. Baba is just so kind and do not want his children to worry, even for small things. Baba: I pray to you to give me your bhakti only and take me out of this maya jaal and not to worry about small material things in the future. I just seek your love and blessings for myself and my family.

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Devotees say...

Sai devotee
Baba, thanks for taking Sue Loye out of the coma to somewhat semi unconscious state. Now PLEASE show your kripa for Sue Loye and take her out this to the conscious state. She and her family have suffered a lot in the past 10 weeks. I will again report to you about her condition. Thank you Baba. I love you always

Michelle
Thank you Sai ma for answering my prayer... thank you for getting my pending paperwork completed, I had been waiting long and you heard my prayer ma..... ma I beg you to bless loving life partner and me with an honest.

Sai devotee
My parents live on their own & they are there in their eighties. I am always worried about my parents' well being. Every time when unpleasant situation occurs pray to Sai, he will turn around the situation & I'll get the message that they are cheerful. Last night I was thinking & worried about them. Call from my parents came at 12 o'clock that they were having satsang at their home and were very excited about it. My 'Shraddha' becomes firmer each time such things happen in 'Sai is always there for us'.

Manish
Thank you Baba for helping us in our PR process. With your blessing our PR application was approved. Thank you so much.

Sai devotee
Thank you for curing Mum and helping them both, Mum and Dad. Please also take care of her; she's your daughter. And yes, I leave it all to you. You know how to pull the strings. I just hope and pray we all be together as a family.

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Prayer Club:

Padma
Baba, my son has appeared for his semester. Please bless him so that he stays focused and does well throughout his course of studies. Please let him clear all the subjects. Always Baba be with him because only you know all his troubles

Krishnaveni
Please end this ordeal and solve my financial problems, I'm already in a debt of more than 3 Lacs and I don't know how I would pay off all this, I don't even have a job Baba

Sharada
BABA please solve my problem. Make him come to my parent's house. Please Deva only you can help to make my married life a happy & peaceful one

Chaitanya
Baba, I am going to become mother. So please with me and help me for normal delivery. I always believe in u BABA and u helped me a lot in all situations. Please take care of your children and bless all with good health and family. Please be with me in my delivery time and bless me with baby through normal delivery Om Sai baba.

Nandini
Please forgive my sins and shower your blessings for a happy married life hereafter giving peace and health to my parents who are very sad due to my spouse and in laws.

Rama
Dear Baba my life is messed up after marriage. My dreams are shattered and above all my career is also going upside down. Please Baba help me out of this

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Quotation of the Week:
"Believe in Me, remain fearless and have no anxiety" - Sri Saibaba


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Question of the Week:

Q. What did Baba say regarding the need of a Guru in one's life?

A. Your answer can go here.
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Sai Activities:

Sri Shirdi Sai Temple of Chicago and Suburbs, Illinois, USA
Sri 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.

Sri Saibaba Mandir, Minneapolis, MN
Sri Saibaba Mandir is located in Minneapolis, MN at 1835 Polk St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. The mandir is open 7 days a week in the evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and during morning hours from 9 am to 12:30 pm, everyday. Satsangs are conducted every Sunday mornings, 9 am to 12:30 pm. Please visit the mandir website www.hamaresai.org or call 612-789-7729 for more information on mandir activities, events and other information.

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 Temple of New England, Boston Area
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of New England is now operational. It is located at 1827 Bridge St # 8, Dracut, MA 01824. The temple is open every Thursday from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm and Saturday's from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm. For temple hours and activities please visit the website www.nessp.org or send mail to maildrop@nessp.org.

Shirdi Sai Center in Bay Area, CA
Shirdi Sai Center is located 897-B East Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. For more information please call 408-705-7904 or 408-564-6704 or send email to saibandhu@yahoo.com. You can also visit our website is www.Shirdisaiparivaar.org.

Shirdi Saibaba temple, Los Angeles, CA
Devotees in Los Angeles area are informed about Sri Shirdi Saibaba temple in Los Angeles area. The temple is located at - 144 South 4th Street, Montebello, CA 90640. For more information please call Krishna Samantula at 949-679-9938 or visit www.shirdisaila.org.

Saibaba Temple, Columbus, Ohio
Devotees in Columbus and surrounding Ohio locations area are informed about Sri Shirdi Saibaba temple in Metro Columbus area. The temple is located in a leasing space at 6599 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin, OH 43017. Please attend daily Aaratis and Thursday bhajans. For more information please call 614-799-8411 or visit www.saibaba.cc

Shirdi Sai bhajans every Thursday at Maitland, Florida
Devotees are invited to participate in Sai study and bhajans on Thursdays between 7-8 pm at Meditation Gallery, 219 E Horatio Ave, Maitland, FL 32715. For more details please contact Bonnie at 407-830-1276.

Sri Shirdi Sai Temple of Austin, TX
Sri Shirdi Sai Temple of Austin, Texas opened at 601 E Whitestone Blvd (RM 1431), Cedar Park, TX. Daily 4 aarthis are performed to Sai Baba. As part of service to needy, a weekly sandwich seva is also conducted. For more information, please visit www.saiaustin.org.

Shirdi Sai Mandir, Dulles, VA
Shirdi Sai Mandir is located at 43671 Trade Center Place #166 Dulles, VA 20166. The mandir is open through the week in the evenings from 6pm to 9 pm. Sri Satyanarayan pooja will be conducted every full moon day. Please visit the mandir website www.shirdisaimandir.org or call (703) 661-4724 for more information on activities, events and other information.

Shirdi Sai Mandir, Toronto
The Mandir is located at Unit 7 & 8 2721 Markham Road Toronto ON M1X 1L5 Canada. Daily services offered to Baba include abhishek and all aartis. For Mandir hours and activities, please visit www.theshirdisaimandir.ca or call 647-444-4724.

Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan, Canada -Toronto
Devotees in Toronto, are invited to join in Sai Namavali, Satcharita reading, Bhajans, Aarti and Prasad every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. at GUR MANDIR 207 Queen's Plate Dr. Etobicoke - Hwy27 South of Finch for more info call (416) 294 4804.

Sai Mandir, Baldwin New York
Devotees in New York and surrounding locations are informed about Sri Sai Mandir in Baldwin NY. The temple is located at 1889 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. Please attend daily Aaratis and Thursday Panchamruta Abhishekam and bhajans. For more information please call at 516-867-8008.

Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Iselin/Edison New Jersey
Devotees in New Jersey and surrounding locations are informed about Sri Shirdi Saibaba temple in Iselin NJ. The temple is located at 465 Lincoln Highway (Route 27) Iselin, NJ 08830. Please attend daily Aaratis and Thursday Panchamruta Abhishekam and bhajans. For more information please call at 732-283-1800.

Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Flushing New York
This temple is located near the famous Ganesh Temple, Flushing, New york. All the day-to-day rituals at the temple are being conducted in a manner similar to that in Shirdi. The temple is located at 46-16 Robinson Street Flushing,NY,USA 11355. For more information please call 718-321-9243.

Sri Sai Amruta Narayana Sarveswaraalaym, Richmond, VA
The temple is open from 5.15 am to 9.00 pm, everyday. We have all 4 aarthis every day and Baba's paalki seva on every Thursday after Dhoop Aarthi. Further information can be obtained by calling the temple at 804-708-0867.
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