It is emphatically said by realized souls that experiencing Sai as He resides in oneself is the ultimate accomplishment of a seeker. Such being the case, toning down one’s outward bound senses and focussing on the inner-self may be what a seeker should consider. To a question asked by a devotee on where to find God, Sai said, “Awaken the inner-self, you will see the magnificent”. Everyone is entitled to this experience. Traits basic to humans of all sects and divisions are the tools to accomplish this. The true nature of the human self is beyond religious divisions, race, caste, creed or geographical origin. Devotion, discipline, tolerance, and humility are some of those virtues. Saint God of Shirdi has epitomized all these virtues. “I am an insect in the excreta”, said Sai once. Who would dare such a statement? Could there be a better way of expressing one’s pathos? Is this the worthlessness of the self at its lowest ebb? No, this is the epitome of Humility! If the God considers Himself this way, where does His follower stand? By this statement in His own way, Sai has stressed the value of humility and the everlasting happiness such a virtue could bring. Humility paves way to the destruction of the “self” and accomplishment of the union with the Omnipresent.
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Experiences of Devotees

Mona, Sultanate of Brunei
Dear devotees of Saibaba, I would like to share my recent experience with all my brethren. This is regarding the way of doing parayan of Sai Satcharitra; last week I was in severe dilemma and totally depressed regarding my daughters job. though she was selected she was not receiving any information about it, the worry was killing us. so on a Sunday I took up the parayan of Sai satcharitra, I could finish the English version in seven hrs, with only a ten minutes break for a cup of coffee. after the parayan I offered prasad and had my lunch. After the parayan, I felt absolutely calm and reassured. On Monday, my daughter got her job offer. Sai Baba is always watching over us and those of you who want to do it you can do it in one day.

Manthana Reddy
My pranams to Dear brothers and sisters. I would like to share the dream with you, which I got couple of days back. On that night, I went to bed after my night prayer and our merciful Saint of Shirdi showered his grace on me by appearing in my dream and gave a wonderful message. I was sitting on a floor with another person (whom I do not know nor I remember his face now) and our Lord was sitting in front of us, first He gave a small discourse on importance of Guru in which Sai reiterated that we must believe our Guru and follow the instructions of Guru without any doubt/thought. Sai asked me to follow the instructions of my Guru (Himself!) with full faith and assured me that my Guru will always be with me if I do so. After some time, I was fortunate as Sai served me the food!. I was again sitting with another person on floor and Sai was in front of me. First, our merciful Lord, served me rice and some dishes and I was very happy with that, then, Sai again served some dish (very little..a small spoonful) which I normally do not like. I did not say anything and within myself, I thought of leaving it without eating, as the quantity is very very little. But, Baba read my thought's and immediately wanted to takeout the dish from my plate and serve the same to second person. However seeing His move, I told Him that I will eat it myself as I did not want Sai to take out dish from my plate. Then Sai told me very briefly about the importance of the food and advised me not to waste the food and cook/serve whatever we can eat. What a wonderful message!!. Bow to Sai!...May all the beings in the entire world be happy!!
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Devotees say...

Martha Mason
I am wanting an address for the Sai Baba Nursery and Care Center for blind babies in Poona.

(Sai Baba Nursery and Care Center for babies born blind is run under the auspices of The Shamdasani Foundation in Hong Kong. Contributions and other inquiries my be directed to the foundation at, The Shamdasani Foundation, PO Box 97764, T.S.T., Hong Kong Telephone (852)27356544 Fax (852)27307090. The Shamdasani Foundation was established in 1968 in Hong Kong by R.H. Shamdasani. The objective of the foundation is to serve the poor, blind and the disabled in India by granting scholorships, Health centers, Hospitals in rural areas, support homes for the aged, blind and the destitute. Shamdasani foundation in India includes Shirdi Sai Baba Hospital in Vadu, Shirdi Sai Baba Nursery and Care center for babies born blind, in Poona, Shirdi Sai Baba Hospital for Leprosy patients in Anandwan, Shirdi Sai Baba Home for aged blind woman in Poona, Shirdi Sai Baba Cancer Hospital in Manipal, Shirdi Sai Baba Community Chest in Bombay, Shirdi Sai Baba Anand Ashram for destitute girls in Madras, Shirdi Sai Baba School for deaf and mute in Poona, and Shirdi Sai Baba temple in Madras.,- Sai Vichaar)

Preeti Maulik
Dear Mala, I read about your problem on last week's newsletter. Being honest in no way makes a person right or good. Please do not console yourself saying, "at least I am honest" because you are still a part of wrongdoing. Your mother-in-law is suffering because of her previous karma. Our Sai knows exactly when to put an end to people's sufferings and then he liberates them. Being a Sai devotee you should know that our Sai Baba is the great wirepuller of this universe and He knows best. Do not waste your time, incur sin by praying for someone else’s end, and let time take its own discourse. Disregard your people's anger and do the right thing. Look after your mother-in-law and see lord Sai in her. Think that Sai is suffering and do everything you can in in every direction you can to relieve her from her sufferings. People who direct anger towards her will also be parents and they will repay for it in this very future. Never refuse food to the hungry. Mala, you may not want to hear all this but this is the truth. It is said in the Sri Sai Satcharita that sometimes Lord Sai proposes tests for his devotees. This is your test. Put your reluctance behind you and take this chance to prove yourself to your guru. This will be your prasad and offerings for this year's guru poornima. It is strange that although I am reading the newsletter every week I never ever did reply to anyone. However, in your case, I did not hesitate and my fingers just started typing out a message to you. You wanted advice and you have one. It is now your turn to act. " Maata, Pita, guru daivam ". message!

Sheena Panjani, CA

Please guide me like always and never let bad thoughts come into my mind. I really get sad whenever I think of bad things after watching a movie or even other wise. I just finished with my exam and was worried about the results. I know Sai Baba that you are always there with me and I really cannot live without your guidance. Bless our family Sai. We have full faith and confidence in you.
MAY SAI BLESS ALL

Pinky Garg
This is for Brother Ravin Gnanasambandam, first thanks for sharing your experience. secondly, I want to know more about Sri Goal Rao Ravada you have referenced in your experience. and if any one can contact him via e:mail or letter. If yes would you please give me his contact address as I am suffering from RA and have some questions to ask. My e:mail address is pinkydg@aol.com. I also wanted to share that Sadguru Sai is so Great that Today after reading Sai Vichaar in my office, I got some spare time and I opened Sai Satcharita, I got the chapter where our Beloved Lord gave lesson on bhakti in the form of 9 balls of mare's stool. I was so thankful to my Divine Father Baba for giving such a wonderful and useful Biksha on this Guru Purinama Day. Thank you Lord for being so wonderful all the time and I pray to you humbly to bless all your children with your boundless unconditional Love.

(Sri Gopalarao Ravada may be reached at saibanisa@yahoo.com or at his residence in Hyderabad, India at Phone No. 91-40-7123926, Please note that the Country code (91) is for calls from the U.S. – Sai Vichaar)

Shekhar Pendalwar
It was very pleasant experience to visit the Shri Sai web site maintained by your team. It is a treat for Sai devotees like me and my family. I was recently visiting the Sai Vichaar web page (Vol.2, Issue 9, July 22, 1999). The article by Mr. MRK from Phoenix, Arizona attracted my attention. In his article, he talked about Shri Narsimhaswamiji who wrote eight volumes on "Experiences of Sai Devotees". Being a devout Sai devotee, I am very curious to find out where these volumes will be available. I am very eager to read those. Do you anything about it? If not could you please forward this email to Mr. MRK and let him know about my wish to seek some help in this matter? I would sincerely appreciate your help in this matter. My email address is span006@aol.com Mr. MRK can contact me at this address or if you have his email address, I will be very happy to contact him.

Roger
This refers to a letter by Ms Mala Modgill in PRAYER CLUB Sai Vichaar - July 22, 99 : Volume 2, Issue 9. in which she has asked for prayers to give an end to her mother-in-law due to her old age and health problems. She has further mentioned that she is doing this because she is HONEST about her feelings and knows it is selfish and stupid and that her husband is fed up with his mother.
What else can we say about above, but that we are living in KALYUG. The definition of mother is this: GOD COULD NOT BE PRESENT IN EVERY HOME, SO HE CREATED MOTHERS. The mother, who sacrifices her lifetime to bring up her children, certainly deserves RESPECT and DIGNITY in old age. Surely, the above old lady does not deserve prayers for her end, just because she is physically incapable and sick. She deserves prayers for RESPECT, PEACE and HAPPINESS so that she may leave this world at her own destined time with DIGNITY. This is the least we can give to our elders. I pray that BABA gives WISDOM to all the persons concerned.

Krishna Prasad, Singapore
I'm a Software Professional working here for the past 1.5 yrs. I believe in Shri Sai Baba and only because of his grace, I was settled here in a foreign land. My Native place is Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. I couldn't find any Temples for Shri Shirdi Sai BABA here. I would like to know whether there were any activities related to Shri Shiridi Sai BABA here in Singapore. I will be thankful if you give me this information.

Indira, CA, USA
Are you aware of any Sai Centers in Los Angeles area or in the San Fernando Valley? Thank you for any information you can provide.

A Sai devotee
I heard of the essay writing activity organized by the Sai Vichaar & I am very eager to participate. Unfortunately, I have misplaced the titles under which the essays should be written & I am not able to locate them on the web. I would be very grateful if you could kindly send me the essay titles.

(Please visit What’s new page on this web site for more details on the essay writing activity organized by Shirdi Sai Baba web site organization (http://www.saibaba.org/guruceleb/html ) - Sai Vichaar)
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Sai Activities

The Hindu Temple of St. Louis has Sai activities planned every Thursday and other days special to Sadguru Sainath of Shirdi. The temple houses several deities including the Idol and a beautiful marble statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi. The activities on Thursday mornings include Sai Abhishek and in the evenings, Archana, Manthrapushpam, Bhajans, Kirthans and Aarthi. The Hindu Temple of St. Louis is located 725 Weidman Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63011, USA. Please contact the temple priest at (314) 230-3300 for more details.
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Prayer Club

J.R. Julius
I am 23 year old male, computer programmer, I am in very confused stage on selecting my future. Please pray for me. Mythreya@hotmail.com
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