SARVAMATHA SAMMATHAYA is the 97th Nama in Shri Sai Namavali (108 names of Shri Sai Baba) Baba did not find a new religion or favor any religion. Though devotees of all religions worshipped Him, He encouraged them to follow his or her religion strictly. Once he happened to scold a person who wanted to convert into Islam " Can you change your father? " The great Mogul Emperor Akbar started a new system of common prayer to God by establishing 'Din Illahi' (Gods religion). Baba Sai, by practicing what He Has preached, showed the way of worshipping God according to one's own religious faith. By sitting in a dilapidated Masjid and naming it as Dwarakamai, Baba started Akhand Deep, Tulsi Brindavan and Akhand Dhuni (Sacred Fire, The Parsi community worships Fire God) He got hung a big bell as we observe in churches. Entry to Dwarakamai is open to all religious faiths even animals; insects and birds, which have no religion, found their way and received Baba's prasad.

Baba listened to Khoran and to Geetha. No one definitely knew whether Baba was a Hindu or a Mahomedan. In fact He unified the two communities by celebrating the Hindu Festival of Rama Navami with all due formalities and at the same time permitting the "Sandal" procession of the Mahomedans. He got the 'Gopal Kala' ceremony duly performed on the Gokul Ashtami day and on Id festivals, He allowed Mahomedans to say their prayers (Namaj) in His Masjid. So none could definitely decide whether Baba was a Hindu or a Mahomedan. He declared to the court of enquiry that His religion was Kabir.

Such a unique and wonderful incarnation was Sai Baba who saw no difference between caste and caste and even beings and beings. This is no wonder, for he who completely surrenders himself to the Lord, by getting rid of his egoism and body consciousness thus becomes one with Him, has nothing to do with any questions of caste, religion or nationality. (Chap VII, Shri Sai Satcharitha) No one can sufficiently describe Baba's greatness and uniqueness. He always uttered "Allah Malik " meaning God is the sole owner. Though He had a human body, His deeds testified to His Godhood. All people considered Him as the Living God in Shirdi.

Devotees of Shri Sai should propagate religious tolerance and avoid bloodshed in Human activities in the name of religion.

(Contributed by Sai devotee Sai Eshwari)
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Contributed Article: Sadguru's Happiness!

My humble pranams to Saibandhus. I am sharing an experience of mine and I am ever indebted to my Deva for giving me this opportunity. It was on Thursday Feb 19, and I completed the Satcharitha Parayan and I was wondering if Baba could bless me with his miracles. He indeed listened to my prayers and answered few questions. Baba was certainly not happy with few things, which he scolded me for and I have taken these as his blessings. But If I repeat my mistake again and again, would Sayin maharaj come to my rescue? As a disciple, I have to honor my Deva's dictum and no excuses what so ever. I justified my actions with a devotee R. B Purandhare, who loved Baba very dearly. Purandhare wanted Baba to have royal paraphernalia and so he along with Radhakrishna Ayi acquired Silver Palanquin (not the one that is now used) which was later moved to storage room after some silver ornaments were stolen off of the palanquin. The devotees felt that a lockable shed was required and the job entailed boring holes into the side of mosque. Purandhare started drilling holes when Baba was out at Lendi, villagers fled the scene knowing that this will invite Baba's wrath. As soon as Baba returned, he flew into rage and continued raining down abuse on Purandhare. Purandhare was very stubborn and would not leave until the job was finished without pausing for even food. Baba later commented to Dixit that since Purandhare has not eaten, He Himself was feeling the pangs of hunger. Purandhare was listening to all this and later when Baba sent somebody for him, he came running to Baba, fell at Baba's feet and wept.

This was a scene of reconciliation - Baba's scolding and consoling and Purandhare overwhelmed by Baba's love for him. Needless to say, my love and devotion to Baba are nowhere close to that of Purandhare but every time Baba said something, I behaved stubbornly and invited his wrath. Easy to say Purandhare didn't heed to Baba but was my love, faith, devotion and dedication anywhere close to Purandhare? Am I not a fool to justify Purandhare's action with mine, saying he didn't heed Baba's advise but Purandhare is a surrendered and blessed soul of Baba. With my stubborn attitude, I caused my Deva lot of hardship and pain. Poor Baba, has to take all this for the sake of his devotees. Baba's love for his devotees is beyond our imagination and his scoldings are blessings! But I would like to urge a word of caution; Guru's order has to be adhered without any intellectual reasoning or knowledge. O Samartha Sadguru Sainatha, ever shower your grace on us and take mercy on the poor souls! We ignorant children have caused lot of troubles and you have to suffer because of our actions. Deva, I beg for your forgiveness, and take pity on this ignorant soul and let this soul be dedicated for your service at the lotus feet of yours. Jai Sairam.

(Contributed by Kiran Buddi, Minnesota)
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Experiences of Devotees

Manav Sharma

I am a strong devotee of Sri Sai Baba. Recently, I have undergone an eye surgery. I was very nervous at the moment when surgery was happening. However, It was a miracle, I could see Sai Baba standing and blessing me during my operation. I cannot explain my happiness which I felt at that moment. I pray to you Baba to keep your blessing hand on all your devotes. Thanks Baba.

Shantala V Acharya

I was constantly distressed and mentally pressurized for the past couple of months, I felt relived to read Sai Sacharitha everyday. One day it Happened while reading the Satcharitha I felt mentally light and I unconsciously fell asleep and in a minutes time I was overwhelmed to see this live picture in front of me. There was 2 huge lion sitting and one of them was reading Sai Sacharitha, and my anxious eyes saw a big glass coming right from the heart of the lion and out of it came Sai in the sitting posture, clad in white, blessing me. I was in a trance even after I awoke, I could not believe my eyes. I felt happy, my devotion to you Sai is so small like a drop of water in this endless ocean of love and devotion of so many ardent blessed devotees. This small gesture of yours towards me has given endless hope and faith in you, there are so many things, which is constantly bothering me. I still hope to overcome it with your blessings. Bless All of Us; make our belief stronger in you. SAI RAM!
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Devotees say...

A Sai devotee
Dear sai devotees, recently I got a dream in which someone was telling to me about Ramakrishna Paramahansa. Few days before this dream I asked BABA one question (regarding family problems) and he gave me the answer that he will tell what I have to do in dream. Now I want to read books on Paramahansa. But I have no idea about his books. Can anyone please tell me what I have to read n where will I get the books in US? Baba please tell me what I have to do in the form of a devotee. Baba thanks for everything u are doing to me.

Radhika G
This is a beautiful rendering by Sant Kabir, which gives the importance of association with Sadguru and the path HE can show us for our spiritual progress.

Lagaale Prem Eeshwar se, agar tu moksha chahata hai

Racha usne jagat saara kare wo palana sabki
Wohi malak hai duniya ka pita maata bhi data hai ||1||

Nahi paatal ke andar , nahi aakaash ke uupar
Sada wo paas hai tera kahan doondanku jaata hai ||2||

Karo japa nem tap baari , raho jaakar sada banamo
Bina sadguru sangat se nahi wo dilme aata hai ||3||

Pade jo sharan mein uski , chod duniya ki laalach ku
Wo brahmanand nishchaya se, parama sukhadaam pata hai ||4||

Wahe Guru ka Khalsa ! Wahe Guru ki Fateh! - Originally a Sikh
Salutation, the words mean- "Hail the Khalsa (pure) who belongs to God!
Hail God to whom belongs the Victory!"

Ch. Ganesh Babu
Sai is not a mere statue situated in Shirdi, he is omni present and omni potent, showing his mercy upon the mankind. Sai krupa is great and the one who is enjoying his bliss and bless are the really the blessed one. I am rather happy to share with you all, that I am the blessed one in that aspect. He has selected me as one of the most selective sai devotee, working for his noble sai work. He made me to enact as sai in several occasions, showing the devotees a walking sai amidst of them. That time he used to come and sit upon my heart. He used to make of me as an instrument to shower his blessings. That's really a great experience to enjoy in the inner hearts. Many they used to enjoy the love of sai, in that real posture when I enacted. As it is depicted in the sai charitra, Sai said there is no difference in my photo and me. Then I felt I am his photo that time doing his noble work. To say frankly, I am nothing to do in this regard, whatever he wishes to do, he will make us to do. That is my experience and a true one.sairam
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Prayer Club

Suni
Om Sai Ram. Baba, please help us. Baba, please help me to achieve my goals. Baba, you know everything about my family situation, please help us. Baba, please be with us, my husband needs u more, please be with him. please be with my daughter. Om sairam Baba, please take care of everything.

Sharma
SAIBABA I know that you are with me through out my life. Please SAIBABA, please see that my professor should not say any thing. Please SAIBABA. Please see that everything should go well.

Padmaja
I am very thankful to you for giving me life. I understand that you are guiding me all through and I just follow every path that comes along the way. I am ambitious, you are aware of all my wishes, and I know you will select the right time for me to fulfill these wishes. I have everything in life, lots of love from you, family and friends. I am happy and thankful for giving me such a beautiful life. I seek your blessings, as my course will be commencing on Monday. I want to take up some more courses that will give me good knowledge and which will help me to serve the people. Give me good opportunity to serve humanity. Sarve janaha sukhino bhavanthu. Thank you Sai guru.

A Sai devotee
Dearest Sai, I write to you for your help, I had got married in India about 3 years ago in India - my wife has not yet arrived here in the UK - at the time I thought that I was making a big mistake in marrying her but now I realize how special she is to me - Baba you know the problems I have of which now one knows apart from you, please help me be strong and yearn for my wife to arrive - currently she has had no indication of her clearance, please Baba help bring her to be one with me.

Baba I don't know what I would have done without your help as you have shown me the right path to take - please help me keep on this path

Santosh Kumar
Lord Sai, I have been praying to you. Now I am in neck deep of problem in everywhere. Particularly I am in a deep financial trouble and mental tensions. Due to this problem, my wife too not in good health as she is facing anxiety problem and nerve problem. As you know, I couldn't complete my degree. For the same reason I cannot apply to anywhere also. With your blessing, I am in the present job. My lord, at present my company is closed. The only consolation is my boss told, he will retain me. I know this is because of your powers. My Lord Sri Sri Sai, please help me to come out of this problem and leave a peaceful and happy life with my wife. Please cure all her problem too. Due to this problem, I was thinking of ending my life too. However, since you said, suicide is not a solution; I am obeying you, My Sai. As you know, I have applied for a loan from the Company. Since my company is closing down, he is not willing to give me the loan. Baba, I believe in you. I thought I could take that loan and pay my financial dues. The creditors are harassing me. It is giving tremendous mental tensions. Baba, I don't want to loose my job. Baba, please guide me to overcome this as soon possible. Baba, I am a fool, so please forgive me, if I doing any mistake. Tomorrow onwards, I will start reading Sri Sai Satcharitha. Please come to my dream and advice me.

A Sai Devotee
I am in love with this person but things are not turning up nicely! Please pray for me so that I can marry this person. Sai ram.

A Sai Devotee
Hay parvidagara sai nath, baba you have given me life once. This flower of yours is in miserable state. Baba, please show mercy on me. I have no one other than you in this world. I seek your help through out my life. Baba I have patience but my stomach does not have, it pains a lot whenever I feel hungry. Baba, help me.... if I have done any mistake to suffer like this I pray to you to forgive me...hay panderpur vittal I am in pain come for my rescue. That's all I can ask. You know well about your devotees, show me my path.
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Quotation of the Week
"All that is seen is my form: ant, fly, prince, and pauper". - Shri Saibaba of Shirdi
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Question of the Week

Q. How to differentiate between love and attachment?
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Sai Activities

Sai Baba Center in Toronto
Devotees in Toronto invite you all to join in our weekly Satsang every Thursday at the two Locations mentioned below. For more information please call Shammi Chopra 905 887 1752 or Roshan Dastoor Ph: 905 812 8290 or email us at saileela99@yahoo.com

Shirdi Sai Satsang, Minnesota
By the grace of Sadguru Sainath, Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center is established in Minneapolis-St.Paul, of Minnesota. Regular Sai activities in the Twin Cities, MN 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 Sangeeta (651-481-6782), Kiran (952-233-1819), Ravi (651-342-0600) Bhuva (651-681-2042) or Sathya (651-739-2105).
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