Sri Sai Satcharitha is a beautiful gem studded necklace ever shining and radiant with Sri Sai's teachings and with every gem carved and decorated in its own intricate style. Sri Sai gave his teachings in a very concise and metaphorical way. In Sai Satcharitha Sri Hemad pant wrote about the futility of idle gossip and how Sai warned us against it. Gossip means to tell rumors to people or personal facts about other people in a malicious way.

Sri Sai chided the lawyer who partook in the criticism of the local court judge. The lawyer talked about this to Dikshit, "It was his grace to teach me that futile debates, and discussions, scornful, critical reviling, and such wicked thoughts about anyone, should be given up." Further, Sri Hemad pant wrote that, in every sense and every way this advice is equally instructive for all. In another story, Sri Sai metaphorically compared a village sow feasting on the excreta of public to the devotee who busied himself in criticizing and abusing others. Sri Sai said," He who fritters away this precious human birth and bent on self destruction, to such a one, what happiness or peace can this Shirdi give?"

Gossip should not become into a mode of entertainment to group people together. To get rid of the gossiping is a very demanding process for the people who gossip. Nevertheless, the grace of Sri Sai and the sincere devotion towards him would always bring the change for good in one's heart. By avoiding this habit of gossiping, one feels more peace and integrity in the heart. Let your tongue loose, you are in every trouble. Control your tongue you are beyond trouble. The best form of worship to Sri Sai is our sincere attempts to follow his teachings. As told by Sri Sai, "You look to me .I look to you."
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Contributed Article: Baba's Miracle!

I was stuck with a job in a Government institution for the past two decades. Not that I did not make attempts to switch jobs. Somehow, I never succeeded, partially because I had never made a serious attempt at an opportune time. I had almost resigned myself to the monotonous job, which offered no satisfaction, though I had risen to a senior level. I got into Sri Saibaba worship and belief some time ago (since 1991) and have completed many rounds of Sri Sai Satcharitha parayana. However, over the years, as my dissatisfaction with the job grew, my wife and I prayed more deeply to Baba for a job change. Considering my age and low level of self-confidence in switching to a private company job, I was wondering as to how that would be possible. But for Samartha Sadguru Sai Baba, nothing is impossible. He first offered me an opportunity to work in a US-based company (incidentally, my years of experience does not suit IT jobs) where the work is related to my earlier job. It is here that Baba's miracle worked. Not only was I able to learn the analysis package (totally new to me) easily, but also able to work directly on an on-going project and prove myself within a short span of two months.

The Managing Director here and the higher- ups in US were satisfied to offer me a job right away, without even a formal interview! For me, this is nothing short of a miracle! As promised to Him, I am sharing this experience with Sai devotees through this newsletter, which I read regularly. Looking back, I felt Baba's presence with me every moment that I worked these two months, guiding me all along. Now, in this short period, Baba filled me with all the confidence which I had lacked all these years, and now I am sure that, with His constant guidance and grace, I can make up for all the lost years and make quick progress in the new job, which I find very interesting. Believe me, I never felt any fear while voluntarily retiring from a secure Government job. I bow to Sri Sainath's lotus feet in gratitude, and pray that He guide me so that I sincerely dedicate myself to my new job and make progress.

(Contributed by BLV Murthy)
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Experiences of Devotees:

Sumathi
I come from a poor family and when I was studying twelfth grade I was unable to concentrate in my studies especially math due to various problems in family. I was crying one day in the classroom for getting lower marks in math in my first midterm test and I was just praying Sai to help me concentrate more on my studies. One of my teachers was watching me crying, called and asked me to go for math tuition. I said I did not have enough money to pay for the fees and how will I pay for the tuition. He thought for a minute and he said that I need not pay the tuition fees and asked me to join the tuition class, which he was conducting. I hesitated first, I did not go for the first two classes but then through another friend of mine he asked me to join tuition class. My parents also suggested me to join the tuition class and my father said that somehow he will get the money for paying the fees. But the teacher came to my home and told my father that he requires no fees at all. I started to attend the tuition .The teacher didn't restrict me only to the math but he also made sure that I was taught physics and chemistry at his home by the other teachers. Until the examination, I was made to practice well. I attended all the classes completely free of cost even for the entrance. When the examination started, I prayed to Sai fervently. These were the words "Baba, You know that I am not rich enough to pay all the tuition fees. The only way I can show my gratefulness is by scoring a centum in math. I shall prepare well for the exams but be with me and bless me to make it". I wrote my exams well. When the results came, I was surprised to hear that I was the only centum scorer in math in the whole school. My tuition teacher was very happy about it. I could not believe my ears. I was awarded a silver cup for scoring the centum. I met my teacher thanked him for his support and I got an admission into the Engineering college as well.

Lakshmi
Two years ago I went to my Eye doctor for my routine checkup and the nurse kept doing so many tests that I had some doubts something was wrong. After that, the doctor came and told me that I was a Glaucoma suspect and that my eyesight could start becoming poor in another couple of years. The optic nerve was damaged up to 55 percent, which was very rare in young people and I did not have eye pressure, which was common in glaucoma patients. We really did not know the reason for the damage. He then put me on some eye drops and told me to come every 3 months for regular checkup. I started my treatment but was so worried about my future, my husband and kids. I kept praying to God that I should not lose my full sight until I lived. Then I came across this Sai Vichaar website site and started reading all the miracles in the devotees lives. Then I started praying to Sai Baba that at least He should preserve the cells in the optic nerve that was remaining so that my eyesight will not become very bad. I started visiting the doctor every 3 months and was taking all the treatment they prescribed. After 18 months, the doctor said he is going to check how much damage has been done in this time of treatment. So I prayed to Sai Baba that if the damage has not increased anymore I will post my experience in this website. Then the doctor did all the tests and told me that the damage has not increased in optic nerve and I don't need drops any more and I can come next year for my checkup. I immediately went to Sai temple from the doctor's clinic and offered my thanks to Him. I just want to tell that everyone should have faith and patience in God in time of trials.
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Devotees say...

Ritu
I read a devotees experience sent by someone I knew. It came to my mind that what was described was not a big deal at all. A couple of months later I found myself in the same 'no big deal' situation. I apologized to Baba and promised that if I escape unharmed I would post my apologies in Sai Vichaar. Thank you Baba for showing me the right way. Please take care that Ego (Ahankaar) wil never ever touch me.

Rajesh
Recently, I prayed to Sai Baba by posting my requests in the Devotees Forum. I started reading the Sai Satcharitha and received a long-pending payment from my office the next Thursday. I received another reimbursement on Thursday. Last Thursday, I was very tense and anxious about my daughter's CBSE Class X exam. Baba guided me to read Chapter X in the Sai Satcharitha. I felt peaceful. I am grateful that my daughter felt relaxed and she feels that she did the paper well. Bow to Shri Sai, Peace be to all.

Rajani
Thank you very much Baba for helping me to resolve my tuition refund appeal with which I have been facing problems for nearly three months at the University. Please help me to solve the remaining problems and clear all my doubts.

Vasantha
Baba thanks a lot for blessing me clear all problems with my H1. Please continue showering blessings on us and help me find a job.

Saraswathi
Thanks Sai for giving my husband a good job. I know you are with us always. Sai, make us good human beings.

Uma
I was praying everyday for the past 1 year or so that my brother should be settled in a good job and I would write the same in Sai Vichaar. Last week, my brother's job was confirmed. Thank you Sai for taking care of us. It only confirms our belief that Baba knows what we need and he gives it at the right time.
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Prayer Club:

Viswanath
Deva, please help me recover fast from my sickness. Please grant me strength, courage and health to lead a normal life. Bless my wife as this is a tough time for her also.

Sai devotee
I want to pray for my friend. She wants transfer to Kerala branch of the office where she is working now. She is in Mumbai. Her parents are seriously ill and the higher-ups in the office are not passing her transfer orders. Sai please let this transfer take place.

A Sai devotee
Sai please take care of my husband, for his blood test has come positive for TB. He is asked to go for a biopsy test today. He is so scared as to what will happen. If it is going to effect our son and me. Sai please take care of him.

Harini
Baba, help me to bear the pains. I have had enough. Help me, ward off all the trouble and free me from these at least for a while.

A devotee
Please Sai, help me find a job. I cannot see my husband depressed because of me. You have always shown your presence in my life.

Praveen
Please get me the project and take care of my wife and baby.

Sriram
With your grace, I got this new job and I like it but also bless me that I will continue in the job until my GC process gets over.

Sai devotee
Baba, please bless my son. Please show mercy on him and bless him to work hard and excel in his tests and exams.

Vinotha
Please do bless us with the offer letter for the job that my husband is waiting for a long time.
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Quotation of the Week:
"To experience the Satsang one should approach those saints, who are ever conscious of the Truth, with sincerity of purpose, and experience the bliss of the Truth, which is easily found in their august presence".-Sri Sarathbabu ji
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Question of the Week:

What is the best way to worship Saibaba of Shirdi? What should be our routine? If we are non-vegetarian, is it OK?
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Sai Activities:

Sri Ramanavami celebrations in Chicago, USA
Sri Ramanavami and Urs festival celebrations are the first major celebration of the year for Shirdi Sai devotees. The tradition started in 1910 and continues each year. Shirdi Sai temple, Chicago will be celebrating the event for three days starting from Thursday April 6th to Saturday April 8th. The program comprises of Aartis, Maha Abhishek, Homam, Palki procession, Satcharitra parayan, bhajans and much more. For complete details please visit http://www.saibaba.us/index.html or call 847-931-4058.

Sri Ramanavami-Urs celebrations, Minnesota
Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center invites all to Sri Ramanavami-Urs celebrations on April 8, 2006 from 3 pm to 9 pm at Geeta Ashram, Brooklyn Park, MN. The event includes Sai abhishek, Sai aarathis, parayan, naam jap and bhajans, palki procession and chandan utsav. Please visit www.hamaresai.org for more details.

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-Ramnavami celebrations in Bay Area, California
We welcome all of you with family, to join us for Shirdi Sai-Ramnavami celebrations in Bay Area, California on April 8th (Saturday) in Sunnyvale between 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Venue: Sanatan Dharma Kendra, 897 E Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, (Located in Reliance Technical Service complex). For RSVP and Info contact: saibandhu@yahoo.com or 408-564-6704

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 Sai Baba Sansthan of Canada cordially invites all devotees to join for Shirdi Sai satsang on Sunday March 19th at 10:30 am followed by preeti bhoj. Location: The Gur Mandir, 207 Queens Plate Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 6Z7, Canada Tel: 416-402-8089 or email: saileela99@yahoo.com

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.

Shirdi Sai Satsang in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Shirdi Sai parivar in Vancouver invites you for bhajans, every Thursday (6:30pm - 7:30 pm) at 8571, 118A Street, Delta, V4C 6L2. For further details contact Ritu (604)592 4182 or email at sai_ish@hotmail.com.

Sai Satsang, Singapore
To all Shirdi Sai Baba devotees in Singapore, Sai Sansthan, Singapore is organizing Shirdi Sai Baba prayer session every Saturday between 18:30 hrs to 20:30 hrs at 2nd floor function hall, Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman temple, (opp. to Sinda), 555, Serangoon Road, Singapore-218174. We invite you all to participate and seek Baba's blessings. For further details, please visit www.saisansthan.com.

Sai Baba Satsang in Auckland, New Zealand
Sai Baba Satsang ( Bhajans, Provochan, Sai Ashotottram and Shej Arathi ) is held every Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at MT Roskill War Memorial Hall, May Road , Mt Roskill, Auckland, NZ. For more detials visit our website http://www.shirdisaibaba.org.nz or mail to info@shirdisaibaba.org.nz.

Sai Satsang, Seattle, WA
We are happy to inform all the devotees that there will be Abhishek to Sri Sai Baba at HTCC Temple, Bothell (Seattle), WA at 7.00 pm on Thursday March 16th, 2006 followed by Bhajans, Aarathi and Prasad distribution. Please join in the above programs and get the Blessings of Sadguru Sri Sai Baba. For further details please visit HTCC temple website: www.htccwa.org

Website on Saibaba of Shirdi in Tamil
Devotees are requested to note the starting of a new website and e-magazine on Saibaba in Tamil. Please visit www.srisaimarggam.org and write to omsairam@srisaimarggam.com for more details. Sai Vichaar hopes that this website will serve Tamil speaking Sai devotees all over the world.
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