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, Shirdi
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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Experiences of Devotees:
Manish
I was driving down from Pune to Mumbai last summer to meet my friend, who is also a staunch Sai devotee. The car was low on gas and I had thought of getting it filled at the next station. Somehow I could not get it done and missed two gas stations. It was then that I realized that there was No fuel in the car and gauge was below empty mark. Also there was no gas station for the next 65 miles and no U turn either. A shiver ran down my spine but I had no option but to keep going. I told Sai that I trust Him and whatever He does will be the best. I continued to drive for the next 65 miles uttering Sai's name in every breath. My car started givng bumps suddenly and I realized that I cannot go any further. I looked across the road and there was a gas station right in front of me. I was shocked at Sai's grace. As if He himself pulled the car for so long and brought it in front of the gas station and left. Looking back at this incidence , I don't feel amazed. Sai has given me countless such experiences to share with all. He is indeed the greatest.
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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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Quotation of the Week:
"If you are wealthy, be humble. Plants bend when they bear fruit".-Sai Baba
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Question of the Week:
Q. Name any one incident during the Life of Shri Sai Baba which has made an lasting impression on you?
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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.
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