Thursday, June 30, 2016

Surrender does not mean mere prostration



Surrender does not mean mere prostration and service to the Guru. It means complete surrender of everything, including the body and mind, with the conviction that the body belongs to the Guru and exists merely to serve Him.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

When someone wants money





When someone wants money and you hesitate to give it, do not give, but do not bark at him like a dog.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

My Guru was completely satiated in all desires


My Guru was completely satiated in all desires. He wanted 2 coins from me. They were not metallic coins as you would believe. What He had to do with gold or money?

Monday, June 27, 2016

The guru is like a charged monsoon cloud


The guru is like a charged monsoon cloud that happily rains eternal bliss on one and all. And is such Bliss something to be stowed away and hoarded? No, indeed! It is to be enjoyed to the heart's content and shared with others.

Sunday, June 26, 2016

People come running to Shirdi,

People come running to Shirdi, only to ask for marerial pleasures and worship me, a mere Fakir, for it. But no one asks for Brahman!

Saturday, June 25, 2016

To everybody Sai Baba showed plague boils on his thighs and said



To everybody Sai Baba showed plague boils on his thighs and said, " Look how I have to suffer for my devotees. My devotees sufferings, I consider my own."

Friday, June 24, 2016

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Himself, the guru may be very powerful


Himself, the guru may be very powerful, but from the disciple he expects only a penetrating
insight, unwavering faith in the guru and the strength of a courageous forbearance.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

I feel indebted to him who surrenders himself completely to Me



I feel indebted to him who surrenders himself completely to Me and ever remembers Me. I shall repay his debt by giving him salvation, self-realisation.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

If a man utters My name with love


If a man utters My name with love, I shall fulfill all his wishes, increase his devotion. It is My special characteristic to free any person who surrenders himself completely to Me and who worships Me faithfully and who remembers Me and meditates on Me constantly. The simple remembrance of My name as Sai, Sai will do away with sins of speech and hearing.

Monday, June 20, 2016

When there is no fear, no afflictions

When there is no fear, no afflictions and no worries, that is truly the Divine, heavenly state.

Sunday, June 19, 2016

There will never be any scarcity regarding

There will never be any scarcity regarding food and clothes in my devotees home. I give them everything they need.

Saturday, June 18, 2016

I will go with you

I will go with you (invisible). Do not worry. I care for your family. Well go. I am by your side.

Friday, June 17, 2016

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Blessed is he who knows the greatness of his Guru



Blessed is he who knows the greatness of his Guru and thinks Him to be Hari, Hara and Brahma (Trimurti) incarnate.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

As soon as one climbs the steps of the mosque

As soon as one climbs the steps of the mosque (Dwarkamai), suffering due to karma is over and joy begins.

Monday, June 13, 2016

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Give up all your desires and meditate on the Lord

Give up all your desires and meditate on the Lord. When the mind is focused, your goal will be achieved.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

BABA grants us our wishes,

BABA grants us our wishes, but in its own way, in order to give us something beyond our wishes.
http://www.babasaiofshirdi.org/

Friday, June 10, 2016

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Blessed are those who pray for others

Blessed are those who pray for others, for in so doing they become aware of unity of all life.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Do what you need to do. Do not fear.

Do what you need to do. Do not fear. Keep the mind stable. Have confidence in Me. Keep seeing Me, and listening to Me.

Monday, June 6, 2016

The mind becomes a useful instrument to reach God


The mind becomes a useful instrument to reach God if you divert it towards the God.
http://www.babasaiofshirdi.org/

Sunday, June 5, 2016

If others hate us, let us take to nama japa


If others hate us, let us take to nama japa and avoid them (those who hurt us) ... Do not bark at people; do not be pugnacious. Bear with other’s reproach

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Among the six vikaras (ill-feelings) jealousy is the easiest to conquer


Among the six vikaras (ill-feelings) jealousy is the easiest to conquer. In this vikara, there is no question of (actual) gain or loss to ourselves. Jealousy (matsara) is the inability to endure another’s profit and prosperity. 

Friday, June 3, 2016

He should avoid speaking words




He should avoid speaking words which will sting and hurt and not strike anyone on the vital spot . But should always engage himself in pure , virtuous deeds , keeping his mind , all the time ,firmly on his duty .