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Sai Vichaar

May 23, 2002
Volume 5, Issue 1
(In its fifth year of publication)


01.Feature of the Week: The King Among Saints
02.Contributed Article: Destroy Teli`s Wall
03.Experiences of Devotees
04.Devotees Say
05.Sai Activities
06.Prayer Club
07.Quote of the Week
08.Question of the Week
09.Subscribe to Sai Vichaar
10.Email Newsletter to a friend
11.Submit Articles to Sai Vichaar
12.Un-Subscribe Sai Vichaar
13.From the Editor's Keyboard
14.Disclaimer


From the Editor's Keyboard...

Today marks the beginning of the fifth year for Sai Vichaar on the web. Thank you all for your contributions in the form of writings. One of the most fulfilling functions of Sai Vichaar is to exist as a medium for sharing Sai activities across the globe. Please refer to Sai activities for one such event, Akhanda Sainaama Jaap in United Arab Emirates, first of its kind in that part of the world.

Sai devotee Shyamala Hari suggested the "Question of the week" for this week,

"Does Baba punish one for his/her bad actions?"

Humbly Yours,

The Editor

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Disclaimer

Sai Vichaar is devoted to the philosophy and teachings of Shri Sadguru Sai Baba of Shirdi, and will take every measure to avoid topics or themes contradicting the same.

Sai Vichaar team or saibaba.org is not responsible for the opinions expressed by individual contributors.
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Feature of the week: The King Among Saints

Santhan kaa Baadshah Sayee sab kaa pyaaraa
Andhon ki duniya mein Sayee ujiyaaraa

(Our beloved Sai, You are the King among Saints; the light for the world of the blind)

Just wonder what a stranger would see as he walks into Saidarbar in Shirdi today. The vibrant idol of Lord Sainath sitting on the throne lovingly glancing at those blessed visitors. In no time, the lively marble statue will attract any stranger and one cannot miss Talim's artisanship in etching the minutest of the details including the tear on Sadguru Sainath's kafni. As the curiosity builds, the Sadguru is bathed, dressed, and scented. To top everything, the Crown is placed on the divine head and thus shines the King. Unperturbed by all the meddling, the Lord God of Shirdi continues to sit on the throne in Shirdi as well as on the hearts of those miles and miles away. The one that wore a torn rag is decorated with jewelry and diamonds!

Saints are the repositories of virtues. The hallmark of Saints includes benevolence, charity, compassion, and poverty. Saibaba possessed all the above to their fullest. His humility is as well known as His willingness to guide those in distress. Although a perfect siddha possessing all the eight powers, He humbly said, God is Great, as if he was only a saadhaka, thus giving humility a very new dimension.

It is said that at any given time, the spiritual world is always guided by Perfect Masters whose function is to awaken the spiritual longing in those swept away by the material current. Hailed by even those Perfect Masters, the Saint of Shirdi remains the most unique of all, the Perfect of the Perfect.

Let us bow to the King of Saints and let us pray that peace shall prevail. And true, it will!
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Contributed Article: Destroy Teli`s Wall

Contributed by D. Sankariah, Hyderabad.
Sainath advised KAKA MAHAJANI`s friend "You do away, destroy teli`s wall (Sense of differentiation) so that we can see and meet each other face to face." (Chapter 35 of Sri Sai Charita). Baba meant the wall of separateness between the devotee and Himself should be demolish. The main point for our consideration is to explode ways and means for the demolition of strongest of strong war, which separates us from our mother Sai. First, we should of unshakable and irresistible desire (Sankalpa) to see Sai in all beings including ourselves. Perhaps our ego should be praised at His faith. Of course, the twin coins of Sradha and Saburi have to be paid in the first instance itself. As we say in one of the 108 golden names of Sri Sai " Om Sri Sai Sarva Hrud Nilayayanamah" If we realize this truth that is Sai is seated in our hearts we are saved. Sainath Himself declare " I'm dependent on him who thinks and hungers after Me and who doesn't eat anything without first out first offering it to Me. Why not we attempt to practice the above and try to see Sai face to face. "OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI"

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Experiences of Devotees

Ravi Rajasekharuni
I would like to share this Sai leela with Sai Vichar readers. My father living at Hyderabad was diagnosed with heart blocks. He had been a diabetic for the last 38 years and had a blocked artery on right side of his neck since last 3 years. At 70 years of age, he was taking care of his health without depending on any one. Upon the advice of diabetic specialist, my father decided to undergo angioplasty for his artery in neck and a triple heart bypass surgery at Mediciti, Hyderabad.

I was worried and planned to be there at Hyderabad before the surgery was to be performed. I was going to Hyderabad from the USA after more than 10 years since I left India. I have been praying to Baba daily since last year for giving me opportunity to visit my parents at Hyderabad, serve them for at least a month, and make them happy. I left for India on 13 Dec 2001 via Singapore. At Singapore, my younger brother coming from Sydney to go to Hyderabad joined me. This was a pure coincidence as I was unaware of his trip to Hyderabad on the same day.

Both of us reached Hyderabad on 16th December2001. My father was admitted to hospital on 20th of Dec. He underwent a successful operation to his blocked artery in the neck. All my family members felt happy and my father was discharged on 25th of December. The doctor told my father is to undergo his bypass surgery around 10th of January 2002. Meanwhile, my brother and I decided to go to Shirdi. We booked tickets on same day to catch the bus at 6.00 PM. In the meanwhile my father said he was having difficulty urinating around 4.00 pm. We consulted a neighborhood family doctor who told us to wait. My mother was worried, as my self and my younger brother are getting ready to catch Shirdi Bus. Seeing the situation, my self and my brother decided to cancel the Shirdi trip and I started from home to cancel the tickets. When I reached the travel agent, I got a call to my cell phone from my brother not to cancel tickets, as my father and mother wanted us to go Shirdi.

We boarded the Shirdi bus around 6.30 PM and worrying all he way about our father. We reached a stop around 10.00 PM and called our home and nobody answered. We tried another three to four times to call my parents but no one was answering. We were worried and thought my father might be having some serious health problem.

The bus was supposed to start in about 5 minutes and we were undecided whether to go further or return home. My brother flipped a coin and the result suggested us to go back home. We took our bags from the bus and tried to find information on how to go back to Hyderabad. We tried to stop several trucks/vans bound for Hyderabad direction, but unsuccessful. Finally one big truck stopped and the driver, a Muslim gentleman asked where are we going. We told our plan and he agreed to take us to Hyderabad for a very nominal amount. We sat in the driver's cabin and I was praying to Baba all the time for my father's safety and health. When we reached Hyderabad, we decided to go to Mediciti hospital instead of home as we felt father may have been admitted there.

The truck driver dropped us in front of the hospital. We thanked him and paid him twice the original amount. He felt very happy. We ran inside the hospital and found that my father was admitted and when we went to the room, my elder brother was present. He and my father were surprised on seeing us. We told them everything that happened so far.

My father felt happy to see us back but felt very unhappy about our cancelled Shirdi trip. My father was discharged in 2 days time. Unfortunately, due to urinary infection and side effects of medication, my father was re-admitted to same hospital on 30th of Dec. My father passed away on 14th of January early morning even before his scheduled bypass surgery. This leela his showed that Sai wished that we spent time with our father by canceling our Shirdi trip. Sai knows my father's life is ending soon and performed this miracle and fulfilled our wish to be with him and serve him in the available time we have. Sai also fulfilled my wish regarding serving my parents for at least a month. I started from USA on 13th December night and my father expired at around 2:00am on 14th of Jan 2002, which is a month's period. Even though I felt extremely sad for I could not do much for my father in my life, Sai granted this opportunity to be with my father at Hyderabad during his last days. I firmly believe that the truck driver was none other than Sai. Bow to Sri Sai. Allah Malik.

Nirav Shah, London
I am came to London 4 years ago where I had nothing at all no real family, not much money well when I say not much money I only had 50 pounds. As soon as I got here, I prayed to Baba to get me a descent job in the IT field because I had this dream of doing so. He got me a job a job that I had never dreamt of, then I dreamt of having a nice beautiful house that he also gave to me willingly and then I wanted a car that he also gave to me willingly this all happened within a space of 2 years. After all this happened I remembered that Once when I was in the pooja room I was very depressed and was just talking to Baba that I wanted these things and that would suffice my living and he was there listening to every word. Do you know not only that but somehow he had never let there be shortage of money in my house when the balance of my bank comes near the 0 mark he somehow always sends money to and his techniques are very strange but as you can see Baba is always inside us all.

Once a year we try and do our Satcharitha and every time Saibaba comes in the form of some guest or friend or relative we never have to call them because in our heart we always wish that Baba would come to our place for meal. Last month when it was Ramnavmi, I did my Satcharitha and that time I was anxious to see who was going to come for partaking the meals and I was shocked. Just before we were going to sit down and eat, our meal came one English woman to sell some of her products. I made sure that I gave here what she could eat in this case it was "gulab jamun" and she ate with her heart's delight.....the feeling of happiness I cannot express but all I can say is Baba is always with us.

The other incident happened some time back. I met my friend Sandeep who had many problems with job and immigration. He did not want to go back to India as he had spent so much money behind his education that if he went back all would go to waste and he would have to listen to a lot of foul talks by people over there. One day he told us about this and we gave him a Baba's murti to keep and said that thing will be fine in a months time and believe it or not He went for an interview on Thursday and got the job then he got offered a better and permanent job and then also he found an NRI and he is now engaged to be married. See how much Baba has done for him without him even doing anything at all. All I can say is that if you do Sai pooja with devotion then he will always take care of you no matter what.
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Devotees say...

Sai Devotee 'V'
This is in reply to N. Sivanandam's dilemma. The acknowledgment of wrong doings is itself the beginning of journey to realization. Baba always pointed out the power of Maya to delude. It is very common for humans to fall in the trap of Maya for various ills whether it is lust, money, anger, etc. This is where the blessings of a Sadguru come into being, helping the devotee to differentiate the good from the pleasant. Whatever you consume (physically or mentally), offer the same to Baba first...HE will guide you whether it is fit for you. What you need is firm Faith and resolve to come nearer to HIM.

Raghunath
Sai you are the mother of all, Please shower your blessing on all of us, as you aware my progress is stagnant and opportunities are not coming my way. By your blessing, I was placed here, for which I thank you. I need to have a vehicle for my progress and mental peace. I am sure all that is happening is for the good. Please help me in fulfilling my dreams and take care of my parents, wife and daughter.

Shashwat Raizada
This is in response to a young heart-- appealing Baba grant her the wish and to get her married to her beloved. Having gone through such a situation the anxiety one suffers is understandable; however what is good for us is known best to Baba. His grace is like the loving mother who gives bitter medicine to the little one only for her child's benefit; We must not emotionally blackmail that me getting the object of our affection is the test of Shraddha & saburi; whether faith or patience works. Innumerable letters have been published in our weekly stating -" I got married to the one I liked.. Everything was fine in the beginning and then these days he/she has changed." These letters are testimony enough to leave everything in Baba's hands and not to push our desires through him. Trust him & worry not. From a personal experience --When all I had dreamt of crumbled in front of my eyes & I was just a mute spectator of someone changing colors like a chameleon; it was then I realized what shraddha and saburi meant; saburi is to wait whilst Baba is searching the best person for you. Shraddha is to be ever faithful to whom God has sent. What is important is to leave everything in his hands. He sure will see you through. Jai Sai Ram Peace be with all of you.

Padma
This is in reply to Madhu from the last Sai Vichaar.

Om Sai Ram, My daughter (who is 22months old) also suffered a lot from Eczema since 4 weeks old. When she was about 16 months old, the eczema became severe and came all over her body and she scratched herself till she bled in some places. I took here to the doctor almost every week. Finally we got it under control.

1. Eczema is caused by allergy to something. After a long time I figured out that she is allergic to any kind of soap or shampoo. Even Baby shampoo was not suiting her. So, we use lever 2000 with no perfume, on her now and also on here hair.

2. I also tried soy milk and soy formula for a few months to make sure she was not allergic to regular milk.

3. She has sensitive skin so we started using DREFT detergent for her laundry and any clothes that she comes in contact with.

4. For severe eczema, please use ELOCON (prescription) ointment. This cures instantly. I tried hydrocortisone, Protopic, Nystatin and a lot more but Elocon gives instant relief and within 2 hours the rashes heal and itching stops.

5. use Tavist-D antihistamine for night time sleep so that the baby does not get disturbed. Around Midnight every day my baby would wake up scratching herself. One of the doctors told me that at midnight, the natural steroids in the body come to a low point and that increases the itchiness. My baby used to wake every night for more than a month when I met this doctor on a doctors visit at urgent care when he gave me this suggestion. Thankfully, my baby's eczema is under control.

6. Now and then my baby still get rashes, but it is under control. I just apply hydrocortisone. Elocon is only for severe eczema.
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Prayer Club

Sushma Prasad
Dear Baba, I beseech you to help me as I have nobody now. Now that I'm married, I can't go back to my parent's place with problems nor tolerate the torture, which is like slow poison to me. My husband is not ready to accept this as he feels whatever I'm complaining is imaginary and not really a problem and doesn't value me at all. In addition, we are facing many financial difficulties due to which I have applied to be an Airhostess, but without any luck so far. If I stay back at home without this Job, my life will be made hell by in-laws and his aunt. Please Baba make me please my husband as well as win the hearts of people who despise me Please get me that job. I know I'm asking for moon, but when you are there to help me why fear?

Garapaty Ram Manohar
Baba, as you know that I have an interview tomorrow for a job, I want your blessings so that I can perform to my best and I can get the offer letter. I know without your blessing I wouldn't have got the interview also. . I am in a very pressured situation these days, I want you to guide me into my next phase of life as you are the only one I knew to express my self from last the ten years. Baba I don't know which way my life is going, I know you are the one who is going to take care of me because are the sole soul caretaker for me. I am unable to perform well in critical conditions, I pray for your blessing's and guidance during those situations so that I can get the job going.

Smita Prasad
Baba, you were always there for me when I needed you the most. You answered all my prayers. The last time I asked you to give Sailendra a job and take care of my brother. You have done just that. Thank you Baba.

Today I come to you with another prayer. I recently came across a person who has misunderstood me throughout. Though I have tried to explain and make him understand, it was of no avail. Please remove that misunderstanding and give us another chance to get to know each other better. Please take care of him and his loved ones. Please give him peace of mind, and the wisdom that will overpower his anger. Please be with him when he travels, when he is upset and when he needs You. Please give him success in all that he endeavors, and the initiative in all his dreams. Give him serenity and calmness Lord. Forgive me Baba for having behaved without compunction. Om Sai Ram

Vinay Rajput and Family
My family and I are your devotees. I am in Newzealand. I am awaiting my work permit. I request you to get it approved at the earliest. I know baba without your blessing I would not have come to Newzealand. Yhave helped on all occasions, good or bad. Baba please accept my prayers.
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Quotation of the Week
The Guru is always hidden in the disciple. When the worldly covers are taken out, the real image of he Guru is seen in the disciple. There is no difference between the disciple and the Guru as they live I each other - Guru ji C.B. Satpathy ji
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Question of the Week

Q. Does Baba punish one for his/her bad actions?

BL Venkatesh Murthy
A. Sri Sadguru Sainath strived all His life to uplift ordinary folk to the realm of spirituality. He succeeded, in His own unique way, in making all those who had the fortune to come in contact with Him, realize their present and past mistakes, and correct their thoughts, words and deeds. I am sure, Baba is still doing that. He always said that one has to reap the results of one's action in this life itself, and He is only an observer to the deeds of men. As a Sadguru, whose sole purpose of Avataar is the upliftment of souls purely due to His Infinite mercy, I do not think that He, as our ever-benevolent father, will ever punish His children for their mistakes, committed knowingly or unknowingly. "Punish" may be too harsh a word in His context. Yes, as God-fearing people, we only feel that He punishes us in the form of our sufferings. That is not true. Sri Sai Satcharitha clearly says that one cannot escape the consequences of one's actions. Therefore, what we feel is Sadguru's "punishment" is actually the results of our own past wicked deeds. So, let us surrender at His lotus feet, and pray that He make us ever vigilant in our thoughts, words, and deeds. Sai pranam.

S.V. Swamy, Hyderabad
A. Since Baba is our Antaryami; He certainly knows all our actions, good or bad. He also knows whether it was intentional or not, and if intentional, the intention behind the action. If we think Baba is separate from us (like we think of God also, i.e. we operate with a Dwaita Bhava), we must also accept that He will certainly reward us for the good actions and of course punish us for the bad actions. This implies that we have identified ourselves with our body or mind. This also implies that we have desire for enjoying the fruits of our actions. We may not actually desire to be punished, but that is a natural consequence of this desire for rewards.

On the other hand, if we identify ourselves with Him (Baba, God, call whatever you will), i.e. in true Advaita (non-dual) mode, then we will approach the question from a different perspective. Who does the karma, punya/papa, good/bad actions? Is it the body, mind, the intellect or something else? Who is that doer? What is our true nature?

If we accept that we are not different from God (pl. see Baba's teaching of BG Sloka 13-4 to Sri Nana Saheb Chandorkar), or putting it a little differently that the Sishya is not different from the Guru and that both are actually Gyanamurties, the only difference being that the Sishya is deluded, while the Guru is not, then we are unaffected by actions. We too, will accept everything as God's will and will observe it like a witness. Baba Himself used to say that, people unnecessarily attribute to Him many things good or accuse Him of not doing good. He said that He just looks a little ahead and tells them whatever is in store and that He is a Witness. He also said that He is just an obedient servant of God and He remembers Him often. Pl. recall what Baba said when Shama goes back to Him after visiting his sister-in-law, who recovered from plague in just one night, thanks to Baba's Udhi. From a philosophical point of view, destiny is of three types; what has been brought from the past, what is being accumulated and what is in store for future. Our mind, acts as per the previously accumulated destiny, which modifies the present and thus paves the way for the future. It is as if we are floating in a raft without any oar or rudder, down a river. An observer seeing from a higher height can see ahead the path of the river and May guide us or caution us. He may, if powerful enough, throw a rope to us and pull us to safety if needed. Baba was certainly in that position of spiritual height and power. He knew Allah's will and acted accordingly.

All actions and the fruits of the actions have only one purpose, viz., to teach us to go beyond our limited ego and learn to play our allotted role in the drama of life without pride of doing. Once our intellect takes control (and our intellect will be awakened thanks to Sadguru Sai Baba, if we do 'Tadviddhi pranipatena pari prasnena sevaya...'), and we start our journey to discover our true self, our desire for rewards of actions is snapped and we are no longer affected by them. So neither reward nor punishment affects us. We accept everything as His Will. Jai Sai Ram.
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Sai Activities

Baba's Murthi Stapana Divas

It has been one year since Baba's holy Murthi graced Sydney. The Beautiful Murthi (Idol) of Baba was unveiled by Pujya Guruji, Shri Chandra Bhanu Satpathy jee on Queen Birthday long weekend last year, coinciding with Sai Utsav 2001.

To commemorate the occasion, Shree Shirdi Sai Sansthan Sydney invites you all with Family & Friends to attend and celebrate 1st Anniversary of Baba's Murthi Sthapana, and seek Shirdi Baba's Blessings.

Spreading Sai Consciousness, Philosophy and Spirituality, which was the principal objective of SAI Utsav 2001 has been achieved with the increasing and overwhelming support and patronage of Devotees since Baba's arrival in Sydney.

It is indeed miraculous as we witnessed the increase in the number of Devotees attending various activities of the Sansthan.

Though the Year has passed very quickly, the memories of Sai Utsav 2001 and Baba's arrival are still fresh in every devotee's mind. Please join us in reaffirming our commitment to sing the glories of Lord Shirdi SAI.

Programme:
Sunday 9th June 2002 - Temple open from 9:30am till 8pm for Darshan
9:30am: Kakad Aarati
10:15am: Baba's Abhishek
12:00 noon: Madhyan Aarati
12:30pm: Maha Prasad
4:30pm: Dhoop Aarati
5:00pm: Special Bhajans
6:30pm: Shej Aarati

Monday 10th June 2002 - Temple open from 9:30am till 8pm for Darshan
9:30am: Kakad Aarati
10:15am: Baba's Abhishek
12:00 noon: Madhyan Aarati
4:30pm: Dhoop Aarati
5:00pm Sai Naam Jap & Bhajans by Children
6:30pm: Shej Aarati
7:00pm: Maha Prasad

Any devotee wishing to contribute Prasad can make Annadanam Donation at the Temple, as Prasad will be prepared at the Mandir unlike in the past.

For more information on Baba's Murthi Stapana Divas celebrations or Sansthan's activities, please see the Organising Volunteers at the Mandir or call Sansthan's Infoline 0500 524724.

Akhanda Sainaama Jaap, United Arab Emirates
With the Blessings of Lord Sainath and Parama Pujya Shivanesan Swamiji, Akhanda Sainama Jaap (OM SAI SRISAI JAYA JAYA SAI) and Sai Bhajans are being held at Hotel Imperial Suites (8th Floor Hall), P.BOX 52444, Bur Dubai, UAE on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June 2002 by the devotees of New Delhi and Hyderabad. There will be Nama Jaap / Bhajans in devotees residences and other holy places at the invitation of devotees and Mandir Committees.

For details please contact: Shri D S Agarwal (adexport@vsnl.com); Shri Daulat (mpile@emirates.net.ae); Shri Sanjay Pal (Tel:0504941815); Shri D Sankaraiah (sainama@yahoo.com)

Shirdi Sai Baba Prayer Center, VA
Saibaba.org invites you to join in Shirdi Sai prayers, Bhajans, Kirtans, arathis, etc every sunday at Compton Village Community Center from 10am to 1pm starting Sunday, May 26th. For more details contact Padma Balusu at (703) 631-0972, Kumar Swami at (703) 352-6704 or email us at maildrop@saibaba.org

Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra, Austin, TX
Sai Ram! I am one of the luckiest people in this world who got the chance to serve our Saibaba by being the anchor home of Sai Chitra Yatra. I am very much excited to take part in this great event and for the chance to meet other Sai devotees. I am located in Austin TX, Please email (Sreelekha_v@hotmail.com) me, if any one is interested to be the host home for our Saibaba.

Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra, Charlotte, NC
Sai Chitra Yatra is ongoing at Charlotte and anyone interested in being Host home please contact me at RdKashyap@aol.com.Baba has been welcomed at more than 20 homes in and around Charlotte and it has been a wonderful experience.

SAI ACTIVITIES- SAIDARBAR- HYDERABAD.
May 5, 2002 was marked by the releasing ceremony of an audiocassette containing the recordings of the devotional songs on Shirdi Sai rendered by Smt. Revathi Prasad and Shri. Phanidra Prasad at Sri Sundarayya Kala Nilayam, Bagh Lingampally, Hyderabad. Saibanisa Shri. GopalaRao Ravada, Sadhguru Sivanandmurthy Garu, and Prof.Smt.Kamala, Shri. Veda Chaitanya and Shri.G.V. Prabhakar talked about the greatness of Sai His preaching.

Sai Satsanghs were also conducted on May 9, 2002 at Saidarbar, KamalaNagar, Hyderabad, May 11 at Sivanagar Colony, Secunderabad, and on May 12 at Sri Shirdi Sai Mandir, Bagh Lingampally, Hyderabad.

SAI'S NEWS FROM THE TIME MACHINE:
May 1913: Waman Rao Patel (Swami Sharananandji) visited Shirdi again and this time he stayed for eleven months.
May 1917: Lokmanya Bala Gangadhar Tilak arrived at Shirdi with Dada Saheb Khaparde for having Baba's dharshan.
May 1990: Foundation stone was laid for Sai Baba Bhaktha Niwas Sthan in Shirdi.

For further details regarding conducting Satsanghs please contact: saidarbar@saidarbar.com or visit http://www.saidarbar.com

Sai Mandir, Ambala Cantt. India
Sri Satyananda Swamiji has started Sai Mandir in this part of Ambala Cantt. Lord Sainath Marble Murthi similar to Shirdi Sai Sansthan will be installed on 23 May 2002. Elaborate arrangements are made to perform daily Hawan, Mandala Pooja, Stamba pooja, Deva Pooja during the period 15 May to 23 May 2002. Lord Sai Nath's new murthi will be on consecrated by the abhishek with water, ghee, perfumed water, fruits, sugar etc., prior to the Installation ceremony on 23 May. During these nine days, daily Satcharitha parayana, Bhajans (Saibandhu Saxena and party) etc., Narayana Seva are arranged. Sri K.V.Ramani, Chairman, Shirdi Sai Trust, Chennai has contributed to some extent for the construction of the Mandir and the cost of Marble Murthi of Lord Sainath. Shri K.Ramaswamy, Ex-President (1997-2001) All India Sai Samaj, Chennai, Shri Motilal Gupta, Founder of Sri SaiDham, Faridabad, Shri P.L.Goel, Founder of Sai Mandir, Gharkal, Sri Satish Berry, Sai Mandir, Parwanoo, Shri M.L.Sharma, Sai Mandir, Chandigarh; Sri Gopinath Bayaji Kote Patil from Shirdi; Sri I.P.Mehta, Sai Mandir, Panchkula, Sri Hari Om Aggarwal from Karnal and many other dedicated devotees from Delhi, Kurukshetra and other places are participating the Murthi installation function. Devotees are welcome to participate and obtain the Blessings of Lord Sai Nath.

Shri Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra 2002 in UK
Devotees may participate in Shri Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra currently underway in UK. To invite Baba to your home and for further details please contact Manu Bajaj at bajaj_manu@yahoo.com or call at +44 7905 933 489 in Wembley, UK

Shirdi Sai Baba Prayer Center, NJ
Sai Devotees of New Jersey and saibaba.org invite you to join us for Sai bhajans, Sai leela, Saicharitra readings, aarti and prasad every sunday at VFW hall at Henderson Rd, Kendall Park, NJ from 3pm-6pm. For further details or directions contact Kumad Sachdev at (732) 257-1438, Shyam Addanki at (804) 967-0833, Prasanna Vadan at (510) 469-6973 or email us at maildrop@saibaba.org.

Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra, Toronto, Canada
Devotees in TORONTO, are invited to please join us in Satsang and bhajans as part of Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra at Durga Mandir 2691 Markham Rd. Unit #5 every Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. For any details and directions contact Shammi Chopra at 905 887 1752 or shchopra@trebnet.com or visit www.saibaba.org

Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra and Sai Satsang, Twin Cities, MN
For Shirdi Sai Satsang and Sai Chitra Yatra in Twin Cities MN, please contact Ravin or Sunitha at 763-862-3910.

Shri Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra 2002 in USA
"Shri Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra(Pictorial Journey)", started in USA on Jan 01, 2002. With anchor points across USA concurrently participating from day one, this unique event is off to a great start.

The journey which involves the ceremonial travel of Baba in the form of a portrait will stop at all Baba devotees homes who are interested in being a host to his protrait. The Yatra which will run till fall of this year, is open to one and all. There is no fees or charges involved to take part in this event. You may participate either as a host home or serve as an anchor point in your community.

Vist online at yatra page for all the details and to register.

For questions, comments, suggestions or to get details on an Anchor home in your area, send us an email at maildrop@saibaba.org with the subject line of "Shri Sai Chitra Yatra".
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