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Sai Vichaar

Apr 03, 2003
Volume 5, Issue 46
(In its fifth year of publication)


01.Feature of the Week: Prayers!
02.Contributed Article: Bhaja Govindam - Sloka 12
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...

Sai Vichaar thanks you for your support for the Question of the Week feature. This feature is intended to initiate useful discussion on topics related to Sai philosophy, His message, and Sai devotion. Please send your suggested topics for the same. We also hope to see more use for the Sai activities section. This is a good opportunity to spread the word about various activities, celebrations, and festivities of Sai centers across the world. Postings on Sai activities are very useful for new visitors and for those who would like to know more about Sai activities in their area. Please refer to Sai activities section to know more about Rama Navami celebrations in your area.

The "Question of the week" for the week is,

In one of the stories of Shri Sai Satcharita, Baba gave a story of his boyhood as follows:- "When I was a youngster, I was in search of bread and went to Beedgaum. There I got embroidery work. I worked hard, sparing no pains. The employer was very much pleased with Me. Three other boys worked before Me. The first got Rs. 50/- the second Rs. 100/- and the third Rs. 150/-. And I was given twice the whole of this amount, viz. Rs. 600".

Q. What is the significance of the above story?

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: Prayers!

"The hand that gives is of God and the hand that receives is of Human. Hence have God's hand instead of human hand."
"A Sacred thought of the day" by Sri Narayan Baba of Panvel.

We, humans lack the ability to gauge our potential. We are either over confident and fail or under estimate our capability and perform below our level of potential. This has been happening since ages and will continue to do so in future too. One must introspect and understand the player behind our acts. All the scriptures point out that every individual is a form of god. When we understand the doctrine of "aham brahmasmi" (I am god) then failure has no room in our lives. God never fails. God is not poor. Every incidence in our life is a lesson; we gain from it and become richer. We are the ultimate winners. Therefore, the state of our happiness is the perception of mind. If we think we are poor then we are miserable. If we think we are rich even when we can hardly make the both ends meet, then we are as rich as a king is.

The purpose of reading sacred and Holy Scriptures is for us to change our thoughts and actions regarding our behavior and the state of mind. Only then, we shall benefit from reading them. Readings of Bhagavad Gita, Sat Charita, Ram Vijay, Dasbodh, Guru Granth Sahib, Quran, Bible etc; as a source of amusement or to kill the time is in vain. In chapter, 18/19 of Satcharita Sri Hemadpant wrote about Baba's Advice Regarding our Behavior: - The following words of Baba are general and invaluable. If they are kept in mind and acted upon, they will always do you good. "Unless there is some relationship or connection, nobody goes anywhere. If any men or creatures come to you; do not discourteously drive them away. But receive them well and treat them, with due respect.

Shri Hari (God) will be certainly pleased, if you give water to the thirsty, bread to the hungry, clothes to the naked, and your verandah to strangers for sitting and resting. If anybody wants any money from you, and you are not inclined to give, do not give, but do not bark at him, like a dog. This statement alone speaks out loudly about our behavior. If we remember this advice then our lives would be richer and happier like the colors of rangoli. Let us remember that every human whom we come across in our life and interact is at the will of god. BABA asked us never to turn away anybody who comes to our doorstep away even if we are not inclined to give them any thing materialistic we all can give something which does not cost us. WE CAN PRAY. This prayer does not need one to spend money. Even a beggar is capable of giving such a precious gift. We all have "god's hand" but don't realize it. Giving does not mean only materialistic things. We can give prayers, blessings, and words of encouragement that fill one with joy and happiness and builds hope. BABA, when approached by others for granting of wishes always said "Allah Malik", prayed for them, and wished them well. He Himself set about an example for us to lead our lives and is a guide for us to act on.

Prayers are a powerful medium to communicate with god. Prayers give us hope and strength to bear the unbearable. Prayer is a strong medicine that heals any ailment. While praying, we wipe away the web of illusion covering our intellect and perceive the path towards God clearly. A general prayer for the health and welfare of the mankind encompassing the total humanity would reach one and all. Prayers help us to build Shradda (faith) and Saburi (patience); the two essential qualities of a devotee. The world may leave us and we may have nobody to talk to us, but let us remember HE is always there, ever vigilant and constantly coming to our rescue and listening to our prayers. We can communicate with HIM through prayers. Prayers shorten the waiting time. Each one is rich and endowed with this quality of praying. This small selfless act paves way for much bigger things in the spiritual world. Prayers don't discriminate and has no gender, caste, religion or national boundaries. Let us generously make use of this precious wealth that we can share with the whole world. The more we dig into this wealth the richer we get. Let us make use of this god's hand and pray for the World PEACE, for happiness and contentment in our lives.

(Contributed by Anitha Kandukuri, Canberra, Australia)
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Contributed Article:Bhaja Govindam Sloka 12

Contributed by Paritala Gopi Krishna, New Delhi, India

Dinayaminyau Saayam Praatah
Sisiravasantau Punaraayaatah
Kaalah Kreedati Gachchhatyaayuh
Tadapi Na Munchatyaasaavaayuh
Bhaja Govindam, Bhaja Govindam....

Meaning:
Dinayaminyau - day and night, Saayam - dusk, Praatah - dawn, Sisira vasantau - winter and spring, Punah - again, Aayaatah - come (and depart), Kaalah - time, Kreedati - sports, Gachchhati - ebbs away (goes away), Aayuh - life (breath), Tat api - and yet, Na - not, Munchati - leaves, Aasaa vaayuh - the gust of desire.

Substance:
Day and night, dawn and dusk, winter and spring come and depart again and again. Time thus frolics, plays, and life ebbs away. Yet, one does not give up the storm of desires.

Commentary:
Both pleasure and pain must be borne with equanimity. A person leading a dharmic life must also submit to sorrows as willingly as one accepts pleasures. Following the words of Sri Adi Sankaracharya sincerely, one shall acquire the courage to bear the sorrows of life unperturbed. In the silent march of the wheel of time, days and nights and with it the age slips unnoticed and unrealized. One may escape any or all other hardships, but death and the parting of ways are inevitable. Time will never stop for any person and under any circumstances. Present will become past and the future will become present. While the past disturbs, the future worries the present. It is true with almost all human beings that when the luck is not in favor, any amount of maneuvers will not yield desired results and all plans are defeated and routed. One must acquire the true knowledge to bear these vicissitudes of time and life with fortitude. That is what Sri Adi Sankaracharya is teaching and preaching.

Nachiketa's exchange of words with Yamaraja (Lord Death), rejecting all gifts that He offers to him for learning the same true knowledge, which Sri Adi Sankaracharya is preaching, will bear the true testimony.

Time cuts off the days of life and the death snatches away the life. The jiva will ultimately depart with painful bundles of vasanaas acquired in one's desire-ridden selfish life. The mind makes one to believe that all objects of glitter with an illusory beauty will give happiness, but time proves it otherwise. Life steadily ebbs away, but the desires are only grow due to sense gratifications. Although with the age, human being becomes infirm from disease-ridden body, desires and sense-enjoyments, worries and anxieties still haunt one.

It is not too late to realize the truth and follow the path shown by Sri Adi Sankaracharya to reap the benefits in this birth and in the forthcoming ones.
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Experiences of Devotees

Munish Kaistha
I have lot of experiences in my life where Baba helped me a lot. He is always with me with my family and everyone .I came to know about Baba in 1992 when I took admission in Engineering College in Kopargaon. Still remember those days, Being close to Shirdi I was the luckiest person. After completing my Engineering, got a Job in Tat InfoTech, Delhi with Baba's grace. On 3 Feb 2000, I was going to home in my motorbike. Suddenly while driving, I lost my senses and my motorbike hit the electric pillar .I fell down on pedestrian walk and found that my leg was broken in two pieces. I was not in position to call any one for help. Suddenly a man got down from bus and he put my head on his Lap, and arranged first aid medicines. Being an accidental case no one was ready to take me to the hospital. He called my landlord and they took me to nearby hospital. Then he disappear and I didn't see him again. He was in the form of Baba who helped me. My leg was operated and I was on complete bed rest for 5 months. That was worst period of my life, being a professional kept on thinking about my career all the time and most of people were saying that I would not be able to walk properly throughout my life. Even doctor said that they did their work now it's GOD who has to do his job. I was kept on praying, remembering Baba all the time. Taking udi.

After seven months of my accident, I was walking like a normal person. At the end of 8th month, I was in US. It was big surprise for me. During my worst period I never cursed God for all that happened to me but Kept on praying Baba and have faith on Him. As of today whatever I am, its only Baba's grace. He is always with me, with my family and everyone. I want to convey to all SAI devotees that they must read "Shri Sai Satcharitra" at least once in their life or as frequently as they can, which will end up their worries and show them true path. Ton Of thanks to Baba.

Sudha
Sairam to all! Early in the morning, last Thursday, I had BABA's darshan and BABA looked very beautiful. I wish to share it with all devotees. I don't know which place it was, it must be Shirdi. There was an old room with just four walls and no roof. The walls were all black in color with smoke. I had been walking across the street, saw this masjid like room many times, but did not want to go inside thinking that it is the place/pooja mandir where only Muslims go. I just look at that room/Mandir everyday whenever I go across that street, but never liked to go and see what and who is there inside, but I see many people going in and coming out all the time, but I did never see a Hindu entering/leaving that room. One evening, it was almost dark and I thought I would go and see who is there inside and what people are doing in there. I left my slippers outside and entered the room and to my surprise, I saw many Hindus along with Muslims. I saw a Hindu girl and sat with her in the last but one row. There are people singing Telugu Sai bhajans. I was happy and started singing with them. The walls inside the room were very dirty with the smoke but there is no roof. The weather was so pleasant- not hot, not cold, but was pleasant and peaceful. I walked to the right hand corner, there I saw "Dhuni" which was in a square Agnihotram type construction.

Then I saw a rock in the front side and there I saw an old man with full white clothes and looked like SAI BABA. I was surprised and was thinking in my mind "How come this old man is looking like exact SAI BABA. I was looking at HIM for so long time and slowly started realizing that it was BABA only." It was so surprising that when all the walls are full with smoke, why is BABA so fresh, with white dress and a smile. I went forward three steps, and BABA came towards me three steps. I was looking at HIM with a smile and surprise. BABA said something which I could not recollect. BABA talked to me for few minutes and I was very happy, sat with the other devotees for some more time and went back home thinking "Oh... It is BABA who is staying in there. How could not I go and see him all these days because I go to that street 4-5 times everyday". With these thoughts, I got up suddenly and it took few minutes for me to come out of dream (BABA'S DARSHAN). This was the first time I saw BABA so clearly, Baba spoke to me. I cannot express how happy I am to share this wonderful SAI Darshan with all the devotees across the world.

After 2 years of waiting, 3 weeks back, I got a job and it was really a miracle. I know Baba is still testing my patience in this and I will never loose it. I am sure Baba will help and take care of the other things and will give me this job because I have to help in bringing good future to few people with this job. BABA blessings us ALL.
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Devotees say...

Venugopal
To Ms.Leena, OM SAI RAM, you are asking why Om Sai Ram. If you say that then why Om and why Sai all these are names of baba given by devotees and no name of him is given by baba, baba never said that his name is Sai and the name Sai is given by Mahalsapathi similarly most of the Hindus believe in Rama and Krishna so they believe Sai to be Rama and they chant the Sai name as Sai ram this is my think and I don't say that this is only correct ok SAI RAMA NAM BOLO SAI KRISHNA NAM SAI YESU NAAM SHIRDI SAI ALLAH NAAM. ALL THE BEST.

Vadlamani Srilakshmi
Dear Sister, I am sorry to hear your problem. Let me advise as your sister. See Love is a sacred feeling which is not one sided. The other person should also reciprocate similarly. Then only yours will become a success. Spiritually speaking it is a passion. We are not so highly elevated souls and so we fall prey to this illusion. I am sorry if I hurt your feelings. Please think practically. If the other person is not responding, how you can tangle on to him? It is better that you came to know his nature before hand. If a person is so coward, that he is not ready to face the risk (due to intercaste or interstate or whatever it may be) how can he support you and stand by your side life long. May be he has some problems which he could not overcome due to lack of courage. Such person should not proceed in matters related to life of others. True Sai devotees will never betray loved ones. Those who do like that are deceptive. So my dear sister this is not the end of life. You are blessed with a precious human life, which is not to be wasted. If you have faith in Sai leave everything to him. Nothing is in your hands. If Baba feels that the person you love is worth to hold your hand then he will definitely make your marriage happen. Otherwise think that it is all for your best. Don't think foolishly that you cant live without him. Time and tide wait for none. Do your duties. Leave everything to Baba. Have faith and patience. Divert all your thoughts towards him. He will take care of everything. Believe me. Never loose heart and take any foolish decision. Faith and perseverance matters. Keep faith in our dear Baba. Do Sai Satcharitra Parayan. Be cool and all your problems will be solved once you surrender unto Baba. He promised to take the burden of his devotees if they have total faith in him. Engage yourself in some useful work instead of wasting your time by always thinking about that person. Pursue your career. Leave everything to Baba. He will take care. Good luck.
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Prayer Club

Bindu
Dear Sai Devotees, my daughter who is still a kid recently had a problem of loosing hair in round patches. She has it in almost 5 to 6 places on the behind of the head. Doctor said that it was Aloepecia. I'm worried as she is a girl baby. Hope she will be cured and come out of it. In case any of you have any advise for me please let me know. Baba I am placing her at your feet, please look after her and cure this.

Smita Prasad
"Prayer is more powerful than habits, heredity, and natural tendencies. It can overcome all these. It is more powerful than the forces that hold the planets in place. Prayer, though it comes from the heart of an unlearned child of God, can suspend the laws of the universe, if such be God's will. There is no other power on earth that the enemy of souls hates and fears as he does prayer."

I humbly request each of you to please join me in prayer for two children of God. The wife of Govinda Rajan was hit by a car in California, US and has post traumatic amnesia, fractures in the neck, right hand shoulder, elbow, wrist, pelvic, right leg and the right eye is closed. When she opened her eyes after coma, she could not tell most things due to amnesia. But she said "Baba Guruji" when she was shown a picture of Shirdi baba by her husband, which was given to him at the hospital by Hari and Bharathi of the San Jose Baba Sangam.

Yet another child is Vidyanarayana Nanduri, an international graduate student from Hyderabad, India who had come to pursue his Master's program in Mathematics at the Kansas State University for the semester of Spring semester in the year 2000. On 17 January of the year 2003, he was diagnosed with Acute Mylogenous Leukemia, cancer of the bone marrow, and is currently undergoing treatment at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St.Francis Campus, Wichita, Kansas. On 22 January, he was put on chemotherapy for a week and on Feb. 6, the doctors decided that he has to undergo intensive chemotherapy. Please visit http://www.math.ksu.edu/%7Enanduri/ for more information.

Usha
Sai Prabhu, mere Bhagvan nothing is hidden from you. You know everything that is going on in our life. Please be with us. Baba you know what we need now. Please help us by removing all the hurdles and make things happen. Please forgive all our sins if we have committed any knowingly or unknowingly. I am tired of struggling with life. Only you can take care of us now. Please always be with my kids and help them to achieve their goal and guide them in their life. Baba please be with us and make things happen.

Surya
For past few years I was wandering through my life directionless. I engaged myself only in materialistic pleasures and did not focus on the long-term goal. This lead to lot of turmoil in my life, including separation from the girl I loved and lack of motivation in attaining desired goal. Baba now I want to take control of my life and clear all the past troubles. I want to concentrate on the future goals and work relentlessly towards it. Please give me strength and concentration. Strength to be focused. Strength to accept mistakes in the past and to correct them. I am happy that I have taken one good step by surrendering my life to your feet. In the past whenever I desired something and asked you for it, no matter how difficult the task was, you always fulfilled my desires. I hope and pray for your continued blessings and affection. Sai loves everybody!

A Sai devotee
Dear Baba, The past week has been very disturbing and I feel that I have too many problems and I am unable to bear them anymore. Everything seems to be going wrong. Please help me. Om Sairam.

Anand
Saibaba, please help my wife to deliver a safe baby. Please help in disappearing the spot. Please help me in my job.

Sai devotee
You know how much I want to join the masters program in the university (which is in Philadelphia). Please see that I get financial assistance in this university. I believe everything will go well if you wish. Baba please also see that I get good grades in that university. Keep my brothers, sister, and dad happy. Give me the courage and power to look after my dependants and myself. See that I look after my dad well in his old age. He has given me so much love and everything I needed. Please give me an opportunity to I repay him. Please make my brothers and sister self-reliant. Please bring happiness into their lives. Give them good health. Always keep them happy. Om samardha sadguru sri sainathaya namaha.

Sai Devotee
Anyadha saranam nasthi thwamewa saranam mama thasmath karunya bhavena raksha raksho Sai natha. My brother Karthik 14-year-old boy is suffering from muscular dystrophy and is unable to walk and do his works. The medicine for this Baba is only your ashirvadam. Baba why he has to suffer from this disease and I have a great confidence that with your ashirvadam he will walk soon. You always say that through faith and patience we can achieve anything, we have strong faith that you will come for us. We are always at your feet.

Ram Kumar
I knew about Baba before, but new weeks before I was totally dragged towards Baba was working on software firm and I resigned due to my family situation and looking to go abroad soon again. I surrender to Baba to bliss me for colorful life and solve all problems and bliss happiness to my family and all families of his devotees. Sai Ram, always Baba devotee.
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Quotation of the Week
"You are a high caste Brahmin and I am a low Moslem; you will lose your caste by coming here. So get away."-Saibaba of Shirdi to Megha
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Question of the Week

Q. What is the significance of the story given below?

In one of the stories of Shri Sai Satcharitha, Baba gave a story of his boyhood as follows:- "When I was a youngster, I was in search of bread and went to Beedgaum. There I got embroidery work. I worked hard, sparing no pains. The employer was very much pleased with Me. Three other boys worked before Me. The first got Rs. 50/- the second Rs. 100/- and the third Rs. 150/-. And I was given twice the whole of this amount, viz. Rs. 600".

A. by Subhadhra

With regard to Sri Saisatcharitra episode 32 Baba signifies as follows Baba says that what a man might give does not last long and it is always imperfect. But what my SIRCAR (GOD) gives lasts to the end of time. The same way he who does anything spiritual endeavors will reap its fruits and he who remembers this work of BABA will get invaluable happiness. Hope I am correct and correct me if I am wrong.

A. by Krishna Alluri

Jai Sai Ram! In the Chapter XXXII of Shri Sai Satcharita, Hemadpant through this story and 'The Quest' for God, that describes how Sai Baba met His Guru and through him God, conveys another important message. In the Preliminary of the chapter, Hemadpant describes the samsara (visible world) by the allegory of Ashvattha (Banyan) tree. In the phraseology of the Geeta, roots of Ashvattha tree represent actions, branches the gunas (qualities), and the sprouts, the objects of the senses. Just like it is difficult to clearly delineate the beginning or end of Ashvattha tree or its the form or how it is supported, human senses, gunas and actions also get completely entangled and become inseparable. For us to realize Moksha (liberation), we need to cut this Ashvattha tree with the sharp weapon of non-attachment. For traversing this path of attaining self-realization, however learned a man may be, or however well he might study sacred literature, he cannot reach his destination safely, without the help of Guru.

The story of Sai Baba's boyhood in Beedgaum is about how He got embroidery work and the employer remunerated Sai with double the amount of money (Rs. 600) paid to the amount to previous three boys put together (Rs. 300) and sumptuous gifts. The message is that any amount of money and gifts that a man might give does not last long and it is always imperfect. Material wealth can never satisfy all the objects of the senses, gunas and actions, as they keep multiplying (more we have, the more we want), similar to the roots, branches and sprouts of a huge Ashwartha tree. Sai says that such wealth (the hard Maya) troubles even Sai Himself whose needs are so meager and basic. The solution to salvation is to completely cut this Ashvattha tree (objects of senses, gunas and actions) and pursue the spiritual wealth that lasts to the end of time through the help of Guru.
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Sai Activities

Celebrate Sri Ramanavami on the Net
Saibaba.Org invites you all with family and friends to join us in celebrating Sri Ramanavami on April 10th and April 11th on the net by visiting www.saibaba.org.

On this occasion, there will be a broadcast of pre-recorded programs from 6pm to 10pm CDT (central daylight time zone) on Thursday. Thursday's program includes holy bathing of Baba with Vishnu Sahasranama, Namavali, Shirdi Darshan, Bhajans, Palaki, discourse by Guruji Shri C.B.Satpathyji ending with Shej arathi.

Friday's all day broadcast will be from 10 am to 11pm CDT. Sri Ramanavami program will include Baba's abhishek, archana, paada pooja, documentary on Shirdi Sai, discourse by Guruji Shri C.B.Satpathy ji, Shri Rama Janama Katha (Story of the birth of Shri Rama), all arathis, chariot procession of Baba, Shirdi darshan, followed by bhajans of Anup Jalota and Manhar Udhas ending with evening discourse of Guruji Shri C.B.Satpathy ji.

The broadcast requires users to have the latest Windows Media Player 9 (WM9) series. Users of Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000 and XP may please download the latest codecs and upgrade their players to WM9 by visiting www.microsoft.com. Users of Windows Media Player 8 or earlier, please read instructions on the day of broadcast to see if you can view the program. For any questions, please contact us by email at maildrop@saibaba.org

Ramnavami Celebrations at Shirdi Sai Jalaram temple, Houston, Texas, USA
Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir, Houston, Texas, USA cordially invites all devotees to join us in celebrating Shri Ram Navami Festival 2003 in Houston, TX on Saturday, April 12th at The Hindu Worship Society, located at 2223 Wirtcrest Lane, Houston, TX, 77055 from 4pm to 9pm. For more information; Phone: (713) 789 7486, (832) 567 7861; Web: http://www.babamandir.org; Email: saibabahouston@yahoo.com

Ramanavami - Urs Celebrations - Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center, Minnesota, USA
By the grace of Sadguru Sainath, Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center, Twin Cities, Minnesota is preparing to celebrate the Ramanavami - Baba's Urs festival on April 12 at Geeta Ashram, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The program will include Sai Shodasopachara Pooja, Sai aarthis, Sai naama Jap, Flag and Chandan procession, Bhajans, Kids programs, and Palki Seva to Baba. 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). Regular Sai activities in the Twin Cities, MN are being conducted at Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center, 725 Lake St NE, Apt #139 Hopkins MN

Shri Shirdi Sai- Ramnavami celebrations in Bay Area,California
We welcome everyone to join us for SHRI SHIRDI SAI- RAMANAVAMI Celebrations in the Bay Area, CA on Sunday April 6th, 2003 between 5:00pm - 8:00pm. AGENDA: 108 Shirdi Sai Namavali, Sai Satcharitra Parayana (Chap 6), Sai Mahima, Shirdi Sai Bhajans,Hanuman Chalisa, Naivedya, Dhoop Arathi and distribution of prasad. VENUE: Fair Oaks Park Building, 540 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Located close to the intersection of Wolfe and Fair Oaks Avenue). For more information write to saibandhu@yahoo.com.

Shree Rama Navami Celebrations in Sydney, Australia
Shree Shirdi Sai Sansthan Sydney invites you all with family and friends to join Shree Rama Navami Celebrations at Sai Mandir, 420 Liverpool Road, Strathfield South, NSW 2136 (Corner Hill Street & Liverpool Road). on April 4th, 11th and 12th. Maha Prasad will be served on all three days. Temple open all day for Darshan on 11th and 12th April. For Programme details or information on Sansthan's activities please call Info-Line 0500 524 724 or visit www.omsrisai.com.

Ramnavami Celebrations, Toronto, Canada
Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of Canada cordially invites all devotees to join us in celebrating "Shri Ram Navami Festival 2003 in Toronto on Saturday April 12th at Durga Temple, 2691 Markham Rd. Scarborough, ph: 416 754 2983 or 905 887 1752. Devotees interested in volunteering or those interested in offering bhajans to Baba pls call Shammi Chopra 905 887 1752 from 7 to 9am or after 9pm in the evening or leave a message. For the details of the program and updates please visit our Web page at http://www.geocities.com/shirdisaisansthanofcanada/. Shirdi Sai Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra, Toronto - Devotees can participate in Shri Shirdi Sai Chitra (Portrait) Yatra currently in effect in Toronto. To invite Baba to your home and for further details and directions please contact Shammi Chopra or visit Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra Link on Home Page of www.saibaba.org

Shirdi Saibaba Satsang in Columbus, OH
Satsang in Columbus, OH has been taking place for the past few years. We are grateful to our Lord Sainath who has taken us to the 5th consecutive year. We always have felt him among us in our Satsang sessions making us feel blissful. Devotees around Columbus, OH area can visit: http://www.srishirdisaibabamandir.org or email: sssb_temple@yahoo.com for more details on events and join us in serving Mother Sai.

Sri Shirdi Sai satsangs in Auckland,New Zealand
Sri Shirdi Sai Sansthan,NZ is celebrating Sri Ramanavami on the Sunday 13th April 2003 at the Mt Eden war memorial hall, Mt Eden, Auckland. The morning will start with reciting Sri Sai Sahasranamavali, followed by Bhajans, Pravachan, Arathi and Maha Prasad. Also all Sai devotees are invited to participate in Sai Bhajans, discourse and arathi every Thursday at 7:30 pm.The venue is located at Balmoral Mandir, Balmoral, Auckland, NZ. For more details please contact Dr Ram Prasad at prasads@quicksilver.net.nz.

Shri Shirdi Sai Chitra Yatra 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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