"Har din har pal chalthaa rehthaa.. sangraam kahin man ke bheethar Mein tera dwaar na dhoond sakhaa Sayii bhatak rahaa hun dagar dagar"

It is a struggle within, every day... every minute... I am lost Sayee... trying to find my way to your abode

Scriptures and Sadguru stress one important feature of human life. That is, the duty of a human life exists in seeking the very purpose that the life may have and knowing what life is about. It is in this context that humans are considered very fortunate and human life meritorious. Amidst the checkers of the good and the bad, happiness and misery, may lay this quest, dormant. Unsuspectingly beautiful or seemingly painful happenings of one's life may still be quite trivial relative to the quest to seek reasoning for the bigger. Sadguru Sainath said that to know the Brahman, meditation is necessary. By this constant practice, all the thoughts will be pacified, the yearning intensified, and eventually the distinction between the objective of meditation and the meditator lost, meaning the purpose is achieved. Baba also said that He is the inner ruler of all beings and He is the wirepuller of the show of the universe. He added that nothing will harm those who turn their attention towards Him, but Maya will lash or whip those who forget Him. Nectar-like words!

When is the right time to contemplate on thoughts such as the above? Does human life have a stage allotted for the thoughts of spiritual nature? If so, when? Shri B. Hanumantha Rao in "Sai Anusaranamu" wrote that fortunate are those who realize the transient nature of mundane happiness at the early stage of their life and dedicate their efforts for self-realization at the feet of Sadguru. How true! No one can claim to control his or her destiny. None may allot a stage of their life, whether now or latter, to realize the purpose life may have. In fact, the thought that one controls their time and the destiny in itself denote a sense of ignorance. Entire life can be spent on small pleasures and dwelling on imaginary fear, both the concoctions of mind. So, when is the time to embark on the endeavor? When is the time to realize that it is not our time that we spend on Sai, but it is His allowance to realize Him in us?
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Contributed Article: Spiritualism

Spiritualism is a state of mind. One should rise in spirits to be immersed in spiritualism. SAINATH preaches that "THINK OF ME AND I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU", deciphered as, don't complicate your life by finding faults with everything & everyone. Just look towards me and I will give you power to retrospect, which will enable you to get your bearings right. SAI will strengthen you within to face any eventuality. As a true SAI Devotee, don't beg for happiness or ask for sorrow, because you are chosen one for the acidic test of life. More deep the sorrows are much more elevated your spirits would be. The test of times teach you to be firm, strong, devoted, dedicated and truthful towards US.

As a famous song from yesteryears Hindi movie means RAH MANNA DOUCHE QUI CHIANTI KYOEI STATE AH, DOUCHE TO ANA SETH AH. Translated as: "Hey my dear heart/brain why are you worried about sorrows in life, Sorrows are our real friend" i.e.. Sorrows are there to stay, then why should we yearn for happiness, as it is never static. Also AS BABA says: "If you remember me in happiness, as you do in sadness. Then sadness will never be." i.e.. AS BABA means if you constantly think of me in every state of your mind or situations, then you would rise from the whole concept of being sad or happy. Therefore devote yourself to AS BABA, and you will learn to smile in rough times.

(Contributed by A Sai Devotee)

Contributed Article: A Poem

With you by my side
I can cross every mountain
And cross every river
You inspire me.

With you by side
I can run every race
And jump every hurdle
You encourage me.

With you by my side
I can overcome every fear
And conquer my shivers
You lead me.

With you by my side
I can ride on the rainbow
And find my pot of peace
You reinforce me.

With you by my side
I can take on the world
And WIN
LIKE U DID!

(Contributed by A Sai Devotee)
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Experiences of Devotees

Ramya Venkat

This is in response to the mail posted by Ashok & Sudha in this week's Sai Vichaar on the column "Experience of Devotees". I wish to convey my blessings & best wishes to the couple for the Upanayanam of their sons on Feb 22nd. Also I wish to say I was touched by the way Baba showed His miracles in their life. We often wonder if Baba will show his blessings in form of miracles. Recently I had been to a cousin's place & when I went to their Pooja Room, I found that most of their pictures had Udi & kumkum formed on them. Also a small Moorat of Shri Sainath Maharaj was completely immersed in Udi & Kumkum. My cousin's wife explained to me that this was a sheer miracle that happened on Dec 5th at their house. Baba had done Abhishekam of Udi & Kumkum on Him all by Himself.... meaning, they have not done the abhishekam but the Udi & Kumkum fell on Baba by Itself. I got goosebumps all over my body when I realised Baba's Leela. I was narrating this story to my Bhabhi who is a great devotee of Baba. She felt bit upset that Baba has not blessed her with any such miracles. The very next week there was a call from her friends saying they have a Satcharita parayana at their house & she can join if she was interested. She immediately got ready & when she was about to leave, her Mother called up from India to say that all of a sudden her mother & father have planned to go to Shirdi. My Bhabhi was so happy on hearing this. She accepted the fact that this was Baba's ways of blessing her. She attended the Satcharita parayana & thanked Baba for this miracle.

I want to share this with Bhaktas who feel down when you do not realise Baba's ways of Blessing us. Our everyday living in this world itself is a miracle. Therefore, please understand that Baba is always with us, taking care of us in every step of our life.

A Sai Devotee

My 10,000 pranamas to my dear lord Shri Satchidananda Sadguru Sainath. My 10,000 namaskaras to sree Janaki maata and sree ramachandra prabhu.

My humble namaskaras to all Saibhandhus. I would like to share one of my experiences about lord Sai's kind grace upon his kids. I once wrote in Saivichaar about how Baba blessed me to become pregnant when all the odds were against me. I wanted to write about the delivery and how I felt Baba every second of that day. My due date was given for a Thursday in 2002. When I went for my check up on Tuesday (2 days before the due date), my doctor said it'll take at least another week and not sure if I would give a natural birth. When I came home, I told my parents (who came to help me out) and I sat in front of Baba's photo - but I didn't say anything to him. I had tears coming out because; in my heart I was disappointed that I might have to go for C-section. Baba lives in our hearts of hearts. My mother was doing 16-week pooja for Baba as she prayed for a safe delivery and healthy baby. (One starts with one deepam on a Thursday and you'll increases the number of deepams every subsequent Thursday for 16 weeks). That Thursday was the day when she would light all 16 deepams. I started having contractions early morning on Thursday. I called the doctor, and they said she was sick that day and said that I might have to see another doctor. Again, I didn't ask Baba anything. All the time all I could remember was just looking at his picture. My mind was numb and body was in pain, but I kept saying in my heart "Baba, you helped Maina Tai in her delivery". And after 10 minutes I got a call back from the clinic. It seems my doctor called the office to check something. And when she was told that I called earlier with contractions, She decided to come in and take a look. I knew then that Baba has raised his blessing hand and everything is going to be ok.

My dad who is very new to computers and Internet yelled from downstairs, "Shirdi is here". I did not understand what he meant when he said that so, we went downstairs. He pointed towards the PC monitor and there was Baba's picture on Saibaba.org's home page. And my dad repeated, "Shirdi is here". I asked my dad how he got the page; he said he does not know. (Let me point out that my home page is not set to default to saibaba.org). I went to the clinic and lo and behold Baba might have told my little girl that it is time to greet mom and dad; she was ready to come out J It was like Baba made my dad say those words that he is here and we have nothing to worry about. I'm not trying to compare myself with these blessed souls here but I couldn't help remembering how Bapugiri was sent to Nana's home with Udi and aarti when Bapugiri was afraid that he didn't have enough money for traveling. My dad was spell bound how he got Baba's picture on the computer.

I was told to check in to the hospital immediately, so I did and sent my husband to bring my bag and asked him to bring my Baba's picture. Every time, there was a contraction - I just kept my focus on Sai's picture. I just kept staring his picture. I didn't feel any pain. Although there were lot of troubles and hurdles though out my pregnancy from many factors of my life, my Sai never left my child and me. When the water broke, the doctor said that child might have passed a bowel movement and if she drank any of that she might catch pneumonia. I listened to everything, but there was this courage, this tremendous assurance I felt for the first and only time in my life. I literally felt Baba's presence there, literally there in that room. There are no words that I can use to explain how I felt that day. I was just sure with out any doubt that he will never let any harm come near the child that he blessed me to carry. My little girl came out on Thursday evening. The neo-nat team checked her and said she was doing fabulous. We knew that it is because of Baba's will and blessings that she didn't swallow and catch any illness. My mom put Baba's udi in her mouth, that was the first thing that went in her mouth as soon as she was born. Sai, what more can I ask? My mom and the doctors were amazed how it looked like that I did not have any pain (for a natural delivery). I don't know - the thought of pain or feeling of pain never entered my mind. I saw Baba in everything and every person that day. The doctors and nurses, how they cared for me - I saw Baba in their unselfish and caring ways. I saw Baba in my mom, my husband and my dad. I felt he took 100 different forms and got everything to work. And I felt Baba going through the delivery pains. Some people might say I'm mad or crazy. So be it. I am happy to be mad and crazy if I could be close to my Sai who neglects his well being when he runs hundreds of thousands of miles to save his children. Baba, what can I give you? When every thread of my life is a bhiksha from your wealth, what can I ask you, when you run to the rescue of this fool. Sairama, naa sitaa rama, please kill my ego, my temper and pride. Baba, Please never let me separate from you Sai. In my life and beyond, Sai please, let this fool be with you. And please clear those minds that are blinded by ego and pride. You know every single word I say and think. Please Deva - whatever you bestow upon me, let me receive it humbly. I love you Sai Deva.
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Devotees say...

Dev
I like to thank to the people who read my pain and suggested. I am trying and interestingly enough things are getting better. I never ask Sai until I need something very dearly. Finally I requested him. You will not believe the next day it was in my hand. I have innumerable such experiences in my life. My final desire is to leave everything once I am free from my kid's responsibility and live in Shirdi at least for a year. Sai is a living God and you can talk to him, if you know the language of love. I do koti pranams to Saibhaktas that this difficult time you helped me, you showed me light, you made me patient, you prayed for me. One day I want to see you in flesh and feel the vibrations of Sai that makes us one Sai family. Jai Sai Ram

A Sai Devotee
I am the selfish devotee that was seeking a miracle from swami. I have now surrendered my life to him without any conditions. I am still having innumerable problems but I have the strength of an elephant to concur each one. My husband has returned home. He became very ill. I served him in the name of swami and now he is recovering very well. I still do not have children. I do not know whether I will. I have gone to a fertility clinic in the name of swami. My business is suffering but I continue each day in the name of swami. I live each day in praise of swami. Thank you swami for your blessings during my difficult days. In all my sufferings and difficulties I feel your strength

Mrs.Bhuvana Ramesh
Dear Mrs.Krishnaveni, I read your appeal. I got married at the age of 34. I conceived within three months. During the 5th month of pregnancy we came to know that I had a fibroid (lemon sized. Doctor told me that everything else was fine with me, except that I will have to undergo a c-section. To my surprise on November 1996, I delivered a handsome baby boy who is now 7 years old. I live in Canada. This delivery was in Chennai. Now I'm quite healthy.

I just want to tell you that fibroid in the uterus need not necessarily be a hindrance for your pregnancy. Hold Baba's Holy Feet tight. You will soon get everything you ask for. I am replying in order to build positive thoughts in you.
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Prayer Club

A Sai Devotee
Om Sai Ram. My friend and brother Om Bahadur Chhetri is presently very seriously ill. Doctors in Delhi have said that his life now is in your hands. He has three good sons and all are dutifully looking after him, which is a great comfort to their mother. As you know Bhagwan, Om is really a "bahadur" because he has been doing service to help poor children's education and not long ago he single handedly arranged collection of food and clothing for landslide victims in remote hills of Nepal. He is compassionate, always willing to help the poor, and has a good heart. Baba, I am praying every morning for the return of his good health and now through this means I am here to make a sincere request to all fellow devotees to pray for his recovery. Baba I know you are aware and will save him. Om Sai Ram.

A Sai Devotee
I know you are listening to me and I know you are with me. I can see you with me in all my life. My friend Sanjay is suffering mentally because of a girl whom he loved very sincerely. She is not in touch with him for a month and he is unable to contact her also. Please give him a solution and peace of mind to him.

A Sai Devotee
Sai, my family and I have lots of troubles since two and half years, but till now no solution. We do not understand what to do. Your shop and house is going on road, winding and we don't have any space to keep the shop stock and household equipments. Sai show the present shop so that we can keep the thing and show the plot so that we can construct the house we don't have time, already we got the notices.

Sai please arrange my sister marriage so that she can settle her life, we male fellow can stay anywhere.

I can only put many tension and burden on your shoulders, Sai. We have only your support. Sai show the plot of back side of your shop. Sai please pass the message to that owner. we the family members requesting to you to provide that house. We want to put the shop and settle in the house. That's the only way Sai. Sai please provide that house.

A Sai Devotee
Sai, mentally I am unrest in this life. "When student is ready, Master comes in time". According to this line, I become your devotee. I found my Guru SAI after long search. Sai I don't want money. I want your blessings only. I want to see you weekly. Here Kuwait, it is not possible. This overseas life I am not happy. Kindly give me a job in Madras or any other place in India. I am planning a Shirdi trip. But till now not yet materialized. Why you not give me a chance to come to that holy place. Sai I want to come with family. I need a peaceful life. I am always thinking and worrying about my future. You have done so many miracles. You know very well about my present job difficulties. Please baba soon you release me from this place and show me an alternative good job to stay with family. Everyday I pray this. I believe on you only".

A Sai Devotee
Dear Baba please forgive my mistakes. Please help with the confirmation of my husband's job. Please bless our family and bless my sister in law who is getting married. Please help her with a wonderful marriage as she is wonderful and deserves all the happiness in the world. Also guide me. Thank you for your love that we feel in our lives.

A Sai Devotee
Saibaba, I completed my interview. Please, Saibaba I should get this job surely saibaba. Please bless me baba please bless me that I should get this job surely baba, baba please help me saibaba. Om sri sai ram.

A Sai Devotee
I am a Fiji citizen. I joined the Sai group in 1987 in Lautoka. Then I had to move to Suva and was active member in a youth group. I have visited Baba in 1997 and in 1999. Then I start work in Singapore in 2000. In 2001, I have met a girl from Indonesia and we have married in 2002. I was still working there till 2003 November. During these few years my wife tells me that we should live in Indonesia and start a business. At last I agreed to her plan. My wife, my two kids and myself went to Indonesia. I arrived here last year. Because, at the time I left Singapore, I did not have any bank account in Indonesia, I transferred all my savings into my wife's account. After I came here she changed. She started going out with friends. When, I ask for my own money, she does not give and even tried to hit me with the knife. I ran away from her place to another place. I don't know any one there and here they don't speak English. Then I went to the chine's temple for the help. They arranged a place for me to stay and now I have started begging door to door for help, so I can buy my ticket to go back to Fiji.

I am tired of my life and only believe on Baba that he will help me. It is very hard to get help here. I have been able to collect some money, but it is not enough to buy a ticket. If I don't have my 2 kids, may be I would have already killed myself, but just because of them I want to live. Maybe one day I can have them with me.

A Sai Devotee
I am from Singapore and I really seeking a help from you all to overcome my marriage problem as i am going thru a hell in this 10 years and unreasonable life. Can someone advise me how to go about the prayers to Sai Baba?

A Sai Devotee
Dear devotees, please pray for me as I'm having too much itching in my body and it has left marks all over my body. My family has some disease. I pray to you all to pray for me to get relief from the said problem.
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Quotation of the Week
"I am the slave of those who hunger and thirst after me and treat everything else as unimportant" -Saibaba
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Question of the Week

Q. Besides highlighting the ever-knowing nature of Baba, does the episode of two lizards in Chapter 15 of Sai Satcharitha signify anything else.
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Sai Activities

Sai Baba Center in Toronto
Devotees in Toronto invite you all to join in our weekly Satsang every Thursday at the two Locations mentioned below. For more information please call Shammi Chopra 905 887 1752 or Roshan Dastoor Ph: 905 812 8290 or email us at saileela99@yahoo.com

Shirdi Sai Satsang, Minnesota
By the grace of Sadguru Sainath, Shirdi Saibaba Prayer Center is established in Minneapolis-St.Paul, of Minnesota. Regular Sai activities in the Twin Cities, MN 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 Sangeeta (651-481-6782), Kiran (952-233-1819), Ravi (651-342-0600) Bhuva (651-681-2042) or Sathya (651-739-2105).

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandir, Columbus OH
We are celebrating our 5th Anniversary Celebrations of our Sai Mandir in Columbus. Please visit http://www.srishirdisaibabamandir.org, Coming Events page or email sssb_temple@yahoo.com for details.
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