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I am one of the sai devotees for past 7 years. I got married 2 yrs back and i conceived 2 times. But our bad luck both the times it was aborted naturally without knowing reason. I am pregnant now and everyday I am hearing Baba's charitam through this blog. We went to baba temple on baba samadhi day, for my surprise I got Baba's abhishekam fruit. So many devotees were standing there but one of the priests called my husband and he gave some fruit pieces to my husband and said me to eat everything.
I was so happy and i considered that was Baba's blessings to my baby. Pls all of you pray for my foetus. I should get this baby.
Originof writing Sai Satcharitra and Baba’s blessing to Author of the book:1. When Hemadpant(writer of Sri Sai Satcharitra) heard miracles ofSai Baba the delight he got, burst forth into poetic work. Hemandpant thought,that the description of these grand miracles of Sai Baba would be interesting, andinstructive to His devotees; and would remove their sins, and so he began to writethe sacred life and teachings of Sai Baba.2.
Hemadpant thought that he was not a fit person to undertake the work. He said,'I do not know the life of my intimate friend nor do I know my own mind, then howcan I write the life of a saint or describe the nature of Incarnations, which eventhe Vedas were unable to do? One must be a saint himself, before he could knowother saints, then how can I describe their glory?
To write the life of a saint isthe most difficult. He knew, that this was the most venturous undertaking, whichmight expose him to ridicule. He, therefore, invoked Sai Baba’s grace.3. Many books and magazine were being written on Sai Baba during that time.Thenthe question of objection came in, that while so many works regarding Sai Babawere extant, why should this (Satcharita) be written? And where is its necessity?The answer came plain and simple. The life of Sai Baba is as wide and deep as theinfinite ocean; and all can dive deep into the same and take out precious gems (ofknowledge and Bhakti), and distribute them to the aspiring public. The stories,parables, and teachings of Sai Baba are very wonderful.
They will give peace andhappiness to the people, who are afflicted with sorrows and heavily loaded withmiseries of this worldly existence, and also bestow knowledge and wisdom, both inthe worldly and in spiritual domains. If these teachings of Sai Baba, which are asinteresting and instructive as the Vedic lore, are listened to and meditated upon,the devotees will get, what they long for, viz., union with Brahman, mastery ineight-fold Yoga, Bliss of meditation etc.4. So Hemandpant thought that he should call these stories together that would behis best Upasana. This collection would be most delightful to those simple souls,whose eyes were not blessed with Sai Baba’s darshana. So, he set about collectingSai Baba’s teachings and expressions - the outcome of His boundless and naturalself-realization. It was Sai Baba, who inspired him in this matter; in fact,Hemandpant surrendered his ego at Baba’s feet, and thought that his path wasclear; and that Baba would make him quite happy here, and in the next world.5.
Hemandpant could not ask Sai Baba to give him permission for this work; so herequested Mr. Madhavrao Deshpande alias Shama, Baba’s most intimate devotee, tospeak to Him. He pleaded for Hemandpant’s cause and said to Sai Baba, 'ThisAnnasaheb wishes to write Your biography, don’t say that You are a poor beggingFakir, and there is no necessity to write it, but if You agree and help him, hewill write or rather, Your feet (grace) will accomplish the work. Without Yourconsent and blessing, nothing can be done successfully.' When Sai Baba heard thisrequest, He was moved and blessed Hemandpant by giving him His Udi (sacred ashes)and placing His boon-bestowing hand on his head said:- 'Let him make a collectionof stories and experiences, keep notes and memos; I will help him.
He is only anoutward instrument. I should write Myself My autobiography and satisfy the wishesof My devotees. He should get rid of his ego, place (or surrender) it at My feet.He who acts like this in life, him I help the most. What of My life-stories?
Iserve him in his house in all possible ways. When his ego is completelyannihilated and there is left no trace of it, I Myself shall enter into him andshall Myself write My own life. Hearing my stories and teachings will create faithin devotees’ hearts and they will easily get self - realization and Bliss; letthere be no insistence on establishing one’s own view, no attempt to refuteother’s opinions, no discussions of pros and cons of any subject.'
Sai Baba gave His complete assent to the writing of the Sat-Charita toHemandpant and said, 'I fully agree with you regarding the writing of Sat Charita.You do your duty, don’t be afraid in the least, steady your mind and have faith inMy words. If My Leelas are written, the Avidya (nescience) will vanish and if theyare attentively, and devoutly listened to, the consciousness of the worldlyexistence will abate, and strong waves of devotion, and love will rise up and ifone dives deep into My Leelas, he would get precious jewels of knowledge.'
Hearing this, author was much pleased, and he at once became fearless andconfident, and thought that work was bound to be a success. Then turning to Shama(Madhavrao Deshpande) Sai Baba said.
'If a man utters My name with love, I shallfulfill all his wishes, increase his devotion. And if he sings earnestly My lifeand My deeds, him I shall beset in front and back and on all sides. Thosedevotees, who are attached to Me, heart and soul, will naturally feel happiness,when they hear these stories. Believe Me that if anybody sings My Leelas, I willgive him infinite joy and everlasting contentment.
It is My special characteristicto free any person, who surrenders completely to Me, and who does worship Mefaithfully, and who remembers Me, and meditates on Me constantly. How can they beconscious of worldly objects and sensations, who utter My name, who worship Me,who think of My stories and My life and who thus always remember Me?
I shall drawout My devotees from the jaws of Death. If My stories are listened to, all thediseases will be got rid of. So, hear My stories with respect; and think andmeditate on them, assimilate them.
This is the way of happiness and contentment.The pride and egoism of My devotees will vanish, the mind of the hearers will beset at rest; and if it has wholehearted and complete faith, it will be one withSupreme Consciousness. The simple remembrance of My name as ‘Sai, Sai’ will doaway with sins of speech and hearing'.8. The Lord entrusts different works to different devotees.
Some are given thework of building temples and maths, or ghats (flight of steps) on rivers; some aremade to sing the glories of God; some are sent on pilgrimages; but to me(Hemadpant)was allotted the work of writing the Sai SatCharita. Being a jack-of-all-tradesbut master of none, Hemandpant was quite unqualified for this job. Then why shouldhe undertake such a difficult job? Who can describe the true life of Sai Baba? SaiBaba’s grace alone can enable one to accomplish this difficult work.
So, when hetook up the pen in his hand, Sai Baba took away his egoism and wrote Himself Hisstories. The credit of relating these stories, therefore, goes to Him (SaiBaba)and not to me says Hemandpant. Hemandpants says “though Brahmin by birth, Ilacked the two eyes.
The sight or vision) of Shruti and Smriti and thereforewas not at all capable of writing the Sai Sat-Charita, but the grace of the Lordmakes a dumb man talk, enables a lame man to cross a mountain. He alone knows theknack of getting things done, as He likes.9. Light houses are constructed at various places in the sea, to enable theboatmen to avoid rocks and dangers, and make them sail safely. Sai Baba’s storiesserve a similar purpose in the ocean of worldly existence.
They surpass nectar insweetness, and make our worldly path smooth and easy to traverse. Blessed are thestories of the saints. When they enter our hearts through the ears, the body -consciousness or egoism and the sense of duality vanish; and when they are storedin the heart, doubts fly out to all sides, pride of the body will fall, and wisdomwill be stored in abundance. The description of Baba’s pure fame, and the hearingof the same, with love, will destroy the sins of the devotee and, therefore, thisis the simple Sadhana for attaining salvation.
The Sadhana for Krita Age wasShamadama (tranquillity of mind and body), for Treta Age, sacrifice, for Dwapara,worship, and for Kali (present) Age, it is singing of the name and glory of theLord. This last Sadhana is open to all the people of the four varnas (Brahmins,etc.).
The other Sadhanas, viz. Yoga, Yagya (sacrifice), Dhyana (meditation) andDharana (concentration) are very difficult to practice, but singing and hearingthe stories and the glory of the Lord (Sai Baba) is very easy. We have only toturn our attention towards them. The listening and singing of the stories willremove the attachment to the senses and their objects, and will make the devoteesdispassionate, and will ultimately lead them to self-realization. With this end inview, Sai Baba made Hemandpant or helped Hamandpant to write His stories, Sri Sat-Charitamrita.The devotees may now easily read and hear these stories of Sai Baba and whiledoing so, meditate on Him, His form and thus attain devotion to Guru and God (SaiBaba), get detachment and self-realization. In the preparation and writing of thiswork, Sat-Charitamrita, it is Sai Baba’s grace which has accomplished everything,making use of (Me)Hemandpant as a mere instrument.
Click on the above photo to download Shirdi SaiWallpaperAlso Download:Reasons for ReadingSai Satcharitra:Devotee’s can do Sai Satcharitra parayan(reading )/Saptah Parayan(weekly reading )for any of the following reason.If the complete book is read in one weeks time itis said to fulfill the desire of the reader.These can be:1. Getting some wish or desire being fulfilled by Sai Maharaj2. Treatment of ailment, health issue, progeny or related problem.3. Seeking grace of Baba in removing the Problem or worries which are surroundingthe bhakta.4. For good education/knowledge/focus in studies /Sai Baba’s grace in studies - bystudent, for securing good result.5. For employment, interview and job.6. Financial, material, emotional, family and relationship related issues.7.
Out of love and devotion to Sadguru Sainath8. For grace of Guru in attaining salvation, success in path of self –realization,spiritual upliftment.9. To overcome pride, egoism, control over worldly objects and sensations.10.For betterment in life, peace and happiness.The above list is not exhaustive but only indicative. Parayan can fulfill any wishthe devotee desires.But the fruit of Sai Satcharitra Parayan and its success purely depends onBaba’s Grace.He is capable of seeing the worth of devotee, his motive, hisdevotion,His faith and His past,present –future. Just mere reading of the holybook with intention of getting desired result may not be blessed by Baba.Not onlythis, sometime even after reading the result is not achieved,in this casedevotees should not be disheartened.Baba is the ultimate doer and what He shallbless shall be the best for the devotee. To be precise, when the devotees startthe Parayan /weekly Parayan they should completely surrender the result at theHoly feet of Baba and Baba shall bless each according to His Prarabdh orworthiness.Parayan Procedure:Dear devotees there is no hard and fast rule in following these procedure.AllBaba want is love and he did not believe in outward rituals.If the devotees havefirm faith in Baba,parayan shall have its result.1.
Devotees who wish to do weekly Parayan(Saptah) (complete the full book SriSai Satcharitra in 7 days) should start reading the book from Thursday.2.After taking bath,cleaning temple (home temple), lighting Diya,Incense stick,applying Baba’s sacred Udi should start the reading of Sri SaiSatcharitra.(called as Saptah Parayan)with complete devotion and faith in Baba.(Ifthe devotees do not have a puja room, say for example devotees living in hostels,they can sit in a neat place, where there is no disturbance, and start theirparayan). Similarly if one is not keeping good health or by any reason cannot takebath or light Diya,taking Baba’s name they can still read the book.Hence thereis no fast rule to follow.3. Sai Satcharitra has total 51 chapters which can be divided into 7 chapters asper to 7 days and can be read by devotees as per to their convenience i.e. Theycan read all 7 chapter at one go or they can divide these 7 chapter into 3 chapterin the morning and 4 chapter in the evening. This purely depends on devotees howthey wish to read these chapters in a day.4.
The chapters are divided in the following manner for ease of reading andcompleting in time.Day 1 Ch 1-6Day 2 Ch 7-13Day 3 Ch 14-22Day 4 Ch 23-28Day 5 Ch 29-35Day 6 Ch 36-42Day 7 Ch 43-515. Every day some Prasad or navadiya should be offered to Baba like any fruit, dryfruit, sugar candy, raisins etc as per to convenience of the devotee.There is nohard and fast rule again.6. By Wednesday evening Sai Satcharitra will complete.7. After the completion of Sai Satcharitra Prashad (offering ) or Dakshina shouldbe offered to Baba either in home temple or in Sai temple near to their home wherethey can go.