SAI IS OMNIPRESENT

    The most important question that may arise in our mind, after hearing and realising Baba's Leelas in mind whether He is still alive and guarding the destiny of His devotees or His Leelas are just due to coincidence of circumstances and time that makes us realise and cherish the same as the evidence of His OMNIPRESENCE, OMNIPOTENCE AND OMNISCIENCE.
    The answer is simple, The truth remains that He is very much alive and much more active, vigilant and limitless in His Power to-day than He was in human body before taking His ---MAHASAMADHl on the 15th of October 1918.
    Since we all know that a 'SIDDHA PURUSH' never dies, the question of Baba dying does not arise, because He was 'GOD INCARNATE'. He took birth only with a mind to spread the gospel of love, sense of Brotherhood and equality among His devotees In His Darbar rich and poor both had their access and were treated without any difference in status. To look after their welfare was the sole responsibility of Baba, irrespective of which school of thought a devotee belonged to. Therefore He is very much on this planet and ruling over the universe and thus guarding over the destiny of His devotees.
    To cite one of the sermons which Baba had imparted to Mr. Cholkar on his vow of not taking sugar in the tea since he wanted to save the cost of sugar and made many other economies to save enough money in order to take Baba's darshan which reads as follows:-
If you spread your palm with devotion before Me, I am immediately with you day and night. Though I am here bodily, still I know what you do beyond seven seas. My abode is in your heart and I am within you. Worship Me always, who is seated in your heart as well as in the hearts of all beings  SAI SATCHARITRA Chapter XV.
    Further if we go through the Charters and Saying of Baba on which Principles even today He stands, then we would find that His Leelas are the result of His Limitless Powers and being the Guardian of the destiny of His devotees. The Sayings of the Charters read as follows:-
 My eye (of vigilant supervision) is ever on those who love Me. Whatever you do, whatever you may be, ever bear this in mind that I am always aware of everything you do.
 If one ever meditates on Me, repeats My name, sings My deeds and is thus transformed into Me, His 'Karma' is destroyed. I always stand by his side.
It was 26th April 1974, the date of my departure from Baba's blessed Darbar after staying for ten days with Him. I was feeling very sad with the very thoughts that today I would be leaving His darbar, though in the morning only Baba was kind enough to bless me with 'Tulsi Leaves' as His Prasad, which is very sacred and holy.
    At   10-30 A.M. I was being suggested by Mr. Gangwal, Proprietor of SAI Prasad Grab, that it would be better if I go to Baba with a coconut to seek His Blessings and thus take His permission to leave since it is a ritual to go to the Sadguru with the coconut to take His permission.
    Accordingly at 12-40 P. M. no sooner Noon Arti of Baba was performed at His Samadhi Mandir, I made my way to 'Dwarka Mayee' with a cocoanut in hand. On reaching Dwarka Mayee I prostrated on the lotus feet of the Master and kept the cocoanut on the collection box, with a mind to worship Baba first.
    No sooner I lighted the incense sticks and was about to place them in front of Baba, to my surprise and to the surprise of all present at Dwarka Mayee at that time I noticed that the two bulbs, which are fitted before His portrait, started flickering. The flickering of those two bulbs was so fast that it took no time for me to understand that something had gone wrong somewhere and Prabhu is trying to point out through His Omnipresent personality to rectify the same. Since no lights other than those two bulbs were flickering, it was a phenomenon worth watching.
    The sooner I turned my head towards the cash box, I found that the cocoanut was missing. Immediately I shouted in order to find out who had taken away the cocoanut from the cash box.
    My shouting and the stopping of the flickering of those two bulbs were simultaneous. On seeing this wonderful Leela of Baba everyone present at that time at Dwarka Mayee was spellbound. The gentleman who had taken away that cocoanut immediately returned it to me with a word of apology.
    Had Baba not pointed out the missing of the cocoanut at the very time through His Omnipresence, I would have certainly lost that cocoanut which would have been a matter of great regret. In other words it was a lesson to me from my Guide and Benefactor to be watchful at all times.
    The above-mentioned Leela of Baba is an authentic proof of His Omnipresence and Omnipotence and thus true to His words that "My eyes (of vigilant supervision) are ever on those who love Me". Whatever you do, wherever you may be, ever bear this in mind that I am always aware of everything you do".
    Secondly the flickering of those two powerful bulbs was not due to defect in the electrical lines or loose contact in the switch board, because other bulbs had no effect, as stated earlier. Therefore it is ample proof of Baba's Omniscience since He is the controller of elements as well and needs no switchboard or electrical device to control the light.
    Thirdly had His mercy not been timely, I would have been the subject of talk of the devotees present at that time at Dwarka Mayee, and I would have been feeling bad in my heart of hearts for the loss of that sacred cocoanut.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRASAD AND CHARANAMRT IN SPRITUAL LIFE

The word prasad means that which gives peace. During any form of worship, ritual or ceremony, Hindus offer some items of food to the Lord. Puja is done with Bael leaves, flowers, Tulsi (Basil plant), Vibhuti and these are given as Prasad from the Lord.
    Prasad is that which gives peace. Prasad is the sacred food offering of the Lord. During Kirtans (Singing hymns), worship, Puja, Havan and Arati, the devotee offers sweet rice, fruits, jaggery, milk, coconut, plantain and such other articles to the Lord, according to his ability. After offering them to the Lord, they are shared between the members of the house or the Bhaktas (devotees) in a temple. Water, flowers, rice, etc., are offered to the Lord in worship. This denotes that the Lord is pleased with even the smallest offering. What is wanted is the heart of the devotee. The Lord says in the Gita :
“Patram Pushpam Phalam Toyam Yo Me Bhaktya Prayacchati, Tadaham Bhaktyupahritamasanami Prayatatmanah"
    Whoever offers a leaf, a flower, a fruit or even water with devotion, that I accept, offered as it is with a loving heart".
    It is not necessary that one should offer gold, silver and costly dress to the Lord. The devotee offers these according to his ability and position in life, thereby denoting that the whole wealth of the world belongs to the Lord. A rich man offers costly things to the Lord. He feeds the poor and serves the sick, seeing the Lord in his fellow-beings.
    The mental Bhava (attitude) of the devotee offering Bhog to the Lord has very great effect. If an ardent devotee of the Lord offers anything to the Lord, that Prasada, if taken, would bring very great change even in the minds of atheists. The Grace of the Lord descends through Prasada. Go through the life of Narada. You will realise the greatness of the sacred leavings of the Lord as well as those of advanced Sadhakas and saints.
    Namadeva offered rice etc., to Panduranga Vitthala and He ate the food and shared it with Namadeva as well. If the food is offered with an yearning heart, sometimes, the Lord takes that food assuming a physical form. In other cases, the Lord enjoys the subtle essence of the food offered, and the food remains as it is in the shape of Prasada. While feeding Mahatmas and the poor people, that which is left behind is taken as Prasada. When a sacrifice is performed, the participants share the Prasada which bestows the blessings of the gods. When Dasaratha performed Putrakameshti (a sacrifice performed wishing for a son), he got a vessel full of sweetened rice that he gave to his queens, by taking which they became pregnant.
    A special form of prasad is the Charanamrit, which is the water or milk used to wash the feet of the idol, or of a holy saint. The Charanamrit has tremendous powers. It can change the outlook of a devotee entirely. It has the power to cure diseases. There are cases where it brought back life to the dead. Charanamrit is a tonic or medicine for misery, pain and anxiety. Intense faith is the all-important necessity for taking it. Without faith it brings very little benefit. The benefits of Prasada and Charanamrita are beyond description. They have the power to change entirely the outlook of a mans life. There have been ever so many instances in the past in this holy land of ours (India) which bears witness to the potency and efficacy of Prasada. Prasada destroys all pains and sins. It is an antidote for misery, pain and anxiety. Faith is the important factor in testing the accuracy of this statement. For faithless persons, it brings very little effect.
        Those who are brought up in modern education and culture have forgotten all about the glory of Prasada. Many Western educated persons do not attach any importance to Prasada when they get it from Mahatmas. This is a serious mistake. Prasada is a great purifier. As they are brought up in the Western style of living, they have imbibed the spirit of Westerners and forgotten the spirit of true children of Indian Rishis of yore. Live for a week in Vrindavan or Ayodhya or Varanasi or Pandharpur. You will realize the glory and the miraculous effects of Prasada. Many incurable diseases are cured. Many sincere aspirants get wonderful spiritual experiences from mere Prasada alone. Prasada is a panacea. Prasada is a spiritual elixir. Prasada is the Grace of the Lord. Prasada is a cure-all and an ideal pick-me-up. Prasada is an embodiment of Sakti. Prasada is Divinity in manifestation. Prasada energizes, vivifies, invigorates and infuses devotion. It should be taken with great faith. The prasad of the Lord is very sacred and purifying. If it is taken with faith and devotion, it brings miraculous results to the devotee. The Lord enjoys the subtle essence of the food offered. The food is then eaten as prasad by the devotees.
    While feeding Mahatmas, Sannyasins and the poor, that which is left over is also taken as prasad, because in feeding them, we feel that we are feeding God Himself. When a ceremony is performed all the devotees should share the prasad and thus receive the blessings of the Deities. Prasad is extremely sacred. There is no restriction of any kind in taking prasad. Time, place or condition does not affect one. Prasad is all purifying... Prasada is the most sacred object for a devotee. One should consider himself lucky to take the Prasada, and there is no restriction of any kind in taking Prasada. Prasada is all purifying.   

SAI BABA THE BEACON OF LIGHT

Light-houses are constructed at various places in the sea[, to enable the boatmen to avoid rocks and dangers, and make, them sail safely. Sai Baba's stories serve a similar purpose in the ocean of worldly existence. They surpass nectar in sweetness, and make our worldly path smooth and easy to traverse. Blessed are the stories 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 stored in the heart, doubts will dissipate, pride of the body will fall, and wisdom will be stored in abundance. The description of Baba's pure fame, and the hearing of the same with love, will destroy the sins of the devotee and, therefore, this is the simple sadhana for attaining salvation.
Long time ago, at the beginning of eighteenth century a young bearded man with sparkling eyes took shelter in a mosque, in Shirdi Village (of Maharshtra State, In India). Nobody knew from where this stranger had come who hardly spoke a word and stayed there. Gradually the curious villagers started offering food to the man, but he never asked anything from them. Sometimes he shared his food with the animals. Soon the young fakir, as he was started to be addressed, started expressing his view points with few elderly villagers. His simple language of expression and his special power of solving the problems of poor needy and destitute soon made this less known fakir, known as Shri Sai Baba. As the days passed, devotees started streaming into Shirdi in ever growing numbers. The village was fast becoming a centre of pilgrimage. As gifts and presentations flowed in, the pomp and ceremony of Sai worship were evolving. Everyday Sai Baba would be a pauper having distributed all among the needy and the poor. But Sai Baba's life of a Fakir remained calm, undisturbed, unaltered and therein is the saint's Spiritual glory.
People also realized that this “Baba” was no ordinary person but a person with extraordinary godly powers. Such powers are not known or present in normal human beings. Baba preached his principle of love and faith in humanity to all his disciples. He always felt anguished over the fact that all those who came to him were more for their own personal problems and not for attaining the ultimate goal of reaching God which he felt could be attained only by true servicing of humanity. Sai baba strongly believed in uniformity of religion and he never distinguished anyone on the basis of caste, creed or religion. He always made it a point not to return empty handed those who had come to him in their hour of need and grief. He performed miracles to alleviate the suffering of poor people. On one occasion he restored the eyes of a blind elderly and in another occasion he lighted a lantern with water when there was no oil to burn it. All good things have to end ultimately “Baba” also left his body on his own will on 15th Oct. 1918, leaving his millions of believers and followers crying. His body was laid in the Samadhi Mandir called “Booty”, which he had asked his disciple to built before his death.
Sai Baba was Unique, in that, he lived his message through the Essence of his Being. His life and relationship with the common man was his teaching. The immense Energy that was manifest in the body of Sai was moving and is still moving in a mysterious way, creating and recreating itself everywhere, beyond the comprehension of time and space.Yet, he lived with the common folk as a penniless fakir, wearing a torn kafni, sleeping over a mat while resting his head on a brick, begging for his food. He radiated a mysterious smile and a deep inward look, of a peace that passed all understanding. He was always and ever aware of what transpired within the hearts and minds of everyone, whether they be, His devotees or not. This Omnipresent and Omniscient Sri Sai Baba who left his mortal body in 1918, is the living spiritual force that is drawing people from all walks of life, from all parts of the world, into his fold, today.Sri Sai Baba lived, acted and behaved as only a “God descended on Earth” can. He came to serve mankind, to free them from the clutches of fear.
His most concise message for one and all alike was “Why fear when I am here”. To take refuge in Sai, is to enter into a journey to reach the Divine Oasis of Love and drink deep from the Fountain of Life, the source of all Spiritual Energy. Wherever the devotee is, Baba makes him recognize within himself his highest aspirations and goal and at one stroke, his conduct and the attitude to fellow beings is touched with the awareness of love, understanding, patience and faith. This is the promise that Sri Sai Baba holds out to all who come to Him. Sri Sai Baba was beyond the limitations of Time and Space and thus caste, creed, position dogmas and doctrines were fundamentally unimportant to him. Nobody really knew his parentage, where he came from or which religion he practiced. He claimed no possessions nor accepted any disciples or gave any specific teaching.
This anonymity lent a strange facet to his interaction with the people who came to him for guidance. To the Hindus he was an orthodox Brahmin, with a sacred fire, enjoining the worship of many gods and the devout study of various Hindu scriptures. He lived in a mosque but always referred to it as “Dwarkamay!” (Lord Krishna's birth place is Dwaraka). To the Moslems he was a fakir living in a mosque observing the disciplines of Islam, uttering “Allah Malik” (God is the master) guiding Muslim seekers along the lines of their own religion. To the Parses he was the sacred rare worshipper. His life was a living manifestation of the Sermon of the Christ and of the Eight-fold path of the Buddha.
Sai Baba's attraction and appeal lie in this fact that he was a perfect model of the harmony of all religions, for whom this world – with all its sectarian and religious antagonism, had been waiting. Sai Baba lived to awaken and lead mankind to the verities of spiritual life. He set in motion a wave of spirituality, which is now spreading all over the globe. All his life's activities constituted the upliftment of mankind. By first conferring temporal benefits, he drew unto himself countless souls caught up in ignorance (darkness) and opened their eyes to the true meaning of life. The miracles which manifested through Sai Baba were just such as were needed to create faith in the people and to make his devotees ethically and spiritually better evolved. Baba did not purposefully perform miracles to show his powers. The very strength of his perfect realisation, in its interaction with nature, caused “the miracle” to take place. Thus he drew people from their deluded pursuits after earthly objects of a transitory nature and induced and inspired them to strive for self-realisation. He continued this glorious work until the last moment of his human embodiment in Shirdi.
Amazingly, there are a phenomenally large number of Instances in which Sai Baba has been literally physically appearing before his devotees, even decades after his passing out of the physical body.Sai Baba is constantly and simultaneously proving that he Is alive in spirit and responds to our sincere prayers. He Is the One Spirit of all existence. which is God in all the forms of God, in all the saints, in all the men and in all the creatures.All those who sincerely take to a life of inner development, Sai Baba lifts him to a higher level. Every one derives benefit according to the ripeness o f his soul and in accordance with his inner yearning.Baba assured his devotees by his saying “I am at Shirdi and everywhere. Whatever you do, wherever you may be, ever bear this in mind, that I am always aware of everything”. Sai Baba does not belong to any single tradition but to all mankind on the path of goodness, love and understanding.

IN THE LIGHT OF SHRI SAI SATCHARITRA

An in-depth analysis of the Path shown by Baba leads to certain obvious pointers essentially required for spiritual evolution of human beings. Baba, during His interaction with a very large number of devotees of different religions and paths had repeatedly brought out certain common emotional, psychological and physical parameters to be followed by the devotees. Although specific instructions were given directly or indirectly to most of the devotees to solve their immediate or mundane problems, yet the general parameters for ethical living and spiritual evolution were more profound and long term. After Baba left His human form, those who followed the parameters and advice for the rest of their lives benefited immensely. Others, who deviated, in the absence of interaction with a Sadguru with a human body, did not evolve much. This is the conclusion one is bound to draw when lives of the prominent devotees of Baba are examined as a whole.
    These general parameters for a contented and evolved life have been brought to the fore extensively in Shri Sai Satcharitra when it narrates real-life happenings at Shirdi, anecdotes and interpretations. Most of the other books written on Baba have also tried to bring out these parameters in different ways. Thus for a good disciple the examples from the life of Baba and his percepts, as codified in Shri Sai Satcharitra and other published materials should work as the best reference points of guidance for their ethical conduct and spiritual progress. This is why I always prescribe reading of Shri Sai Satcharitra in particular and other related materials to the devotees and others following any path or religion. Whenever in doubt about his thoughts and actions a devotee should try to relate with the information on similar situations provided in Shri Sai Satcharitra. He should always judge to find out as to how far he is able to progress with reference to these parameters as the permanent principles of an ethical existence.

Baba has spoken about these greatest principles in the simplest way, when exemplifying these principles through his own conduct as well. For example let us take the case of a man who spoke ill of another devotee to Baba. Baba told him that pigs will only eat dirt even when given the best of food. The meaning of this sentence is too obvious to be explained. Or when, while giving two rupees to a person who had helped Baba with a step ladder in going up and coming down the home of Radhakrishnamayi, announced that one must pay for the labour of another. In fact the entire gamut of all his advice reiterates the principles of ethical conduct reflected in Shrimad Bhagavata Gita.

The problem with some of the devotees is that they read Shri Sai Satcharitra more intensely for its miracle stories rather than for understanding the applied principles of an ethical living. Further while carrying on their mundane deeds or misdeeds they often forget Babas advice at that moment. Therefore, they are prone to ask the same questions on various issues again and again over the years when ever in trouble. What Baba wanted the followers to do is more to practice these principles than to read. As Babas intentions reveal, the question is not as to how many times one has failed while trying but as to whether he is determined and remembers these principles while doing any act, good or bad. Each devotee needs to ask this question to himself and find the answer in the light of Shri Sai Satcharitra.

YOU CAN CLOSE TO SAI BABA WITH SHARDDHA AND SABURI

    Shraddha or devotional faith is the most difficult state of mind to achieve. If one has absolute faith in his Guru then sooner or later he will even look like the Guru with all His attributes. However, the seed of faith takes a lot of time to generate and to grow. It may take years or even a few lives. Full faith in Baba does not come, as quickly as one desires it to be like Shravan, Kirtan, Poojan, Dhyana, etc. The Navadha Bhakti i.e. the multifold type of bhakti is not bhakti per se. They are either methods of bhakti or reflections of bhakti or both. Further, externality of devotion may not necessarily indicate the internality of devotion.
    Some people, at times say that only if Baba desires then bhakti will grow in their hearts. By saying so they make Baba responsible for generating bhakti in them. In the ultimate analysis it is true that Baba generates bhakti in a devotees heart. But, if the person so desiring conducts himself in a manner that Baba desires, then the type of bhakti he seeks will certainly be generated by Him. If one starts praying to Baba for bhakti and yet continues to conduct himself in an unethical manner forbidden by Baba, then how do we expect Baba to generate bhakti in his mind? To this some people say that even bad conduct is created by God and unless He desires this cant be controlled. This time also the burden is squarely on Baba or God and the devotee does not want to take any responsibility even for his own conduct. Even under these circumstances Baba can control his conduct and generate bhakti in him, provided he leaves all other aspects of his life on Him and awaits patiently for Him to guide his destiny. Faith or surrender means leaving everything on Baba body, mind and soul. But partial surrender will lead to partial bhakti, and its partial results only. If one is sincere enough and fully surrenders to Baba then He will control his desires and conduct. Under these circumstances neither he should work nor seek anything himself but leave everything to Baba in totality. Then, if he is prepared to bear the consequence of this state of utter inaction then Baba will certainly control his conduct and give him the type of Shraddha he seeks. There are many examples of many devotees in Shirdi, at the time of Baba, who had left everything on Sai including all their material and spiritual needs, and Baba did provide these to them. If one cannot come to this state of utter inaction then, he should go by the normal path of Navadha Bhakti and should be responsible for his own conduct to start with. God has given enough intelligence to human beings in comparison to animals, to discriminate between good and evil. Such practice will slowly but definitely grow devotion in him imperceptibly.
    However, this slow growth means waiting patiently under all circumstances on the mercy of Baba, which is nothing but Saburi. Saburi is, therefore, an essential factor for the generation, sustenance and growth of devotion. Both faith and patience are complementary to each other. Faith without patience will bring loss of faith at frequent intervals of time and will not allow its growth. Similarly, only patience, without actual faith, is an exercise in futility. A balance in both will bring about even growth of both in a person.
    Faith again means trying to do what we have been asked to do by Baba and resist from doing what has been forbidden by Him. Even if we fail a number of times it does not matter, the main point is whether we are using our God given faculties to their maximum limits. When we want to use our faculties, time and energy for getting close to Baba we have to cut down on many other activities. Therefore, the person who wants closeness with Baba should always try to reduce the non-productive, capricious and non-essential activities like late night parties, addiction of any type, uncontrolled thought, speech or action, etc. Such improvements will not only gradually control the mind but will also save time and energy for more purposive and creative activities, like study on Sri Sainath, meditation on Baba and His worship in any form. The devotees should always try to improve their inner qualities of patience, faith, tolerance, egolessness, and gradually, closeness with Baba will increase. But, the most important two qualities which are fundamental, as often said by Baba, are "Shraddha and Saburi.

SHRI SAIBABA'S MAHIMA AT WORLD LEVEL

Shri Saibaba was telling his devotees during his life time that 'my bones will speak through my Samadhi after shuffling off mortal coils (dehtyag)…, there will be the queue of the devotees like ants… and today, it is being experienced. Saibaba's Samadhi place has become the center of giving spiritual energy to lakhs of devotees. There are thousands of temple of Shri Sai baba alone in Andhara Pradesh (AP). It is on the top position in the country for spreading and campaigning the Philosophy of Shri Saibaba, Similarly, there are many temples of Shri Saibaba at Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, in other states. Thus, Saibaba's MAHIMA is increasing in the whole country with a rapid pace.

In addition to this, the spreading of Philosophy of Shri Saibaba at international level is also increasing at very fast rate. In America itself, there are 22 temples of Shri Saibaba. The philosophy of Shri Saibaba is vastly spreading in America which is assumed to be Super Power in the world. On every Thursday, about 500 to 600 devotees use to come together and perform the Pooja of Shri Saibaba's portrait/ photo in America. There are such more than 100 prayer centers and later on such prayers  centers lead to the construction of huge Sai Temples.At the one corener of 120 year old church, the Saibaba 's idol is installed in Hyamshayar (Chicago) where all four Aarti are sung every day . The first temple of Shri Saibaba was established in 1982 in New York City of America. The devotees' crowd in Arora Temple is appreciable on every Thursday and Sunday. All festivals being celebrated by Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi are also celebrated in this temple. The idol of Shri Saibaba's installed in this temple was made by  Mumbai idol maker Raju Tamil.This idol was installed after religious pooja in 1998.In addition to this, Saibaba's temple at Sloshing and Waldvin in New York are also constructed. Thus, the life working of Shri Saibaba is vastly growing in the whole world. Dr. karlin Macklane and Mery Robert from America have selected the biography and preaching of Shri Saibaba for their PH.D. this is both female candidates were in Shirdi for eight days and took the information of Shri  Saibaba, Prasadalaya, Hospitals, Bhakt Niwas, etc. Dr. Macklane is the professor of religion department in Bakhhil University of Pennsylvania university of America. Mery Roberts is the professor in foreign culture department of Califorina University of los Angils. They have been sponsored by American universities for their research work.
There are five Temples of Shri Saibaba in Australia. Maximum crowd of devotees is found in the Sydney temple. In Canada, there are two temples in Tornoto and one in Vancouver. In addition to this, Saibaba's temples are also in Singapore, Keniya, Indonesia, Malaysia. Mauritius, Newzealand, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, South Africa, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Netherlands, Spain, Fiji, Bermuda, Norway , West Indies, etc. countries. It has proved the teaching of Shri Saibaba regarding all religions and creeds are one has been reached to all corner of the world. Most of the idols of the Gods and Goddesses are prepared at Jaipur in Rajasthan. Many idol makers are also the devotees of Shri  Saibaba. They always tell that we are making the Saibaba's idol and are sending to all corner of the country. But Saibaba's idol has huge demand amongst all. The number of Saibaba's temple in the country is increasing with very rapid pace. However, there are maximum Temple in Andhra Pradesh. Now, the new construction of Sai temple in Andhra Pradesh at Nigeria, 35 Km away from Tirupati on Madras – Tirupati road is in progress. It is on hilly portion, and on 400 feet a height from the ground level. This is the biggest project of Shri Saibaba in the Indian on 10 acre land.The estimates cost of this the construction is about Rs.10 crores.
No body turns up till we get some miracle in this era. In his live time of Shri Saibaba, he lighted the lamps by using water instead of using the oil. Today also, the large number of devotees is getting satisfaction as baba is solving their problems. In his live time, Dadasaheb Khaparde, Nanasaheb Chandorkar, Bapusaheb Butti, Kakasaheb Dixit, such highly devotees were coming to Shirdi for Saibaba's darshan.at present also, the number of highly Qualified Sai devotees is appreciable. The noted software engineer and donor Sh. K.V. Ramani, Chandrabhanu Satpati (Retired I.P.S officer), etc. Sai devotees are working days and night for the Saibaba's teaching.all devotees whom so ever are coming to Shirdi become overwhelmed .
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust,Shirdi celebrates  Shri Ramnavami , Shri Gurupournima and to Shri Punyatithi with religious fervour every year.Hundreds of Palanquins comes to Shirdi from the state as well as from out of state to participated in the festivals. About 100 palanquins accompanied by 75,000 devotees come to Shirdi at the time of Shri Ramnavami festival every year. They all use to come to Shirdi by chanting the name of Shri Saibaba. The number of young  Sai Devotees is also increasing day by day.
Now 92 years have been completed after Saibaba's Mahanirvan. The Saibaba's publicity in the whole world is not noteworthy. Many devotees are experiencing the miracles at Samadhi place in shirdi.
The Philosophy and teaching of Shri  Saibaba have reached to maximum houses of Mumbai, Delhi , Bangalore, Kolkatta, Hyderabad, etc.Shri Saibaba's photo/portraits placed in various shops, offices definitely calls our attention. The waves of Saibaba's teaching and miracles are covering the mankind.
The number of Sai devotees is increasing day by day as the devotees are getting their returns from their devotion and faith towards Shri Saibaba. Daily about 50,000 devotees take the Darshan of Shri Saibaba. This number of one lakh devotes is increased on Saturday and  Sunday . Considering the increased inflow of devotees, Chairman of Shri SAI BABA Santhan Trust  Sh. Jayant Sasane, Vice Chairman Shankarrao Khole, Minister for law and Judiciary Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Board of Trustees have completed the projects like the huge Prasadalaya, Shri Saibaba Super Specialty Hospital, Dwarawati Bahaktni , etc in addition to the previous facilities. The big project 'Sai Ashram ' from the Rs.100 crores donation by Sh. K.V. Ramani will be completed within  four months. Sanathan Trust is planning for a concrete action plan as 100 years will be completed for Saibab's Samadhi in the year 2018.

NOBLE THOUGHTS

• Forget each kindness that you do as soon as you have done it,
• Forget the praise that falls to you the moment you have won it,
• Forget the slanders you hear before you can repeat it,
• Forget each slight, each spite, each sneer where ever you meet it.
• Keep us O'Lord from pettiness. Let us be large in thought, in Word and deed.
• Build your house upon a rock was the advice of centuries ago. There is no stronger rock than true love.
• It is good to have money and the things that money can buy. But it's good, too, to check up once a while and make sure that you have not lost "THE THINGS" that money cannot buy.
• The real value of any incident or any thing depends on view point.
• A good reputation, a clear conscience, appreciation of nature, a peaceful heart, the knowledge of having given happiness to others, a trained and well filled mind. satisfaction from duty well done, faith in the outcome of right, contentment and well adjusted social relationships, make true happiness.
• One thing at a time and that done well is wisdoms proven rule.
• Even a smile can grow and accomplish much.
• How far that little candle throws its beams. so shines a good deed in a naughty world.
• Never was a kind word wasted. Never was one said in vain.