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Welcome message from the Chairman Shri Shirdi SaiBaba Mandir of North Carolina (SSMNC) was established as a non-profit organization in 2010 by a team of eight SaiBaba devotees with no place. With the blessings of SaiBaba the current SSMNC 3.5 acres land along with a 4000 square feet worship hall was purchased in 2011 with overwhelmed community support. Immediately after in 2011 a priest was hired to perform the services to Baba. Today the temple is open 7 days a week and all four Aarathis and rituals like in Shirdi are performed to Baba. SSMNC board worked hard along with the local community to come up with a new temple expansion plan by having a SaiBaba Statue along with other deities. The existing building on the land is being renovated-expanded to accommodate SaiBaba, Ganesh, Dattatreya with Anaga devi along with Dwarakamayi baba to realize the SSMNC vision of a permanent home of SaiBaba here is North Carolina, with the consecrations of Baba and support of the devotees. I am extremely happy to see that with the guidance of SaiBaba, our plan is coming to realization out of this upcoming Grand Prana Prathista ceremony. On behalf of the board with bow of my head to SaiBaba lotus feet and with blessings of SaiBaba I would like to thank you everyone those who supported this spiritual and religious cause to spread the essence of the Shirdi SaiBaba teachings to the United States. My life is fully committed to support our vision with SaiBaba guidance to spread peace for all and to believe in “one god governs all”. My Guru-My Guide-My God Sainath,

Dr. Mayura Sevala Chairman, SSMNC

SSMNC Vision Shri Shirdi SaiBaba Mandir of North Carolina (SSMNC) vision is to promote Shirdi SaiBaba “Sharda” (Faith) and “Saburi” (Patience) philosophy along with his other teachings to help local community with religious, spiritual, cultural, educational, and charitable activities by having a home of SaiBaba (Mandir) here in North Carolina to facilitate worship services in the United States. Disclaimer: Pictures and articles in this Souvenir is a collection submitted by devotee volunteers. SSMNC is not responsible for any of these submissions and it source of origination.

Welcome Message from Sri Shirdi SaiBaba Mandir of North Carolina

(SSMNC) With immense pleasure, we cordially invite you, your family and friends to attend the most auspicious Grand Prana Prathista ceremony of Sri Shirdi Saibaba, Ganesh and Dattatreya with Anaga devi. The 4 days celebration begins Thursday 11th and concludes on Sunday 14th August 2016. During this time there will be Abhishekams, Adivasams, Homams, Spiritual talks and Cultural programs. Please join us and make it successful. On behalf of SSMNC Boards (Board of Trustees & Board of Directors), we are extremely honored to invite all Patrons, Volunteers, Devotees and Sponsors to our Prana Prathista and Maha Kumbhabhishekam. We take this opportunity to immensely THANK all our Patrons, Volunteers, Devotees and Sponsors for your continued kind and generous support during last 5 years. We Pray to the Lord to guide and bless us through this entire process and make this event a grand success. Finally we hope that you find this Souvenir booklet informative, memorable and will serve as a useful memento of this auspicious occasion. This Souvenir booklet was not possible without the continuous guidance of SaiBaba, and efforts from Venkata Brundavanam, Laxmikanth Thotla, Suresh Pasumarthy, and support from community and many Board members contribution.

Disclaimer: Pictures and articles in this Souvenir is a collection submitted by devotee volunteers. SSMNC is not responsible for any of these submissions and it source of origination.

SSMNC Current Board (2016 - 2019)

Office Bearers 

Dr. Mayura Sevala—Chairman

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Sharat Reddy—Vice-Chairman

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Haribabu Chitluri—Treasurer

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Vijay Kumar Agarwal—Secretary

Board of Trustees (Portfolio leads) 

Laxmikanth Thotla—Religious

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Mohan Voora—Treasurer –II

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Prakash Guduru—Food / Prasadam

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Ramakrishna Boggarapu—Web & Communication

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Srikanth Lingidi—Web & Communication

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Suresh Pasumarthy—Purchasing & Education

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Surya Kiran Kommuru—Volunteer Coordination

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Venkatareddy Bommareddi—Facilities & Construction

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Venkata Brundavanam—Administration

Board of Directors (2016) 

Krishna Kishore Maddula

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Raghava Rao Kolagani

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Satyanarayana Pullakhandam

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Vijaya Reddy Raghava Reddy

Sponsorship Opportunities Vigraha & Building Sponsorship Sai Vigraha

$5000

Sai Sannidhi

$3000

Shikar

$2500

Dwarakamayi

$2000

Ganesh Vigraha

$2000

Dattatreya Vigraha

$2000

Sai Kitchen

$1000

Sponsor - A - Brick

$5000

General Donation

Building Donation

Grand Prathista Event Sponshorship Prathista Grand Sponsor

$5001

Grand Prasadam Sponsor

$2501

Prathista Day Prasadam Sponsor

$1001

One Day Event Sponsor

$1001

Grand Flower Sponsor

$1001

One Day Flower Sponsor

$501

One day Prasadam Sponsor

$501

Grand Prathista Event Puja Sponsorsips

Kumbhabhishekam

$251

Navaratna Sponsor

$101

Panchaloga Sponsor

$51

Kalasabhishekam Sponsor

$58

Pradhama Archana

$58

Grand Prathista Event Timeline Date & Time

Event Details

Thursday Aug 11th NavaKalasa Abhishekam, Pooja, 10 AM Shodachorapachara Pooja Thursday Aug 11th Devalaya Pradhakshana, Maha Sankalpam, Ganapathi Pooja, Punya 6 PM Vachanam, Raksha Bhandanam, Mrystyangaranam, Yaga Shala Pravesham, Dwara Thorana Dwaja Kumba Aaradhanam, Ankurarpanam, Kalashadhivaasam, Chaya Jaladhivasam, Maha Mangala Arathi, Teertha Prasadam Friday Aug 12th 9 AM

Mahaganapathi Pooja, Punya Vachanam, Dwara Thorana Dwaja Kumba Aaradhanam, Vaasthu Kalpanam, Vaasthu Pooja, Vaasthu Homam, Vaasthu Bhallaharanam, Dhanyadhivasam, Maha Mangala Arathi, Teertha Prasadam

Friday Aug 12th 6 PM

Balalaya Kalasha Yagalaya Pravesham, Mahaganapathi Pooja, Punya Vachanam, Dwara Thorana Dwaja Kumba Aaradhanam, Maha Kumbasthapana, Agni Prathistapanam, Moolamantra Homam, Poornahuthi, Pushpadhivasam, Mantrapushpam, Bhajans, Maha Mangala Arathi, Teertha Prasadam

Saturday Aug 13th Mahaganapathi Pooja, Punya Vachanam, Kalasa Pooja, Ganapathi, 8 AM Dattatreya, Anagha Devi, SaiBaba, Navagraha and Sakaladevatha Homam, Panchagavya Snapanam, Netronmeelanam, Govu Pooja, Govu Dharshanam, Poorhahuthi, Mantrapushpam Saturday Aug 13th 5 PM

Mahaganapathi Pooja, Punya Vachanam, Dwara Thorana Dwaja Kumba Aaradhanam, Homam, Shayanaadhi Vaasam, Jeevadi Tatvanyasa Homam, Maha Poorhahuthi, Mantrapushpam, Astabhandhanam

Sunday Aug 14th 7 AM

Mahaganapathi Pooja, Punya Vachanam, Dwara Thorana Dwaja Kumba Aaradhanam, Moolamantra Homam, Praana Prathistaga Homam, Pranaadi Dasha Vayunyasa Homam, Asta Dikpalaka Homam, Prayaschitha Homam, Maha Poornahuthi, Yatradaanam, Maha Kumbha, Govu Pooja, Abhishekam, Aacharya Sambhavana, Maha Nivedanam Mantrapushpam, Mangala Arathi

Sunday Aug 14th 6 PM

Unjal Seva, Keerthanalu, Archana, Teertha Prasadam

Mandir Idols As part of SSMNC Grand Prathista event, we will be doing vigraha prathista for Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Kshipra Ganapathi, Dattatreya with Anagadevi and Dwarakamai Baba idols. All idols are procured and sculptured by Sri Rajiv Talim grand son of late Sri B.V. Talim who sculptured Sai Baba idol at Shirdi Sai Sansthan. Kshipra Ganapati is the form that satisfies a devotee immediately. The belief is that Kshipra Ganapathi gives boons and blessings immediately. A major belief is that this form of Ganesha is immediate in all his actions. He grants long life, fulfills desires and provides peace and prosperity. His anger too is immediate and those following Adharma are punished quickly. Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shiva and Paarvathi is known with several names and forms. Ganesha is one of the most important deities of the Hindu religion. Before starting any new work, Ganesh is worshipped to invoke his blessings. He is known as a God who helps you to remove the obstacles on your way to achieve great success.

Kshipra Ganapathi (Italian Marble)

Dattatreya is a Hindu deity considered to be an incarnation of the three Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Dattatreya had descended into the realm of world as progeny of Atri and Anusuya. Sri Anagha devi is a tri-murthy-swarupini i.e. a form of Shakti comprising the essence of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma and their consorts Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Sri Anagha devi is the consort of Sri Guru Dattatreya. Prayers to Sri Anagha Devi Sametha Sri Dattatreya destroys all types of sins. Lord Dattatreya has taken number of forms & incarnations to protect people in the world. One of the most important forms is that of Sri Anagha Deva. Lord Dattatreya along with Anagha Devi form the divine couple. Sincere prayers to the divine couple grant both Material & Spiritual wealth. They bless us in abundance in this world and world thereafter. Dattatreya with Anaga Devi (Italian Marble)

They bless us with marital bliss, progeny, wealth & health, long life, happiness, harmony at home. The unmarried get good life partner.

Sai Baba - life size (Italian Marble)

Dwarakamai Sai Baba (Australian Marble)

Baba preached at Shirdi all his life and performed numerous miracles to convince people that God exists. He healed people's diseases, provided moral and material comfort to his Devotees. Baba helped bring Unity and Harmony between all communities. He said that God is one, but called by different names. He said follow your own religion and seek the truth. Sadguru Sri Shirdi SaiBaba often said that ‘Shraddha’ (Faith/Trust) and ‘Saburi’(Patience/ Endurance) are means of virtues. If his devotees could develop these virtues in themselves, they will cross this ocean of worldly existence without the least trouble and easily. SaiBaba encouraged charity and the importance of sharing with others. He said: "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. “Om Shirdi Vasaya Vidmahe ,Sacchidanandaya Dhimahi

About our Mandir Priest Our temple SSMNC is honored to have Priest Sri Ranga Raju Bhattar LN son of late L.V. Narayana Bhattar hailed from Lakshimipuram, Kuppam, Chittoor District. Sri Ranga Raju Bhattar has been serving at our Sai Mandir since 2011. He studied Vedic Pancharatra Agama from Mysore Maharaja university, Mysore and other Vedic Rituals under the tutelage of Acharya TS Raja Gopal Bhattar in Banglore, Karnataka, India. He has successfully performed various festivals such as Sri Rama Navami, Guru Purnima, Sai Punyathidi and Maha Shiva Ratri apart from conducting various other Homams and regular rituals we perform at SSMNC. His unique way of decorating Sai Baba and Mandir during festivals is a real treat to watch for devotees. Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada

“Om Shirdi Vasaya Vidmahe Sacchidanandaya Dhimahi Thanno Sai Prachodayath” “Om Ekadantaya Viddhamahe,Vakratundaya Dhimahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat” “Om digambrai vidmahe, Avdhutai dhimahi Tanno Dutt prachodyat” “Om Shirdi Vasaya Vidmahe ,Sacchidanandaya Dhimahi Thanno Sai Prachodayath”

List of SSMNC Priest Services - 2016 At Temple

At your home

Archana

$11

N/A

Ayushya Homam

$101

$151

Abdeekam or Hiranya Shradham or Taddinam

$75

$101

Aksharabhyasam

$75

$101

Anna Prasanna

$75

$101

Bhoomi Pooja

N/A

$151

Chuda Karma or Hair Offering

$75

N/A

$201

N/A

$275

Marriage

$251

$301

Naamakaranam

$75

$101

Navagraha Shanti Puja

$75

$101

New Business Inauguration

N/A

$101

Punyavachanam

N/A

$101

Satyanarayana Pooja

$101

$151

Vahana or Car Pooja

$31

N/A

Service name

Gruha Pravesam or House Warming (Ganapathi Pooja and Navagraha Pooja) Gruha Pravesam or House Warming and Satyanarayana Swami Pooja

Festivals Celebrated at SSMNC Bhogi Makara Sankranthi Vasantha Panchami Ratha Sapthami Maha Sivaratri Holi Purnima Ugadi/GudiPadva Sri Rama Navami Hanuma Jayanthi Akshaya Tritiya Sai Mandir Anniversary Day Guru Purnima Naga Panchami Varalakshmi Vratam Rakhi/Sravana Purnima Gokula Ashtami Ganesh Chaturthi Navaratri Starts Durga Ashtami Vijaya Dasami/Maha Samadhi Day  Narakachaturdhi  Diwali

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SSMNC Volunteer Services The strength of SSMNC lies with volunteers who stood with management since the inception of the organization. Hundreds of volunteers came forward to help with various chores. Most of the devotees and volunteers who come to Sai Mandir say that they feel like they are at home, when serving for Baba. Volunteers from all ages proudly serve with different daily routine like;           

Religious services Prasad preparations Pushpamala Seva, Prasad distribution Helping with Photos & Videos Weekend Services Front desk help Event Clean-up Community Services (Sai Care) Mandir Clean-up and organizing items Event Decorations

THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO CONSTANTLY SERVE FOR THE TEMPLE

Run for Sai SSMNC organizes Run For Sai every year. This is a unique opportunity for devotees to walk/run around the Sai Mandir for 5k (25 Pradakshana) or 1K for kids (5 Pradakshanas). Participants gets benefit of health and blessings of Sai for Pradakshanas instead of traditional walk/run

The Presidents Volunteer Service Award SSMNC is now one of the certifying organizations to recognize and nominate volunteers for Presidential Volunteer Service Award Program. The individuals serving as volunteers at SSMNC have the benefit of receiving the PVSA and the following are the eligibility requirements for each age group: Following volunteers received Presidential Awards for their services .

Bharadwaj Chintalapati, Sri Dhanuseshwar Devanand, Sri Dhikshitha Devanand, Sri Vaishnavi Rayarao, Ashwin Inala, Saishreeya Kantamsetty, Sreya Boggarapu, Anika Bhadriraju, Bhumika Bhadriraju, Pujit Chodisetty, Suraj Rajendran and Tejas Ravuri

Kids: Age 5-14 Young Adults: Individual Age 15-25 Adults: Individual Age 26 +

Bikshazoli Baba used to beg food from chosen homes in Shirdi. Baba suggests that in order to destroy one's ego, ascetics must live a simple life by begging alms. He used to carry with Him a Zoli (rectangular peace of cloth) and a tin-pot. Following this tradition SSMNC offers Sai Bikshazoli during Sai Punyathidi and some other special occasions. We send notification to devotees in our community email to devotees to request for Bikshazoli. During this time we come to devotee home along with Baba and take Biksha from devotees. This has been a very popular event where devotees get the opportunity to invite Baba to their home.

Gramotsavam SSMNC offers Gramotsavam (Palki Seva) as one of our Priest Services. Ardent devotees of SaiBaba can request to host the Gramotsavam to their house. Upon receiving the request, volunteers of the temple and temple priest will take Baba’s Palki, Baba (utsava vigraham), Chatri, musical instruments to the host’s house. At the host’s house upon receiving Palki with grand welcome, the priest will seat Baba in a comfortable predesignated place. Then our priest will perform Saibaba Ashtothram and Dhoop Arathi to Saibaba. After the Aarati, the priest will perform Abhishekam to Saibaba along with the hosts. Abhishekam will be followed by Bhajans. The program concludes with Prasad distribution offered by the host.

Sai Food Fest SSMNC organizes Sai Food Fest as one of our fund raising event. Food fest is a fun event where many enthusiastic volunteers come forward and cook their regional delicacies in the premises of Mandir. This is also a fun event for children with many inflatables and games to play at Mandir premises.

Annadanam at Mandir "When an Atithi (uninvited guest) comes to our door at noon, it is our bounden duty to welcome him and give him food. Other kinds of charities, viz. giving away wealth, property and clothes etc., require some discrimination, but in the matter of food, no such consideration is necessary. All charities are imperfect without Annadana. Annadana is the best of all merits." - Shri Sai Satcharitra Following this tradition at SSMNC, Annadanam is performed in the form of distributing Maha Prasad to all devotees every day after all Aaratis and on all special occasions at the Mandir. Annadana at the Mandir is by the devotees for the devotees. Devotees can perform Annadanam at Mandir either by bringing prasadam or help preparing prasadam at Mandir. Devotees can also donate towards Annadanam sponsorship .

Sai Vidya Vihar SSMNC organizes many educational services under Sai Vidya Vihar. Triangle area children and adults are currently participating in many offerings we do at Mandir. Here are some of the programs we are offering at Mandir;     

Music Classes (Vocal) for children and adults Math tutoring—for children under 8th grade (at no cost) Vedic learning for children 4—7 years (summer weekly camps) Gopa Kuteeram for children—many activities under this program Akhandpat (Monthly Sai Satcharitra Parayan at Mandir)

With new Mandir expansion, SSMNC will be offering more educational services under this umbrella.

Bhajans at Mandir Sri Shirdi Sai Baba encouraged all his devotees to sing the glories of Nirakar as well as Sakar form of God. Therefore, all sorts of Statutis, Bhajans, songs, Kawwalis, Abhangs, Couplets, Aarties etc were always sung in his honour around the world. SSMNC organizes Bhajans at Mandir on Thursdays and special occasions. We invite various local non profit organizations Bhajan groups as part of our weekly Bhajan services and on special occasions.

Sai Care

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandir of North Carolina (SSMNC) promotes Sai philosophy and always try to explore ways to help the less fortune and provide opportunities for the people in more fortune times. SSMNC conducted various community events under SaiCare. Here are few events that were conducted by Sai Mandir:              

Food Donation Drive Sandwich Seva Pillows for Cancer Patients Book Back Donation Drive Cloth Donation Drive Coat Donation Drive Office Supplies Donation Drive Blood Donation Drive Health Information Sessions Nepal Earthquake Relief Chennai Flood Relief Support for Blind Kids Support for disabled people Support for Old Age people in India

We have worked with Several local non-profit organizations to ensure the materials and funds raised for specific cause are reached to the people in most need. With your support we will conduct more events like above that help community around you. Material and Money raised for this purpose will be spent for this cause only. Please donate amount of your choice now for this noble cause and your donations will reach the people in need. For additional questions, please send an email to saicare@shirdisaimandirnc.org.

11 Sayings of Shirdi Sai Baba

1. Whoever puts his feet on Shirdi soil, his sufferings would come to an end 2. The wretched and miserable would rise into plenty of joy and happiness as soon as they climb steps of my Samadhi 3. I shall be ever active and vigorous even after leaving this earthly body 4. My tomb shall bless and speak to the needs of my devotees 5. I shall be active and vigorous even from the tomb 6. My mortal remains would speak from the tomb 7. I am ever living to help and guide all who come to me, who surrender to me and who seek refuge in me 8. If you look to me, I will look to you 9. If you cost your burden on me, I shall surely bear it 10. If you seek my advice and help, it shall be given to you and once 11. There shall be no want in the house of my devotees

Mandir Expansion Pictures Bhumi Puja - 2014

Kalakrshana - 2016

SaiBaba Vigraha Arrival - 2016

Construction Starting Puja - 2016

Yantra Sthapana- 2016

Construction In progress

SSMNC Past Event Photos

About Sai Baba Baba is one of the main gods. Today if you go to the temple, the first god you pray to is Baba. Back when he was alive he was the most generous man. He gave food, water, and money to the poor. Everybody worshiped him, and to this day we still do. Baba’s favourite event is Bhiksha Joli. Baba only goes to few houses . The main purpose of Bhiksha Joli is Baba collects the bad things the people did knowingly or unknowingly in the form of Bhiksha. When Baba goes back his home. He combines all his food and gives to animals at his home and then he gives it to the devotees in the temple. Baba’s favourite number is 9.Baba’s favourite day is Thursday.

About Hanuman Hanuman is the god of power. If you pray to him before going to a tournament he will help you win. He can grow into a giant and shrink into an ant. The name hanuman means “disfigured jaw” in sanskrit. Hanuman has 108 names in sanskrit language. He is one of the central figures in the Hindu Ramayana and its various versions. Chiranjeevi is one of those 108 names. He helped Rama in the war with Ravana to save Seetha. It also believed that he one other form of Lord shiva. He is the son of Anjana and Kesari, and is also described as the son of the wind-god Pawan, who according to several stories a role in is birth. Article written by Manasa Brundavanam

Art by Pranathi

Konduri

(8 years)

Art by Shriya

Vallamkonda (8 years) 27

Art by Samhita

Pasumarthy (8 years)

Art by Aanya

Katarey (8 years)

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba I pray to Sai Baba because he is always there for me when I am having trouble and guides me to solutions. He has done a lot for me and everyone else in the world. During the period of Sai Baba, people in India were striving for independence from the British. This was merely just a political problem. But, the main social problem was the cultural and religious differences between Hindus and Muslims. Sai Baba knew that these differences were plaguing the entire society. The two religions must unite because the hate and turmoil will spoil both the groups. Sai Baba preached to everyone that there is only one God (Sabka Malik Ek Hai!) and dedicated himself to unite the people of the two religions. Sai Baba did not belong to any religion, and preached to Muslims to follow the Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an and Hindus to follow the Bhagvad Gita. He was impressed by the Bhagvad Gitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moral philosophy and greatly encouraged people to follow it in their daily lives. Sai Baba was a true spiritual man, leader, and most of all a true believer in God. Jai Sai Ram !!!!

By Sushrit Pasumarthy (12 Years)

By Sreya

Boggarapu

My experience Recently, me and my family went on a trip to France. I have really bad travel anxiety, and I was dreading the plane ride during the weeks leading up to the actual journey. When I got to the airport, I hoped that when I got on the plane, my anxiety would be reduced and I would be much more at ease. The exact opposite happened. Once I boarded, I felt sick to my stomach and I felt like the plane was very unsafe and something bad was going to happen. I could not stop thinking like this, through takeoff and a majority of the flight. I could not stop praying, and I wanted God by my side more than anything. Every time we hit some turbulence, I thought, “This is it. It’s over”. A little more than halfway through the flight, I tried to imagine something that would help me cope with the situation a little better. Whenever turbulence hit, I would imagine Shirdi Sai Baba holding the plane up on his shoulders, taking it over the ocean and protecting it from anything that could possibly cause it any harm. I kept envisioning this image throughout the rest of the flight when things got rough, and I will tell you that it really helped me a lot. Just imagining His presence managed to make the rest of the journey a breeze, and that is the power of Sri Sai Baba. He is always watching, even when we think He turned his back on us. He knows what’s best for us. We just need to believe. By Pujita Chodisetty

Art by Amrit Thotla (10 years)

Sai Baba Sai Baba was born on 1830 in India. He was a jewel among people. His whole life he lived in a small village. He was clamed as Hindu and Muslim. He drew people all over the country. He effected cures, he granted health, and happiness. His real dream was to awaken in them a life. Baba was first seen as a sixteen year old under a neem tree in Shirdi. The people in the village were amazed to see such a young person do hard prayers. Not even minding the heat or cold. He was always alone never talked to anyone or leave the neem tree. All around the world people pray to god and take his blessing. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and many more. People sing aartis, bhajans, and songs. When Baba first came to Earth he gave love and happiness to the world. People believe that Baba was a form of Shiva, Krishna, Rama, and many more. Sai Baba is worshipped by people all around the world. The name Sai was given to him when he arrived to Shirdi, but some people thought he was mad and threw stones at him. Unfortunately Baba died in peace on 1918 October 15. They buried him in Shirdi. Even though Baba attain Samadhi we all still believe he is with us.

By Anmol Thotla (10 years )

The “Sai Baba” I know Sai Baba…When one hears the name, the first words that come to mind are divinity, purity, humility, and bliss. Interestingly so, these are in fact the qualities that man strives to achieve, but can never fully reach. Ever since he first stepped foot on this planet, Sai Baba has inspired millions of people across the world with his enlivening philosophies, awe-inspiring stories, and kind and humble presence. But what is Sai Baba’s influence and effect on Indian culture as a whole? From the grains and seeds in the soil, to the birthing of a healthy child, Hindus and Muslims have cultivated the belief of god to bring hope and promise into their villages. In times of trouble or sorrow, these people would look to God. It was not until the appearance of the “fakir” himself that the people shifted their attention and devotion to this gratuitous miracle worker. Along with the heart of God, Sai Baba brought into his people a form of dignity, discipline, and kind heartedness. In his words, sayings, and actions, Baba demonstrated patience, humbleness, and generosity. This eventually rubbed off on Sai’s devotees and sooner or later, they followed his words and habits to go on to become better human beings. The main ideology behind all of Sai Baba’s philosophies is the importance and significance of Unity. Back in Baba’s times, Hindus and Muslims were constantly quarrelling with each other. Nobody knew whether Sai Baba was a Muslim or a Hindu, but after seeing some of his miracles in action, both the cultures came together to worship and follow the supernatural entity in the form of a fakir that was Baba. Unlike the devotees of other religions, where they are required to do a number of specific rituals for their gods, Sai Baba’s devotees are not obligated or forced to do anything of that manner. Baba believed that people should choose their own faith and follow their own god. It doesn’t matter what religion, Baba’s only philosophy was that “God is one.” It was through this saying that Sai Baba’s devotees believed the fakir was a descendant of god himself. Within Sai Baba, devotees all across the world could see their gods and goddesses in this enlightened miracle worker. Here at the Shirdi Sai Mandir of North Carolina (SSMNC) we embrace Baba’s philosophies of unity by partaking in an event known as the Interfaith Prayers each year, to truly show

“Sabka Malik Ek” By Smaran

Thotla (15 years)

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Sri Shirdi Sai Ashtothram - 108 1. OM Sri Sai Nathaaya namaha 2. OM Sri Sai Lakshmi naarayanaya namaha 3. OM Sri Sai Krishnaraamashiva maruthyaadhi roopaaya namaha 4. OM Sri Sai Seshasai ne namaha 5. OM Sri Sai Godhavarithata shirdhivasi ne namaha 6. OM Sri Sai Bhakta hrudaalayaaya namaha 7. OM Sri Sai Sarva hrunnilayaaya namaha 8. OM Sri Sai Bhoota vaasaya namaha 9. OM Sri Sai Bhootha bhavishyadbhaava varnithaaya namaha 10. OM Sri Sai Kaalaa thiithaaya namaha 11. OM Sri Sai Kaalaaya namaha 12. OM Sri Sai Kaala kaalaaya namaha 13. OM Sri Sai Kaaladarpa damanaaya namaha 14. OM Sri Sai Mrutyunjayaaya namaha 15. OM Sri Sai Amarthyaaya namaha 16. OM Sri Sai Marthyaa bhayapradhaaya namaha 17. OM Sri Sai Jiivadhaaraaya namaha 18. OM Sri Sai Sarvadhaaraaya namaha 19. OM Sri Sai Bhaktaavana samarthaaya namaha 20. OM Sri Sai Bhaktavana prathikjnaaya namaha 21. OM Sri Sai Anna vastra daaya namaha 22. OM Sri Sai Aroogya ksheemadaaya namaha 23. OM Sri Sai Dhana maangalyapradaaya namaha 24. OM Sri Sai Buddhi siddhi pradaaya namaha 25. OM Sri Sai Putra mitra kalathra bandhudaaya namaha 26. OM Sri Sai Yogaksheema vahaaya namaha 27. OM Sri Sai Aapadbhaandhavaaya namaha 28. OM Sri Sai Maargabandhavee namaha 29. OM Sri Sai Bhukti mukti swargaapavargadaaya namaha 30. OM Sri Sai Priyaaya namaha 31. OM Sri Sai Preeti vardhanaaya namaha 32. OM Sri Sai Antharyaminee namaha 33. OM Sri Sai Sacchitatmanee namaha 34. OM Sri Sai Nityanandaaya namaha 35. OM Sri Sai Parama sukhadaaya namaha 36. OM Sri Sai Parameeshwaraaya namaha 37. OM Sri Sai Parabrahmanee namaha 38. OM Sri Sai Paramaatmanee namaha 39. OM Sri Sai Gnaana Swaroopinee namaha 40. OM Sri Sai Jagath pithre namaha 41. OM Sri Sai Bhaktaanaam maathru daathru pithaamahaaya namaha 42. OM Sri Sai Bhaktaabhaya pradhaaya namaha 43. OM Sri Sai Bhakta para dheenaya namaha 44. OM Sri Sai Bhaktaanugraha karaaya namaha 45. OM Sri Sai Sharaanagatha vatsalaaya namaha 46. OM Sri Sai Bhakti shakti pradaaya namaha 47. OM Sri Sai Gnana yraaghya prdaaya namaha 48. OM Sri Sai Preema pradaaya namaha 49. OM Sri Sai Samskhaya hrudaya dowurbhalya paapa karma vaasanaa kshayakaraaya namaha 50. OM Sri Sai Hrudayagranthi bheedakaaya namaha 51. OM Sri Sai Karma dhvamsiinee namaha 52. OM Sri Sai Suddasathva sthithaaya namaha

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KAKAD AARTI Joduniya kar charani thevila Matha Parisawi vinanti majhi sagurunatha (pandharinatha) Aso-naso bhav alo tujhiya thaya Kripa drishti pahe majkade sadgururaya Akhandit asawe aise watate payi Sanduni sankoch thav thodasa dei Tuka manhane deva maji vedi wakudi Namhe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bhavapash hati apulya todi Utha panduranga ata prabhat samayo patala Vaishnawancha mela garud pari datala Garud para pasuni mahadwara paryant Suracharanchi mandi ubhi joduniya hath Shuka sanakadik narad tumbar bhaktanchyakoti Trishul damaroo ghewooni ubha girjecha pati Kaliyugincha bhakta namhe ubha kirtani Pathimage ubhi dola lawooniya jani .. Utha utha sri sainath guru charan kamal dawa Aadhi wyadi bhawatap waruni tara jadviwa Geli tumha soduniya bhawatama rajani vilaya Pri hi agyanasi tumachi bhulawi yogmaya Shakti na amha Yatkinchitahi tijala saraya Tumhich teetay saruni dawa mukha jan taraaya Bho sainath maharaj bhawa timirnashak ravi Agyani amhi kiti tawa varnavi thorawi Tee warnita bhagale bahuvadani shesh vidhi kavi Sakurpa howooni mahima tumcha tumhich wadwa wa Utha Utha â&#x20AC;&#x201D;-(1) Bhakt mani sadbhaw dharuni je tumha anusarale Dhayastawa Te darshan tumche dwari ubhe thele Dhyanastha tumhas pahuni man amuche dhale

Pari Twa chanamruta Prashayate atur jhale Ughaduni netra kamaladeenabhandu ramakanta Pahiba krupa drushti balaka jashi mata Ranjavi madhurvani Hari tap Sai Natha Aamhich Apule Kajastawa tuja kashtavito Deva Sahan Karishil te aikuni ghyawi bhet Krishna Dhawa Utha Utha Aadhi Wyadi ..(2) Utha Panduranga ata darshan dya sakala Jhala Arunodaya sarali nidrechi vela Sant sadhu mani avaghe jhaleti gola Sada Sheje sukh ata baghu dhya mukh kamala Rang Mandapi maha dwari jhalise dati Man utavil roop pahawaya drushti Rahi rakhumabai tumha yewoodhya daya Sheje halwooni jage kara devraya Garud hanumant ubhe pahati waat Swarginche surwar ghewooni ale bobhat Jale mukta dwar labh jhala rokada Vishnu das nama ubha ghewooni kankada Ghewooniya pancharati karoo babansi arti karoo sai si..Utha utha ho bandhav owalu ha ramadhav Karuniya Sthira man, Pahu gambhir he dhyana Krishna natha datt sai jado chitt tujhepai Kakad arti karito sainath deva Chinmaya roop dakhavi ghewooni balak laghu seva .Kam krodh mad matsar atwooni Kankada kela Vairagyache toop ghalooni me to bhijavila Sai nath guru bhakti jawaane to me petawila Tad wruth jaluni guru ne parakash padila Dwaita tama nasuni milavi tatswaroopi jeewa

Chinmaya roop dhakavi ghewooni balak laghu seva Bhoo-kechar vyapuni avaghe hrudhkamali rahasi Tochi datta devu shridi rahuni pawasi Rahooni yethe anyatrahi too bakta stav dhavasi Nirasuniya sankata dasa anubhav davisi Chinmaya roop dakhavi... Twadhyash dundu bhine sare ambar he kondale Sagun murti pahanya atur jan shirdi ale Prashuntwat vachanamrit amuche dehabhan harpale Soduniya durabhiman manas twat charni wahile Krupa karuniya sai maule dass padari ghyawa Chinmaya… Bhaktichiya poti bodh kankada jyothi Panch pran jivebhave owaloo arti Owaloo arti majya pandharinatha majya sainatha Donhi Kara jodoni charani thevila matha Kayb mahima varnu ata sangane kiti Koti brahma hatya mukh pahata jati Rai rukhumabai ubhaya doghi do bahi Mayur pich chamare dhallti thaiche thai Tuka mhane deep ghewooni unmaneet shobha Vite vari ubha dise lawanya gabha .. Owaloo … Utha sadhu sant sadha apulale heet Jaeel jaeel ha nardeh mag kaicha bhagwant Uthoniya pahate baba uba ase vite Charan tayancha gomate amrut drishti awaloka Utha utha ho vegsi chala jawooya rawoolasi Jalatil patakanchya rashi kakad arti dekhiliya Jage kara rukminivar, dev ahe nijsurant Vege linlon kara drisht hoel tayasi

Dari wajantri vajati dhol damane garjati Hote kakad ati majhya sadguru rayanchi Sihanad shankh bheri anand hoto maha dwari Keshavraj vetewari nama charan vandito Sainath guru majhe aaee Majla thav dhava payee Datt raj guru majhe aaee Majla thav dhava payee Sri Satchitanand Sadguru Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai Prabhat samayi shubh ravi prabha phankali Samare guru sada asha samayi tya chhale na kali. Manhoni kar jodoni karu ata guru prarthana Samarth guru sai nath purvi manovasana……………1 Tama nirsi bhanu ha guru hi nasi adnyanata Parantu guruchi kari na ravihi kadhi samyata Punha timir janma ghe gurukrupeni adnyana na Samarth guru sainath puri manovasana………………2 Ravi pragat hawooni twarita ghalwi alasa Tasa guruhi sodwi sakal dushkruti lalasa Haroni abhimani jadwi tatpadi bhavana Samarth guru sainath purvi manovasana……………...3 Gurusi upma dise vidheehari haranchi uni Kuthoni mag yei tee kavani ya ugi pahooni Tujjhich upma tula bharvi shobhate sajana Samarth guru sainath purvi manovasana…………….4 Samadhi utroniya guru chala mashidikade Twaidya vachnoti tee madhur variti sankade Ajatripu sadguru akhil pataka bhajana Samarth guru sainath purvi manovasana……………..5

Aha susamayasi ya guru uthoniya baisale Vilokuni padashrit tadiy aapade nasile Asa suhitkari ya jagati konihi anya na Samarth guru sainath purvi manovasana……………..6 Ase bahut shahana pari na jya guruchi kripa Na tatswahit tya kale karitase rikamya gapa Jari gurupada dhari sadrudh bhaktine to mana Samarth guru sainath purvi manovasana……………..7 Guro vinati mi kari hridaymandiriya basa Samasta jag he guruswarupachi thaso manasa Karo satat satkruti matihi de jagatpavana Samarth guru sainath purvi manovasana……………..8 Premeya ashtakasi padhuni guruvara prarthiti je prabhati, Tyachi chittasee deto akhil Haruniya bhranti mee nitya shanti Aise he sainathekathuni Suchvile jevi ya baalakasi, Tevi tya krisnapayi namuni savinaye arpito ashtakasi………………9 Sri Satchitanand Sadguru Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai Sai raham najar karna, Bachoon ka palan karna Jana tumne jagat pasara, Sabahi jooth jamana Sai raham najar karna Mai andha hoon banda apaka Mujase prabhu dikhlana Sai raham najar karna Das ganu kahe aab kya bolu, Thak gayi meri rasana Sai raham najar karna

Raham najar karo, ab more sai Tumbin nahi mujhe maa baap bhai - Raham.. Mai andha hoo banda tumara - Mai andha …. Mai na janoo allah elahi-Raham najar Karo Khali jamana maineh gamaya - Khali …. Sathi akhar ka kiya na koi-Raham najar Karo Apne mashidka jhadoo ganu hai - Apne …. Malik hamara, tum baba sai - Raham najar Karo Tuj kay deoon sawlya mee khaya tari Mi dubali batik namyachee jaa shree hari Uchhishta tula dene hi goshta na bari Tu jagannath, tuj deoon kashire bhakari Nako anta madiya pahoon sakhiya bhagwanta - shrikanta Madhyanharatr Ultoni galee hi aata - aan chitta. Hoiel tujhare kankada ki raulantari Aantil bhakti naivedyahi nanapari Sri sadguru baba sai Tujwanchuni ashray nahi, bhutali Mi papi patit dheemananda - Mi…. Tarne mala gurunatha, jhadakari Tu shantishamecha meru, Tu…. Tu bhavarnavinche taru guruvara, Guruvara majasi pamara, ata udddhvara Twarit lavlahi, Twarit lavlahi, Mi budto bhavbhay dohi, uddhvara Sri sadguru…. Rajadhiraja Yogiraja Parabrahma Sainatha Maharaja Sri Sacchidananda Sadguru Sainatha Maharaja ki Jai. ~END~

MADHYAN AARTI

Aneka shrutat arkya lila vilasai Samavish ta kriteshan bhaswa tat prabhavam Aham bhav hinam prasannatambhawam namami.....

Satam vishrama ram mevabhiram Sada sajjanai saanstutham sanamabdhi Janamodadam bhakt bhadra pradam tam namami.... Ajjanmadyamekam param brahma sakshat swayan Sambhavam Rammeva vatimam Bhawat darshanastam punitah prabhoham namami... Sri sai sha krupanidheakhila Sarwartha siddhi prada Yushmat padraj prabhavama tulam Dhatapi vaktasham sadbhaktya sharanam krutam Jali puta sampra pito smiprabho Srimat sai paresh pad kamala Nanyan chharanyam mama Salrup dhara raghwottam bhaktakam Vibudha druman prabhum Mayayo pahat chitta shudhaye Chintayamahmaharnisham muda Sharat Sudha Shupratima Prakashan Krupatapatram tav sai nath Twadiya padabji sama shritanam Swatchhayayaa tapamapa karotu Upasna daivata sainath Sta vairamayopasanina stutswam Ramenmano me tawa padyugmu Bhringo yathabje makaran dalubdha Anek janmarjitapap sankshayo Bhavet bhawat pada saroj darshanat Kshamaswa sarwana paradh punja kan prasid saish Guru Dyanidhe Sri Sainath charnamrit putchitta Statpad seva nartah statencha bhaktya Sansar Janyadhuritow dhvinirgataste Kaivalya dham param samavpnuvanti

Stotrameta pathed bhakatya yo narstan manah sada Sadguru sainaths krupa patra bhaved dhruvam Sainath krupa swardu satpadhya kusumvallh Shrayasech manah shudhye premsutren gumphita Govind suri putren kashinathbhidhaina upasanityu pakhyen sri sai gurverpita Iti sri sainath mahinma stotram sampurmam OM yadnen yadnyamayajant Devastani dharmani prathamanyasan Te ha nakan mahimanh sachant yatra purve sadhya santi devah OM rajadhirajaya prasahyasahine namo vayan vaishravnaya kurmahe Sa me kamankamkamaya mahan Kameshwaro vaishravano dadhatu Kuberaya vaishravanaya maharajainamah OM svasti samrajyan bhaujyam swarajyan virajyan Parmeshtthyam rajyam maharajya madhi patya Mayan samantparyayi syatsarva bhaumah sarvyayush Antada parardhat prithvivai samudra paryataya ekraliti. Tadapyesh shlokobhi gito marutah Pariveshtaro marutya syavasguhe Avikshitasya kamprervishvedevah sabhasad iti. Karcharnakritan vakayajen karmajan va Sharavannayanjan va manasan va paradham Viditamviditan va sarvametat kshamasva Jai Jai karunabdhe sri prabho sainath Sri satchidanand sadguru Sainath maharaj ki jai Rajadhiraja Yogiraja Parabrahma Sainatha Maharaja Sri Sacchidananda Sadguru Sainatha Maharaja ki Jai Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare ( 3 times Pradakshana)

Hari Om yagnena yagnamayajanta devaastaani dharmaani prathamaabyaasan Tehanakam mahimaanah sachanta yatra poorve sadhyaa santi Devaah Aum rajaadhiraajaaya prasahya saahine namo vayam Vaishravanaaya kurmahe Sa me kaaman kaama kaamaya mahyam kameswaro Vaishravano tathatu. Kuberaraya Vaishravanaaya Mahaaraajaaya namah. Om swasti saamrajyam bhojyam swaaraajyam vairaajyam, paarameshtyam Raajyam mahaarajya maadhi patya mayam Samantaparyaa yeesyat Saarvabhoumah saarvayushya aantaadaaparaaraadhaat prithivyai Samudraparyanthaayaa ekaraalithi Tadapyesha slokobhigeeto marutah parivestaaro maruttasyaavasan gruhe Avikshitasya kamaprer Visvedevaah sabhaa sada ithi Shri Naarayana Vaasudevaaya Saccidananda Sadguru SaiĂąatha Maharaja ki Jaya O! Shri Narayan Vasudev Sachchidananad! Sadguru Sainath Maharaj! Ananta tula te kase re stavave Ananta tula te kase re namave Ananta mukhancha shine shesh gata Namaskar sashtang sri sainatha......1

Suradik jyanchya pada vanditati Shukadik jyante samanatva deti Prayagadi tirthe padi namra hota - Namaskar..6 Tujya jya pada pahata gopabali Sada rangli chitswarupi milali Kai raaskrida sarve krishnanatha Namaskar..7 Tula mangto mangane ek dhave Kara jodito deen atyant bhave Bhavi mohaniraj ha tari ata - Namaskar Sashtang sri sainatha...8 Aisa yei ba sai digambara Akshayroop avatara, sarvahi vyapak tu Shrutisara, anusaya trikumara...Aisa....1 Kashi snan jap, praati divshi Kolhapur bhikshesi, nirmal nadi tunga Jal prashi, nidra madhur deshi...Aisa...2 Jholi lombatase, vam kari Trishul damroo dhari, Bhakta warada sada, sukhkari Desheel mukti chari...Aisa...3 Payi paduka, jap mala, kamandalu mrugachhala Dharan karishi ba, nag jata, mugut shobhato matha...Aisa.....4

Tatpar tujhya yaji dhyani, akashay tyanche sadani Laxmi vas kari, dinrajani Smarave mani twatpada nitya bhave Urave tari Rakshisi sankat varuni...Aisa...5 bhaktisathi swabhave Ya pari dhyantujhe, gururaya Tarave jaga taruni mayatata-Namaskar....2 Drushya kari nayana ya, purana-nand sukhe, hi kaya, Lavisi harigun gaya...Aisa...6 Vase jo sada davaya sant leela Dise aghya lokapari jo janala Sada satwarupa chidananadakanda, Jagat Pari antari dyan kaiwalyadata - Namaskar....3 sambhavastha na sanhar hetum Swabhakte chhaya manusha darshayantah Bara laghala janma ha manwacha Namami shwaram sadguru sai natham Nara saarthaka sadhanibhut sacha Bhavdwant widhavam samar midyam Dharoo sai prema galaya ahanta Manowagatha munirdhyana gamyam Namaskar...4 Jagat dyapakam nirmalam nirgunam Dharave kari san alpagnya bala twa namami... karawe amha dhanya chumboni gala Mukhi ghal preme khara gras ata Namaskar..5

Bhawambodhi magnarditana janana Swapada shritana swabhakti priyanam Samudharanartham kalow sambhavantam namami...

sankshayo Bhavet bhawat pada saroj darshanat

Sada nimbavirkshasya, muladhiwasat Sudhasravinam tiktamapi - apriyam tam. Tarumkalpa vrikshadhikam sadhayantam namami...

Sri Sainath charnamrit putchitta Statpad seva nartah statencha bhaktya Sansar Janyadhuritow dhvinirgataste Kaivalya dham param samavpnuvanti

Sada kalpavrikshasya tasyadhi mule bhawad bhav budhya saparyadisewam Nrinam kurwatam bhukti muktipradam tam namami...

Aneka shrutat arkya lila vilasai Samavish ta kriteshan bhaswa tat prabhavam Aham bhav hinam prasannatambhawam namami..... Satam vishrama ram mevabhiram Sada sajjanai saanstutham sanamabdhi Janamodadam bhakt bhadra pradam tam namami.... Ajjanmadyamekam param brahma sakshat swayan Sambhavam Rammeva vatimam Bhawat darshanastam punitah prabhoham namami... Sri sai sha krupanidheakhila Sarwartha siddhi prada Yushmat padraj prabhavama tulam Dhatapi vaktasham sadbhaktya sharanam krutam Jali puta sampra pito smiprabho Srimat sai paresh pad kamala Nanyan chharanyam mama Salrup dhara raghwottam bhaktakam Vibudha druman prabhum

Kshamaswa sarwana paradh punja kan prasid saish Guru Dyanidhe

Iti sri sainath mahinma stotram sampurmam OM yadnen yadnyamayajant Devastani dharmani prathamanyasan Te ha nakan mahimanh sachant yatra purve sadhya santi devah OM rajadhirajaya prasahyasahine namo vayan vaishravnaya kurmahe Sa me kamankamkamaya mahan Kameshwaro vaishravano dadhatu Kuberaya vaishravanaya maharajainamah OM svasti samrajyan bhaujyam swarajyan virajyan Parmeshtthyam rajyam maharajya madhi patya Mayan samantparyayi syatsarva bhaumah sarvyayush Antada parardhat prithvivai samudra paryataya ekraliti. Tadapyesh shlokobhi gito marutah Pariveshtaro marutya syavasguhe Avikshitasya kamprervishvedevah sabhasad iti.

Mayayo pahat chitta shudhaye Chintayamahmaharnisham muda Sharat Sudha Shupratima Prakashan Krupatapatram tav sai nath Twadiya padabji sama shritanam Swatchhayayaa tapamapa karotu Upasna daivata sainath

Karcharnakritan vakayajen karmajan va Sharavannayanjan va manasan va paradham Viditamviditan va sarvametat kshamasva Jai Jai karunabdhe sri prabho sainath

Sta vairamayopasanina stutswam Ramenmano me tawa padyugmu Bhringo yathabje makaran dalubdha Anek janmarjitapap

Rajadhiraja Yogiraja Parabrahma Sainatha Maharaja Sri Sacchidananda Sadguru Sainatha Maharaja ki Jai

Sri satchidanand sadguru Sainath maharaj ki jai

DHOOP AARTI Aaarti sai baba, soukhya datar jeeva Charan rajatali, dhyava dasa visawa, bhakta visawa aarti Jaya mani jaisa bhav, taya taisa anubhav Davisi dayadhana, aisee tujhee hi mav - aarti Tumche nam dhyata, hare sansrity vyatha Agaadh tav karni, marga davisi anantha aarti Kaliyugi avatar, sagun brahma sachar Avteerna jhalase, swami datta digambar aarti Atha divasa guruwari, bhakta kariti wari Prabhupad pahawaya, bhav bhav niwari - aarti Majha nijdravya theva,tav charanraj seva Magane hechi ata, tumha deva dhideva - aarti Ichhit din chatak, nirmal toy nij sukh Pajave madhava ya, sambhal apuli bhak aarti Shirdi majhe pandharpur Sai baba ramavar.............1 Shudha bhakti chandra bhaga Bhav pundalik jaga...........2 Yahoyaho avaghe jan kara baba si vandan..........3 Ganu mhane baba sai Dhav pav majee Aayei.........4 Ghalin lotangan vandin charan Dolyaneepahin rup tujhe, Preme alingin anande pujin Bhave ovalin mhande nama......1 Tvamev mata cha pita tvamev Twamev bandhucha sakja twamev Twamev vidya dravin twamev Twamev sarva mam dev dev......2

Kayen vacha manasondriyerua Budhyatmana wa prakrutiswabhawat Karomi yagdhat sakala parasmai Narayana yeti samarpayami.....3 Achyutam keshvam ramnarayan Krishna damodhar vasudev harim Shri dhar madhav gopikavallabham Jankinayak ramchandra bhaje...4 Hare ram hare ram ram ram hare hare Hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare Ananta tula te kase re stavave Ananta tula te kase re namave Ananta mukhancha shine shesh gata Namaskar sashtang sri sainatha......1 Smarave mani twatpada nitya bhave Urave tari bhaktisathi swabhave Tarave jaga taruni mayatata-Namaskar....2 Vase jo sada davaya sant leela Dise aghya lokapari jo janala Pari antari dyan kaiwalyadata Namaskar....3 Bara laghala janma ha manwacha Nara saarthaka sadhanibhut sacha Dharoo sai prema galaya ahanta Namaskar...4 Dharave kari san alpagnya bala karawe amha dhanya chumboni gala Mukhi ghal preme khara gras ata Namaskar..5 Suradik jyanchya pada vanditati Shukadik jyante samanatva deti Prayagadi tirthe padi namra hota Namaskar..6

Tujya jya pada pahata gopabali Sada rangli chitswarupi milali Kai raaskrida sarve krishnanatha Namaskar..7 Tula mangto mangane ek dhave Kara jodito deen atyant bhave Bhavi mohaniraj ha tari ata - Namaskar Sashtang sri sainatha..........8 Aisa yei ba sai digambara Akshayroop avatara, sarvahi vyapak tu Shrutisara, anusaya trikumara...Aisa....1 Kashi snan jap, praati divshi Kolhapur bhikshesi, nirmal nadi tunga Jal prashi, nidra madhur deshi...Aisa...2 Jholi lombatase, vam kari Trishul damroo dhari, Bhakta warada sada, sukhkari Desheel mukti chari...Aisa...3 Payi paduka, jap mala, kamandalu mrugachhala Dharan karishi ba, nag jata, mugut shobhato matha...Aisa.....4 Tatpar tujhya yaji dhyani, akashay tyanche sadani Laxmi vas kari, dinrajani Rakshisi sankat varuni...Aisa...5 Ya pari dhyantujhe, gururaya Drushya kari nayana ya, purana-nand sukhe, hi kaya, Lavisi harigun gaya...Aisa...6 Sada satwarupa chidananadakanda, Jagat sambhavastha na sanhar hetum Swabhakte chhaya manusha darshayantah Namami shwaram sadguru sai natham Bhavdwant widhavam samar midyam Manowagatha munirdhyana gamyam Jagat dyapakam nirmalam nirgunam twa namami...

Bhawambodhi magnarditana janana Swapada shritana swabhakti priyanam Samudharanartham kalow sambhavantam namami... Sada nimbavirkshasya, muladhiwasat Sudhasravinam tiktamapi - apriyam tam. Tarumkalpa vrikshadhikam sadhayantam namamiâ&#x20AC;Ś Sada kalpavrikshasya tasyadhi mule bhawad bhav budhya saparyadisewam Nrinam kurwatam bhukti muktipradam tam namami... Aneka shrutatarkya lila vilasai Samavish ta kriteshan bhaswa tat prabhavam Aham bhav hinam prasannatambhawam namami..... Satam vishrama ram mevabhiram Sada sajjanai saanstutham sanamabdhi Janamodadam bhakt bhadra pradam tam namami.... Ajjanmadyamekam param brahma sakshat swayan Sambhavam Rammeva vatimam Bhawat darshanastam punitah prabhoham namamiâ&#x20AC;Ś Sri sai sha krupanidheakhila Sarwartha siddhi prada Yushmat padraj prabhavama tulam Dhatapi vaktasham sadbhaktya sharanam krutam Jali puta sampra pito smiprabho Srimat sai paresh pad kamala Nanyan chharanyam mama Salrup dhara raghwottam bhaktakam Vibudha druman prabhum Mayayo pahat chitta shudhaye Chintayamahmaharnisham muda Sharat Sudha Shupratima Prakashan Krupatapatram tav sai nath Twadiya padabji sama shritanam Swatchhayayaa tapamapa karotu Upasna daivata sainath.

Sta vairamayopasanina stutswam Ramenmano me tawa padyugmu Bhringo yathabje makaran dalubdha Anek janmarjitapap sankshayo Bhavet bhawat pada saroj darshanat Kshamaswa sarwana paradh punja kan prasid saish Guru Dyanidhe Sri Sainath charnamrit putchitta Statpad seva nartah statencha bhaktya Sansar Janyadhuritow dhvinirgataste Kaivalya dham param samavpnuvanti Stotrameta pathed bhakatya yo narstan manah sada Sadguru sainaths krupa patra bhaved dhruvam Sainath krupa swardu satpadhya kusumvallh Shrayasech manah shudhye premsutren gumphita Govind suri putren kashinathbhidhaina upasanityu pakhyen sri sai gurverpita Iti sri sainath mahinma stotram sampurmam Ruso mam priyambika majvari pitahi ruso Ruso man priangana priasuta atma jahi ruso Ruso bhagini banduhi shwashur sasubai ruso Na datta guru saima, Majavari kadhihi ruso. Puso na sunabal tya, majana bhratrujaya puso Puso na priya soyare, priya sagena nyati puso Puso suhrud na sakha, swajan napta bandhu puso Pari na guru sai ma majawari kadhihi ruso. Puso na abala mule, tarun vridhahi, na puso Puso na guru dhakute majana thor sane puso Puso nacha bhale bure, sujan sabhuhi na puso Pari na guru sai ma majawari kadihi ruso. Ruso chatur tatwavit vibudh pradnya gyani ruso Rusohi vidushi striya, kushal panditahi ruso Ruso mahipati yati majak tapasihi ruso

Na datta guru sai ma, majawari kadihi ruso. Ruso kavi rishi muni, anagha sidha yogi ruso Ruso hi grihadevta ni kula gramdevi ruso Ruso khal pisha chahi, malin dakinihi ruso Na datta guru sai ma, majawari kadihi ruso. Ruso mriga khaga krimi, akhil jeev jantu ruso Ruso vitap prastara achal apgabdhi ruso Ruso khpavnagni vaar swani panchatatwe ruso Na datta guru sai ma majawari kadihi ruso Ruso vimal kinnara amal yaksinihi ruso Ruso shashi khagadihi gaganl tarakahl ruso Ruso amarraj hi adya dharmaraja ruso Na datta guru sai ma majawari kadihi ruso. Ruso mana saraswati chapal chitta tehi ruso Ruso vapu dishakhila kathina kal tohi ruso Ruso sakal vishwahi maye tu branmagol ruso Na datta guru sai ma majawari kadihi ruso. Vimoodha mhanoni haso majana matsarahi daso Padabhi ruchi ulhaso, janan kardami na faso Na durga dhruticha dhaso, ashiv bhav mage khaso Prapanchi mana he ruso dridh virakti chitti thaso. Kunachihi grunha naso, nacha spruha kashachi aso Sadaiva hrudayi vaso, manasi dhyani si diso Na datta guru sai ma upari yachnela ruso. Karacharanakritam vaakkaayajam karmajam vaa Shravananayanajam vaa maanasam vaaparadham Viditamaviditam vaa sarvame tatshkamasva Sri satchidanand sadguru Sainath maharaj ki jai Rajadhiraja Yogiraja Parabrahma Sainatha Maharaja Sri Sacchidananda Sadguru Sainatha Maharaja ki Jai. ~END~

SHEJ AARTI Owalu arati majhya sadgurunatha sainatha Panchahi tatwancha deep lawila ata Nirgunanchi sthiti kaisee aakara ali Sarvaghati bharuni urli sai mawooli owalu …. Raj tam satva tighe maya prasavali Mayechiye poti kaisi maya udhbhavali owalu Sapta sagari kaisa khel mandila, Baba khel .. Kheluniya khel awagha vistar kela owalu …. Brahmandichi rachana dakhavili dola. Tuka mhane majha swami krupaloo bhola Sadguru (Sai Sadguru) bhola - owalu … Arati Gyanaraja mahakaivalya teja Sewiti sadhu sant, manu vedhala majha Lopale gyan jagi, hit nenti koni Avatar panduranga, nam thevile gyani Kanaka che tat kari, ubhya gopika nari Narad tumbaraho, saam gaayan kari Pragat guhya bole, vishwa brahmachi kele Ram janardani, payi mastak thevile. Aarti tukarama, swami sadguru dhama Satchidanand murti, Pay dakhavi amha Raghave sagarant, jaise pashan tareele Taise he tukobache abhang (udaki) raksheele Tukita tulnesi, brahma tukasi alle Mhanoni rameshware, Charani mastak thevile. Jai jai sainath ata pahudawe mandiri ho Alvito sapreme tujala arati ghevooni kariho jai….. Ranjavisi tu madhur boluni maya jaishinija mulaho Bhogisi vyadhi tucha haruniya nija sevak dukhala ho Dhavuni bhakta vyasan harisi darshan desi tyala ho Jahle astil kasht ateeshaya tumche ya dehala ho-jai…. Shama shayan sundar hee shobha sumanshej tyavari ho

Ghyavi thodi bhakta jananchi poojanadi chakari ho Owalito panch pran jyoti sumati kari ho Seva kinkar bhaktapriti attar parimal vari ho -jai…. Soduni jaaya dukh watate sai tvacharanasi ho Agnestav tav ashiprasad ghevooni nij sadanasi ho Jato ata yevoo punarapi twa charanache pashi ho Uthavoo tujala sai mavoole nijahit sadhayasi ho-jai…. Ata swami sukhe nidra kara awadhuta, kara sainatha Chinmaya he sukhdhaama jawoonideva pahuda ekanta Vairagyacha kuncha ghewooni chowk jhadila, baba chowk jhadila Tayawari supremacha shidakawa didhala ata….1 Pay ghadya ghatalaya sundar navavidha bhaki, baba, navavidha bhakti Gyanacha samaya lawooni ujalattya jyoti ata….2 Bhavartha cha manchak hridhya kashi Tangila Baba kasha Tangili. Manachi sumane karooni kele shejela ata…3 Dwaitanche kapat lawooni ekatra kele, baba ekatra kela … Durbudhichya gathi sodooni padade sodile ata…4 Asha trushna kalpanecha sandooni galabala, Baba Sandooni galbala Daya kshama shanti dasi ubhya sewela ata…5 Alakshya unmani ghewooni baba najuk dushala, Baba najuk dushala Niranjan sadguru swami nijvile shejela ata…6

Pahe prasadachee vat Ghyave dhuvoniya tat Sesh ghevooni jaeen Tumche jhaliya bhojan Jhalo ata ek sava. Tumha alamwawo deva Tuka mhane ata chitt Karuni raheelo nishchit Pawala prasad ata vitho nijawe Apula to shram kato yetase bhaave….1 Aata swami sukhe nidra kara gopala Purale manorath jaato aapule sthala….2 Tumhasi jagawoo amhi apulya chada Shubhashubh karme dosh haravaya pida….3 Tuka mhane didhale uchhisthache bhojan Nahi nivadile amha aapulya bhinn….4 Sri satchidanand sadguru Sainath maharaj ki jai Rajadhiraja Yogiraja Parabrahma Sainatha Maharaja Sri Sacchidananda Sadguru Sainatha Maharaja ki Jai. ~END~

Sai Baba Satya Vratam This vratam is similar to Satyanarayan Vratam, we do Ganesha pooja, Navagraha, Ashtadikh palaka pooja. Instead of Satyanaryan ashtothram, Abhishekam and stories we do Shirdi Sai Ashtotaram, Abhishekam and stories. Brief introduction below on how Sai Satya Vratam started. Story Of Sai Vratam One Bhimaji Patil of Narayanagaon, Taluka Junnar, Dist. Poona, suffered in the year 1909 A.D. from a severe and chronic chest-disease which ultimately developed into Tuberculosis. He tried all sorts of pathos (remedies), but to no effect.Losing all hopes, he ultimately prayed to God – “Oh Lord Narayana, help me now”. He was brought to Shirdi and taken to the Masjid, and placed before Baba. Mr. Nanasaheb and Shama (Madhavrao Deshpande) were then present. Baba pointed out that the disease was due to the previous evil karma, and was not at first disposed to interfere. But the patient cried out in despair that he was helpless, and sought refuge in Him, as He was his last hope, and prayed for mercy. Then Baba’s heart melted an He said, “Stay, cast off your anxiety, your sufferings have come to an end.The Fakir here is very kind and He will cure the disease, and protect all with love and kindness.” The patient vomited blood every five minutes, but there was no vomiting in the presence of Baba. From the time, Baba uttered the words of hope and mercy, the malady took a favorable turn. Baba cured him in two dreams. People in the Maharashtra, always celebrate Satya-Narayana Puja in their homes every fortnight or month. But it was this Bhimaji Patil, who started a new Sai Satya-vrata Puja, instead of Satya-Narayana-vrata Puja, in his house, when he returned to his village.

Sai Baba Vrat Stories CHAPTER 1 By the side of the pious Godavari river, there was a small village called Shiridi Shiridi falls in the Copergaon taluka of Maharashtra. The inhabitants of Shirdi were poor and simple people and lived in mud houses. Unable to afford the usual diet of rice etc., they survived on 'kanji' ( starch water taken from the rice). They were happy and content in their own world. At the outskirts of the village, there was a Kandoba (Krishna) temple. In the summer of 1854, the priest of the temple whose name was Mahalaspati, noticed a boy of about sixteen dressed up like a 'fakir' (saint) and sitting under a neem tree. The boy seemed deeply engrossed in meditation. This boy did not speak to anyone, was not afraid of darkness and just spent his time meditating under the neem tree. All the other boys would mock at him, disturb him by throwing stones and making spiteful re-

One morning, a leprosy patient passed by, the young saint asked him to come near him. He consoled him and touched his whole body with his hand. At once, the leprosy patient turned into a healthy man. He was astonished and fell at the saint's feet. This young saint also cured a blind man and restored his eyesight. He would change a cruel man into a good man and help in all kinds of difficulties. There was no end to the miracles of the saintly boy. People from neighbouring villages also started coming in large groups to have the 'darshan' of the saint who sat under the neem tree. He would accept only fruits which he would later distribute after eating a few. Everybody used to wonder and enquire about his parents, birth place etc. but the fakir would just remain silent. One day the fakir could not be found in his usual place. When everyone were wondering about it, they came to know that he was in the kandoba temple. They all went there. The temple priest pointed to a place under the neem tree in the temple premises and asked them to dig there. As they dug they found brick foundations. He asked them to dig further and as they did, they found a stone. When the stone was removed they found a temple with all the lamps lit. He then told them that the young fakir had performed tapas there for 12 years while people used to trouble him. The young fakir then asked them to replace the stone and guard the place which was holy and sacred as he was going to visiti his guru. Saying this he disappeared. No one knew about his whereabouts or received any information about him. In 1856, on a hot summer day, a man by the name Chand Bhai Patel lost his horse. He went about frantically in search of the lost horse with the saddle over his shoulders. He met a young fakir sitting under a tree along his path. He wore a cloth on his head and a long shirt on his body and he was carrying a 'Satka' and some tobacco. He called Patel and enquired why he was carrying the saddle on his back. He lighted the chilim, producing fire and water by hitting the satka on the ground. He told Patel that his horse was a few yards away and directed Patel to the horse by lighting the path where the horse was found as predicted. Patel was greatly surprised at this fakir's divine power and requested to accompany him to his village. The young fakir went with him. In 1858 Chand Bhai Patel's nephew's marriage took place in Shiridi. The bride's place was Shiridi. Chand Patel requested the fakir to accompany them and bless the couple. In the Kandoba temple the carts in which they were travelling stopped. Everyone got down including the fakir. Mahalaspati saw the fakir and called 'Come, Come Sai' which became a divine name. The marriage was over and the marriage party returned but the young Sai stayed back in Shiridi. OM SRI SAI RAM

CHAPTER 2 The Hindus were under the wrong impression that Sai Baba was a Muslim and hence they would not allow him to enter the Hindu temple. In that village there was dilapidated masjid in which Baba used to stay. Baba used to keep a fire burning continuously day and night. He also planted aTulsi (Basil) plant. Even though, he dressed like a muslim fakir and resided in the masjid, he kept fire and a tulsi plant like a Hindu. Both Hindus and Muslims accepted him as one of them and used to visit him. One day, Mahalsapati was hit with a stick by the Muslims when he was entering the masjid with pooja materials in his hand. Instantly Baba started yelling with pain and to their surprise they saw that Baba was having injuries on his back and was bleeding profusely. On the other hand, Mahalsapati who had been hit was not injured in any way. Then Baba told them that they all are his children and that they must accept the truth i. e. there is only one God. He told them that there were no separate Gods for Muslims and for Hindus. After saying this Baba came and occupied his 'asan' (seat). Baba used to often ask Nanasaheb, who was serving as a Deputy Collector that time, to come and visit him. But Nanasheb taking him for a mere fakir never cared for his words. However, one day when he came to see him. Baba explained to him that they were related in the previous seven lives and that they have been resurrected again in this life. Nanasaheb, unable to understand the significance of Baba words, looked puzzled. Then suddenly he saw Baba with a halo around him. Baba gave him a vision of Ram, Shiva, Krishna and Maruti. Seeing all this, Nanasaheb was convinced that Baba was not an ordinary fakir but an incarnation of God. One day, while on his official duty, Nanasaheb went up a hill. Since it was summer, he was unable to get a drop of water to drink. He was exhausted and felt as if he was dying. He sat on a stone and started shouting 'thirst, thirst'. Then suddenly a man appeared before him and told that there was water below the stone he was sitting on. When Nanasaheb removed the stone, he found plenty of water. The water tasted very sweet. Nanasaheb felt that Baba himself came in disguise and saved his life. He went to Shiridi and informed Baba about his adventure on the hill. Baba confirmed and said that he had indeed come into this world to save his devotees. Hearing the stories, the devotees had the faith that Baba was there to protect them in times of difficulties. OM SRI SAI RAM

CHAPTER 3 Sai always responds to the call of his devotees, takes away their burdens and protects them. The following story illustrates thisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dadasaheb Kaparde was an advocate in Amravati. He along with his whole family came to Shiridi to offer his prayers to Baba. They were all spending their time happily in Shiridi, when one of the boys was down with high fever. He suffered for two days and on the third day, the doctor found white blisters on his body and diagonised him to be suffering from Bubonic plague. On hearing this, the mother of the boy started crying. Baba consoled her by saying that when he was there, there was nothing to fear. He would bear all theburden. This was said in front of many devotees sitting around him. Baba, to prove his statement, lifted his shirt and showed blisters on his body. He had taken over the boy's blisters on to himself. Needless to say, the boy was cured and healed completely at that moment itself. Another story will illustrate this even further. One day while arranging the firewood in the Dhuni, Baba put his hand into the fire. His devotees who were around him came to his rescue and pulled Baba away. They asked Baba for an explanation for his action. Baba then told them that there was a blacksmith, who was a devotee of his, in village about 100 km away from Shiridi. His wife was working at the bellows of the furnace, when he called her for some work. Leaving the baby unattended, she went into the house. The baby unknowingly crawled into the fire. Seeing this Baba put his hand into the fire to save the baby from being burnt. Baba said that he did not mind that his arm was burnt but he was glad that the life of the baby was saved. This incident was confirmed by the blacksmith and his wife some days later, when they came to thank Baba. All these incidents show how kind and affectionate Baba was to his devotees. Blessed are the devotees who got to witness his miracles. OM SRI SAI RAM

CHAPTER 4 This chapter illustrates further how Baba always comes to the rescue of his devotees. Rustomji Wadia of Nizam state was a very rich man. He had amassed lots of houses, cattle and was very well respected. Everybody thought him to be a good and happy man. But the truth was otherwise. In spite of donating generously, performing all kinds of poojas, he was not blessed with children. All his prayers were of no avail. He thought himself to be very unfortunate.

One day, he was fortunate enough to meet one of Baba's most intimate devotee named Dasganu. Dasganu advised him to visit Shiridi and seek the blessings of Baba. He also assured him that Baba would bless him with children. Trusting him, Rustomji along with his wife came to Shiridi. He very respectfully and devotedly offered Baba a basket of sweets and mangoes and prostrated before him reverently. Seeing Baba's divine form, his whole body began to shiver and tears came out of his eyes. Baba lovingly pulled him up and blessed him saying that all his sins were forgiven and that he would be blessed with children. He gave four mangoes to Rustomji's wife saying that she would be blessed with four sons. Rest of the fruits in the basket were distributed among all the devotees sitting nearby. Needless to say, in due course Rustomji was blessed with a son. He came along with his wife and son one year later to take the blessings of Baba. Later, he built a Wada for the use of devotees of Shiridi. Even today, the wada is called Rustomji Wada. This story shows that Sai Baba showered his blessings upon all his devotees. Another interesting story is about a devotee by the name Shiv. He was a student of law. He went to Shiridi to get the blessings of Baba. Baba blessed him and told him not to worry. He asked him to appear for the exam with his complete faith in him. Just before the exams he suffered from serious illness which made him doubtful about his success in examination. His friends felt that Shiv had not done well but Shiv was confident of his success as he had the blessings of Baba. When the results were declared, he passed the exams with distinction. Everyone including his friends were surprised, then they remembered his confidence in Baba's words. This story shows how Baba's blessings would remove all the difficulties. Baba will bless anyone who remember him with love and devotion. OM SRI SAI RAM

CHAPTER 5 In the year 1918, on Vijaya Dashmi day, Baba left his physical body. His approaching death had made his devotees ponder over the futility of their existence in his absence. They felt as if they were going to be orphaned. But Baba had assured them that though his physical form would be no longer visible he would be always with them, when and wherever they called for him. All he longed for was their love. The following stories illustrate how he kept up with his promise BALAJI PATEL SEVASKAR Balaji Patel Sevaskar was a great devotee of Baba. He used to cultivate a small land and offer all that was produced to Baba first. He and his family lived happily with whatever Baba gave them from this produce. This tradition was followed by Balaji's son even after the death of his father.

Once when Balaji's son was performing his father's annual ceremony, more people turned up than expected. His wife feared that the food might not be sufficient for all. Knowing that family reputation was at stake, she asked her mother-in-law for advice. Her mother-in-law told her not to worry as it was not theirs but Baba's food. She asked her daughter-in-law to cover all vessels after putting udi (the sacred ash) in them and then serve. To their surprise and amazement, food was not only sufficient but remained surplus. They all thanked Baba and sang bhajans in his praise with love and devotion and performed Aarti. BAGLA In 1943, a first class sub-judge named Bagla, a devotee of Baba, celebrated Baba's Saptah (a week for reading Baba's book). He decided to distribute food among all the devotees and poor people after completion of the saptah. Accordingly, food was prepared for about 1000 people. But almost 6000 people turned up. Fearing that food may not be sufficient for all, Bagla went near Baba's idol, prostrated in severance and prayed for help. Baba told him not to get frightened but put some udi in all the vessels and then serve from them. The food was not only sufficient but there was surplus. This story reminds us of how Lord Krishna presented the Akshaya Patra (Vessel) to Draupadi to satiate Durvasa's and his disciples' hunger. The list of Baba's miracles is endless. Only a few of them have been narrated here. Whosoever performs this vratam and listens to the Sai Leelas (miracles) with love and devotion, is sure to be blessed by Baba. After the completion of the vratam, the prasad should be distributed and taken by one and all. Only then, the vratam is said to be duly completed. OM SAI RAM OM SAI, SHRI SAI, JAI JAI SAI SARVE JANAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU

BHAJANS Gajanana Gajanana Gajanana Gajanana Prathama Pujana Ganaraya Prathama Prarthana Shri Ganaraya Lambodhara Ganaraya Gana Natha Gana Natha Gana Natha Gana Natha Mushika Vahana Jaya Gana Natha Charanam Sharanam Gajanana Gana Natha Gana Natha Siddhi Vinayaka Gana Natha Mukti Pradayaka Gana Natha Jagadoddhara Jaya Gana Natha Charanam Sharanam Gajanana Ganga Jatadhara Gauri Shankara Ganga Jatadhara Gauri Shankara Girija Mana Ramana (Jaya) Mruthyunjaya Mahadeva Maheshwara Mangala Shubha Charana Nandhi Vahana Naga Bhushana Nirupama Guna Sadhana Natana Manohara Nilakantha Sai Niraja Dala Nayana

Jagdishvari Daya Karo Ma Jagadishvari Daya Karo Ma Shiva Shankari Krupa Karo Ma Saishvari Raksha Karo Ma Partishwari Daya Karo Ma Shiva Shankari Krupa Karo Ma Thoda dhyaan lagaa Thoda dhyaan lagaa (2) Sai Daude daude aayenge || Thoda… Tuje gale se lagayenge Ankhiya man ki khol (2) Tujko darshan wo karayenge Tuje gale se lagayenge || Thoda........ Hai raam ramaiya vo, hai krishna kanaiya vo vohi mera Sai hai Satkarma raho pe chalna sikhate vo vo hi jagdeesh hai Ho.... prem se pukaar Prem se pukaar tere paap ko jalayenge (2) Tuje gale se lagayenge || Thoda

Kirpa ki chaayaa main, baithaayenge tujko kahaa tum jaaoge unki dayaa drashti jab jab padegi tum yeh Gauri Nandana Gajanana bhav tar jaoge (2) Gauri Nandana Gajanana Girija Nandana Niranjana Parvathi Nandana Ho........ Shubanana Pahi Prabho Mam Pahi Prasanna Aisaa hai vishvaas aisaa hai vishvaas man main jyot woh jagayenge aisaa......(2) || Thuje… || Gopala Radha Lola Thoda……. Gopala Radha Lola Muniyo rushiyone, guru shishya mahimaa Murali Lola Nandalala (Sai) kaa kiya gun gaan hai Gopala Radha Lola Saiji ki charano main jukti sakal shrusti zuke Keshava Madhava Janardana bhagwaan hai (2) Vanamala Brindavana Bala Ho.......... Mahimaa hai apaar Murali Lola Nandalala Mahimaa hai apaar sat ki rah vo dikhaayenge (2) Tuje........ Thoda Dyaan lagaa

Mere Ghar ke Aage Sainath

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram

Mere ghar ke aage Sainath tere mandhir ban jaye Jab khidki kholu to tere darshan ho jaye || Mere ||

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Rama naraynam Janakivallabham, Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan aate nahi(2) Tum Meera ke jaise bulate nahi,

Jab arati ho teri mujhe ghanti sunayi de Mujhe roj savere Sainath teri soorat dikhayi de. Jab bhajan kare mil kar ras kaanoo me ghul jaye Jab khidki kholu to tere darshan ho jaye.

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Rama naraynam Janakivallabham,

Aate jaate Baba mai tumko mai pranam karoo Jo mere layak ho kuch aisa kaam karoo. Teri seva karne se meri kismat khul jaye Jab khidki kholu to tere darshan ho jaye Nazdik rahenge to aana jaana hoga Ab bhaktoon ka Baba milna jhulna hooga Sab saath rahee Baba jaldi vo din aaye Jab khidki kholu to tera darshan ho jaye Mere ghar ke aage Sainath tere mandhir ban jaye... Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Om Namah Shivaya Jhuta Jata Me Gangadhari Trishuladhari Damaru Bajave Dama Dama Dama Dama Damaru Baja Gunj Utha Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya (4)

Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan khaate nahi,(2) Ber Shabri ke jaise khilate nahi, … Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Rama naraynam Janakivallabham, Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan Sote nahi,(2) Maa Yashoda ke jaise sulate nahin, Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Rama naraynam Janakivallabham, Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan naachte nahi,(2) Tum Gopi ke jaise nachaate nahin, Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Rama naraynam Janakivallabham, Naam Japate chalo kaam karte chalo(2) Har samay Krishna ka dhyaan karte chalo Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Rama naraynam Janakivallabham, Yaad aayegi unko kabhi na kabhi (2) Krishan darshan to denge kabhi na kabhi ….. Achyutam Keshavam… Devi Sai Ma Devi Sai Mä Devi Saraswathi Mä Durga Bhavani Mä Kali Kapalini Mä Jagadoddharini Mä Devi Daya Karo Mä Sathya Sai Daya Karo Mä

RENDU KALLU Rendu Kallu Chalavayya Sayirama Nivu Kotisurya Prakasudavu Sayirama Sayirama Satya Sayirama Sayirama Shiridi Sayirama "Rendu" Anda Pimda Brahmamdam Nivenayya Ma Anda Danda Nevenani NammitiMayya Nammitimayya Sayi Nammitimayya "Rendu" Maloni Papamulu Tolagimpuma Niloni Mammu Jerchi Mukti NosaguMa Mukti Nosaguma Sayi Mukti NosaguMa "Rendu" OM OM SAYIRAM Om Om Sayiram Om Shiridi Sayiram Shanti Mamtram Sayiram Saktipitham Sayiram "Om" Brahmatejam Sayiram Srushtimulam Sayiram Gnanatejam Sayiram Rajayogam Sayiram Anamdasaram Sayiram Advaitarupam Sayiram "Om" Vedanadam Sayiram Lokadipam Sayiram Dinabamdhu Sayiram Premasimdhu Sayiram Prasamtinilayam Sayiram AnamtaviJayam Sayiram "Om" GURU MAHIMA Guru Mahima Guru Mahima Guru Mahima Apara Mahima Guru Mahima "Guru" Kim Vachaniyam Guru Mahima Kima Vachaniyam Guru Mahima "Guru" Sacchidanamdam Guru Mahima Patita Pavanam Guru Mahima "Guru"

GANNGA VOLE NIRMALAM. Ganga Vole Nirmalam Sayinamam Yamuna Vole Nirmalam Sayinamam Nadulanni Kaliyu Tavu Sayinamam Navaratna Sagarame Sayinamam "Ganga" Nammukunna Vari Brocu Sayinamam Bhuvanamulalo Samti Gurcu Say-Inamam Satyamedo Teliyaceppu Sayinamam Anu Nityamu Amdanumdu Sayinamam "Ganga" Ardhavamtamainadi Sayinamam Yadardhamaina Soukhyamosagu SayInamam Cakkera Kanna Tiyyanaina Sayinamam Mana Akkarale Tircedi Sayinamam " "Ganga SUBRAMANYAM SUBRAHMANYAM Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam Shanmukhanatha Subrahmanyam || Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam Hara Hara Hara Hara Subrahmanyam || Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Subrahmanyam Hara Hara Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam || Shiva Sharavana Subrahmanyam Guru Sharavana Bhava Subrahmanyam || Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Subrahmanyam Hara Hara Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam || MANDIR ME AAO MADHAVA Mandir MĂŤ Aao Madhava Madhava Keshava Mandir MĂŤ Aao Madhava Adi Narayana Anantha Sai Aao Aao Atmanivasi Radha Lola Rakhumayi Vittala Ranga Panduranga Vittala Vittala Vittala Panduranga Vittala Vittala Vittala Parthiranga Vittala

ANANDA SAGARA Ananda Sagara Murlidhara Meera Prabhu Radhe Shyam Venugopala Nanda Yashodha Ananda Kishora Jai Jai Gokula Bala Jai Venugopala Jai Jai Gokula Bala Jai Sai Gopala MANASA BHAJORE GURUCHARANAM Manasa Bhajore Guru Charanam Dustara Bahavasagara Taranam Guru Maharaj Guru Jai Jai Sai Nath Sadguru Jai Jai Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya . . . Om Namah Shivaya Shivaya Namah Om Arunachala Shiva Arunachala Shiva . . . Arunachala Shiva Aruna Shivom Omkaram Baba Omkaram Baba Omkaram Baba . . . Om Namo Baba

BABA MERI RAKSHA KARNA SAI MERI RAKSHANA Baba Meri Raksha Karna Sai Meri Raksha Karna || Jaako Raakhe Saaiya Maar Sake Naa Koi Baal Na Banka Kar Sakega Jo Jag Bairi Hoi || Baba Meri Raksha Karna Sai Meri Raksha Karna || Raah Tumhari Dekh Dekh Meri Akhiyaan Bhar Bhar Aayi || Ab Tau Darshan Dedo Baba O Shirdi Ke Sai O Shirdi Ke Sai O Shirdi Ke Sai || Baba Meri Raksha Karna Sai Meri Raksha Karna ||

Bachchon Ki Kar Dekhbaal Sai Bachchon Ka Kar Dhyaan || Bachche Aakhir Bachche Hai Tu Sai Deen Dayal || DHOYE DHOYE AANGANA ME AAO MHARA SAI JI Tu Sai Deen Dayal Tu Sai Deen Dayal || Dhoye dhoye aangana me aao mhara Sai Ji, Baba Meri Raksha Karna Sai Meri Raksha Karna || Tabria bulave bega aao mhara Sai Ji.

Dhoye dhoye aangana me aao mhara Baba Ji, Main Tau Hoon Majboor Sai Hai Teri Kya Tabria bulave bega aao mhara Baba Ji. Majboori || Phoolan se thari jhanki saji hai, Haath Pakad Lo Sharan Mein Lelo Kardo Kan kan me thari chhavi basi hai, Aasha Poori || Shardha saburi sath padhaaro mhara sai ji. Kardo Aasha Poori Sai Kardo Aasha Poori || Dhoye dhoye aangana me aao mhara sai ji â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 Baba Meri Raksha Karna Sai Meri Raksha Karna || Tej tumharo baba cham cham chamke,

Mukhmandal ki aabha damake, Satya ki jyoti jagao mhara sai ji, Dhoye dhoye aangana me aao mhara sai ji -2 Shirdi me lagyo Sai melo bhaari, Door door se aave nar naaree, Pedan ko bhog lagaao mhara sai ji, Dhoye dhoye aangana me aao mhara sai ji -2 Sankat me baba daudya daudya aaoo, Bhaktan ro baba maan badhoo Tabria ro maan badhaao mhara sai ji, Dhoye dhoye aangana me aao mhara sai ji -2 Dhoye dhoye aangana me aao mhara baba ji Tabria bulave bega aao mhara baba Ji.

Haalat Meri Dekh Dekh Kar Hansne Laga Zamana || Laakhon Karodon Haathon Wale Meri Laaj Bachana || Meri Laaj Bachana Sai Meri Laaj Bachana || Baba Meri Raksha Karna Sai Meri Raksha Karna || Mujhsa Koi Paapi Tere Dar Pe Na Aaya Hoga ||

Aur Jo Aaya Hoga Khaali Lautaya Na Hoga Lautaya Na Hoga Sai Lautaya Na Hoga || Baba Meri Raksha Karna Sai Meri Raksha Karna

SAI KASHTA NIVARANA MANTRA Kashto Ki Kaali Chhaaya Dukh Daayi Hai, Jeevan Mein Ghor Udhaasi Laayi Hai, Sankat Ko Taalo Sai Duhaai Hai, Tere Sivaa Naa Koi Sahaayi Hai, Mere Man Teri Murat Samaayi Hai, Har Pal Har Skhan Mahimaa Gaayi Hai, Ghar Mere Kashto Ki Aandhi Aayi Hai, Aapne Kyu Meri Sudh Bhulaayi Hai, Tum Bhole Naath Ho Dayaa Nidhaan Ho, Tum Hanumaan Ho Mahaa Balwaan Ho, Tumhi Ho Raam Aur Tumhi Shyaam Ho, Saare Jagat Mein Tum Sabse Mahaan Ho, Tumhi Mahaakali Tumhi Maa Shaarde, Kartaa Hu Praarthanaa Bhave Se Taar De, Tumhi Mohammad Ho Garib Navaaz Ho, Naanak Ki Vaani Mein Isaa Ke Saath Ho, Tumhi Digambar Tumhi Kabir Ho, Ho Budha Tumhi Aur Mahaavir Ho, Saare Jagat Ka Tumhi Aadhar Ho, Niraakar Bhi Aur Saakar Ho, Kartaa Hu Vandanaa Prem Vishwaas Se, Suno Sai Allaah Ke Vaaste, Adhro Mein Mere Nahi Muskaan Hai, Ghar Meraa Banane Lagaa Smashaan Hai, Rahem Nazar Karo Ujhade Viraan Pe, Jindagi Savregi Ek Vardaan Se, Paapo Ki Dhop Se Tan Lagaa Haarne, Aapkaa Ye Daas Lagaa Pukaarne, Aapne Sadaa Hi Laaj Bachaae Hai, Der Naa Ho Jaaye Man Shankaaye Hai, Dhire Dhire Dhiraj Hi Khotaa Hai, Man Mein Basaa Vishwaas Hi Rotaa Hai, Meri Kalpanaa Saakaar Kar Do, Suni Jindagi Mein Rang Bhar Do, Dhote-Dhote Paapo Kaa Bhaar Jindagi Se, Main Haar Gayaa Jindagi Se, Naath Avgun Ab To Bisaaro, Kashto Ki Leher Se Aake Ubaaro, Kartaa Hu Paap Main Paapo Ki Khaan Hu, Gyaani Tum Gyneshwar Main Agyan Hu, Kartaa Hu Pag-Pag Par Paapo Ki Bhool Main, Taar Do Jeevan Ye Charon Ke Dhul Se, Tumne Ujaadaa Huaa Ghar Basaayaa, Paani Se Deepak Bhi Tumne Jalaayaa, Tumne Hi Shirdi Ko Dhaam Banaayaa, Chhote Gaon Mein Swarg Sajaayaa, Kasht Paap Shraap Utaaro,

Pren Dayaa Drishti Se Nihaaro, Aap Kaa Daas Hu Aise Naa Taaliye, Girne Lagaa Hu Sai Sambhaaliye, Saiji Baalak Main Anaath Hu, Tere Bharose Rehtaa Din Raat Hu, Jaisaa Bhi Hu, Hu To Aapkaa, Kije Nivaaran Mere Santaap Kaa, Tu Hai Saveraa Aur Main Raat Hu, Mel Nahi Koi Phir Bhi Saath Hu, Sai Mujse Mukh Naa Modo, Bhich Majdhaar Akelaa Naa Chhodo, Aapke Charno Mein Base Praan Jai, Tere Vachan Mere Gurusamaan Hai, Aapki Raaho Pe Chaltaa Daas Hai, Khushi Nahi Koi Jeevan Udaas Hai, Aansu Ki Dhaaraa Hai Dubataa Kinaaraa, Jindagi Mein Dard, Nahi Gujaraa, Lagaayaa Chaman To Phool Khilaao, Phool Khile Hain To Khushbu Bhi Lao, Kar Do Ishaaraa To Baat Ban Jaaye, Jo Kismat Mein Nahi Wo Mil Jaaye, Bitaa Zamaanaa Ye Gaake Fasaanaa, Sarhade Jindagi Mout Kaa Taraanaa, Der Ho Gayi Hai Andhere Naa Ho, Fikr Mile Lekin Fareb Naa Ho, Deke Talo Yaa Daaman Bachaa Lo, Hilne Lagi Rahunayee Sambhaalo, Tere Dam Pe Allah Ki Shaan Hai, Sufi Santo Ke Ye Bayaan Hai, Garib Ki Joli Mein Bhar Do Khazaanaa, Zamaane Ke Waali Karo Naa Bahaanaa, Dar Ke Bhikhaari Hain Mohtaaj Hai Hum, Shahanshaahe Aalam Karo Kuch Karam, Tere Khazaane Mein Allaah Ki Rehmat, Tum Sadguru Ho Samarth, Aaye To Dharti Pe Dene Sahaaraa, Karne Lage Kyun Hum Se Kinaaraa, Jab Tak Ye Brahmaand Rahegaa, Sai Teraa Naam Rahegaa, Chaand Taare Tumhe Pukaarenge, Janmojanam Hum Raastaa Nihaarenge, Aatmaa Badlegi Chole Hazaar, Hum Milte Rahenge Har Baar, Aapke Kadamo Mein Baithe Rahenge, Dukhde Dil Ke Kehte Rahenge, Aapke Marze Hai Do Yaa Naa Do, Hum To Kahenge Daaman Bhi Bhar Do,

Tum Ho Daataa Hum Hai Bhikhaari, Sunate Nahi Kyun Arag Hamaari, Achhaa Chalo Ek Baat Bataa Do, Kyaa Nahin Tumhaare Paas Bataa Do, Jo Nahin Denaa Hai Inkaar Kar Do, Jo Nahin Denaa Hai Inkaar Kar Do, Khatm Ye Aapas Ki Takraar Kar Do, Laut Ke Khaali Chalaa Jaaunga, Phir Bhi Gun Tere Gaaunga, Jabtak Kaayaa Hai Tabtak Maayaa Hain, Isi Mein Dukhon Kaa Mul Samaaya Hain, Sab Kuch Jaan Ke Anjaan Hu Main, Allaah Ki Tu Shaan Teri Hu Shaan Main, Tera Karam Sadaa Sabpe Rahegaa, Ye Chakra Yug-Yug Chaltaa Rahegaa, Jo Prani Gaayega Sai Tero Naam, Usko Mile Mukhti Pohchhe Param Dhaam, Ye Mantra Jo Prani Nit Gaayenge, Raahu, Ketu, Shani Nikat Naa Aayenge, Tal Jaayenge Sankat Saare, Ghar Mein Daas Vaas Kare Sukh Saare, Jo Shraddhaa Se Karegaa Pathan, Us Par Dev Sabhi Ho Prasann, Rog Samuhh Nasht Ho Jaayenge, Kasht Nivaaran Mantra Jo Gaayenge, Pal Mein Dur Ho Sab Paap, Jo Ye Pustak Nit Din Baache, Laxmiji Ghar Uske Sadaa Biraaje, Gyaan Buddhi Praani Vo Paayega, Kasht Nivaaran Mein Jo Dhyaayega, Ye Mantra Bhakto Kamaal Karega, Aaye Jo Anhoni To Taal Dega, Bhoot-Pret Bhi Rahenge Door, Is Mantra Mein Sai Sakti Bharpur, Japte Rahe Jo Mantra Agar, Jadu Tonaa Bhi Ho Beasar, Is Mantra Mein Sab Gun Samaaye, Naa Ho Bharosaa To Aajmaaye, Ye Mantra Sai Bachan Hi Jaano, Swayam Amal Kar Satya Pahchhaano, Sanshay Naa Laanaa Vishwaas Jagaana, Ye Mantra Sukho Kaa Hai Khazaana, Is Pustak Mein Sai Kaa Vaas, Sai Dayaa Se Hi Likh Paayaa Daas Anant Koti Brahmand Nayak Raja Dhi Raj Yogi Raj Para Brahma Shri Sachidanand Sadguru Sai Nath Maharaj Ki Jai!!!

An Ode to Smiles (By Shruti Marota) How do you do it? How do you turn someone’s frown Completely upside down? A simple nice smile from you On the darkest of days Can become a flashlight, Leading the way Out of this maze Towards the bright light at the end. Your smile, oh it’s a beautiful thing, Slowly creeping across your face Like a stealthy ninja, Always there but trying not to be seen. Leaping, sprinting, hurtling, racing Towards the other corner of your face, Dodging all of the gloom And finally finishing its mission With your mouth shaped into a laugh. Your smile is like a balmy daySo cozy and warm. It’s like a brownie out of the oven, Reminding those around you of home. Your Cheshire cat grin Can brighten up an entire room. It feels as if the sun has travelled Down to the Earth To greet us when we open the door. You blind us all with your teeth white as pearls And your eyes twinkle, Reflecting the stars above all of us. So thank you, Thank you so much. For lighting up the world, Please do not ever let them go awayYour smiles.

About Sai Baba:

Sai Baba was born on September 28, 1825, Pathri India.We can call him many different ways like Sai Baba, Sai Baba of Shirdi, and Shirdi Sai Baba. He regarded his devotees with saint, fakir, and satguru. Sai Baba worshiped people all around the world. He taught a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, and inner peace. Sai Baba’s real name is unknown. The “Sai” in Sai Baba is given in the arrival of the Shirdi. The Shirdi is located in the West Indian State of Maharashtra. “Sai” refers to religious mendicant. Sai Baba favorite day is Thursday. His favorite number is 9. He like deepams. His favorite saying is Sabka Maalik Ek Hai.Baba’s favorite event was aJoli. Baba only goes to few houses. The main purpose of Bhiksha Joli is Baba collects the bad things the people did knowingly or unknowingly of Bhiksha. When Baba goes back his home. He combines all his food and gives to animals at his home and then he gives it to the people of Shirdi.

About Shiva:

Shiva is the third god of the Hindu Triumvirate with Vishnu and Brahma. Brahma is the creator of the Universe and Vishnu is the preserver. Shiva has three sons. His wife is Parvati. His three sons name are Ganesha, Murugan, and Ayyappan. Shiva lives on the Kailash Mountains. He also was born in a really interesting way. When Vishnu and Brahma was arguing. A shiny and blazing pillar appeared. Vishnu turned into a bull and started digging in the pillar. When Vishnu and Brahma turned around they saw Shiva emerging out of the pillar. Shiva wasn’t an ordinary god when he was little. He had many roles to play and he got immense power. When Shiva first met Parvati he didn’t pay much attention and Parvati was 8 then. After that Parvati kept on giving fresh flowers to make Shiva to talk to her and pay more attention. When she was older she realized and desired that she wants Shiva to marry her. She told her father and her father worked many different ways to make Shiva to marry her and finally Shiva felt sad for Parvati. Shiva tested her if she has love and had devotion for Shiva. And Shiva saw at the end of the test that she does have love and devotion for Shiva. Shiva married Parvati and Parvati was really happy. Article written by Sarayu Brundavanam

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