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Shri Sai Satcharitra - A Malayalam Devotional PodcastShri Sai Satcharithra - Chapter 25
We begin this Chapter with a bow with all our eight limbs to Sai
Baba, Who is an ocean of mercy, the God incarnate, who is Para-Brahman and the great Yogeshwara (Lord of Yoga). Victory be unto Sai Baba,
Who is the crest-jewel of the Saints, who is the home of all auspicious
things, who is our Atmaram (Dear Self), and who is the able refuge of
the devotees. We prostrate ourselves before Him, Who has attained the
aim and end of life.
Sai Baba is always full of mercy. What is wanted on our part is
whole-hearted devotion...
2024-08-1312 min
Shri Sai Satcharitra - A Telugu Devotional PodcastShri Sai Satcharithra - Chapter 50Chapter 50 of the original Satcharita has been incorporated in Chapter 39, as it dealt with the same subject matter. Now, Chapter 51 of the Satcharita has been treated here as Chapter 50. This Chapter gives the stories of (1) Kakasaheb Dixit (2) Shri Tembye Swami (3) Balaram Dhurandhar.
Victory be unto Sai Who is the main-stay of the Bhaktas, Who is our Sadguru, Who expounds the meaning of the Gitaand Who gives us all powers. Oh Sai, look favourably on us and bless us all.
The sandal-wood trees, grow on the Malaya mountains and ward off heat. The clouds, pour...
2024-08-0613 minShri Sai Satcharitra - A Malayalam Devotional PodcastShri Sai Satcharithra - Chapter 50Chapter 50 of the original Satcharita has been incorporated in Chapter 39, as it dealt with the same subject matter. Now, Chapter 51 of the Satcharita has been treated here as Chapter 50. This Chapter gives the stories of (1) Kakasaheb Dixit (2) Shri Tembye Swami (3) Balaram Dhurandhar.
Preliminary
Victory be unto Sai Who is the main-stay of the Bhaktas, Who is our Sadguru, Who expounds the meaning of the Gitaand Who gives us all powers. Oh Sai, look favourably on us and bless us all. The sandal-wood trees, grow on the Malaya mountains and ward off heat. The clouds, pour their rain-water and thereby...
2024-07-3013 minShri Sai Satcharitra - A Telugu Devotional PodcastShri Sai Satcharithram - Chapter 25
We begin this Chapter with a bow with all our eight limbs to Sai Baba, Who is an ocean of mercy, the God incarnate, who is Para-Brahman and the great Yogeshwara (Lord of Yoga). Victory be unto Sai Baba, Who is the crest-jewel of the Saints, who is the home of all auspicious things, who is our Atmaram (Dear Self), and who is the able refuge of the devotees. We prostrate ourselves before Him, Who has attained the aim and end of life. Sai Baba is always full of mercy. What is wanted on our part is whole-hearted devotion...
2024-07-2213 min
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Shri Sai SatcharitraSai Satcharitra | Adhyaye 15In this episode Pradeep Ahuja will explain the fifteenth chapter of Sai Satcharita. Tune in to listen to the story of Narddiya Kirtan - Paddhati , Mr Cholkar's Sugarless tea and the story of two lizard
2022-07-1409 min
Sai Satcharitram in tamil (சாய் சத்சரிதம் தமிழில்)சாய் சச்சரித்ரா பற்றிய குறிப்பு.The Sai Satcharita is a biography based on the true life stories of Sai Baba of Shirdi. Authored by Shri. Govind Raghunath Dabholkar alias Hemadpant,
2021-10-1501 min
Reading of Sai SatcharitaChapter 32 of Sai SatcharitaIn quest of Guru and God , Sai’s disapproval of fasting
2021-08-3024 min
Reading of Sai SatcharitaChapter28 of Sai SatcharitaSai baba’s loving means to draw his devotees to Shirdi, thereby helping them to get salvation! 🙏
2021-08-1222 minLiving the Teachings of Sai BabaDeveloping One-Pointed Devotion for Baba [Clubhouse Satsang]In our second satsang on Clubhouse with Gautamji, we discuss the life of Baba's Mahabhakta Megha, whose life and leelas are mentioned in Chapter 28 of the Sai Satcharita. Megha is an outstanding example of Guru Bhakti, One Pointedness and Selflessness which Gautamji sheds light on.
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2021-07-2926 minLiving the Teachings of Sai BabaAm I Receptive to Baba's Teachings ? [Clubhouse Satsang]In our first Satsang with Gautam on Club house, we first discuss the important leela from chapter 27 of the Sai Satcharita where Baba corrects the Ramdasi. Gautam sheds light on important pointers Baba has given all of us through this leela.
Devotees also asked Gautam some important questions, which he took following the talk. We welcome you to be part of the next Satsangs, join us at Clubhouse here --> http://Sai.fm/Clubhouse
2021-07-2638 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 25 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you.
The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
This is Chapter 25 from the Sai SatCharitra book.
Topics covered: Damu Anna Kasar of Ahmednagar (1) Speculations (2) Amraleela
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:34 – Chapter 25
0:46 – Preliminary
2:39 – Damu Anna
3:07 – His Speculations: (1) Cotton Trading
7:00 – (2) Grain Trading
7:58 – Amra-leela (Mango miracle)
10:19 – Prayer
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2021-07-2513 minReading of Sai SatcharitaChapter 20 of Sai SatcharitaSai baba’s way of making Das Ganu understand the intricate concept of the Isha Upanishad through a simple incident in the life of a maid servant’s sister.
2021-07-0115 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 24 Audio in English Om Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 24 from the Sai SatCharitra book.
Topics covered: Baba’s Wit and Humour – Chana Leela (1) Hemadpant (2) Sudama (3) Anna Chinchanikar vs. Maushibai
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:34 – Chapter 24
0:49 – Preliminary
1:48 – Chana Leela
4:03 – Moral
6:36 – Sudama’s Story
9:14 – Anna Chinchanikar vs. Maushibai
11:42 – Baba’s Characteristics – His Dependency on Bhaktas
13...
2021-05-0914 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 23 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 23 from the Sai SatCharitra book.
Topics covered: Yoga and Onion – Shama Cured of Snake Bite – Cholera Ordinance Broken – Ordeal of Guru-Bhakti
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:36 – Chapter 23
0:51 – Preliminary
3:03 – Yoga and Onion
4:16 – Shama Cured of Snake Bite
7:32 – Cholera Epidemic
9:20 – Ordeal of Guru-Bhakti
13:55- Footnotes
Mu...
2021-05-0814 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 21 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 21 from the Sai SatCharitra book. Topics covered: Stories of (1) V. H. Thakur, (2) Anantrao Patankar and (3) Pandharpur pleader
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:38 – Chapter 21
1:12 – Preliminary
2:10 – Institution of Saints
2:42 – Mr. Thakur
5:43 – Anantrao Patankar
6:36 – Parable of Nine Balls of Stool (Nava-vidha Bhakti)
9:06 – The Pandharour Pleader
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2021-05-0712 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 22 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English. '
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 22 from the Sai SatCharitra book.
Topics covered: Rescues from Serpent Bites (1) Balasaheb Mirikar, (2) Bapusaheb Buti, (3) Amir Shakkar, (4) Hemadpant – Baba’s opinion regarding killing of Serpants.
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:34 – Chapter 22
0:53 – Preliminary
4:17 – Balasaheb Mirikar
7:31 – Bapusaheb Buti
8:21 – Amir Shakkar
10:58 – Hemadpant (Scorpion and Serpent)
12:46 – Baba’s o...
2021-05-0714 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 20 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 20 from the Sai SatCharitra book. Topics covered: Das Ganu’s problem solved by Kaka’s maid servant.
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:35 – Chapter 20
0:50 – Preliminary
2:17 – Isha Upanishad
5:17 – Sadguru only competent and qualified to explain.
6:32 – Kaka’s maid servant
10:00 – Unique method of teaching
Music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r...
2021-05-0612 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 18-19 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 18-19 from the Sai SatCharitra book.
Topics covered: How Hemadpant was accepted and blesssed – Stories of Mr. Sathe and Mrs. Deshmukh – Encouraging good thoughts and Fruition – Variety in Upadesh – Teachings regarding Slander and remuneration for labour
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:38 – Chapter 18-19
1:30 – Preliminary
4:02 – Mr. Sathe
12:53 – Mrs. Radhabai Deshmukh...
2021-05-0534 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 16-17 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 16-17 from the Sai SatCharitra book. Topics covered: Quick Brahma- Gnyan.
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:38 – Chapter 16-17
00:52 - Preliminary
6:43 – Qualifications of Brahma- Gnyan or Self Realization
14:46 – Special Charateristics of Baba
16:05 – Footnotes
Music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUDGw...
Thank you.
O...
2021-05-0416 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 15 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 15 from the Sai SatCharitra book. Topics covered: Naradiya Kirtan Paddhati – Mr. Cholkar’s sugarless Tea – Two Lizards
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:37 – Chapter 15
1:24 – Naradiya Kirtan Paddhati
2:57 – Mr. Cholkar’s sugarless Tea
7:13 – Two Lizards
8:42 – Post Script
9:00 – Footnotes
Music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUDGw...
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2021-05-0309 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 14 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 14 from the Sai SatCharitra book.
Topics covered: Ratanji Wadia of Nanded – Saint Moulisaheb - Dakshina.
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:35 – Chapter 14
2:02 – Ratanji of Nanded
7:45 – Dakshina
12:13 – Post-Script
15:42 – Footnotes
Music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUDGw...
Thank you.
Om Sai Ram.
#saisatcharitraEn...
2021-05-0216 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 13 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 13 from the Sai SatCharitra book.
Topics covered: More Sai Leelas - Diseases Cured - (1) Bhimaji Patil - (2) Bala Shimpi - (3) Bapusaheb Buty - (4) Alandi Swami - (5) Kaka Mahajani - (6) Dattopant of Harda.
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:34 – Chapter 13
1:17 - The Inscrutable Power of Maya
2:29 – Bhimaji Patil
4:56 – Bala Ganpat...
2021-05-0112 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 12 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English. Om Sai Ram. This is Chapter 12 from the Sai Satcharitra book.
Topics covered: Sai Baba's Mode of Life - His Sleeping board - His Stay in Shirdi - His Teachings - His Humility - The Easiest Path.
Timecodes:
0:00- Introduction
1:01 - Saint’s Mission
3:15 - Kaka Mahajani
4:08 - Bhausaheb Dhumal
4:47 - Mrs. Nimonkar
5...
2021-04-3011 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 11 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 11 from the Sai Satcharitra book. Topics covered: Sai, as Sagun Brahman - Dr. Pandit's Worship - Haji Sidik Falke - Control over the Elements
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
0:58 - Sai as Sagun Brahman
4:34 - Dr. Pandit's Worship
7:02 - Haji Siddik Falke
9:54 - Baba's Control over the Elements
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2021-04-2912 minReading of Sai SatcharitaChapter 10 of Sai SatcharitaSai Baba’s mode of life, his teachings, his concern for humans and humanity, Nanavali his devotee, the easiest path to attain salvation...
2021-04-2934 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 10 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English. Om Sai Ram. This is Chapter 10 from the Sai Satcharitra book.
Topics covered: Sai Baba's Mode of Life - His Sleeping - board - His Stay in Shirdi - His Teachings - His Humility - The Easiest Path.
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
2:18- Baba’s Wonderful Bed Stead
3:47 - Sagun Manifestation of Brahman
5:47 - His Stay in Shirdi and Pro...
2021-04-2816 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 9 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English. Om Sai Ram. This is Chapter 9 from the Sai SatCharitra book.
Topics covered: Effect of compliance and Non-compliance with Baba's Orders at the Time of Taking Leave - A few Instances - Mendicancy and Its Necessity - Devotees' (Tarkhad family's) Experiences - Baba fed sumptuously - How?
Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction
1:20 - Characteristic of Shirdi - Pilgrimage
1:56 - Tatya Kote Pati...
2021-04-2716 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 7 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
This is Chapter 7 from the Sai Satcharitra book. Topics covered: Wonderful Incarnation - Behaviour of Sai Baba - His Yoga Practices - His All-pervasiveness - Leper Devotee s service - Master Khaparde s Plague case - Going to Pandharpur.
Music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUDGw...
Thank you.
Om Sai Ram.
#saisatcharitraEnglish #saisatchaitra #omsairam #shir
2021-04-1718 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 6 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 6 from the Sai Satcharitra book - RAMA-NAVAMI FESTIVAL AND MASJID REPAIRS Topics covered: Efficacy of the Touch of Guru s Hand - Rama-Navami Festival - Its Origin, Transformation etc. Repairs to the Masjid.
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2021-04-1720 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 5 Audio in English
Om Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram. This is Chapter 5 from the Sai Satcharitra book. Topics covered: Baba's Return with Chand Patil's Marriage party - Welcomed and Addressed as "Sai" - Contact with Other Saints - His Dress and Daily Routine - The Story of the Padukas - Wrestling Bout with Mohdin and Change in Life - Turning Water into Oil - The Pseudo - Guru Ja...
2021-04-1619 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 4 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 4 from the Sai Satcharitra book - SAI BABA'S FIRST ADVENT IN SHIRDI Topics covered: Mission of the Saints - Shirdi a Holy Tirth - Personality of Sai Baba - Dictum of Goulibuva - Appearance of Vithal - Kshirsagar's Story - Das Ganu's Bath in Prayag - Immaculate Conception of Sai Baba and His First Advent in...
2021-04-1619 minReading of Sai SatcharitaChapter 8 of Sai SatcharitaThe importance of human birth, Sai Baba begging for food, Saibaba’s love for ,Khushalchand is described here!
2021-04-1516 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 3 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
This is Chapter 3 from the Sai Satcharitra book. Topics covered: Sai Baba's Sanction and Promise - Assignment of Work to Devotees - Baba's Stories as Beacon - Light - His Motherly Love - Rohilla's Story - His sweet and Nectar - like Words.
Om Sai Ram
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Thank you.
2021-04-1113 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 2 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
This is Chapter 2 from the Sai Satcharitra book.
Topics covered: Object of Writing the Work - Incapacity and Boldness in the Undertaking - Hot Discussion - Conferring Significant and Prophetic Title of Hemadpant - Necessity of a Guru.
Music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUDGw...
Thank you.
Om Sai Ra...
2021-04-1017 min
Shri Sai SatCharitra in English AudioSai SatCharitra Chapter 1 Audio in EnglishOm Sai Ram
This is Chapter 1 from the Sai Satcharitra book. Chapter name: The Story of Grinding Wheat and its Philosophical Significance.
By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English.
Om Sai Ram.
Music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUDGw...
Thank you.
Om Sai Ram.
#saisatcharitraEnglish #saisatchaitra #omsairam #shirdisaibaba
2021-04-0709 min
Reading of Sai SatcharitaShri Sai Satcharita chapter oneSai Sai Sat Charita- Paraayan of chapter one! Visualise the miracle of cholera getting chucked out from the village through the grinding of wheat into flour and then tossing the flour away on the outskirts.
2021-02-1835 min
Narration Of Sai Books..Narration of the Holy Scripture Sri Sai Satcharita...verse by verse..An insight to the teachings of our beloved Guru...Sai Baba...his ways of guiding his devotees to attain salvation through Spirituality with Faith & Patience...and teach them to live a simple and pure life...and above all showering his blessings and giving them the surety of always guiding them even after leaving his mortal body...
2021-02-0402 min2020-11-3007 min
The Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 23 - Historical CommentaryIn chapter 23, we are presented with the story of Ram Baba, a yogi who was unable to achieve the state of Samadhi even for a few minutes. When he came to Shirdi and saw Baba eating stale Bhakri with onions, he wondered, 'How can this man help me!' Reading his thoughts, Baba said, "He who can digest onions should eat them." Hearing this, Ram Baba surrenders at Baba's feet and gets his difficulties resolved. The next Leela is about Shama who is bitten by a snake and runs to Baba, who expels the venom by ordering it to get...
2020-11-1216 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 22 - Historical CommentaryIn chapter 22 of the Sai Satcharita, the incredible Leela of Das Ganu's wish to go to Prayag and have a bath in the Sangam, or the confluence, of the Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswathi rivers is described. Hindus believe that having a bath there will nullify their sins, purify the mind and body, and they will attain Satgati (salvation). Baba, however, tells Das Ganu that he need not go that far, and from the big toes of His feet, produces the Ganga and Jamuna. Das Ganu is overwhelmed by this, and sings Baba's praises. This is a lesson for all of...
2020-11-0322 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 20 - Historical CommentaryChapter 20 of the Sai Satcharita is all about Das Ganu's quest to find the deeper meaning of the Isha Upanishad, as he was writing a commentary on it. However, he was not satisfied with his understanding of it, nor did the explanation given by a renowned philosopher satisfy him. So, he turned to Baba, who told him that Dikshit's maid at Vile Parle could easily explain it. The next day, he heard Dikshit's maid sing about a beautiful orange-coloured sari with ornately woven golden border. But, due to abject poverty, she wore a torn rag. Moved by her plight, he...
2020-10-1909 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 18 & 19 - Historical CommentaryChapters 18 and 19 of the Sri Sai Satcharita beautifully describe the story of Sathe, Radhabai Deshmukh and Dabholkar, and the Leela of Baba climbing on top of the roof of Radhakrishna Mai's house to cure her of her illness. Other stories included in these chapters are of Baba taking a devotee to task for criticising and slandering another devotee, and setting him on the right path. Thus, it is also a warning for all of us to refrain from slandering others. Baba encouraged devotees to study various spiritual texts and benefit from them, both spiritually and mentally.
The Dakshina of Nishtha...
2020-10-1921 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 16 & 17 - Historical CommentaryIn these two combined chapters, a man comes to Baba seeking Brahma Gyan. As the Leela unfolds, Baba plays along with his request, and in the process, shows the man his shortcomings, thereby instructing us on the most important aim of human life. This commentary is a compilation of similar Leelas that give us some more spiritual gems from Baba.
Baba had unique ways of imparting knowledge. Sometimes, it was by asking for a specific amount of Dakshina; at other times, through parables or dreams, or through His touch. Mr. Tosher, alias Shri Narayan Ashram, says, “Baba's method of teaching wa...
2020-10-1926 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 13 - Historical Commentary
This chapter is all about Baba curing His devotees with rather unusual modalities, and they are beautifully described, like Bala Shimpi was asked to feed a black dog curd rice, and he was relieved of the relentless malarial fever, or curing Booty of severe gastroenteritis with a milkshake full of almonds, pistachios and walnuts. He also cured Kaka Mahajani of a severe bout of diarrhoea by giving him roasted peanuts to eat. Bhimaji Patil was cured of his pulmonary tuberculosis through a series of dreams, where he received a good thrashing for not reciting a poem that his teacher asked...
2020-10-1914 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 11 - Historical CommentaryChapter 11 is a powerful chapter. It is so important that many devotees read it every day. Some of them have learnt it by heart and recite it daily, or in times of need, or during a crisis in their lives. Chapter 11 is called the Rudra Adhyaya. Rudra is the 11th Avatar of Lord Shiva. The power and glory of Rudra is written in the Shastras. Rudra literally means Rudan, or to cry, as it indicates destruction. This destruction is annihilation of illusion and Maya. Hence, we cry as we cling to materialistic and worldly things, and then we weep when...
2020-07-2713 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 10 - Historical Commentary
In chapter eight of the Shri Sai Satcharita, it is described how Tatya, Mhalsapati and Baba slept on the floor, with their feet together and their heads towards the east, west and north, respectively. In this chapter, Baba's wonderful bedstead is described. Around the year 1898, Nanasaheb Dingle of Neemgaon brought for Sai Baba a wooden plank, about four cubits in length, and only a span in breadth, for sleeping upon. Instead of keeping the plank on the floor, and then sleeping on it, Baba tied it like a swing to the rafters of the Masjid with old shreds of rags...
2020-07-1914 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 9 - A Deeper UnderstandingChapter 9 is primarily about two incidents - rather, many incidents - but pertaining to two topics. One is taking permission from Sai Baba before leaving His presence. This is more important than it seems. You see, as one reads the Satcharita, there are many accounts where we see people who take leave from Baba without asking His permission, and He tells them not to leave at that particular time, and yet they leave, and so on. And when they leave, an accident happens, or some other calamity takes place. And this is emphasised throughout the Satcharita, actually.
So, why is...
2020-07-1907 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 8 - Historical CommentaryIn chapter number 8, ovi 117, it says Tatya and Mhalsapati both slept in the mosque. Their heads used to be in the east, west and north, while their feet would touch each other in the centre. Thus, Tatya slept with his head towards the east, Mhalsapati towards the west, and Baba with his head towards the north. However, they chatted through the night. Thus, Tatya slept with Baba for 14 years. But, after his father passed away, he started going home as he had to shoulder the responsibilities of his family. In the Vastu Shastra, it is recommended that we sleep with...
2020-07-1932 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 8 - A Deeper UnderstandingChapter 8 is the chapter that I would like to dedicate to Hemadpant. We can see why he was chosen by Baba for this exercise. It is no accident when a Master chooses a devotee for a certain task. And in this chapter, Hemadpant displays his deep understanding of spiritual matters.
For example, he says that while in such a transient human body, the time spent in listening to the stories of the saints, by remembering whom, merit is acquired, is the time well spent. The rest of the time is wasted. This is a very important point, and I have...
2020-07-1906 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 7 - A Deeper UnderstandingChapter 7 is one which I found very insightful because it describes so much about Sai Baba Himself, the first being this radical acceptance of both Hindus and Muslims and to what an amazing degree - calling the Masjid Dwarka Mai, allowing celebrations of Ram Navami and Gokulashtami. It was so fascinating and I wonder, in those times, what was the actual reaction of the people. Here was a Master who actually took action regarding unity. He didn't just speak about it. This Jugalbandi, this beautiful harmonising of two faiths, according to me, is unprecedented the way He did it in...
2020-07-1907 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 6 - Historical CommentaryThe main stories of chapter six are about the celebration of the Urus and the Ram Navami festivals, and the renovation of the Masjid. At the time of the construction of the Sabha Mandap, Baba flew into a rage, held a pillar with one hand and Tatya’s neck with the other. Then, shaking the pillar vigorously, He uprooted it. Baba took off Tatya's Pheta, lit it, and threw it into the pit. Then, he took a rupee coin from his pocket and threw that too into the pit. A short while later, Baba became calm, and later, presented Tatya wi...
2020-07-1926 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 6 - A Deeper UnderstandingGautam Sachdeva's Commentary:
Good evening everyone.
In chapter six of the Sai Satcharita, two points struck me which I feel are worth exploring. One is where it is said "May the mind be absorbed in My Name and all else be totally forgotten". So, basically referring to that may you chant Sai's name and not only just the name, may He be in your consciousness throughout the day. This is what it is pointing to and all else be totally forgotten. What this means is all the garbage of our minds of blame, condemnation, hatred, malice, jealousy, envy, and so...
2020-07-1908 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 2 - Historical CommentaryIn Chapter 2, Dabholkar witnesses Baba grinding wheat, and the villagers tell him that Baba thus prevented the cholera epidemic from entering the village. He is intrigued, and decides to write the Shri Sai Satcharita so that it will be instructive for the devotees, and spiritually uplift them. However, he is plagued with doubts about his ability to write the life of a magnanimous saint like Sai Baba, whose life is as deep as the ocean, and all-pervasive as the sky itself. To write the life of a saint, one should become a saint. Nonetheless, he feels that if this sacred...
2020-07-1612 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 1 - A Deeper UnderstandingChapter 1- Gautam Sachdeva's Commentary
Baba Sai and The Wheat Grinding Story Significance
Coming to this first story in the Sri Sai Satcharita, I think it is no coincidence that this story is the first. There's a reason for everything, there are no coincidences, especially when it comes to messages from Spiritual Masters. You see, this story sets the stage for understanding all the stories which are to come. And the reason is this- in this story itself, we are shown how limited is the thinking by the individual, by the me (ego).
In this case, the four women thought...
2020-07-1604 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaChapter 1It was during the early 1910s that Hemadpant went to visit Baba in Shirdi. It was then that he first witnessed the following incredible leela of Baba, and was inspired to write Baba's life story in the ensuing chapters of the Sai Satcharita.
One morning, in Dwarkamai, Sai Baba sat at the grinding stone after completing His morning rituals. Carrying a scuttle-like basket in His hand, Baba went towards a bag of wheat and began taking its contents out in a rather hurried manner; filling cupfuls of wheat up to the brim and straight into the basket. Baba then spread...
2020-07-1609 minThe Essential Sai SatcharitaIntroductionThe Sai Satcharita is the Bible for Sai Baba's devotees, in the truest sense of the word, as it chronicles the life and teachings of Baba. This sacred work has been documented by Baba's intimate devotee, Govind R. Dabholkar, whom Baba lovingly named Hemadpant.
The book is titled Sai Satcharita, and not 'Sai Satcharitra' – as it is commonly misspelt. A 'Satcharita' is a record of leelas, teachings and incidents, whereas a 'Satcharitra' is a biography, which the work is not.
The original work of Hemadpant was written as a series of poetic verses called ovis, composed in vernacular Marathi. It wa...
2020-07-1614 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 25 : Seekers, Disciples & DevoteesIn this important talk we discuss the difference between Seekers, Disciples & Devotees and how it is important for one to settle down on their path. 0:00 Introduction0:26 Robert Adams’s Classification of Devotees1:20 Characteristics of Seekers, Disciples & Devotees2:28 The Story of Ramana Maharshi’s Emancipated Devotee3:14 The Three Stages Mean on Baba’s Path4:04 How can one be a Devotee of Baba6:18 The Devotee Lives the Teaching8:30 A Close Relationship with the Guru12:25 The Settling Down On One Spiritual Path14:27 Babas T...
2020-05-2523 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 25 : Seekers, Disciples & DevoteesIn this important talk we discuss the difference between Seekers, Disciples & Devotees and how it is important for one to settle down on their path.
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Robert Adams’s Classification of Devotees
1:20 Characteristics of Seekers, Disciples & Devotees
2:28 The Story of Ramana Maharshi’s Emancipated Devotee
3:14 The Three Stages Mean on Baba’s Path
4:04 How can one be a Devotee of Baba
6:18 The Devotee Lives the Teaching
8:30 A Close Relationship with the Guru
12:25 The Settling Down On One Spiritual Path
14:27 Babas Teachings are Pure Jnana
15:37 The two paths of Jnana & Bhakti
17:23 Being Clear about What One Is Seeking
By Baba's grace and wi...
2020-05-2523 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 24 : The Law of Attraction & 'True' SurrenderIn this episode, we discuss with Gautam the popular teaching of 'The Law of Attraction' and the path of Surrender to Baba. In many ways the two paths contradict each-other and yet have a few commonalities. As a devotee matures and finds that really no real happiness is to be found in the fulfilment of desires, one is drawn to the path of true surrender to Baba. In this talk we cover the following topics- The Law of Vibration / Attraction - How like attracts like - Realising that one truly does not know...
2020-05-2223 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 24 : The Law of Attraction & 'True' SurrenderIn this episode, we discuss with Gautam the popular teaching of 'The Law of Attraction' and the path of Surrender to Baba. In many ways the two paths contradict each-other and yet have a few commonalities. As a devotee matures and finds that really no real happiness is to be found in the fulfilment of desires, one is drawn to the path of true surrender to Baba.
In this talk we cover the following topics
- The Law of Vibration / Attraction
- How like attracts like
- Realising that one truly does not know what is best for us
...
2020-05-2223 min
SaiShri Sai Satcharita chapter 3 Peace To AllThe wonderful life and teaching of Shri Sai Baba. The holy chapters of this book is read for one who cannot read but hear, for old, for kids and for very busy people can listen to while traveling.
2020-05-1816 min
SaiSri Sai SatcharitaChapter 1 of holy book The book talks about the life of Sai Baba. The story of grinding of wheat is narrated here
2020-05-1609 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 23 : Harmonising Of One's Thought, Word & DeedParamhansa Ramakrishna Dev emphatically stated that in the age of the Kaliyuga, the only penance is Truthfulness.Truthfulness, or abiding in truth, is not limited to only one's speech, but in the complete Harmonising of one's Thoughts, Words, and Deeds. This is indeed quite difficult, but just being aware of this can become a very deep sadhana.In this important talk, we discuss with Gautam how one can implement this in their lives. Baba often said, "If you do something, do it properly, or do not do it at all." Many people struggle with not b...
2020-05-0221 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 23 : Harmonising Of One's Thought, Word & DeedParamhansa Ramakrishna Dev emphatically stated that in the age of the Kaliyuga, the only penance is Truthfulness.
Truthfulness, or abiding in truth, is not limited to only one's speech, but in the complete Harmonising of one's Thoughts, Words, and Deeds. This is indeed quite difficult, but just being aware of this can become a very deep sadhana.
In this important talk, we discuss with Gautam how one can implement this in their lives. Baba often said, "If you do something, do it properly, or do not do it at all." Many people struggle with not being able to say No a...
2020-05-0221 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 22 : Service to the Guru - The Highest SadhanaThe great Advaita sage Robert Adams emphasised that being in the presence of a living Master and serving the Master is the Highest sadhana a devotee can do, and it is the quickest way to make progress on the spiritual path.
Many devotees on the path of Baba may feel this is no longer possible for them as Baba took Mahasamadhi in 1918. However, there are many forms of service one can render, provided a genuine feeling or bhav arises within one's heart.
In this interview, we cover the following topics:
- Living the Teaching is a form of service
- Vo...
2020-04-2722 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 22 : Service to the Guru - The Highest SadhanaThe great Advaita sage Robert Adams emphasised that being in the presence of a living Master and serving the Master is the Highest sadhana a devotee can do, and it is the quickest way to make progress on the spiritual path. Many devotees on the path of Baba may feel this is no longer possible for them as Baba took Mahasamadhi in 1918. However, there are many forms of service one can render, provided a genuine feeling or bhav arises within one's heart. In this interview, we cover the following topics: - Living the Teaching is...
2020-04-2722 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 21 : Do We Really Treat Others as Equals ?In these unprecedented times, we find ourselves in situations that present both challenges and hidden opportunities to go within the deeper realms of one's being. In this podcast with Gautam, we discuss a sensitive topic - truly contemplating if we treat others as equals.
In India, unlike in the West, due to the heavy burden of the caste system, language, and economic differences, do we subtly harbor certain superiority complexes over people who might be doing seemingly simpler jobs, or the economically lesser privileged. Although indirect, this becomes an opening to reflect honestly on one's attitude towards all beings, and...
2020-04-2420 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 21 : Do We Really Treat Others as Equals ?In these unprecedented times, we find ourselves in situations that present both challenges and hidden opportunities to go within the deeper realms of one's being. In this podcast with Gautam, we discuss a sensitive topic - truly contemplating if we treat others as equals.In India, unlike in the West, due to the heavy burden of the caste system, language, and economic differences, do we subtly harbor certain superiority complexes over people who might be doing seemingly simpler jobs, or the economically lesser privileged. Although indirect, this becomes an opening to reflect honestly on one's attitude towards...
2020-04-2420 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 14 : Practicing Saburi During Testing TimesJoin us for the second episode of our podcast series with Gautam. In today's episode, we discuss how to practice Saburi in turbulent times such as now with the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Global lockdown. We cite the leela of Baba and the fakir Javahar Ali from the Sai Satcharita, and Gautam draws important parallels that one can note and apply them in all their relationships by learning from Baba's exampleSome of the topics covered areSome guidance from Baba through Hema Ma about using UdiThe story of Jawahar Ali and BabaMahaavtar Babaji and his...
2020-04-0320 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 14 : Practicing Saburi During Testing TimesJoin us for the second episode of our podcast series with Gautam. In today's episode, we discuss how to practice Saburi in turbulent times such as now with the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Global lockdown. We cite the leela of Baba and the fakir Javahar Ali from the Sai Satcharita, and Gautam draws important parallels that one can note and apply them in all their relationships by learning from Baba's example
Some of the topics covered are
Some guidance from Baba through Hema Ma about using Udi
The story of Jawahar Ali and Baba
Mahaavtar Babaji and his faithful devotee
...
2020-04-0320 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 2 : The True Meaning of SurrenderIn this episode Gautam speaks about what it truly means to surrender to Sai Baba and how devotees must live the teachings of Baba and not merely read the Sai Satcharita as an exercise.More information on Gautam Sachdeva --> https://www.gautamsachdeva.com This podcast is made in conjunction with our platform Sai Baba's Devotee Speak's where we document miraculous, real life experiences of sincere devotees of Sai Baba. Our films also include interviews with many living Masters who have been guided by Sai Baba to help awaken the spiritual consciousness of devotees....
2019-02-2247 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 2 : The True Meaning of SurrenderIn this episode Gautam speaks about what it truly means to surrender to Sai Baba and how devotees must live the teachings of Baba and not merely read the Sai Satcharita as an exercise.
Transcript
Nikhil: Namaste, today we are privileged to have Gautamji with us in Goa and we'll be continuing our interview series that we had started last time, which was called ‘Living the Teachings of Sai Baba.’ In case you've missed the first episode, I will share a link in the description, which you can have a look at.
Gautam, thank you once again for joining us. In t...
2019-02-2247 min
Living the Teachings of Sai BabaEp. 1 : Living The Teachings of Sai BabaSai Baba is one of the most venerated saints in India with millions of devotees. In this important talk, Gautam Sachdeva sheds light on the higher aspects of Sai Baba's teachings while stressing on the significance of devotees living the teaching in their daily life.
Transcript
Nikhil: Today, we are doing an interview with Gautamji, who has very kindly come all the way from Bombay. Gautam has been my spiritual teacher and guide since more than eight years now. Gautam comes from the Advaitic tradition and the lineage of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, and Gautam's teacher was Ramesh Balsekarji. Gautam's essential...
2019-02-1753 min
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