Shirdi Sai Baba, also known as Sai Baba of Shirdi, is a revered Indian saint who lived in the late 19th and early 20th century. He is worshipped by people of all faiths in India and around the world. His teachings of love, peace, and universal brotherhood continue to inspire millions of people today. In this blog, we will explore the life, teachings, and miracles of Shirdi Sai Baba.
Life of Shirdi Sai Baba:
Sai Baba was known for his simplicity, humility, and love for all living beings. He lived a simple life, wearing a torn kafni (long robe) and sleeping on a mat. He spent most of his time in the mosque, where he taught people about love, compassion, and devotion to God. He welcomed people of all religions and castes and treated everyone with kindness and respect.
Arrival at Shirdi :
Sai Baba arrived for the first time at Shirdi some time the year 1868-1872, when he was around 25 to 30 years old. He was a serene looking young man, tempered by a disciplined life of tapas and austerity. He came to Shirdi along with a marriage party of Chand Patil of Dupkhed; Chand Patil (a muslim) had brought Sai Baba along with him, to attend the marriage of his sister with one one Hamid of Shirdi.
The story goes that Chand Patil met Sai Baba on his way from his village towards to Aurangabad while going by walk after he unfortunately lost his mare. He met this young man (Baba) looking like a fakir under a tree, who told him that his lost mare was just in the nearby vicinity, close to a stream there. Patil went in search and was surprised to find his mare there. As he returned to the young Fakir to thank him, he found him preparing his hookah by getting a piece of burning charcoal and also some water by simply digging into earth! The fakir shared the smoke with the traveller too. Impressed by these miracles, Chand Patil took the Fakir reverentially with him to his home to be his guest. Subsequently, he also took him to the marriage ceremony at Shirdi to bless the couples.
No one knew the name of this Fakir. The story goes that when he arrived at Shirdi and got down from the cart, the local Khandoba temple owner and priest Bhagat Mhalsapati saw him first and welcomed him “Ya Sai!” (Welcome Sai) and this name Sai stuck. (The word Sai or Sain/ Sayi denotes Lord,God, saint, husband (beloved) or Fakir. Baba means father). Incidentally, after a couple of years of arrival of Sai Baba, Mhalsapati accepted Sai Baba as his Sadguru and became a lifelong devotee to serve Him.
After the marriage, the party with Chand Patil left Shirdi, but Sai Baba stayed back. Initially, Saibaba stayed at the outskirts of Shirdi in Babul forest for nearly 2.5 years, then under a neem tree for four to five years. During this period, he was deeply immersed in Self, ignoring rain and shine and living day and night in the open.
Teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba:
The teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba are based on the principles of love, peace, and universal brotherhood. He believed in the unity of all religions and taught people to see God in everyone and everything. Some of his famous sayings are:
- "Sabka Malik Ek" - meaning "One God governs all."
- "Love all, serve all" - meaning we should love and serve all living beings without any discrimination.
- "Shraddha and Saburi" - meaning faith and patience. Sai Baba believed that faith and patience are essential for spiritual growth.
- "Do not be obsessed by egotism, imagining that you are the cause of action: everything is due to God" - meaning we should not be attached to our ego and should surrender ourselves to God.
Miracles of Shirdi Sai Baba:
Sai Baba was known for performing miracles, and many people believed that he had divine powers. Some of his famous miracles are:
- Healing the sick - Sai Baba was known to have cured people of various illnesses, including leprosy, paralysis, and tuberculosis.
- Materialization - Sai Baba was known to produce objects out of thin air, such as food, money, and jewelry.
- Controlling the elements - Sai Baba was known to control the elements, such as fire and water.
- Resurrection - Sai Baba was known to bring the dead
back to life.
Legacy of Shirdi Sai Baba:
After Sai Baba's death in 1918, his teachings and legacy continued to spread throughout India and the world. His followers built a temple in his honor in Shirdi, which attracts millions of devotees every year. Sai Baba's teachings have also been recorded in various books, and his life has been depicted in movies and TV shows.
Movies On Life History Of Shirdi Sai Baba :
The main ideas of these movies are not to earn the profits but
devotee(the crew of the movie) wanted to their trust and devotion
towards shirdi of sai baba There were lots of movies shot on the life
history of Shirdi of Sai Baba some of them are
- Shirid Che Sai Baba(Marathi)
- Shirdi Ke Sai Baba(Hindi)
- Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Mahathyam(Telugu)
- Bhagavan Shri Sai Baba(Kannada)
- Sai Baba(Marathi)
- Sri Sai Mahima(Telugu)
- Shirdi Sai Baba(hindi)
- Ishwarya Avatar Sai Baba(hindi)
- Malik ek(hindi)
- Shirdi sai(telugu).
All the movies clearly explain the life history of Sai Baba, miracles reported by Sai Baba.
Conclusion:
Shirdi Sai Baba is a revered saint who continues to inspire millions of people today. His teachings of love, peace, and universal brotherhood are more relevant than ever in today's world. Sai Baba's life and legacy remind us of the power of faith, compassion, and selflessness.
How to Reach:
By Air
Shirdi Airport/Nearest Airport Aurangabad and Pune
By Train
Nearest Railway station Shirdi, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar
By Road
Regular State Transport Buses are available from Any Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation Bus Stand.
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