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the Stars, the
Planets, the
Galaxies, the
Devatas, the Asuras
and ofcourse the
Humans come to
have his darshan.
BHAGAVAN SAYS :
‘Yomam Pashyathi
Sarvatra, Sarvamcha
Mayi Pashyati,
Tasya Aham Na
Pranashyami, Sa
Cha Me Na
Pranashyati’
‘One who sees me in
all, sees all in me,
Neither i miss such
a person nor he
misses me’
Lord is everywhere
and he is in earth
too.
Lord is there as a
Temple.
Lord is there as a
Stone/Metal Vigraha
(Idol).
Lord is there as the
Sun, Moon, Stars
and the Cosmos.
Lord is there as
Tree, Plants,
Shrubs, the Flowers.
Lord is there as
Animals, Birds etc.,
Lord is there as Fire.
Lord is there as
Water.
Lord always has a
vehicle which is an
animal or a bird or a
reptile. His avataras
start from Fish to
Tortoise to Boar to
Lion to Dwarf/Giant to
an Angry Human to a
Balanced Human to
Sensitive Human and
Divine and finally the
Divine(Kalki on Horse)
In his home(The
Temple), he has a
sthala Vriksham (An
age old tree) and there
is a sacred pond
(Theertham). The
Animal, the Tree and
the Water are
recognized and given
a place in the Lord’s
abode. There are
many lamps lit inside
the temple. Some
times Homams &
Yagnas are also
performed (Agni/Fire).
He is bathed in the
sacred Theertham
(Water/Varuna).
During the
Brahmotsavam Lord
rides on different
Vahanas (Animals).
He is decorated with
excellent flowers.
The Sun, the Moon,
W o r d s o f W i s d o m — F r o m o u r G u r u j i
Sa
i
Am
ru
th
a
Jy
ot
hi
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big but how about
yourself ? So we need to
introspect ourselves more
and inspect others less.
Then we will know where we
stand.
LORD’S MERCY & GRACE!!!
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, I s s u e
Lord exists as
various Cosmic
entities (Devas &
Asuras).
Lord exists as
Human.
So as expressed by
Lord Krishna in
Bhagavad Gita, see
the Lord in anything
and everything. Drop
the judgemental
attitude and develop
unconditional love
towards everything
with his mercy &
grace.
SARVAM
VISHNU MAYAM
JAGATHAHA!!!
SARVAM
KHALVIDAM
BRAHMA!!!
KILLING THE
PRINCIPLES OF EVIL
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Killing the principles of
evil is more relevant than
killing evil. In everyone of
us evil exists in the form
of ego, jealousy,
possessiveness, greed,
lust etc., What steps are
you taking to kill these
evils inside you ? When it
comes to others you talk
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Chapter 20
Sai Solved Das ghanu's problem
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Once, Das Ghanu started to write the meaning for Isha upanishad. Though it is a short composition, Isha Upanishad is difficult to 8understand. Das Ghanu maharaj could not proceed further without understanding it. He sought Baba's help and requested Him to make him understand. Baba casually told him that a maid servant in Kaka saheb Dixit's house would solve it for him the next day! Everyone thought Baba is joking but Das Ghanu trusted baba's words and visited his friend's home at Ville Parle.
The following day, he heard a young maid singing sweetly about a saree. its color and how beautiful it looked on her. Das Ghanu took pity on her and requested one of his friends to gift her a saree. she was vey happy and wore it the same
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day. by next day, she came dressed in her old ragged clothes but was still running around happily!
Das Ghanu started thinking about it and suddenly found the answer. With or without the new saree, the girl was always cheerful and took everything as God's gift. God only gives what is good for one. One should be always happy and thankful for everything he or she gets. This is what Isha Upanishad teaches and thus Das Ghanu understood the essence of that great upanishad and went on to complete his writing. Baba's ways are mysterious but one should always have trust.Him wholeheartedly.
BOW TO SRI SAI PEACE BE TO ALL
Saiamrutham — “Man learns through experience, and the spiritual path is full of different kinds of expe-
riences. He will encounter many difficulties and obstacles, and they are the very experience he needs to en-
courage and complete the cleansing process.”
LIFE APPLICATIONS
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Trust Baba’s words without any doubt.
Realize that everything is god’s gift and for your good only.
Always be watchful as good advice may come anytime.
Be cheerful and happy with whatever you get.
Sri Satchitananda SadGuru Sainath
Maharaj ki Jai!
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CONSORTS OF LORD
MURUGA
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Lord Muruga has his two
consorts Valli and Devasena
on His sides. Valli, the
daughter of tribal chief
Nambi, is on His right side
and Devasena, the
daughter of Devendra is on
the left side. The form of
Lord Muruga with His two
consorts represents a
beautiful symbolism of life.
Life is full of desires. To
fulfil the desires, man is
required to act upon it.
Then slowly he gains
wisdom from his actions.
Valli is Ichcha Sakthi, or
Power of Will, and
Devasena is Kriya Sakthi, or
Power of Actions, and Lord
Muruga is Gnana Sakthi, or
Power of Wisdom.
* T O W A R D S T H E D I V I N E * - K a v i n a y a
Valli holds a lotus in Her hand, and Devasena holds a lily in Her hand. Lord Muruga’s eyes are said to be Sun and the Moon. The lotus in Valli’s hand blossoms and stays as such all day because of the Sun on Muruga’s right eye, whereas the lily in Devasena’s hand blossoms and stays as such all day because of the Moon on His left eye. Thus, He will shower His blessings on those who worship Him all 24 hours of every day. MAY LORD MURUGA’S BLESSINGS PROTECT EVERYONE!!!! ********************
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THE LION THAT SPRANG TO LIFE
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There lived four men in a small town, who were friends. Three of them were scholarly in their own branch of mantra and tantra, but were lacking in common sense and did not know how to lead their day to day life. But the fourth one, even though not scholarly was very wise in his own way and could handle any tough situation applying his own mind. Once, all three scholars decided to go to other cities and exhibit their knowledge and to earn money and fame and they all decided to tag along their fourth friend also after much discussion.
On their way in a forest they saw a collection of bones of a dead lion. They all decided to show off their knowledge and one scholar arranged the bones into a complete skeleton. The second one grew skin, muscles and blood and brought up a complete but dead lion. While the third one was ready to give it life, the fourth friend the unread but wise one, pleaded with them to not do so, as the lion when it comes back to life will pounce on them.
They all ignored his warnings and wanted to just show off their knowledge. Fourth one, after much pleading understood that he could no longer win with them and asked them to just allow him enough time to go up a tree and then chant the mantra.
* P A N C H A T A N T R A T A L E S * - S a t h y a R a m k u m a r
As soon as he went up a tree, the third scholar recited the mantra and the lion sprang up to life. It immediately pounced on the three men and killed them all. The fourth man could not do anything but wait till the lion is gone, got down the tree and went back to his town.
MORAL OF THE STORY **************************
KNOWLEDGE ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH TO LEAD A PEACEFUL LIFE; COMMON SENSE SHOULD GO ALONG WITH IT.
SRIDHARAMRITHAM *******************************
Prayers need not be in scholastic language. It is just dedication with faith that is needed towards the lord. It can be in your own language. I know for sure, He listens to all of us.
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Puja etc., are available which will be performed at devotees homes for their good
health and prosperity. We also do archanas, abhishekam's for all
our deities.
Seva (Volunteering) opportunities are also
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