The Great Promise of The Great Sadguru Sai

Sri sachidhanandha sadguru Sainath Maharaj ki jai,

Dear Sai devotees,

Baba lives for ever as he promised to bless his devotees even from his Samadhi. He said he would answer their prayers from his grave. A beautiful life­like portrait of Baba drawn by a famous artist now adorns Shirdi. His Samadhi is visited by thousands of people. Baba lives in the hearts of all who think of him.

Baba has left his mortal body. His kind and wonderful acts are not forgotten. They are called leelas (loving acts). Such leelas are experienced by devotees even today. Baba comes to their help whenever they think of him. Even the utterance of his name is good for them. For, the word 'Sai’ means ‘God with us'. If this is understood, Baba stands always by one's side. He is bound by the golden ties of love. Baba used to say that he would draw to himself a devotee even if he is beyond seven seas. He would draw him like a sparrow with a thread tied to its foot. The thread of love binds the devotees to him. He said he would answer their prayers from his grave. He said there would be no want in his devotees' homes.

Sai Baba's wonderful deeds became known more fully after his passing away. He answers the call of devotees from his samadhi. Many persons who had not heard of Baba before, now pray to him. Their prayers are answered. They get Baba's guidance. They are helped in difficulties. Their doubts get cleared. They are enabled to follow a noble path in their lives. They look up on all with love. Baba used to say that we should see him (Baba) in all creatures. If we keep this in mind, we will not hate anyone. Baba thus taught love to all. Baba helped people to lead a divine life. He also helped to repair many shrines in Shirdi and roundabout. In Shirdi any fakir or sanyasi can have food and shelter. He helped fakirs with money to go to holy places.

Baba said, "By the touch of your previous life, you have come to me. Understand this. Don't think low of anyone who comes to you. Don't think ill of him or despise him. Show kindness to him. Feed the hungry. Give water to the thirsty. Give clothes to the naked. God will like your charitable acts and kind nature. Don't drive away those who come and ask you for help. If others slander you, be patient. Don't try to avenge. Be persuasive. This is the way to live peacefully and happily. Even if the world turns upside down, control your mind. Don't give up dharma."

The Call of the Saint is heard today from his Samadhi. His unseen presence is always with us and ready to help. His leelas are a source of strength to us. REALLY HE IS WITH US NOW .............