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I am eternally alive and Immortal

May 2014 Vol 6 / Issue 5

Dear Sai Bandhus, In this issue:

Lord Ramachandra who was a perfection of manifestation in human form was born on the • Editorial ninth day of the brighter half of the month of Chaitra which is celebrated universally as • Sahasranama Bhashya • News “Sri Ramanavami”. The word “Raama” is described in our scriptures as…” Yoginaam • Archives Hrudayi Ramante iti Raamah ” (i.e; One who is forever present vibrantly in the hearts of the Yogis is Raama). So, here Raama represents is the vibrant form (chaitanya swaroopa) of the Sacchidaananda Parabrahma or in other words he is the “ Aadya Shakti” which is carrying out the universal play of genesis, sustenance and annihilation.

Let us all salute our Sarva hrdyaantarvaasi Sri Sai Raam to bless the entire Universe with HIS Krupaa and Dayaa asheervaada.

-- OM SRI SAI RAAMAAYA NAMAH --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

153) OM SRI SAI ANATAAVANA NIRVRUTAYE NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sainath who rejoices in protecting His devotees]

As Lord Krishna says in Geetha- “…..Yogakshemam Vahaamyaham”, one who has steadfast faith in the Lord is granted asylum by the latter forever.

Lord Sai often told His deveotees that he found happiness only in protecting, guiding and helping His devotees at every walk of life. He often stated that there was no joy paralleled than taking care of the welfare of them.

154) OM SRI SAI AAPADAAM APAHARTRE NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sainath who relieves one of his distress]

The aforesaid naamavali needs no second thought but to understand the Power of the All Powerful One-Lord Sai Baba to liberate or redeem His devotees from their fallen states. Sai often told that difficulties are like passing dark clouds and when the wind of God’s grace blows it shatters away the clouds in no time and re illuminates the whole being of the devotee. He always said“Show me one who has sought refuge in this mosque and has been turned down by this Fakir...” The entire Sai Satcharitra is a testimony for the same.

155) OM SRI SAI APADBAANDHAVAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sainath who is our friend in miseries]

A famous Tamil poet Sri Jnanasambandha Nayanmar sang in ecstasy to Lord Chidambara (Shiva) as“Oh Lord! In happy times people thronged around me but at times of dire they deserted this being like a dry flower cast off after its use. Blinded was I in the company of the mean minded and selfish, I perceived them as my Bandhavas (friends) for life and forgot your existence. Now that I am discarded, with none to stand by my side at this testing time, I take recourse in Thy Feet, the most ancient and hallowed which is adored by gods like Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. I now realize that you alone is my true Bandhu (friend) in joys and sorrows…”

This is the truth of Life- It is Lord alone who is our true friend in happiness or misery. Of course, the authenticity of this truth is realized only when one is in a dire situation. In times of happiness the scenario in majority of the individuals is “I” and “Mine”, the sense of doer ship, the egocentric attitude stands high at its pinnacle. But in sorrows, difficulties the truth dawns like a rising sun dispelling the darkness of our ignorance saying that…” Look! All the so called “Loved Ones” had taken recourse to you in your happy times and have now left you seeing your bad days. Now realize all those who “stood” by you in happiness, in actuality had pretended so for their vested interests and at the fulfillment of the same have now derserted you. Its high time that you realize that the only ONE who stood by you in those finer days is still standing by your side even now and will forever stand by you. It is for you to now understand that HE alone exists for you and none but HIS grace can lift you up for this sorrowful state and HE alone has the power to Liberate you”.

to be continued....

----Jai Sree Sadguru Sai Samartha----

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan felicitates its outgoing Chairman Shri.Jayant Kulkarni – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan felicitated its outgoing Chairman and Chief District Judge Shri.Jayant Kulkarni on his retirement at a function held on Wednesday, 2nd April 2014 at Sansthan’s premises. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s acting Chairman Shri.Balachandra Debdvar, Three-Member Committee Member and District Collector Shri.Anil Kavde were present on the occasion. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Ajay More, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde and other office bearers were also present on the occasion.

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Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Three Member Committee Member and District Collector from Ahmednagar Shri.Anil Kavde has appreciated Shri.Jayanth Kulkarni who was actively involved in various development activities thinking that “Service to Humanity is Service to God” while discharging his duties as Chairman of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust ( Shirdi) Shri. Anil Kavde and Sansthan’s acting Chairman Shri.Balchandra Debdvar felicitated Smt&Sri.Jayant Kulkarni. Speaking after the felicitation Shri. Anil Kavde said: “Shri.Jayant Kulkarni despite his busy daily work schedule as District Collector has rendered Sansthan’s work heartily and with utmost patience by way of providing more and more benefits to Sai devotees. He thought that Sansthan’s work was entrusted to him by God and dedicatedly focused on serving the humanity. While working in a Spiritual organization one should be service oriented and lead by example like Shri.Jayant Kulkarni so that others get motivated and inspired”.

Accepting the felicitation from Sansthan, Shri.Jayant Kulkarni said: “even though I was entrusted to handle 14 taluk Courts & 84 judges on a daily basis, I have given my best during my tenure as Chairman of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan (Trust) only with Baba’s grace. While taking policy decisions at Sansthan, I took decision and made policies in such a way that the decisions benefited Sai devotees thinking devotees as my first priority. I always tried my level best and performed my role thinking that Sansthan’s work as God’s work.

Sai devotees were standing in long queues for hours to get darshan of Shri Sai Baba and after the darshan they were again made to stand in long queues for buying Laddu Prasad Packet which was really tiring. Considering this in mind, we decided to issue free Laddu Prasad Packet made out of pure ghee while the devotees were waiting for darshan in the queue itself. This decision of Sansthan has been heartily welcomed by all Sai devotees. Last year, with the help of Donor’s contributions, free Prasad Bhojan was served to Sai Devotees on 205 days out of 365 days. Free accommodation facilities were provided in Sai Ashram-2 for the Padayatris coming along with Palanquins and to the relatives of patients who were being treated at Shri Sainath Hospital. Even though I was not able to dedicate full time at Sansthan, I tried to implement many new schemes for the benefit of Sai devotees since my prime focus were devotees.

After felicitating Shri.Jayant Kulkarni acting Chairman of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan and In charge Chief district & Sessions Judge Shri.Balchandra Debdvar said “Shri.Jayant Kulkarni has tried to bridge the gap between Shri Sai Baba and Sai devotees and brought them closer. He has rendered 32 years of dedicated service very honestly and took Shri Sai Baba Sansthan towards development”.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Ajay More read out the welcome address while Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde, Administrative Offcier Shri.B.D.Sabhle, Shri.S.N.Garkal narrated their experiences during the former Chairman’s tenure. Shri.Vikas Shivraje presided over the programme and also gave vote of thanks. The Administrative Officers Shri.S.V.Game, Shri.U.P.Gondkar, Shri.T.N. Ugale, & All other departmental staff were present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

2. Shri Ramanavami Celebration in Shirdi – A Report Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Ramanavami utsav organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan started on a very good note on Monday, 7th April 2014. Entire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins from various places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festival which was started by Shri Sai Baba himself.

On the first day of the festival, after the morning Kakad Aarti, procession of Saibaba's Portrait, Idol, Veena and the holy Sai Satcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Ajay More carried the sacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Superintendent Shri.Ramarao Shelke carried Baba’s photographs. Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Upendra Pathak carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After reaching Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive Officer Shri.Ajay More read the 1st Chapter, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appa Saheb Shinde read the 2nd chapter.

Earlier in the morning Baba’s Pada Pooja was performed with due religious custom and tradition by the Executive Officer Shri.Ajay More.

Shri Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbai erected a huge structure depicting lord Shri Rama and also decorated the Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places with colourful lightings. There was a huge crowd to see this wonderful creation by Shri Dwarakamai Mandali.

Saibaba’s Aarti Book translated & published from Marathi to Oriya language jointly by Shri.Satya Khadga Rai & Dean of Ravish Vidyapeeth, Cuttack Dr.Sanjay Kumar Satpati was released by the Executive Officer Shri.Ajay More at Samadhi Mandir premises.

7th April 2014, Monday being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan and Akhanda Parayan.

2nd Day and the main day of Shri Ramanavami Utsav was held on Tuesday, 8th April 2014.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed. The holy book of Shri Sai Satcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarkamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan to Samadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Balachandra Debadvar carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Ajay More & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Superintendent Shri.Ramarao Shelke carried the Veena.

Pooja was performed to the Wheat Bag by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri. Balachandra Debadvar & Smt.Suvarna Debadvar.

Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhi and Padukas by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Balachandra Debadvar & Smt.Suvarna Debadvar.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water brought from Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 4000 devotees.

In the morning at 10:30 a.m. Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Nandedkar performed the Kirtan on the birth of Lord Shri Rama.

At noon before Madhyanha Aarti new flag pooja was performed by the descendants of Sai Mahabhakta Late Shri.Rasne & Late Shri.Nana Saheb Nimonkar in a ritualstic way & at 4:00 p.m. the Flag’s Procession was conducted. At 5:00 p.m. Baba’s Chariot Procession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by Sansthan’s Ex –Trustee Smt.Rimple Lohia which attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

8th April 2014, Tuesday being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

3rd Day and the concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Wednesday, 9th April 2014.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on 7th April 2014 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) was done with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar at 12:00 noon in a very Joyful environment.

9th April 2014,Wednesday being the last day of Utsav, in the morning there was Rudrabhishek performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer Shri.Ajay More at Gurusathan Temple.

Deputy Exceutive Officer Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde & Dr.Smt.Shubangi Shinde performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja at Samadi Mandir.

The three day utsav was ended on a joyful note with the Dahihandi programe which was held immediately after the Madhyana Aarti.

There was free bhojan prasad at Sai praasadalya on all the 3 days of the festival due to the generous contribution from Smt.P.Padmalatha Srinivas from Vijayawada, Shri.Mukesh Bharadwaj, Shri.Mitesh Classes from Bhopal, Shri.Dineshchandra, Shri.Sureshchandra Vadegavankar from Aurangabad, Shri.T.Vijay from Chennai, Shri.Sunil Agarwal, Mumbai, Smt.Susheeladevi Ghanashyamdas, Shri.Masani Godiya, Shri.Dilip Mehta from Ahmedabad,Shri.Shrinivas Shirgurkar Bangalore,Shri.Dushmanata Kumar.S Buvaneshwar, Shri.Sachin Kumar from Dehradun, Smt.Sita Hariharan from the USA, Shri.Manohar Lal Karda from Kolhapur & Shri.P.Suryanarayan Murthy from Hyderabad.On all the 3 days of this festival around 2 lakh devotees have benefited with free prasad bhojan at Sai prasadalay.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 2 lakh ladu packets as prasad in the darshan queue. Similarly in the morning, around 43,000 devotees were distributed free Breakfast packets.

To enable Sai devotees to get easy and comfortable darshan of Sai Baba, Sansthan administration had made nice arrangements which were of immense help to the devotees. Considering hot climatic condition in Shirdi, the Sansthan administration has arranged drinking water facility at various places in the darshan queue.

There was overwhelming response from Sai Devotees for the Cultural & Spiritual programmes organized at Sai Nagar Grounds, Shirdi.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbai who were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures in the temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi day Utsav for the last 36 years. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Vice President of Indian National Congres Party Shri.Rahul Gandhi visit to Shirdi- Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Vice President of Indian National Congress Party Shri.Rahul Gandhi visited Shirdi on Tuesday, 15th April 2014 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi. Chief Minister of Maharashtra state Shri.Prithviraj Chavan, President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Shri.Manikrao Thakre, Agriculture & Marketing Minister Shri.Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil & Ahmednagar District President of Indian National Congress Party Shri.Jayant Sasane were also present on the occasion.

4. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan organizes Fire Fighting Training Camp for its Employees – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust ( Shirdi) had organised Fire Fighting Training camp on Monday, 14th April 2014 on the occasion of Fire Safety Week for all the staff of Sansthan.

This activity was held as part of the Fire Safety Week from 14th April 2014 to 20th April 2014. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Safety Department installed various kinds of fire extinguishers at different departments of Sansthan with the help of Fire and Safety Department.

To share the information on how to use these fire extinguishers, first series of training camps were held on 10th, 12th, 14th & 17th February 2014 for all the staff of Sansthan. The 2nd series of training camp was organised on 13th & 14th April 2014 in two sessions on both the days for the employees who were unable to attended the first training camp. Fire and Safety officer Shri.Sambhaji Karle of Shirdi Municipal Corporation guided the participants which was of immense help to the employees. Shri.Karle conducted this training camp in an atmosphere filled with entertainment. Fire departments staff demonstrated various fire safety measures on the occasion. About 3000 staff of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan got the benefit of this training camp.

Chief Executive offcier of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Ajay More, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and all Administrative officers guided in their own ways to make this training camp successful. Also Safety Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.S.R.Jadhav, Safety department’s Officers & Staff and Shri.Pratap Kote from Fire and Safety department had put in lot of efforts to make this traing camp a huge success. The programme was presided over by Shri.Abhay Dunakhe. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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