मन लागो यार फकीरी में - कबीर

कबीर रेख सिंदूर उर काजल दिया न जाए

नैनं प्रीतम रूम रहा दूजा कहाँ समाये

प्रीत जो लगी घुल गई पीठ गई मन माहीं

रोम रोम पियु पियु कहे मुख की सिर्धा नाहीं

बुरा भला सब को सुन लीजो, कर गुजरान गरीबी में

मोहब्बत - Love

मोहब्बत बिनिस जान ना आया कोई,
मोहब्बत से खाली ना पाया कोई ।
(By: Mir Taqi Mir)
Meaning:
No one has come into this world without love,
No one is found to exist without love.

ना तुम होगे ना हम होगे

ना तुम होगे ना हम होगे,
ना ये धूमे ना ये चोह्लिएँ,
ना ये चर्चे बहम होगे,
मियां एक दिन वो भी आयेगा,
ना हम होगे ना तुम होगे ।

(By: Nazir Akbarabadi)

Meaning: Nor these revelries, nor these repartees, nor these reunions will manifest themselves again; neither you nor me will repeat our passage through this world….

My Lord ( मेरे ईश्वर ):-

My Lord is within and around me, yet I still look for him…!! He has gone far away but, my heart is close to him। He lives within and I bow to him। I am intoxicated with his love. People see me drunk on your love and praise me.

अगर परमात्मा मंजिल है तो गुरु रास्ता हैं :-

ईश्वर/परमात्मा के नाम का जाप निरंतर करते हुए

व गुरु की शिक्षा - दीक्षा के माध्यम से मनुष्य

परमात्मा से गहरे सम्बन्ध बना सकता है ।

गुरु के ज्ञान व संरक्षण में हमे परमात्मा का

साक्षात्कार सहज ही हो जाता है ।

भगवान - God

भगवान अर्थात

भग + वान अर्थात

भ + ग + व + अ + न अर्थात

भ = भूमि (Land).

ग = गगन (Sky).

व = वायु (Air).

अ = अग्नि (Fire).

न = नीर (Water).

The Real Islam

‘Life with Allah has endless hope;life without Allah has hopeless end.’

Islam means submission to the will of Allah. It is a perfect way of living one’s life peacefully, simply and reasonably; providing solutions for all problems and aspects of life. Islam needs to put forth no reasons and justifications before the true Muslim. Unfortunately, various groups and sects of people have attacked this great religion. It has become the most misunderstood religion in the West. There is thus a need to understand some of the concepts behind this mighty religion…
Charity: Zakaat refers to the ‘poor due’ in Islam. It is a means of balancing the society economically. This charity plays a great social role, fulfilling the needs of so many poor people, who would otherwise resort to begging and ill practices.
Discrimination: There is only one criterion on the basis of which Allah judges his people and that is righteousness. The Negro slaves and the noble Arabs stood side by side in the rows for the performance of prayers, five times a day! A deep impression was made on the minds of everyone that all are equal before Almighty Allah. This is the real spirit behind Islam-inculcating the concept of equality among the most dissimilar tribes and nations. Though Islam has not invented this idea of racial equality, but it is to be insisted that this idea have been realized into actions through Islam only.
Islam recognizes no distinction between a man and a man. An Arab has no preference over non-Arabs, nor is there any preference of rich and whites over the poor and blacks. The proof of this is exhibited during the pilgrimage when one witnesses the brotherhood and equality of race, color, rank, nationality and sex. We are all well aware of the treatment meted out to the blacks even now by the white races. The example of Hazrat Bilal, a Negro slave in the olden days, is worth mentioning when he was appointed as the caller for prayers- a position of honor for anyone, especially in those days.
Regarding this concept in Islam, Sarojini Naidu had said, “ It was the first religion that preached and practiced democracy; for, in the mosque, when the azaan is sounded and the worshippers are gathered together, the democracy of Islam is embodied five times a day when the peasant and king kneel side by side and proclaim, ‘God alone is great’.”
Mahatma Gandhi had said, “Someone has said that Europeans in South Africa dread the advent of Islam – Islam that took the torch of light to Morocco and preached to the world the Gospel of Brotherhood. The Europeans of South Africa dread the advent of Islam as they claim equality with the white races. They may well dread it. If brotherhood is a sin, if it is equality of the colored races that they dread, then their dread is well-founded.”
Violence: The greatest success of Islam was based on moral force and persuasion and not any compulsion or violence. In fact, the Prophet of Islam, Mohammed (PBUH), changed the whole strategy of war and battlefield. War was allowed only in self-defense. Strict instructions were issued not to kill minor children, women, and old people. Bitterest enemies of Islam were pardoned and many were set free.
Gibbon, a world famous historian says, “A pernicious tenet has been imputed to the Mohammedan (i.e., Muslims), the duty of extirpating all the religions by the sword.”
In some places the media is affixing the label of ‘terrorism’ with Islam- a religion which is against such unethical actions. The possibility that it is a coincidence that the terrorists may be usually Muslims is simply ignored. What is forgotten is that religion has nothing to do with such things. It just depicts the character of a person, who could be a Jew, a Hindu, a Muslim, or a Christian! Communalists should not link terrorism with Islam or for that matter with any other religion. All would agree with me that no religion advocates terrorism and violence. There is no logic in accusing Islam for such unethical acts.
Religious Tolerance: This is another aspect of Islam that needs to be clarified. The attitude of Islam towards other religions is that of tolerance. When the Holy Prophet arrived in Medina, he sent a peaceful message to the Christians of Najran (in Southern Arabia). Jews and Christians were provided security for their lives, religion, property, and rights and thus had to pay a special tax. This was strictly in lieu of the military service and the protection of state they enjoyed. Also, this was paid against the zakaat that the Muslims had to pay regularly.
The striking feature of Islam is that it requires a true Muslim to believe that all great religions of the world that preceded Islam have been revealed by God and that a true believer has to respect all the prophets who were raised before the Holy Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
Emancipation: Another matter, which has been misunderstood in Islam, is the status of women. Islam recognizes the deference between a man and a woman, a difference, which does not advocate the supremacy of one over the other, but the simple difference in the two sexes. The Prophet of Islam proclaimed that “women are the twin halves of men.” This is the status given to a woman. It was Islam which entitled a woman to her property, social and financial rights. Sir Charles Edward Archibald Hamilton says, “Islam teaches that man and woman have come from the same essence, possess the same soul and have been equipped with equal capabilities for intellectual, spiritual and moral attainments.”
Another matter, which has been misunderstood regarding women, is polygamy. Islam has allowed Muslims to keep two, three or four wives only if they can ensure equality among them; otherwise they can have a single wife only. And it has been mentioned in the Holy Qur’an that it is very difficult for a man to do so, and hence should espouse a single wife only. In the olden days, men kept up to four wives only to give respect to the widows and destitute women who were left behind due to frequent wars. Marriage gave them a means of obtaining bread, protection, love, and respect.
Society: An Islamic society is free of all evils and ill practices. Islam has made it mandatory to pay the charity to the poor, thus bringing about some economic balance in the society. It prohibits interest on money lending and the monopoly of essential goods as it leads to the exploitation of the poor and needy by the strong and powerful people. Islam says that instead of carrying out financial transactions by way of ‘interest’, commercial transactions should be based on ‘profit and loss’ sharing. Thus, profitable trade is encouraged against usury.
Gambling, hoarding, usury, and drinking along with other social evils are prohibited as it leads to the deterioration of the society as a whole. Orphanages were established for the first time under the Islamic rule. Things were prohibited in Islam due to their impurity and harmfulness. Some things have both the harmful and beneficial components in them. In such cases the one in the greater proportion is taken into consideration, such as in case of wine and gambling. The sin in these things is greater than the benefit, though it may not be immediately apparent to mankind. E.g. Pork was considered to be haraam (unlawful) in Islam, the apparent reason being that pig is a filthy and unclean animal. After many centuries, scientists discovered that various parasites and bacteria are present in its flesh. However, under the compulsion of necessity, Islam has permitted the Muslims to eat even prohibited food to save him from death – as human life is considered to be precious.
Islam does not desire to make the lives of people difficult and narrow. Allah has put some restrictions for the benefit of mankind and the society, providing ample alternatives and choices as well. It is man’s own lack of perfect knowledge and weaknesses that he does not appreciate the greatness of Islam. It is rightly said that:
‘When men are so wicked with religion, what would they be without it?’

संत कबीर की अमृत वाणी

कबीर यहू घर प्रेम का, खाला का घर नाहिं,
सीस उतारे हथि करिः, सो पैसे घर माहि
Translation:
Kabir, this is the abode of loveNot the house of an auntOnly that one can enter hereWho has relinquished all pride.

क्या हमने कभी सोचा है: भाग-1

कि हम ईश्वर (देवता) अर्थात दाता से माँगने में पीछे नहीं रहते है, किंतु जब हमसे कोई भिखारी कुछ माँगता है, तब हमारी स्वयं की स्थिति दाता की ही होती है, फिर हमें भिखारी को कुछ देने में संकोच कैसा.......???

"सोचकर बताये"

हमन है इश्क मस्ताना - संत कबीर

हमन है इश्क मस्ताना, हमन को होशियारी क्या ?

रहें आजाद या जग से, हमन दुनिया से यारी क्या ?

जो बिछुड़े हैं पियारे से, भटकते दर-ब-दर फिरते,

हमारा यार है हम में हमन को इंतजारी क्या ?

खलक सब नाम अनपे को, बहुत कर सिर पटकता है,

हमन गुरनाम साँचा है, हमन दुनिया से यारी क्या ?

न पल बिछुड़े पिया हमसे न हम बिछड़े पियारे से,

उन्हीं से नेह लागी है, हमन को बेकरारी क्या ?

कबीरा इश्क का माता, दुई को दूर कर दिल से,

जो चलना राह नाज़ुक है, हमन सिर बोझ भारी क्या ?

TEMPLES IN VARANASI

There are 198 important Temples in the holy city Varanasi, Keeping view of tourist interest there are Important Temples as follows:
· Kashi Vishwanath Temple
· New Kashi Vishwanath Temple, BHU
· Durga Temple
· Kal Bhaurav Temple
· Magala Gauri Temple
· Vishalakshi Temple
· Chausatti Devi Temple
· Kamaksha Devi Temple
· Mahishasur Mardani Temple
· Baba Kinaram Temple
· Tailang Swami Temple
· Nepali Temple
· Tulsi Manas Temple
· Sankat Mochan Temple
· Bharat Mata Temple
· Sankata Ji Temple
· Maha Murtunjai Temple
· Bathuk Bhairav / Adi Bhairav Temple
· Guru Vrispati Temple
· Kedareshwar Temple
· Badae Hanuman Ji Temple
· Baijnath Temple
· Sarangnath Temple
BAUDH STHAL
· Dharamrajika Stoop
· Chaukhandi Stoop
· Dhamek Stoop
· Bhaudh Bihar (Puravshesh)
· Ashok Stanbh
· Mulgandh Kuti Bihar
· Thai Temple
· Barma`s Temple
· Japani Temple
· Tibbatian Temple
· Chainij Temple
· Koriya Temple
JAIN STHAL :
· Suparshwanath(7th Trithkar) Place of birth-Bhadaini
· ChandraPrabhnath(8th Trithkar) Place of birth–Chandravati
· Shrayansnath(11th Trithkar) Place of birth–Sarnath
· Parshwanath(23th Trithkar) Place of birth Bhelupur

Gandhiji's Teachings

Mahatma Gandhi is arguably, one of the most influential persons of the 20th century. Albert Einstein, very aptly put it, when he said: "Generations will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth." He was not just a political leader, but a social reformer and a spiritual teacher, too. Incidents from the Mahatma's life and his well-documented experiments with truth serve as a great way of inculcating values in our children. He stressed that one should always live one's philosophies, beliefs and faith, and he was a prime example of that.
Honesty is the best policy : In primary school, once during a school inspection, Gandhiji had spelt the word, 'kettle' wrong. When his teacher urged him to copy from others and correct the spelling, he refused as he was convinced that it was not the right thing to do. Honesty and truthfulness were qualities he came to embody throughout his lifetime. In the modern world, we strive to make our children excel in academics, sports and the ways of life, but we must also pay great attention to these character-building attributes, which may seem a little old-fashioned.
Clothes do not a man make : When Gandhiji set out to England to study law, he had a brush with the sophisticated lifestyle of the British. In his pursuit of being an 'English gentleman' he tried dressing up like one. He busted money on fashionable clothes and even a chimney-pot hat in a desperate attempt to belong. He took lessons in dancing and elocution, but these infatuations lasted for a while before common sense dawned. Gandhiji realized that character, and not clothes, made a man. Much later, his thoughts about dressing took him further in quite the opposite direction and he started dressing in loincloth to empathise with the poorest of the poor. In that, he used the symbolism of dressing as a conscious tool to shape public opinion. It would be far-fetched to expect that we emulate him, but it would be worthwhile to interpret his experiences and experiments in clothing, in spirit. Teenagers today spend unnecessary time and money on the latest fashion and fads to the detriment of other things. They should be discouraged from such wasteful expenditure and preoccupation.
Ahinsa and Satyagraha : Gandhiji built his life's mission on the two pillars of non-violence and truth. He said: "I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and non-violence are as old as the hills." His interpretation of non-violence was not limited to abstaining from physical violence; he maintained that faith without action and suffering injustice were forms of violence. In a society that is getting more strife-torn and ghettoized, we cannot underscore enough these age-old qualities and must seek to inculcate the same in our children.
Work for the larger good : Gandhiji propounded the teachings of the Bhagvad Gita, emphasizing, "work without the expectation of fruits of the labour done". Through the symbols of charkha, the spinning wheel and khadi, the hand-spun fabric, he stressed the message of physical labour. The spinning symbolized harnessing of every idle minute for common productive work. Gandhiji always maintained that one should look beyond one's personal aspirations and needs and work for the common good of society at large. We must ensure that in the pursuit of name, fame and money, our children do not lose sight of the larger purpose in life. We must teach them to be socially responsible individuals who give back to the society what they gain.
Religious co-existence : Gandhiji was a votary of multi-religious identity. He said: "Even as a tree has a single trunk but many branches and leaves, there is one religion - human religion- but any number of faiths." He maintained: "The essence of all religions is one, only their approaches are different." Though he drew inspiration from the Bhagvad Gita and was a true Hindu by action, he always remained open to influences from all religions and culture. He said: "I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any." Again, in an age where hate politics and 'us and them' sentiments ride high, Gandhiji's teachings which he practiced diligently stand in good stead for the young generation.
As relevant as ever : Gandhiji's teachings are as relevant today as ever। Every growing child should be acquainted with his life and times, his struggles to shape himself and his politics that so changed the way the world looks at things। For, as he maintained, his life is indeed his message.

तुलसीदास जी : केशव , कहि न जाइ का कहिये

केशव , कहि न जाइ का कहिये । देखत तव रचना विचित्र अति ,समुझि मनहिमन रहिये । शून्य भीति पर चित्र ,रंग नहि तनु बिनु लिखा चितेरे । धोये मिटे न मरै भीति, दुख पाइय इति तनु हेरे। रविकर नीर बसै अति दारुन ,मकर रुप तेहि माहीं । बदन हीन सो ग्रसै चराचर ,पान करन जे जाहीं । कोउ कह सत्य ,झूठ कहे कोउ जुगल प्रबल कोउ मानै । तुलसीदास परिहरै तीनि भ्रम , सो आपुन पहिचानै ।

संत कबीर दास - परिचय

कबीर की रचनाएँ हिंदी साहित्य में कबीर का व्यक्तित्व अनुपम है। गोस्वामी तुलसीदास को छोड़ कर इतना महिमामण्डित व्यक्तित्व `कबीर' के सिवा अन्य किसी का नहीं है। जीवन परिचयकबीर के जन्म के संबंध में अनेक किंवदन्तियाँ हैं। कुछ लोगों के अनुसार वे जगद्गुरु रामानन्द स्वामी के आशीर्वाद से काशी की एक विधवा ब्राह्मणी के गर्भ से उत्पन्न हुए थे। ब्राह्मणी उस नवजात शिशु को लहरतारा ताल के पास फेंक आयी। उसे नीरु नाम का जुलाहा अपने घर ले आया। उसीने उसका पालन-पोषण किया। बाद में यही बालक कबीर कहलाया। कतिपय कबीर पन्थियों की मान्यता है कि कबीर का जन्म काशी में लहरतारा तालाब में उत्पन्न कमल के मनोहर पुष्प के ऊपर बालक के रूप में हुआ। एक प्राचीन ग्रंथ के अनुसार किसी योगी के औरस तथा प्रतीति नामक देवाङ्गना के गर्भ से भक्तराज प्रल्हाद ही संवत १४५५ ज्येष्ठ शुक्ल १५ को कबीर के रूप में प्रकट हुए थे। कुछ लोगों का कहना है कि वे जन्म से मुसलमान थे और युवावस्था में स्वामी रामानन्द के प्रभाव से उन्हें हिंदु धर्म की बातें मालूम हुईं। एक दिन, एक पहर रात रहते ही कबीर पञ्चगंगा घाट की सीढ़ियों पर गिर पड़े। रामानन्द जी गंगास्नान करने के लिये सीढ़ियाँ उतर रहे थे कि तभी उनका पैर कबीर के शरीर पर पड़ गया। उनके मुख से तत्काल `राम-राम' शब्द निकल पड़ा। उसी राम को कबीर ने दीक्षा-मन्त्र मान लिया और रामानन्द जी को अपना गुरु स्वीकार कर लिया। कबीर के ही शब्दों में- हम कासी में प्रकट भये हैं, रामानन्द चेताये। अन्य जनश्रुतियों से ज्ञात होता है कि कबीर ने हिंदु-मुसलमान का भेद मिटा कर हिंदु-भक्तों तथा मुसलमान फकीरों का सत्संग किया और दोनों की अच्छी बातों को हृदयंगम कर लिया। जनश्रुति के अनुसार उन्हें एक पुत्र कमल तथा पुत्री कमाली थी। इतने लोगों की परवरिश करने के लिये उन्हें अपने करघे पर काफी काम करना पड़ता था। साधु संतों का तो घर में जमावड़ा रहता ही था। कबीर पढ़े-लिखे नहीं थे- मसि कागद छूवो नहीं, कलम गही नहिं हाथ। कृतियाँसंत कबीर ने स्वयं ग्रंथ नहीं लिखे, मुँह से भाखे और उनके शिष्यों ने उसे लिख लिया। आप के समस्त विचारों में रामनाम की महिमा प्रतिध्वनित होती है। वे एक ही ईश्वर को मानते थे और कर्मकाण्ड के घोर विरोधी थे। अवतार, मूर्त्ति, रोज़ा, ईद, मसजिद, मंदिर आदि को वे नहीं मानते थे। कबीर के नाम से मिले ग्रंथों की संख्या भिन्न-भिन्न लेखों के अनुसार भिन्न-भिन्न है। एच.एच. विल्सन के अनुसार कबीर के नाम पर आठ ग्रंथ हैं। विशप जी.एच. वेस्टकॉट ने कबीर के ८४ ग्रंथों की सूची प्रस्तुत की तो रामदास गौड ने `हिंदुत्व' में ७१ पुस्तकें गिनायी हैं। कबीर की वाणी का संग्रह `बीजक' के नाम से प्रसिद्ध है। इसके तीन भाग हैं- रमैनी सबद सारवी यह पंजाबी, राजस्थानी, खड़ी बोली, अवधी, पूरबी, व्रजभाषा आदि कई भाषाओं की खिचड़ी है। कबीर परमात्मा को मित्र, माता, पिता और पति के रूप में देखते हैं। यही तो मनुष्य के सर्वाधिक निकट रहते हैं। वे कभी कहते हैं- हरिमोर पिउ, मैं राम की बहुरिया तो कभी कहते हैं, हरि जननी मैं बालक तोरा उस समय हिंदु जनता पर मुस्लिम आतंक का कहर छाया हुआ था। कबीर ने अपने पंथ को इस ढंग से सुनियोजित किया जिससे मुस्लिम मत की ओर झुकी हुई जनता सहज ही इनकी अनुयायी हो गयी। उन्होंने अपनी भाषा सरल और सुबोध रखी ताकि वह आम आदमी तक पहुँच सके। इससे दोनों सम्प्रदायों के परस्पर मिलन में सुविधा हुई। इनके पंथ मुसलमान-संस्कृति और गोभक्षण के विरोधी थे। कबीर को शांतिमय जीवन प्रिय था और वे अहिंसा, सत्य, सदाचार आदि गुणों के प्रशंसक थे। अपनी सरलता, साधु स्वभाव तथा संत प्रवृत्ति के कारण आज विदेशों में भी उनका समादर हो रहा है। वृद्धावस्था में यश और कीर्त्ति की मार ने उन्हें बहुत कष्ट दिया। उसी हालत में उन्होंने बनारस छोड़ा और आत्मनिरीक्षण तथा आत्मपरीक्षण करने के लिये देश के विभिन्न भागों की यात्राएँ कीं। इसी क्रम में वे कालिंजर जिले के पिथौराबाद शहर में पहुँचे। वहाँ रामकृष्ण का छोटा सा मन्दिर था। वहाँ के संत भगवान गोस्वामी जिज्ञासु साधक थे किंतु उनके तर्कों का अभी तक पूरी तरह समाधान नहीं हुआ था। संत कबीर से उनका विचार-विनिमय हुआ। कबीर की एक साखी ने उन के मन पर गहरा असर किया- बन ते भागा बिहरे पड़ा, करहा अपनी बान।करहा बेदन कासों कहे, को करहा को जान।। वन से भाग कर बहेलिये के द्वारा खोये हुए गड्ढे में गिरा हुआ हाथी अपनी व्यथा किस से कहे ? सारांश यह कि धर्म की जिज्ञासा सें प्रेरित हो कर भगवान गोसाई अपना घर छोड़ कर बाहर तो निकल आये और हरिव्यासी सम्प्रदाय के गड्ढे में गिर कर अकेले निर्वासित हो कर असंबाद्य्य स्थिति में पड़ चुके हैं। मूर्त्ति पूजा को लक्ष्य करते हुए उन्होंने एक साखी हाजिर कर दी- पाहन पूजे हरि मिलैं, तो मैं पूजौंपहार।था ते तो चाकी भली, जासे पीसी खाय संसार।। ११९ वर्ष की अवस्था में उन्होंने मगहर में देह त्याग किया।

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Three Main Commitments in Life:
Firstly: On the level of a human being, His Holiness first commitment is the promotion of human values such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment and self-discipline. All human beings are the same. We all want happiness and do not want suffering. Even people who do not believe in religion recognize the importance of these human values in making their life happier. His Holiness refers to these human values as secular ethics. He remains committed to talk about the importance of these human values and share them with everyone he meets.
Secondly: On the level of a religious practitioner, His Holiness second commitment is the promotion of religious harmony and understanding among the world's major religious traditions. Despite philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings. It is therefore important for all religious traditions to respect one another and recognize the value of each other's respective traditions. As far as one truth, one religion is concerned, this is relevant on an individual level. However, for the community at large, several truths, several religions are necessary.
Thirdly: His Holiness is a Tibetan and carries the name of the Dalai Lama. Tibetans place their trust in him. Therefore, his third commitment is to the Tibetan issue. His Holiness has a responsibility to act as the free spokesperson of the Tibetans in their struggle for justice. As far as this third commitment is concerned, it will cease to exist once a mutually beneficial solution is reached between the Tibetans and Chinese. However, His Holiness will carry on with the first two commitments till his last breath.

Abdul son of Sultan of Nanded in Khandesh, Aged about 65, Mussulman, residing at Shirdi (8th December, 1936 ):-

I came to Shirdi 45 years ago (1889) from Nanded on the banks of Tapti. I was under the care of Fakir Amiruddin of Nanded. Sai Baba appeared in the dream of that Fakir and delivering two mangoes to him directed him to give those fruits to me and to send me to Shirdi. Accordingly the Fakir told me of his dream, gave me the fruits and bade me go to Sai Baba at Shirdi. I came here in my twentieth year. Even Nana Sheb Chandorkar had not then come to Baba. Baba welcomed me saying ie., "My crow is come". Baba directed me to devote myself entirely to his service. From the beginning, I lighted and fed with oil five perpetual lamps, i.e., those at Lendi, Masjid, Chavadi, etc. As for food, Baba was not giving me or any one else food. I got some food somehow and lived 5 or 6 years in what is now the stable.
I was always by Baba's side rendering service. I read Koran near him at the mosque. Baba occasionally opened the Koran and made me read the passages on the page at which he opened the book. He occasionally quoted passages from the Koran. I went on writing down what Baba was uttering. This is the book (in Mahratti and Modi script) which contains the gracious utterances of Baba. Everything which fell from his lips is sacred.
I make use of this record in the following way. By Baba's blessings, I have full faith in what he has said, guiding me and every one aright. When any one wished to know about the future or other unseen and unknown matter, he comes to me and states the problem. Then I reverently consult this book of Baba's utterances and the answer that comes out of the page opened comes out correct. This has been tried and proved many times. This gift of prophecy is due to Baba's grace. I shall give two instances of such consultation. When the well in the Sai Mandir was dug, the water proved brackish. Baba had attained Mahasamadhi at that time. I consulted his utterance book. Baba's reply was that as a result of deeper digging the well water would become sweeter. I dug the well deeper by two feet and well water was no more brackish. A second instance is Barrister Gedgil's. He wanted to know if his son would return from England. I said he would and he did.
I use this manuscript book of Baba's utterances along with and just like the Koran. I go on reading it reverently, getting absorbed in it and go on rolling my beads at the same time.

शिर्डी साईं बाबा के ११ वचन :-

गीता सार भाग 2

गीता सार भाग 1

Invitation to all of you:-

We are inviting all of you who believe in Love and Peace; Please tell us something about your experience about “Love” and “Peace”। For example: Your Love to your Maa-Papa, Brother-Sister, Child, Wife, Friends, etc.

ईशू संदेश भाग 1

Trust in the lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him (GOD), and he shall direct your paths.
[Proverbs 3:5]