Once a parcel of about 300 good mangoes was received at Shirdi.It was sent from Goa by one Mamlatdar named Rale to Sai Baba,in the name of Shama.When it was opened,all the mangoes were found to be in a good condition.They were given in Shama’s charge and only four were retained and placed in the [...]

Once Hemadpant had eaten to his full capacity in this company,when Baba offered him a cup of butter-milk.Its white appearance pleased him,but there was no space for it.He however,took only a sip,on seeing his faultering attitude,Baba said,”Drink it all,you won’t get any such opportunity,hereafter.”He drank it off then,and found that Baba’s words were prophetic,for He [...]

The life of this Saint is naturally sweet.His various doings,eating,walking and His natural sayings are also sweet.His life is Bliss Incarnate.Sai gave bliss to His devotees as a means of remembrance.He gave them various stories of duty and action,which ultimately led them to true religion.His object may be,that people should live happily in this world [...]

Let us first see where and how Baba slept,Mr.Nanasaheb Dengle brought for Sai Baba,a wooden plank,about 4 arms in length and only a span in breath,for sleeping upon.Instead of keeping the plank on the floor and then sleeping on it,Baba tied it like a swing to the rafters of the Masjid with old shreds or [...]

Lord or Bhagwan is said to have six qualities,viz. 1.Fame, 2.Wealth,3.Non-attachment,4.Knowledge,5.Grandeur and 6.Liberality.Baba had all these in Him.He incarnated in flesh,for the sake of Bhaktas.Wonderful was His grace and kindness,for He drew the devotees to Him,or how else could one have known Him.For the sake of His Bhaktas Baba spoke such words,as the Goddess of [...]

Sometimes Shri Sai may guide us in dreams too.This story is a wonderful leela which makes us happy and gives confidence on our Lord Sainath. It is said that a dream which we get in the wee hours of the morning generally comes out true,in the waking state.This may be so,but regarding Baba’s dreams there [...]

One special peculiarity of Shirdi-pilgrimage was that none could leave Shirdi,without Baba’s permission and if he did , he invited troubles;but if any one was asked to quit Shirdi,he could stay there no longer.Baba gave certain suggestions or hints,when devotees went to bid good-bye and take leave.These suggestions had to be followed.If they were not [...]

Sai Baba was very fond of lights.He used to borrow oil from shopkeepers,and keep lamps burning the whole night in the Masjid and temple.This went on for some time.The shopkeepers,who supplied oil gratis,once met together and decided not to give Him oil.When,as usual,Baba went to ask for oil,they all gave Him a distinct “No”.Unperturbed,Baba returned [...]

There are many saints,who leaving their houses,stay in forest,caves or hermitages and in solitude,in order to get liberation or salvation for themselves.They do not care for other people and are always self-absorbed.Sai Baba was not of such a type.He had no home,no wife,no progeny,nor any relations,near or distant.Still He lived in the world (society).He begged [...]

“Whosoever offers to Me,with love or devotion a leaf,a flower,a fruit or water,that offering of love of the pure and self-controlled man is willingly and readily accepted by Me.”-Lord Shri Krishna (Bhagwad Gita,IX-26)