SHIRIDISAIBABA

Shirdi Sai Baba

It shows how a young was horse was sent to Saibaba as a gift and Sai Baba named

him Shyam Sunder. Shyam Sunder use to dance in front of Saibaba when Aartis

were performed in Shirdi

It shows how a young was horse was sent to Saibaba as a gift and Sai Baba named him Shyam Sunder. Shyam Sunder

use to dance in front of Saibaba when Aartis were performed in Shirdi.Later on the last moment of Bayjabai, who used

to roam about in jungles to feed Sai Baba, when He was little known, Saibaba appears before her.Sai Baba used to say

that Bayjabai was his sister since many past births, she used to call Saibaba as brother and Tatya her son, who was so

near to Sai Baba called Sai Baba as Mama (maternal uncle). Bayjabai's hunt for Sai Baba in jungles to feed him is also

mentioned in the sacred text Shree Sai SatCharitra.Next scene is Sai Baba talking with Nanasaheb Chandorkar

sitting in Mashid, Sai Baba had called for Nanasaheb Chandorkar but he was not much willing to meet Saibaba in the

beginning. Later he became staunch devotee of Sai Baba and instrumental in sending many devotees to the sacred

land Shirdi.Next Sai Baba shows his oneness with all living beings. Sai Baba used to say if you hurt any one know well

that you are hurting me. Sai Baba did not just stopped telling this on many occasions he showed the marks of being

hurt when anybody or an animal had been hit. The picture shows when Shyam Sunder was hit. Another similar

story of cat.Next is the scene of adalat (legal court) being set in front of Dwarkamai and Sai Baba's metaphysical

answers to the questions. A thief was caught with gold ornaments, he lied to the police officers that the gold ornaments

were given to him by Sai Baba of Shirdi. A summon was charged against Sai Baba that he should be present in the

police station to answer for the same. Sai Baba got enraged and threw the papers of summon in the Dhuni (the sacred

fire that was and is kept alive in Masjid Mai. Later the more authoritative devotees of Sai Baba applied to the

government that Sai Baba was revered as Saint and God by many of His devotees and it was not proper to issue an

warrant on the words of ordinary thief. However the legal actions had to go according to the laws, hence a court of

Law in front of Masjid Mai.

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Places for Darshan at Shirdi

1. Khandoba Mandir : This Temple is located near Shree Saibaba Hospital on Nagar-Manmad road.When the marriage party of Chand Patil’s wife’s nephew came to Shirdi,they had taken shelter under the banyan tree located near this Temple.When Shree Saibaba,Who had accompanied this marriage party,alighted with others in the open ground of this Temple,the Pujari of the Temple welcomed this young Ascetic with the words “Ya Sai” (”Come Sai”).

2. Gurusthan : Baba was first spotted here (within Samadhi Mandir Complex) when He was a lad of sixteen.Baba used to refer to this spot as His Guru’s (Mentor’s) location.The famous Margosa (Neem) tree,refered to in Shree Sai Satcharita stands here.It is the experience of devotee that if they burn incense here on Thursday and Fridays,their ailments get cured.

3. Sai Baba’s Samadhi Mandir : Baba’s Sacred Body has been laid to eternal rest (Samadhi) here.The edifice of this main Mandir (Temple) was constructed with Baba’s blessings,by Shri Gopalrao Butti of Nagpur,an ardent devotee of Baba.It is therefore also known as ‘Butti Wada’.Baba’s beautiful lifesize idol is installed near His Samadhi in this shrine.All rituals,comprising Pooja,Abhishek and daily four Aaratis are performed here.

.Dwarkamai (Masjid) : This was Baba’s abode(located within Samadhi Mandir Complex) continously for sixty years till He took Samadhi.Baba blessed innumerable devotees here.The Sheela (Stone),on which Baba used to sit is located in Dwarkamai.The sacred Fire (Dhuni) lit by Baba is also eternally burning here.Baba used to give Sacred Udi (Ash) from this Dhuni to his devotees to fulfil their wishes.Even now,Udi distributed to devotees is from this Dhuni.Baba used to cook food here and distribute it among His devotees.

5.Chavadi : Chavadi is located nearby on the eastern side of Samadhi Mandir Complex.On every alternate day,Baba used to proceed in procession from Dwarkamai to Chavadi at night and sleep there.Even now,on every Thursday,Baba’s Photo,Holy Padukas (Foot-wear) and Sataka (Baton) are taken in Palanquin Procession to the Chavadi between 9.15pm and 10pm.

6.Others Samadhis : Samadhis of Shri Tatya Patil Kote,Shri Bhau Maharaj Kumbhar,Shri Padmanabha iyer,Shri Nanawali and Shri Abdul Baba,who were Baba’s ardent devotees and were closely associated with Him during His life time,are located within Samadhi Mandir Complex,near Lendi Baug.

7.Lendi Baug : Baba used to go for a stroll to this Baug (Garden),which is located within Samadhi Mandir Complex.Nanda Deep (Sacred Oil Lamp) is kept continously lit near the Pipal tree planted by Baba Himself in this Garden.A small Datta Mandir is also situated in this Garden.Baba’s beloved horse Shyamkarna (Shyamsunder) was laid to eternal rest here.There is also a Well,called “Baba’s Shivadi” in this Garden.

8.Besides the forgoing,there are three other Temples located within Samadhi Mandir Complex:Shri Ganesh Temple,Shri Shani Temple and Shri Mahadeo Temple.

9.Museum Hall : Valuable things used by Baba during his time are drinking vessel (Tumbrel),Baba’s Paduka (footprints),Baba’s Satka,Grinder,Gramaphone,Bowl of Hukka,Horse bridle-habiliments,the kaphani and Sandals worn by Shri Sai Baba and the original photograph of Lord Sai.All these Valuable things are kept in the museum Hall for Sai devotees.

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