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Shri Sainath of Shirdi –(India c. 1840 – 1918 AD).



Sainath of Shirdi, also known as Sai Baba, was a spiritual teacher and mystic from western India who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was widely revered by people of different religions and backgrounds for his wisdom, compassion, and miraculous powers.

Sai Baba lived the majority of his life in the village of Shirdi, where he spent his days in meditation and prayer and helped people in need with his spiritual guidance and material assistance. He was known for his simple and ascetic lifestyle, and his teachings emphasized the importance of devotion to God, compassion for all beings, and selfless service.

One of the remarkable events related to Sai Baba was his prophecy of the birth of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Sai Baba reportedly told his disciples that a female spiritual leader would be born in the future who would bring peace and liberation to the world. Many years later, Shri Mataji was indeed born and went on to become a revered spiritual teacher and founder of the Sahaja Yoga movement.

Sai Baba's life and teachings continue to inspire millions of people around the world, and his shrine in Shirdi is visited by people of different religions and backgrounds who seek his blessings and guidance. His message of universal love and compassion transcends religious boundaries and serves as a model for all people to strive for a more harmonious and just world.


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"Whatever creature comes to you, human or otherwise, treat it with love" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 4)

"All gods are one. There is no difference between a Hindu and a Muslim, a Christian and a Jew" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 1)

"Why fear when I am here?" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 15)

"Surrender completely to God and he will take care of you" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 18)

"Let the past be forgotten, but let its lessons be remembered" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 32)

"Speak the truth and follow the dharma (righteous path). This is the only way to attain peace and happiness" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 27)

"Patience and faith are the two pillars which support the temple of life" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 27)

"Do not be proud of your riches, power or learning. Be humble and serve the poor and the needy" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 20)

"Love all, serve all. Help ever, hurt never" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 4)

"My treasury is open, but no one brings carts to take away the wealth" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 4)

"Do not try to find fault with others. Look upon all with love and respect, and they will respond in kind" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 18)

"All things in creation are subject to the law of change. But the divine principle of love remains constant and eternal" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 5)

"Have faith and patience. Everything will happen in its own time" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 45)

"Honor your father and mother, but do not forget your duty to society and to God" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 20)

"If you look to me, I'll look to you" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 11)

"If you want to see God, you must first see man. For how can you love God, whom you have not seen, if you do not love man, whom you have seen?" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 27)

"The true guru is always within you. He is the guiding light that shows you the way" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 16)

"Do not worry about what you will eat or wear. Trust in God and he will provide for all your needs" - Shri Sai Baba of Shird

"Do not dwell on the faults of others. Instead, focus on your own faults and work to correct them" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 26)

"The best way to reach me is through your loving devotion and service to others" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 5)

"True spirituality is not about renouncing the world, but about living in it with love and compassion" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 12)

"The true path of spiritual progress is not about acquiring powers or miracles, but about developing love and humility" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 30)

"Do not seek wealth or power. Seek the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 9)

"Live in the world like a lotus flower. It remains untouched by the water, even though it grows in it" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 11)

"Do not be attached to your possessions, your family or your body. These are all temporary and will pass away" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 20)

"God is not a distant being, but is present in the hearts of all living beings" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 11)

"The true guru is one who shows the way to the supreme truth, and who leads the disciple to God" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 17)

"If you want to find the divine within yourself, you must first learn to see the divine in others" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 27)

"The greatest prayer is patience" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 22)

"The path of devotion is the easiest and most direct way to reach God. It is the path of love and surrender" - Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi (source: Sai Satcharita, Chapter 13)

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