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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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Quote of the Month

Poverty is the highest of riches and a thousand times superior to a king’s wealth.

April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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Quote of the Month

Poverty is the highest of riches and a thousand times superior to a king’s wealth.

April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

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Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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April 2015 Vol 7 / Issue 4

Dear Sai Bandhus,

The word “RAMA” has been described as­ “ Yoginaam Hrudayi Ramante Iti Ramah ”(The one who always resides in the hearts of Yogis is called Rama). The “Rama Tatva”(Principle of Rama) has eternally existed in the universe and will continue to do soforever. It is that Paratatva (i.e. Parabrahma) which steers everyone across the ocean ofthe mundane existence, kindles the fire of bhakti in the heart of a Sadhaka, enlivens theflame of Jnana in him which dispels the darkness of Ajnana and enables the sadhaka toidentify HIMSELF with the PARATATVA (i.e. Atmasakshatkara). In a nut-shell the wordRAMA is same as the word GURU, though the words sound different the essentialfunctionality is the same.

Our GURU- Lord Sai is the same ancient “Rama Tatva” who leaves no stone unturned inliberating a saadhaka from this samsara and giving him Atmasakshatkara. Hence we alllovingly call him “SAI RAMA”.

Victory to the Monarch of the Universe- LORD SAI RAMA.

-- Jai Shri Sai Raghuvaro Namah --

-- Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Shree Ram --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

197) OM SRI SAI ICCHAMOHA NIVARTAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who regulates and finally liberates his devotees from their desires and attachment]

Iccha (wish) and Moha (desire or attachment) are like bosom friends which bind a spiritual aspirant in their fetters and delayhis progress further. Now the comes the next question- If Iccha and Moha are considered so basal by nature, then evencontemplating to get Moksha is also an Iccha? Is Moha towards worship of Lord wrong? If so, then how can Iccha and Moha bea sinister duo?

It is true that wishing for Moksha and the Desire to worship Lord is not wrong, but one should always remember goal of thisvery ideation should be- Wishing for that (Ultimate) where you transcend all “the act of wishing for something” (Iccharahitaand Icchateetah) and a desire to worship which finally makes us “desire less” and “detached”  (Nirmoha). The very reason forwhich the author of this sahasranam wrote this naama was to hint to all the bhaktas about the Maaya (Illusion) that can engulfan Adhyaatma Sadhaka en process of his sadhana. The path of Adhyatma is full of obstacles; it tries to delude the sadhaka atevery point of time, initially a sadhaka may start of very well with the “desire to get liberated” and “the wish  to worship”, butduring the travel, if he is not able to control his vasanas and the desires born out of the same , then the very purpose of hisjourney suffers a backlog. The author (H.H.Sri Narasimha Swamiji) clearly states to us that if we should be true saadhakasthen our desire and wish should be directed to the “Goal Ultimatum” alone.

This is possible only when we resort to a Sadguru’s Feet. Sai Satcharitra clearly proclaims that if we make the GURU  ourhelmsman, then there is no fear of this mundane existence for sure HE would steer us to our final abode. Our only kartavya isto hold onto him tightly with no doubts in our mind about HIS POWER.

to be continued....

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

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan honours Wrestling Competition Winners – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

On the occasion of Shri Ramanavami festival, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and local villagers of Shirdi had jointlyorganized a Wrestling (Kusti) Competition under both urban and rural categories. In this competition Shri.Machhindra Japefrom Dohale and Shri.Vilas Dohipade from Kokmattan were declared as winners under Rural and Urban categoriesrespectively. The winners were felicitated with Silver Mace and Sai Kesari Book by the Wrestling Committee ChairmanShri.Mukundrao Kote.

2. Sri Ramanavami Celebration 2015 at 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 Friday, 27th March 2015 .Theentire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins fromvarious places of Maharashtra and different parts of the country and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festivalwhich 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 SaiSatcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav carried thesacred Pothi Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde & Mandir’s Chief  Shri.Navnath Kote carried Baba’s photographs.Sansthan’s Purohit Shri.Narayan Bise carried the Veena and participated in the procession.

After the procession reached Dwarkamai Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan was started. Chief Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav 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 OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife.

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

Today being the first day of Shri Ramanavami utsav, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for darshan andAkhanda Parayan.

There was a very good response for the programme of Kumbharati Dance by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, & MusicalSAI Katha programme by H.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur at Sai Nagar Grounds

Anticipating huge crowd turnout, proper arrangements were made by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to avail darshan for all thedevotees. Drinking water facility had been arranged in the queue complex.

Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.Anantha Lakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha BhajiraoPatil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay had been organizedtoday.

28th March 2015, Saturday  being the main day of Sri Ramanavami festival, Pooja was performed to Sai Baba’s Samadhiand Padukas with the holy water brought by devotees in Kavdi (Vessel to carry holy water) from Godavari River, Pooja to newWheat Bag was performed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chairman Shri.Vinay Joshi & Smt.Revathi Joshi. Due to the generouscontributions from ananymous Sai Devotees, a new Air Conditioner worth Rs.90 Lakhs which was installed at the SamadiMandir was inaugurated by Shri. Vinay Joshi and his wife Smt.Revathi Joshi. Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Head of Electric Department Shri.Vijay Rohmare and MechanicalDepartment Head Shri.Atul Vagh were also present on the occasion.

After Kakad Aarti, Akhanda parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra was completed at Dwarakamai. The holy book of Shri SaiSatcharitra pothi was brought from Dwarakamai in procession along with Baba’s Photograph and Veena via Gurusthan toSamadhi Mandir. In this procession Sansthan’s Tri member committee Chairman & Chief District & Sessions Court JudgeShri.Vinay Joshi & His wife carried Pothi, Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appa SahebShinde carried Baba’s Photo & Mandir Chief Shri.Navnath Kote carried the Veena.

Jala Abhishek was performed to the Samadhi and Idol of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir with the sacred water broughtfrom Godavari river in Kavdi (Vessel to carry/pour water) by over 3000 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 & LateShri.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 ChariotProcession was taken around Shirdi village. In this procession large number of devotees participated.

Due to the generous contributions from Sri.Vivani Raichaudri, Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata,Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja Sudish Bangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, free PrasadBhojan had been organized to all devotees at Sai Prasadalay.

There was an attractive flower decoration in and around Sansthan Temple Complex due to the generous contribution by IndoRama Synthetics from Nagpur, and a big lighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan & temple premises by DwarkamaiMandali from Mumbai attracted the special attention of Sai Devotees.

28th March 2015, Saturday, being the main day of the Shri Ramnavami Utsav Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout thenight for darshan. Lakhs of devotees had darshan of Shri Sai Baba.

The Third and concluding day of Shri Ramnavami Utsav was held on Sunday, 29th March 2015.

Conclusion of Ramnavmi Utsav which was started on Friday, 27th March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) wasdone with Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar in a very Joyfulenvironment.

A Sai Devotee from Bangalore Shri.Shailesh Patil generously donated a Chapati Making Machine worth Rs.18 Lakh to SaiPrasadalaya. The Chapati Making Machine was inagurated after the ritualistic pooja by Sasnthan’s Executive OfficerShri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife Smt.Sarita Jadhav. This Automatic machine has a capacity of making 3000 chapati’s perhour. With the installing of this Machine, more and more Chapati’s will be made avaialbe instead of puri at Sai Prasadalaya.

Earlier in the morning Rudrabhishek was performed by Sansthan’s Executive Officer  Shri.Rajendra Jadhav at GurusthanTemple.

Tri Member Committee Chairman and District and Session Court Judge Shri. Vinay Joshi performed Saibaba’s Pada Pooja atSamadi Mandir.

At 12 noon Kalyachi Keertan (to mark the end/ Conclusion) & Dahihandi programe by Shri.H.B.P Vikram Maharaj Nandedkarwas held. Immediately after the Dahihandi programme Madhyana Aarti was performed.

Due to the generous contribution from Shri.Karanam Narayan from Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal from Mumbai on thelast day, free Prasad Bhojan was served to all devotees at Sai Prasadalaya.

To enable comfortable stay for Padayatris who came to Shirdi along with Palanquins, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan administrationhad made free staying arrangements in Sai Ashram-2.

On the main day of the festival i.e., on Saturday,28th March 2015, around 70,000 devotees were served with free prasadbhojan at Sai prasadalaya. Similarly Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributed around 90,000 Ladu packets as prasad in thedarshan queue.

Felicitation was done on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to all the workers (office bearers) of Dwarkamai Mandali, Mumbaiwho were actively involved in colourful light decoration in and around the Samadhi Mandir and for erecting huge structures inthe temple premises with different scenes for Ramnavami & Samadhi Day Utsav for the last 37 years.

Shri Rajendra Jadhav thanked all the staff members and officers of Security, Prasadalaya and other departments, all thevillagers of Shirdi for their sincere efforts to make this festival a grand success. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Nihal Chand Meghwal visited Shirdi on Saturday, 28th March 2015 and haddarshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

4. Sri Rama Navami Celebration 2015 at Shirdi – 2nd Press Release – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press conferenceheld on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 that preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami festival has been completedand will be celebrated from Friday, 27th March 2015 to Sunday, 29th April 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Considering the influx of huge number of devotees during these 3 days of the festival to Shirdi, there will be no SaiSatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja and also VIP Aarti / Darshan passes have been totally stopped. Samadi Mandirwill be open throughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on Saturday, 28th March 2015.

Shri.Jadhav said that devotees from different places from India and all over the world flock to Shirdi to celebrate this festivalwhich was started by Shri Sai Baba more than 100 years back. To enable these devotees to have darshan in a very goodmanner, Sansthan has put up Tent (mantap) in the Sansthan premises. Also Police security, electricity & drinking water facilityhave been arranged. Along with this, for the benefit of padayatris coming along with the palanquins from Mumbai andsurrounding places, Sansthan has put up Cloth Tents (Shamiyana) for sleeping and taking rest at different places on thehighway's from Mumbai to Shirdi. In these tents, electricity and drinking water facility has been arranged. For this 10 watertankers has been arranged and 26 people have been entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the arrangements.

Emergency medical services through Mobile Clinic has been arranged on the routes from Sinnar to Shirdi for the benefit ofpadayatris. Hence no mobile clinic services will be available for the villages from 23rd March 2015 to 29th March 2015.Similarly in different places like Sansthan premises, darshan queue, Sai Ashram (1000 rooms), Sai Prasadalay, first aid facilityhas been arranged. In order to see that devotees get the Laddu packets easily during this festival, extra Laddus have beenprepared using 210 quintal of Sugar. Due to the generous contributions from Shri.Suryakanth Awasthi, Bhopal, Smt.AnanthaLakshmi, Elluru, Smt.Sudha Bhajirao Patil, Bhiwandi, Smt.Usha Rani Kamal & Smt.Deepa Solanki, Karnal, Sri.Vivani Raichaudri,Sri.Bhudmal,Shri.Surendra Tulashi Kamal Dugar, Kolkata, Shri.Virendra Sundaram New Delhi, Smt.Sai Villi Shreeja SudishBangalore, Smt.Bharati Shirgurkar Bangalore, Shri.Karanam Narayan Hyderabad and Shri.Sunil Agarwal Hyderabad - on allthe 3 days of festival free Prasad Bhojan in the Prasadalay has been organized. Due to contribution of Indo Rama Syntheticsfrom Nagpur, Flower decoration has been organised in Samadhi Mandir and surrounding places of Sansthan. There will be a biglighting decoration at the entrance near Gurusthan by Dwarkamai Mandali from Mumbai.

On this auspicious occasion, various Cultural & Spiritual programmes have been arranged. On Friday 27th March 2015 at7.30 p.m Kumbharati Dance programme by Dr.V.Y. Acharya from Secundrabad, at 9.00 p.m Musical SAI Katha programme byH.B.P Sainath Maharaj Rahane from Bahadarpur has been arranged.Similarly on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at 7.30 p.mMusical programme by Shri.Prasanth Kamble from Thane has been arranged. At 9.00 p.m Kuchipadi Dance programme by Sai Nandakala Committee , Vishakapatnam has been organized. On Sunday, 29th March 2015 , at 7.30 p.m Sai BhajanSandhya Programme by Shri.Atul Rakhe, Gujarat has been arranged. At 9:30 p.m. Pravachan programme by H.B.PShri.Vishwanath Devkate Maharaj, Mohargad has been arranged. All these programmes will be held on a specially erectedstage at Sai Nagar Grounds. Similarly on 27th March 2015 at 4.00 p.m, 28th March 2015 at 10.00 a.m & on 29th March2015 at 10.30 a.m Melodious Keertan programme by Shri.H.B.P.Vikram Maharaj Nandedkar has been arranged at theSamadhi Mandir stage. Considering huge crowd during this festival, Sai Satyavrat (Satyanarayan Pooja) and Abhishek pooja,and issual of Aarti/ darshan passes by Public Relations Office has been completely stopped. Samadi Mandir will be openthroughout the night on the main day of the festival i.e on 28th March 2015.

Under the guidance and supervision of Sansthan Tri Member committee Chiarman and District Judge Shri.Vinay Joshi and TriMember Committee Member and District Officer Shri Shri.Anil Kavde, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, allthe administrative officers, heads of all departments and Sansthan Staff Members are working day and night for the success ofthis festival(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

5. Gudi Padwa Festival celebration in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Gudi Padwa Festival was celebrated on Saturday, 21st March 2015 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The DeputyExecutive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed the traditional pooja to the "Gudi" on a post hoisted on top ofthe steeple of the Samadhi Mandir.

6. Shri Sai Leelamruth Book written with Rice, Mustard Seed and Til by Shri.Gajendra Vadonakar fromAurangabad handed over to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri.Gajendra Vadonkar from Aurangabad who has written Shri Sai Leelamruth Book using Rice, Mustard Seed and Til handedover the book to the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Yadav on Thursday, 19thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Shri.Vijay Kote, all the Administrative Officers and ChiefAccountant were also present on the occasion. (Translated from Marathi to Engllish by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

7. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan to provide more facilities for its House Keeping Staff – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust(Shirdi).

With a view to provide more facilities and safety measures for the House Keeping staff of Health Department of Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust ( Shirdi), the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri. Vijay Kumar has assured theHouse Keeping staff that in future more and more focus will be given in order to provide Security and other facilities for all theemployees.

A Seminar was being organized on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at 2 PM at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Meeting Hall whichwas presided by the Member of National Commission for House Keeping Staff Shri Vijay Kumar. All the House Keeping Staffof Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, the Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri. Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Shri.Bahusaheb Sable, Shri.S.N Gharkal,Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale, Shri.U.P.Gondkar and Chiefof Medical Department Shri.Pandurang Kavde participated in the seminar.

To keep Sansthan and Sansthan’s premises clean and tidy, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan  has kept 377 House Keeping Staff on bothtemporary and permanent basis. 667 House Keeping Staff have been hired on Contract Basis from an outsource agency. Toensure the safety of House Keeping Staff Rubber Boot, Rain Coat, Mask and Hand Gloves have been provided. Similarly allmodern facilities have been provided. House and Medical facility for all the permanent employees ,and Medical facility forContract Employees have also been provided. Shri.Vijay Kumar informed that free Medical Examination will be conducted forall the House Keeping Staff at Shri Sai Baba Hospital. He also instructed Sansthan to focus on providing more and morefacilities and safety measures, Medical Check-up once in 3 months and changing of rooms for all the House Keeping Staff . (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

8. Mahindra & Mahindra Group donates Arjun Noha Tractor to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Shri Sai Baba SansthanTrust (Shirdi).

Mahindra & Mahindra Group donated Mahindra Arjun Noha Model Tractor worth Rs.7,50,000/- (Rupees Seven LakhFifty Thousand only) on Monday,16th March 2015 to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). The Tractor Keys werehanded over to the Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde by the Senior Vice Presidentof Production Department Shri.K.G.Shenoy and Senior Manager Shri.Subodh More.

9. Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali kartik visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Indian Cricketer Shri.Murali Kartik visited Shirdi on Monday, 16th March 2015 and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.

10. Gujarat Sai Devotee offers Golden Crown weighing 1250 grams worth Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred to Sai Baba - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

A Gujarat Sai Devotee offered Golden Crown weighing 1250 Grams worth 30,82,500/-(Thirty Lakh Eighty Two Thousand FiveHundred only) to Shri Sai Baba on Friday, 13th March 2015.

11. Ranga Panchmi Celebration in Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

On the auspicious occasion of Ranga panchmi on Wednesday, 11th March 2015, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession wastaken around Shirdi Village.

12. Holy Pooja at Gurusthan Temple, Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Holy pooja was performed on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) at the Gurusthan Temple on Thursday, 5thMarch 2015. The Deputy Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Appa Saheb Shinde performed theritual along with his wife.

13. Governor of Gujarat Shri.O.P.Kohli visit to Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

The Governor of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri.O.P.Kohli visited Shirdi on Wednesday, 4th March 2015 and had darshan ofShri Sai Baba's Samadhi. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Mohan JagannathYadav was also present on the occasion.

14. Free Spectacle Distribution Camp at Shri Sainath Hospital - A Report - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed media persons at a press release onTuesday, 3rd March 2015 that free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients at the free Spectacle distribution campconducted at Sansthan’s run Shri Sainath Hospital  due to the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.PrakashGangwani.

Addressing the Media Persons, Shri.Jadhav said “There was a free spectacle distribution camp held on 15th February 2015 dueto the generous contribution from Mumbai Sai Devotee Shri.Prakash Gangwani. In all 512 needy patients had attended thiscamp. After the eye examination, free spectacles were distributed to 267 needy patients. Free tea and lunch were also servedat Sai Prasadalay for all the patients who attended this camp”. 

This camp was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, MedicalDirector Dr.Prabhakar Rao, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kaushik Makwana and Eye Specialist Dr.Suni Sontakke. (Translatedfrom Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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