‘Love’ is the symbol of Shri Sai

‘Love’ has been the symbol of Sai. This ‘love’ of Sai is cosmic love, embracing all species and creation. It has no confines, no limitations, no restrictions, no inhibitions, no waxing and waning. It is synonymous with cosmic consciousness. His life was a lesson in simplicity and utmost sacrifice which no ordinary man can ever achieve.

To hold on to such a Samarth Guru is the basic as also the ultimate requirement of a real devotee.

All prayers, sadhanas, poojas, yogas are meant for evolving the soul out of the sufferings and limitations of its human embodiment. Therefore, the Sadguru who is capable of taking the human souls to the ultimate reality is the key person. This key person, being beyond life and death himself, is a guide for the many lives of his devotees. Parents are linked with one ‘birth’ but the Sadguru is linked with many births. All human relations, father, mother, wife children can walk along with a soul till death. But it is the Sadguru alone who walks along after death.

He is, therefore, our best and permanent friend. We should hold on to him with all the love, devotion and faith we have. One must continue steadfastly with faith and realize that in this life whatever pleasure and pain we experience are under his guidance and control.

These experiences are for the evolution of the soul and are essential. Those who have this faith and patience evolve faster than those who lose patience and faith quickly.

Baba said that when faced with a difficult situation, don’t break down. Wait and see what happens, because it is my duty to protect my children/devotees at any cost. What better assurance can be given by any one?

Source: Shirdi Sai Baba and Other Perfect Masters by Dr. C B Satpathy