The Pivot of the Universe
The Sadguru or Perfect Master is the pivotal point in the administration of the perceptible and the imperceptible universe around us. The unseen hands that write history are the hands of Sadgurus, the divine incarnates of the age.
All major changes in this world are programmed and executed by the Sadgurus, directly through the rulers and indirectly through certain unknown methods and spiritual workers.
Having full knowledge and command of the souls of all living beings, the Sadgurus play a vital role in drawing unto them all their devotees at the time of death and evolving their souls to higher levels of consciousness. Their job is to bring perfection to anything and everything coming in contact with them, whether living or non-living, cutting across all reference of time, distance and space.
Anyone coming into contact with the Sadguru is bound to evolve whether he likes it or does not like it, whether it is to happen immediately or within a certain period of time.
Sadgurus are upholders of the laws of nature and the divine principles. They are not limited by human ego. They only work with a divine purpose. Their self is the divine self of God, radiating only compassion and creativity of the highest order. All deities and nature forces in the Hindu pantheon assist them in the performance of their duties. Their wishes are the law of nature and God’s command, even if invoked in the name of God. Shri Sai always used to invoke blessings saying Allah malik hai (God is the Lord of all) or lshwar Achcha Karega (God will help).
History has shown that even the biggest sinners became saints in later life due to the play of Guru Shakti in them. This is what is called the ‘Mercy of the Master’ or Guru Kripa. The Sadguru becomes responsible for providing them with all the needs of life and protection. Some of these workers or disciples directly communicate with the Sadguru in his astral form. To thousands of people, they give direct help to facilitate evolution of their temporal and spiritual life. But for many more they work as invisible helpers, affecting them through their thought process. Lots of people get direction in dreams and others get unexpected help and direction, which logically cannot be explained.
Source: Shirdi Sai Baba and Other Perfect Masters by Dr. C B Satpathy