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“Experiences (with Baba) develop attraction<\/strong>“: It is an universal phenomena and can be observed all over the world. A \u2018hidden force\u2019 has been inspiring the plethora of activities related to Shri Sai all over the world, such as temples, communities, congregations, books, music, art, etc. It is the supreme force. When such energy manifests in the world, in the form of an incarnation, or individual, myriad of events take place in the society. Some of those events are right and few are wrong from the point of view of the society. Right and wrong are both attributes of divinity. Lord Krishna wouldn\u2019t have incarnated during the epic war of \u2018Mahabharat\u2019, without the existence of the opposite \u2018Karmas\u2019 of truth and deceit. Both need to exist since, “Dwandwaatmaka Viswah Itih<\/em>“.<\/p>\n There are two methods to comprehend Baba’s ways of working. One is \u201cexternal\u201d, through the study of texts, by listening from others about Baba\u2019s \u2018leelas\u2019, watching documentaries, TV serials, information on internet etc. Most of the devotees who visit Shirdi fall into this category. They get attracted to Baba through the outer medium. This is an easy, natural and simple way of gravitation towards the avenue of \u201cGuru Bhakti\u201d. During the visit to Shirdi many devotees get small or big experiences through some unseen force. Few of those turn out as life-changing experiences.<\/p>\n [icon name=”quote-left” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Always, It is the experience which gives birth to attraction. Whether the attraction is towards wealth, knowledge, people, devotion, or opposite sex. In Sanskrit, the root \u201cKrus\u201d (which is embedded in the word Krishna) means \u201cto attract\u201d.\u00a0[icon name=”quote-right” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After visiting Shirdi, many devotees start to do \u201cAarti\u201d at home in front of Baba\u2019s picture, invite family and friends to join them, and slowly install Baba\u2019s statue and in the process create a \u201cSai Family\u201d, where the number of devotees gets multiplied with time.<\/p>\n All perfect masters including Shri Sai Baba had similar attributes. The first sign of a saint or sadguru<\/em> is their love for devotees<\/em>, provided the devotee is free from ego and is ready to serve the master and fellow human beings without seeking any return.<\/b>\u00a0Often people don\u2019t understand that their devotion is a manifestation of \u2018ego\u2019 and \u2018fear\u2019. Many a times, to outweigh our subconscious mind, we cover ourselves with a \u201ccapillary wave\u201d, unaware of the fact that it is created by the \u201ctsunami\u201d of emotions inside us. Many a times, people get inspired to write poetry, create music, or paint pictures of Baba.<\/p>\n [icon name=”quote-left” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] When \u2018Guru Shakti\u2019 or divine power helps a person, he acquires adorable\u00a0qualities, becomes sensitive to others, be <\/strong><\/em>artistic<\/strong> and <\/strong><\/em>creative<\/strong>. This is \u201cGuru Kripa\u201d or divine grace. “<\/strong><\/em>Mukam Karoti Vachalam, Panggum Langghayate Girim<\/strong>“, means with divine grace, dumb can speak with eloquence and the lame can cross high mountains.\u00a0[icon name=”quote-right” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Secret of Baba\u2019s Grace<\/strong><\/p>\n Baba had an enchanting personality, which attracted people from every religion, cult, and sect. His demeanor was same towards everyone. Baba was dearest to all. He used to conduct \u2018Ram Navami\u2019 festival, and \u2018Chandan Utsav\u2019 with equal vigor and enthusiasm. He used to recite \u201cAllha Malik\u201d and at the same time explain the essence of Bhagavad Gita. He gave shelter to the poor and destitute of the society, people whom no one cared.\u00a0Those who were deserted by everyone found a place near him<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Who were the characters which revolved around him ? From where did they come ? What was their significance that they got a chance to server the master for 40-50 years ? If we consider the \u201cKarmic Theory\u201d, the proximity one gained with Baba during his lifetime was directly proportional to the merit stored from his previous births<\/em>. We receive divine power and association with a saint due to the inventory of virtues of past births. Otherwise, how devotees like Bala Shimpi<\/em>, Bhagoji Sindhe<\/em>, and Megha<\/em> received Baba\u2019s association and blessings, without any social significance.<\/p>\n \u201cKripa\u201d or divine grace is of two types: one is time-bound<\/em> and the other is unforeseen<\/em>. Time-bound grace has an associated \u201cKarma\u201d, cause, and doer. The second one is sudden and is not related to one\u2019s \u201cKarma\u201d. Sometimes people get blessings without any effort. We may not be able to ascertain it\u2019s cause. Often as a\u00a0result of such unexpected grace, many devotees developed divine qualities, enhanced their sensitivity, served the society, and became workers of the Guru. Dasganu Maharaj, Megha, Shriman Buti, Bhagoji Sindhe are\u00a0few examples.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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