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  SHRI SAINATH MAHA NIRYANAM

What really Baba prophessed

What He intently assured

Baba says - ‘‘He who has faith in me

He who surrenders to me

He who is devoted to me

He who purely loves me                                                                              

He will always see me

He feels the whole world

He is nothing without me

He who remembers me                                                                                

He who chants  my name

He who worships me

I am indebted to him

He deserves favour from me  

He is entitled for salvation by me

He who does not eat

Without offering to me

He who comes to me  

He becomes one with me’’                                                                      

Baba explains - ‘What is me’

‘‘No necessity to search for me

Nobly I am within you            

The consciousness of existence

The very subtle thought of persistence                                                          

The true form of me

The inner reflects, you see me

The Sadhana, the firm faith in me

The complete surrender to me                                                                        

The void of ego, lust greed  of you

Me in you, Me in all

Have compassionate feeling for all

Have patience, forbearance feeling to all                                                        

Have faith and share love with all

Me then will be permanent in your heart

Me will enshrine in you, sport

The ones who carp and cavil others                                                                

Injure me, my heart

The ones who endures purport

Surrenders to me feels for others

Conquers me and my heart’’                                                                                  

Baba suffered from fever for few days

On 28th Sept. He stopped eating these days

He became weak could not go

On His begging round so, so

Tatya’s illness grew and his condition

Became worst, yet he continued recitation

Tatya remembering Baba every second

It came as surprise when he recovered                                                                                

From Sept. end to mid October Baba

Was not the same Baba used to be

From curtailing begging rounds, Baba

Was in effort to console and woe others be                                                                              

A devotee, His close ones or others

Baba made it a point to advise them

A prompt directive to Dixit and Butti gathers

Baba’s intention their going to Dagadi Wada anthem

Kaka and Butti were dining

Daily with Baba

Kaka and Butti  were directed dining

Really at their residence by Baba                                                                                      

In the Masjid though Baba indicated

All of them to go from there

In remained Laxmibai, Shama and

Bayaji dejected    

All in pensive mood still, as silence there                                                                                          

Baba asked them to take Him

To Dagadi Wada

Baba indicating to all in prim

To Him be at peace there in Wada                                                                                          

Baba’s words “Place me in the Wada”

Reminded Butti when he had asked

Baba’s permission to install in Wada

Enshrined ‘Muralidhar’ statue basked                                                                              

Few days before the brick on which

Baba rested His hand and sat as such

New, the sweeper boy, the brick which

Baba adored slipped and  broke such

The boy was new, as destined it fell down

The companion of Baba fell and broke

The great Baba wanted to show how destiny’s own

The message given prior to the final stroke                                                                              

Baba seeing it broken into pieces

In pain and agony said ‘‘Oh... Oh”

Baba expressed in sorrow ellipsis

In vain repeated ‘‘Oh... Oh... Oh’’                                                                                                

Baba saying

‘‘My long-lasting companion has left

My dear  dearer to me has left

My life-long comrade has left

My Jeevalaga of respect has left

My friend, guide and philosopher has left

My dependable collegue has left

My life story’s purport has left

My life’s essence has left                                                                                                

All the saints, sages incarnate

In human form

All act like human propitiate

In response  in to  inform                                                                                                      

All that is needed

Is firm faith to transform

All that matters headed

Is to mould and conceive Super Form                                                                                  

Baba repeatedly emphasis

Act, action, and actor prophes

Baba points out the basic thesis

A dedication and Sadhana synthesis                                                                                            

As predicted on Vijaya Dashami day

The auspicious Seemollanghan day

As such Baba’s condition worsened

The near ones around, gathered                                                                                          

Baba sat up errect without aid

Looked better  as said

Baba feeling fit

Looked at all posit                                                                                                                  

Baba remembered Laxmibai’s service  much

He took out from His pocket

Baba once Rs. 5 and again Rs. 4 in all

Rs. 9 such

He invoked nine characteristics perfect

The main characteristics of devotion

Nine Ways

The terrain of thoughts still so graceful in sway

The Baba completed His task in a noble way

The recipient Laxmibai not far away                                                                                

Baba very watchful and conscious

Baba not to get entangled serious

He ordered all to clear off from there

He asked Kaka and Butti to return after meals there  

They were reluctant to go from there

They could not refuse

They waited in doubt away from there

They were in total confuse                                                              

Baba never wanted to get entangled

In the bondage whirl, so He ordered

Baba almost forcing them to ‘‘Go to Wada

Eat and return’’

In a way clearing them off all one by one                                    

They knew Baba was very serious

They got the news of Baba leaving thus

Baba said to take Him to Dagadi Wada once

Baba’s these words were the last ones                                                                                    

Baba leaned on Bayaji’s body

And breathed last

Baba did not fall down like some body

And he did not lie on the bed post                                                                                        

Baba sat in His seat

His hand in charity gesture

Baba apt to forsee fleet

His mind in purity of blissful nature                                                                                        

The dear Bhagoji noticed

Baba’s breathing has stopped

The sacred Ganga  was poured

When done

Baba, just to open eyes it  seemed  

The water coming out

The Nana crying loudly out

‘‘Oh... Deva”

Baba seemed to open His eyes and say

‘‘Ah’’, in a feeble low tone in a way1                                                                                      

Nana could see Ganga drops coming out

It soon became evident Baba has passed out

Nana and others witnessed people pouring in

It  the news spread like wild fire, many mourning in  

Baba did show to Hindu devotees

On Dassera day, year 1916 in forceful priorities

Baba becoming very angry, displayed uproar

On way to indicate the nearing end time’s hour  

To His Muslim followers in a different way

Baba conveyed the forthcoming going away

So in time every one is prepared

Baba, how He  chalked out all so in detail and managed,

One devotee of Baba Imambhai Chotekhan in truth

Narrated the incident to Shri Narasinha Swami

Solemn in the year 1936 the real worth

Propitiated by Baba as revealed to Swami                  

Baba calling Kasim, few months prior to 1918 much

Gave roti and cooked chicken to him

Baba saying “ You go to Aurangabad

meet Shamsuddin Miya such

Give this along with Rs. 250 and tell him                      

Do Moulu and perform Qavvali, then feed the poor

Sing in praise of Prophet Mohammad in uproar

To grace, have group Qavvali, singing in fervour

Cling to the righteous way and feed the poor’’

Baba gave one garland of Zandu flower

Instructing Kasim to put the garland

around Banne Miya’s neck to honour

Baba then cautioned... ‘‘Do not forget to tell’’

In reality on 9th day Allah will take away the lamp swell

All the ‘Will of Allah’                                            

When Kasim told Baba, “I am not knowing

anything of Aurangabad really

Then Baba made Chhotekhan to accompany Kasim such

Later Chhotekhan, Kasim and his servant Amir

proceeded to Aurangabad finally

After reaching they were surprised Fakir Shamsuddin

welcoming with concern much

Both Kasim and Chhotekhan saluting the Fakir told

What Baba had instructed and Shamsuddin Fakir took

Both of them and Amir too, to his house hold

That day itself He arranged to feed the destitutes and poor folk

Same night group singing in praise of Prophet Mohammad much

Name to few, Qavvali with many ardent ones

Was in a noble way accomplished and done

As arranged the next day all went to Banne  Miya such

The Banne Miya with one hand raised

The other one held low was standing poised

The Banne Miya might be in angry mood so inferred

The Chhote Khan and Kasim for a while waited                            

Then Chhote Khan got hold of himself and put the garland

Around Banne Miya’s neck with his cool mind

When Banne Miya brought down his raised hand

Found pleased Banne Miya repeating the words kind

The Banne Miya uttering ‘‘Nav Din, Nav Tarikh,

Allah Miyane Apana Dhuniya Lagaya,

Marji Allaha Ki’’

The Banne Miya with eyes full of tears now

The Banne Miya might have understood

the message some how

The ninth day Baba after four months left

for heavenly abode

Marji Allah Ki

This is how Baba gave the indication

This is the noble way Baba made preparation

His all actions based on perfection

His wish and will always for the mankind redemption

On the 17th day, Tuesday, 15th Oct 1918

Baba left His mortal coil at 2.30 pm

On  Wednesday, 16th Oct 1918

Baba appeared in Das Ganu’s dream prim                                                                            

Baba said to him, “The Masjid has collapsed

I have left the place in saviours

The directive you be informed

I am to be covered with flowers                                                              

Then the question

Of disposing body of Baba

Then Mohamadians in openion

Of Khushalchand, Shakkar too body of Baba    

The intention of body to be interred

In open space and tomb to be built

The Patil, Village Officer  deferred

In a way insisted to be kept in the Wada  so built    

Thus discussion prolonged for 36 hours

On Wednesday morning Baba appeared

Thus in Laxmanmama’s dream in morning  hour

On directing him to do Aarati and Pooja revered  

Laxmanmama relative of Shama

A true devotee of Baba this Mama

Laxmanmama not bothered of protests

A real Pooja and Aarati he did with  respects                                                                        

At noon Bapu Jog did Aarati as usual

After negotiations, discussion and inspiration

At evening time the decision to inter actual

After ceremonial procession in Wada’s Garbha contention

Baba’s words “Place me in the Wada”

When ‘Muralidhar’ deity was to be installed

Baba now as ‘Murlidhar’ permanently in Wada

Shun in  with the soothing Murali notes enthralled

Each and every devotee surrenders

In life experiences the graceful wonders

Reach their Sadguru in dedication

In pursuit content with blessing sanction                                                                              

This inspired words of Baba

Consoled every one

Thus the indicated notions of Baba

Consecreated the holy one                                                                                                                                                                                        

Following devotees are honoured with

saibhaktiprasarbhushan
Sau. Jayamala Balkrishna Ravale

Nivati, Vengurla, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.

55 Annual Subscribers

Smt. Shaila S. Pansare

Thane, Maharashtra.

57 Annual Subscribers

Shri Bhanudas Vithoba Raut

Amarapur, Shevgaon, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

100 Annual Subscribers

Shri Ravindra Nanaji Gholap

Dhasai, Murbad, Thane, Maharashtra.

53 Annual Subscribers

Shri K. P. Chandorkar

Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.

67 Annual Subscribers

Shri Shyamkant Mangesh Nerurkar

Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

56 Annual Subscribers
 Shri V. D. Sharma

Dehradun, Uttaranchal.

53 Annual Subscribers

Shri Mansha Ram Ahuja

Satna, Madhya Pradesh.

53 Annual Subscribers

Shri Suresh Dhirajlal Shah

Surat, Gujarat.

60 Annual Subscribers

Shri Hardevsinha K. Bagi

Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

54 Annual Subscribers

Shri Manish Raisingh Jaam

Palghar, Thane, Maharashtra.

54 Annual Subscribers

Shri Manepalli Nageswara Rao

Bhimavaram,

Andhra Pradesh.

108 Annual Subscribers
 
 

 
 The most surprising thing Baba’s body did not

Become stiff, with ease, Kafni was taken out

The sacred remains gracefully honoured

Be sanctified ritually the obsequies performed                                                                      

As per the scriptures when the end is nearing

One to observe certain obligations

As to be free from the eventualities smothering

One to concentrate listening to great epics recitations  

Ante Matihi Sa Gatihi

When the final hour is approaching

Then it is advised one to be far from close ones

Not to get again entangled in the net of dear ones

Sought to get salvation, give away whatever in stock par in reaching

Set mind and thoughts on the Supreme

Get rid off all the doubts extreme

Let the devoted attitude ladder up

Met with  prenotion of Sadguru in proximity to sum up  

Baba followed as an ordinary being the dictums

Baba the very next day appeared in dream

Baba at Pandharpur to DasGanu and

Laxmanmama at Shirdi stream

Baba directing and instructing in sanctums                                            

Baba proved in a way

Though He has left the mortal coil

Baba has not gone away

Plough in permanence of the universe soil                                        

Jesus on Friday was  crucified, resuurected third day

The messenger of God appeared on Easter Sunday

Jesus did leave the cosmos in a sway

The Baba has not gone from the Vishwa at all hay  

The incidence of Mota Maharaj as narrated

By him in his autobiography such

The experiences of Maharaj from 1938 is appreciated

By him in his personal life advised and guided by Baba much                

Mota Maharaj was initiated by living saints

Mota Maharaj felt only Baba always

lead him with no constraints

Mota Maharaj remembers the words spoken by Baba

Mota Maharaj as such recite the words of Baba                                  

‘‘Even if I go away from this world

My bones and my tomb speaks with you all

Smoothen my devotees of this world

My attention and concern is directed on you all                              

Have faith and surrender to me

I will be at your side day and night be

Save the anxiety, and experience presence of me

I am certain and omnipresent whatever be’’                                      

The letter of Shri Ganesh Govind Narake to Dadasaheb is of the real and actual account of what happened during those days.

On 28th Sept. Sai  had fever and on 17th day Sai laid down His body. Though He had fever only for two/three days Sai left taking food.

With this He became weak day after day and almost had no strength in Him, but Sai never let out others to know of this at all.

When He had fever, only Kakasaheb Dixit was near by; but some how Sai sent him to Mumbai from Shirdi. Kaka came only three/four days before the  Niryan.

Nanasaheb Nimonkar was near by Samartha at least for the previous 11/2 to 2 years looking after day and night of Sai. He served him utmost.

Butti, Jog, Bhate  and Madhavrao were always with Sai in Shirdi.

Sai continued to go to Lendi and in the village, for Bhiksha by walking. Sai could not manage to go by Himself alone, He took help and assistance from Butti and Nimonkar leaning on them and resting His arms on their shoulders. Prior to Niryan two - three days Sai could not even go for begging alms. Sai saying -‘‘Are, Do not get worried, be patient !’’ Like this Sai was giving them courage off and on.

On Tuesday, 15th Oct. 1918, after the noon Aarati got over, Baba sent all of them for lunch, usually all of them were taking lunch with Sai in Masjid. They could not refuse, nor they were willing to leave Sai and go. Only Laxmibai, Bayaji, Bhagooji, Bala Shimpi’s Laxman and Nimonkar were there near by Sai. Madhavrao was sitting on the steps down.

Sai calling Laxmi  took out money from His pocket and gave first Rs. 5 and then Rs. 4 thus total of Rs. 9 true firm  nine fundamental ways of devotion.

Then after some time Sai said, ‘‘Are, I am not feeling better here in Masjid. Please take me to Dagadi Wada ! I may feel ok there.

This was His last command or directive or order.

Sai left for heavenly abode leaning on the shoulder of Bayaji.

Sai’s breathing had become slow and seeing the condition of Sai, Bhagoji called out for Nimonkar sitting down. Nanasaheb from the pitcher made effort to give water to drink to Sai; but water trickled out from the mouth. Seeing this “Deva...” as such Nanasaheb shouted.

Shri Sai just managed to open His eyes for a while and said, “Ah”, feebly Sai saying Yes as such and left His mortal coil at about 2.30 p.m.

Sai’s directive ‘‘Take me to Wada !’’

Arrangements started to take Sai to Wada, in the inner sanctum of the Wada (the Antargarbha) of the temple.

To make Samadhi in the Wada was decided after the Foujdar all came from Rahata. The whole night breaking and making enough space for Samadhi was done. The next day there were some problems cropped up. When in the morning Amirbhai from Mumbai and the Mamlatdar from Kopergaon reached Shirdi. Some were insisting to take Sai’s body and put in the open space in the field; but after taking the voting and opinion of all who had gathered it was concluded to keep Sai’s body in the Wada only.

It was finally decided to make Samadhi in Bapusaheb Butti’s Wada.

On Wednesday, Ekadashi day, 16th Oct. 1918, in the evening the final ceremonial procession was taken through the streets of Shirdi and Sai’s body was kept in the inner sanctum of the temple of the Wada.

 Sai many times had remarked earlier ‘‘Amhi Wadyat Javoon Rahu’’.

 Sai taking side of the Bhats, almost gave up the possession of His body to them only. And prior to His Niryan four - five days before Sai had called Soni’s mother and had told, “I am fed up of Masjid and also Chavadi. Now I will go to Wada and  settle or sit or be there. There Bhat or Pujari’s will take care of me for ever.’’

Another incident worth to be noted here is Sai had told sister of Jog some three - four years before, showing the Wada area.

‘‘This place is mine. Here a big stone building will be erected, see and I will sit there.’’

            Sai had hinted and given indications off and on of the forth coming events well in advance.

            Sai has in many ways directed and advised, instructed to many, whenever it was necessary.

            In the morning appearing in the dream of Laxman Bhat - “Bapusaheb is still sleeping. You get up and do Kakad Aarati of mine.

            Laxman Bhat really did Pooja and Aarati  of Sai’s body in the Masjid.

            On Wednesday, 16th Oct., in Pandharpur Sai appearing in the dream of Das Ganu said, ‘‘Masjid has collapsed on my body. Come to put flowers.’’

            On 27th Oct 1918, the 13th day was observed and the entire village and near by, surrounding villages were fed with sweets and

Ladus were distributed by the funds so far collected by the governing body. In the coming month of Dec. specially on 24, 25, 26th Dec. the basic rules and regulations will be formed to manage Sai Sansthan. The foundation of Sai Sansthan and Sai Trust will take shape in a graceful way.

Sai is Sadguru,Sai Samartha Sai Baba

Sai is Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara is Sai Baba

Sai’s lotus feet is the seat

Of all divine graceful feat

Sai’s Charana the existance of Kshetras

Sai’s (the) Paada impressions is spiritual Patras

Sai’s blessing is ever forever

Sai’s promise to devotees ever    

Sai’s directive to remember

Sai’s symbol for certaintities

However prostrate at His feet

Meek be take refuge                                                                                                                              

Surrender to Him complete

Seek to be one in His divine surge

Forever Namasmaran

The ideal purge

Endevour body, mind and soul Samarpan

The celestial graceful is Sai’s merge                                                                                      

To Sai all are same all

No like or no dislike

To Sai all are equal all

No one great or no one small

No discrimination in spiritual hyke                                                                    

Sai takes you

To other bank of life

Sai guides crossing the ocean all of you

To get to other side Sansar and worldly life                                                          

Sai is the one to help you

To shread off I and ‘mine’ fallacy

Sai tones intently you

To engross in Namasmaran ecstasy                                                                        

The ocean of life is firerce

The asserting forth coming terrible

The Sadguru Sai is the caprice

The Agasthi saint to sail life boat enjoyable                                                            

Hemadpant asserts

The ardent reading of Sai Charita

The innovative appraisal of His Leelas Savistara

Hemadpant purports                                                                                                  

Sadguru Sai will appear

Whenever you call

Sadguru is ready to decipher

Whenever in mind install                                                                                              

If calamity pronounces

Each one bathe in Godavari

If prayed devotedly

Reach the grace of Sai Saburi                                                                                        

The mere Darshan of Sai Samadhi

The touch of divine Samadhi

The good bye for all trivialities

The promise of Sai’s spiritualities                                                                                      

To have self-realization

To have realization of the Lord  Sai

Meditate on Sadguru Sai

Dedicate and surrender fully to Sai                                                                                      

To reach the Supreme

Go through Sadguru Sai

To attain and get out of the extreme

So be at the  feet of  Sai                                                                                                          

The mercy, the bliss is assured

Reading Sai Charita devoted

The days of sanctity favoured

Kneading  on Guru poornima, Gokulashtami,

Ramnavami days

On Dassera or Dashahara

On prayer, worship He appears

Follow you like a shadow dear

On time brings you up in blissful Basera                                                                            

We pray to You, Sai, Sainath

Sai, Sai Samartha

We meditate on Your name Sai

Sai, Your mere name removes fear

We prostrate at Your feet Sai

Sai, You uplift from calamities clear

Sai, You the Datta incarnate

Sai, You, Brahma, Saguna Parmatma

Sai, You allow us to be at Your feet,  we prostrate

Sai, You take us in Your sheltar ‘Satyatma’              

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti...

Sai had expressed his real concern

When the brick broke

Sai in a way showed the intern

Then His feelings at that final stroke

Baba seeing it broken into pieces

In pain and agony said “Oh... Oh !”

Baba expressed in sorrow ellipsis

In vain repeated ‘‘Oh... Oh... Oh !’’

Baba said

My long lasting companion has left

My dear,  dearer to me has left

My life-long comrade has left

My Jeevalag of respect has left

My friend, guide and philosopher has left

My dependable collegue has left

My life-story’s purport has left

My life’s essence has left

To enumarate the incidence of attachment the verses have been recopied.

Baba was strictly following Yoga practices as narrated in chapter 7 of Shri Sai Sat Charita.

Along with Samadhi Khandayog

Dhouti Poti all practices

Oblong, straight all Shirviyog

Chalati  Sanyog in priorities

Following the rigid Yoga practices

And the distributing of Udi or Bhasma

Allowing the vivid display of aristocracies

Find concentrating attention with Charishma

Keeping the Dhuni burning in always

Sweeping the grace of Naath tradition in sway

Wearing Kafani as Naath Panthi but Baba

Favouring white colour instead of saffron unique of Baba

(the use of Bhagwa colour might have

discriminated the hindu, muslim affluence)

The use of Dhuni, Udi and Kafani by Baba

The candid following the tradition of Naath Panth by Baba

The innate devotion and respect for Guru by Baba

The full proof of His inclination towards Naath Panth by Baba

Use of Udi by His grace and glory of Dhuni

Profuse remedy and medicine to many Niranjani

Baba nourished, cherished the mankind

Baba  in practice and daily routine of this lovable  kind

The relevance of Shri Madhavnath Maharaj (1857-1936) time

In Madhavnath Deep Prakash, in chapter 22 prime

Shri Paramhansa Sheelnath

Shri Sadguru Sainath

Shri Dhundiraj Palusi and Gajanan of Shegaon

Shri Gopaldas Narasing of Nasik Gaon

All dignified glorious five Naaths of great

All of true divinity to human redemption complete

            The references made in Shri Sheelnath Yogashram, Devas. The Jeevan Charitra   accounts for Shri Guru Maharaj had camped in the guest house of British in Mahu.

            The commanding officer welcomed Maharaj with dignity.

Balasaheb Rege then the Divan of the Devas requested Maharaj to visit his humble house. Balasaheb was the ardent devotee of Sai Baba. When Guru Maharaj entered the house of Balasaheb Rege, seeing the photo of Sai, Guru Maharaj exclaimed, “Ah ! Sai Baba is our brother settled in Shirdi.’’ This shows the validity of Sai Baba’s inclination towards Naath tradition.

Shri Ram Maruti Maharaj, a prominent Naath Panthi grace was respecting and adoring Sai Baba. Shri Ram Maruti Maharaj often used to say though Shri Sadguru Bal Mukund Swami is our Sadguru no doubt, even then the  initial prime Guru of our Naath tradition Shri Sai Baba is in par with our Shri Adinaath. In 1910, when Shri Ram Maruti Maharaj visited Shirdi, Sai could not control Himself. He cried out and in exclamation announced, “My brother is coming to meet me. The day is really a golden day for me ! Are, my Divali is tomorrow only as my ardent, lovable brother is coming.’’ At that time Shri Ram Maruti Maharaj entered, the noon Aarati was in progress. Baba made Aarati to hold on for some time and Sai holding Shri Ram Maruti Maharaj  in deep embrase, made him to sit along with Him on the seat and got Aarati completed with full honours.This shows the real affinity and bondage of Baba with Naath tradition.

Swami Ram Baba in the year 1989 laid down his body at the age of 126 years and as described in the chapter 23, one Yoga student in the year 1914  met Sai Baba and he categorically propheses that Sai Baba was

basically was of Naath Panth. Swami Ram Baba had close contact and relation with Shri Sheelnaath Maharaj. Shri Ram Baba used to say, the noble ones of Naath Panth for some time go into Samadhi and at that time one Naath enters into another Naath’s body.

In reference to Shri Sai, in the year 1886 at His age of 48 years Shri Sai had gone into Samadhi for three days. When he came back to His original domain and till the Mahaniryan, for a time span of 32 years, His fame and name spread all over the country.

Only noble and pious ones know their divinity and spirituality. Whether Sai Baba is of Naath tradition or not, whatever be, we all adore, worship Him as SAI-NATH.

Salutations to You Sadguru Sainath

Salutations to Shri Sat Chit Anand Sadguru Sai-Nath Maharaj.

 

– Naresh Dharvadkar nareshdharwad@yahoo.com