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[Alpesh]

Many devotees of Sai Baba of Shirdi go through experiences like uncontrollable tears, hair standing on the body, choking of heart, feeling a current is passing through some parts of their body or whole of the body, spacing out of mind when they visit Samadhi temple of Shirdi. Most does not understand this sudden happenings as they are not prepared or have not expected it. These are signs of Spiritual ecstasy, something spiritual within is awakened with the love and grace of Sadguru Sai Baba. i was lucky to feel these spiritual fervor during the first visit of Shirdi and it continues and intensifies :).

In the just released book "Shirdi che Sai Baba" there is mention of 8 forms of spiritual ecstasy. Megha, the beloved devotee of Sai Baba went through all 8 types of Spiritual ecstasy. The readers of Shri Sai SatCharitra must be aware of the story of Megha bathing Sri Sai Baba with the sacred waters of Godavari. Sai Baba often called Godavari river as Ganga. Megha's devotion towards Sadguru Sai Baba was total and he saw and worshiped Sai Baba as Lord Shiva. Since the Shiv Lingam is worshiped with bathing with the water, and the water of sacred river Ganga is considered very sacred.

Megha's heart thrived to bath Sai Baba with the sacred waters of Godavari river.
When Megha requested Sai Baba about his heart's desire. Baba replied, "Why Sachaila-Snana? In the whole body the head and the feet are the important from the worship viewpoint. So you pour and offer water on head and feet. That will be sufficient."
Megha's tendencies were that of a deeply devoted Bhakta (devotee). Standing near and Baba getting the permission of bathing His beloved God and Guru, Megha's whole being blossomed like Lotus. In this spiritual ecstatic state, quite unaware of what Sai Baba had just said, Megha emptied the whole pot of water, which he had filled with waters of Godavari. It took long walk of few miles from Shirdi for this devotee to collect the water from river bank and also bel leaves from nearby forest.

One hand of Megha was ringing the bell according to the customary temple ritual while worshiping the deity. After poring the pot-full of water right on Shri Sai Baba's head, when Megha opened his eyes, what Megha saw astonished him. He saw that only Sai Baba's head and feet were wet with water.
Then in this wonderful book 'Shirdiche Sai Baba' it states that Megha received the prasadam of divine love and bliss. All 8 signs of spiritual ecstasy were visible in him.
The 8 signs of Spiritual ecstasy.
Sudden perspiration.
Rising of body-hair.
Stillness.
Chocking of throat.
Subtle trembling.
Feeling nerveless.
Uncontrolled flow of tears.
Dissolution of existence.
Megha went through all this spiritual states in an instance. With this Satwik-Bhava, he fell at the holy feet of Baba.

Few other posts, you might like to read on similar topic on this blog dedicated to Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi.

The essence of Sai Baba’s teachings
Sai Baba shows Trilok (Three divine worlds) to Shama
The honor of the house is revealed by the dweller.
Don't look down or talk down of any Saint or SadGuru
When others are present, we keep off the children
God or Guru (Sai Baba )grace
The Vanity
Dev Baba - A spiritual Devotee of Sai Baba
What's The Meaning of "Om Sai Ram"?
Male and Female spiritual Energy
Sai Baba of Shirdi a Unique Spiritual Sadguru

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Posted By Alpesh to Shirdi Sai Baba | Shri SaiBaba | Sai SatCharitra | Darshan | Shirdi | Pictures | Aratis | Stories at 7/07/2011 09:21:00 AM

[Alpesh]

Tomorrow July 15, 2011, is Guru Purnima. Guru Purnimaa is a very special day for the devotees of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba, as Sri Sai Baba is a compassionate SadGuru. Also lovingly known as Shirdi wale Sai Baba.

2 articles, Guru Poornima and celebrate Guru Purnima are the ones you might go through.

Guru Purnima or Guru Poornimaa is celebrated throughout India with spiritual enthusiasm by devotees. This is a very special day to celebrate, to show their love for their SadGuru and to thank the Guru from the very depth of heart and soul.

How is Gurupoornima celebrated ?

The essence of Gurupurnima celebration is to show the love towards the Guru and thank the Guru for His help, which none other, but only a spiritual Guru or a spiritual Master can render. That’s why it becomes so special. There is none who can help the way our Sadguru can help.

So the celebration of the can be done in a number of ways. There are more ways to shows one’s love towards the Guru.

Many devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba visit the sacred land Shirdi. Shirdi is crowded with the devotees on this particular day. Few of my devotee friends are already there and have reported that Shirdi has already been filled with Lakhs of devotees, wanting to be there on this very special day.

Devotees in Shirdi, or in their home, or in local temple will celebrate Gurupurnima in many ways. Chief of them will be

Sai SatCharitra Parayan
Worship of Sai Baba.
Chanting the name of Sai Baba
Performing Aartis of Sai Baba
Feeding the poor and helping the needy.
Meditation on Shirdi Sai Baba.
Reading stories of Shirdi Sai Baba.
Singing, listening and attending to the bhajans of Sai Baba.
Giving most importance to The essence of Sai Baba’s teachings

How celebration of Gurupurnima started in Shirdi

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One day Sai Baba told his devotee, Dada Kelkar (father in law of Hari Vinayak Sathe), “You know, this day is the day to approach Guru. Bring your worship articles.”

Dada Kelkar and his friends looked up to the calendar, and it happened to be Gurupurnima. since that day Gurupurnima is celebrated by Shirdi Sai Baba’s devotees either in Shirdi or at their homes or at local temples.

So on this special day of Guru let us set aside everything and put our minds towards our Sadguru Sai Baba, towards His love and be thankful for whatever He has done for us, known to us and unknown to us.

We can see Sai Baba’s regard towards His guru in Sai Baba’s brick.

A quote of Sufi Mystic Hafiz as read in Meher Baba’s room

“About what you here from the Master never say it is wrong because my dear, the fault lie in your own incapacity to understand HIM.”

Other similar articles on Shirdi wale Sai Baba you might like to read :

Give me the real Gold – Sai Baba

Sai surrounded with Gold

Sai Baba of Shirdi explains a verse from Bhagwat Gita

God or Guru (Sai Baba )grace

Devotees Expeiriences-Satya

Offerings to Shirdi Sai Baba - Devotees experiences

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Posted By Alpesh to Shirdi Sai Baba | Shri SaiBaba | Sai SatCharitra | Darshan | Shirdi | Pictures | Aratis | Stories at 7/14/2011 08:18:00 PM

[Alpesh]

Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) has been providing the online darshan of Samadhi Temple throughout the day, while the temple is open for the devotees for darshan and prayers.

However those visiting Shirdi, mostly face the problem of finding a suitable cheap and convenient place to stay, and they have to stand for hours together in queue, until they reach the Samdhi of Sai Baba and take darshan.

Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) offers many places to stay at very affordable and cheap rates. But, for new visitors of Shirdi it becomes difficult as the rooms have to be booked in person after reaching Shirdi. Many of the good services for accommodation provided by Sansthan Trust are scattered around in Shirdi.

Although, for devotees and pilgrims of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Temple, very good arrangements are made during there wait in queue. Arrangements like benches for sitting, video view of Samadhi Temple, refreshments like tea, coffee, milk, water, cold drinks, toilets. Still the time taken on the way to Samadhi Darshan is quiet long. It becomes more stressful during the festivals, on weekends and on Thursdays.

There is good news.

According to a press release, with the help of Rs. 22 crore Sai Tech project, devotees and pilgrims will be able to book their darshan online. This means devotees with advance plans to visit Shirdi can get their darshan tokens online. With this facility they will have to wait relatively very less time for darshan of Sai Baba Samadhi Temple.

Another major problem for pilgrims and devotees in Shirdi is booking accommodation provided By Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust Shirdi (you can have a look here). The range that Pilgrims have to pay is from INR 21per person to INR 400. Through this upcoming facility devotees will be able to book rooms online:)

One thing not mentioned in the press release is online sale of publication books, pictures, audio CD and video DVD. This is one thing most devotees find missing. If Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust also comes up with online sale of their books, CDS, DVDS and pictures, it will be just great.

Other similar articles of Shirdi Wale Sai Baba :

Traveling Shirdi for First Time ?
Shirdi Tour |Shirdi Pilgrimage online
GuruSthan In Shirdi online tour
Shirdi Sai Baba live Darshan on Tata Sky Satellite Television
free Udi sacred ash from Shirdi - Saisatcharitra

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Posted By Alpesh to Shirdi Sai Baba | Shri SaiBaba | Sai SatCharitra | Darshan | Shirdi | Pictures | Aratis | Stories at 7/14/2011 10:26:00 PM

[Sonal Pavagadhi]

Sai Ram.

On 7/14/11, Alpesh <alp...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) has been providing the online
> darshan of Samadhi Temple throughout the day, while the temple is open
> for the devotees for darshan and prayers.
>
> However those visiting Shirdi, mostly face the problem of finding a
> suitable cheap and convenient place to stay, and they have to stand for
> hours together in queue, until they reach the Samdhi of Sai Baba and
> take darshan.
>
> Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) offers many places to stay at very
> affordable and cheap rates. But, for new visitors of Shirdi it becomes
> difficult as the rooms have to be booked in person after reaching
> Shirdi. Many of the good services for accommodation provided by
> Sansthan Trust are scattered around in Shirdi.
>
> Although, for devotees and pilgrims of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Temple,
> very good arrangements are made during there wait in queue.
> Arrangements like benches for sitting, video view of Samadhi Temple,
> refreshments like tea, coffee, milk, water, cold drinks, toilets. Still
> the time taken on the way to Samadhi Darshan is quiet long. It becomes
> more stressful during the festivals, on weekends and on Thursdays.
>
>

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