Listen to Chapter Thirty-Six of the new rendering of the Sri Sai Satcharitra by Divine Lineage’s Spiritual Director, Monika Penukonda. The original transcript of this sacred text by Hemadpant has been translated into an English language more accessible to modern English speakers. The benefits of regular reading and contemplation of the Satcharitra are innumerable, not only bringing wisdom and enlightenment, but the curing of any kind of problem and obstacles. It also brings support in all the endeavors of your life.
If a man utters my name with love, I shall fulfill all his wishes and increase his devotion. If he sings earnestly of my life and my deeds, I shall surround him in front and back and on all sides. Those devotees who are attached to me heart and soul will naturally feel happiness when they hear these stories. Believe me, if anybody sings my leelas I will give him infinite joy and everlasting happiness. ~ Shirdi Sai Baba
Once two gentlemen came from Goa to have Baba’s darshan. They both prostrated before Baba, but Baba only asked one of them for Rs.15 dakshina, which was paid willingly. The other man voluntarily offered Rs. 35, but it was rejected by Baba to the astonishment of all.
Shama asked Baba, “What is this? Both came together, one’s dakshina you accept, the other, though voluntarily offered, you refuse. Why this distinction?” Baba replied, “Shama, you know nothing. I take nothing from anybody. The masjid mayi (masjid Mother) calls for the debt, the donor pays it and becomes free. Have I any home, property or family to look after? I require nothing. I am ever free. Debt, enmity and murder have to be atoned for, there is no escape.” ...
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