Month: October 2021

SATNAM was published and released on 20 March, 2011. These are excerpts from this book which we are currently translating and it was then written that as time is passing, Sai has reduced going out and even Path Sahibs are only kept in Darbar Sahib. Bhog Sahib for Path Sahibs kept in Darbar are done by 8 am. For other Path Sahibs to be kept at devotees’ residences, etc, Sai sends Sardar, who does Kirtan in Darbar Sahib, telling him that you have a family, you only go and earn. Sai smilingly adds, if I want to earn, even I can do the same!
As always evident, our Sai is much above all these materialistic and commercial things and are always keen to help others in every way!

One devotee once asked Sai as to how much he has to pay for keeping Path Sahib. Sai replied, “Nothing is fixed as such. Even if someone gives a rupee with love, it is accepted!”
Surprised, the devotee again asked, “How is that possible?” Sai smilingly answered, “I never talk about money with anyone and if one gives a lakh with devotion, as if I am going to return it to him!”
These are the kind of enchanting answers with which our Sai captivates our hearts!

Sai lays a lot of stress on punctuality. He says that time is very precious, give importance to it and do not waste it, once it passes it will never come back. Every moment is valuable, use it wisely!
Even during significant events like marriage or Bhog Sahib of Akhand Path, Sai always concludes it on time, even if the concerned devotees have not yet reached!
Sai himself also are very punctual and during meeting with other Saints, He always stresses on the importance of time and asks them to follow the same strictly, how else will the devotees learn the same, He asks?

Jap-ji-Sahib, Sukhmani Sahib, Asa-di-vaar, Rahraas and Kirtan Sohila are our five Granths, which should be read daily. He asks that unless we Saints memorise and recite the Bani thoroughly and daily, how else will the devotees learn and form these habits?

Sai is very strict about these principles and in following them, He would never forgive Himself and not others too!

Once Sai had visited a devotee’s house in Jaipur, where Path Sahib had been kept and Sai were to perform Bhog Sahib. When towards the end, Nai Mehle’s Slokas were being recited, Sai happened to see one tall well dressed man entering with a flair. He bowed a bit and threw some money towards Guru Sahib. When the Bhog Sahib ended, Sai called for that person and explained to him that Guru is not a beggar, He does not ask or want anything from us. You cannot throw money towards Him this way. In fact, we are beggars who ask and want something from Him, He is that glorious and magnificent giver from whom we seek blessings and accordingly we should bow to Him with devotion, respect and humility!