In the Presence of Sai Baba

In the Presence of Sai Baba
Author: Smriti Srinivas
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2008-01-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9047433009

The Sai Baba movement, centered on the Indian guru Sathya Sai Baba (b. 1926), today attracts a global following from Japan to South Africa. Regarded as a divine incarnation, Sathya Sai Baba traces his genealogy to Shirdi Sai Baba (d. 1918), a mendicant in colonial India identified with various Sufi and devotional genealogies. The movement, thus, has “roots” in Shirdi Sai Baba but as it globalizes, it has developed conjunctions with other religious traditions, New Religious movements, and New Age ideas. This book offers an account of the Sai Baba movement as a pathway for charting the varied cartographies, sensory formations, and cultural memories implicated in urbanization and globalization. It traverses the terrain between social theories for the study of religion and cities ---themselves a product of modernity---and the radical, creative, and unexpected modernity of contemporary religious movements. It is based on ethnographic research carried out in India, Kenya, and the US.

Living in the Presence of Sai Baba

Living in the Presence of Sai Baba
Author: Santosh Chowdhury
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-03
Genre:
ISBN:

This book is a journey into the enchanting realm of Shirdi Sai Baba's presence-a presence that continues to resonate with devotees and seekers alike. Within these pages, we explore the profound and multifaceted impact of the saint's presence on individuals and the world. From the healing touch of his miracles to the timeless wisdom of his teachings, Sai Baba's influence is far-reaching and transformative. As we embark on this spiritual odyssey, we'll delve into the myriad facets of Sai Baba's presence. We'll witness the miraculous healings that defy explanation and experience the solace that emanates from his unconditional love. We'll explore his timeless teachings on compassion, detachment, and faith, which serve as beacons of light in our often turbulent lives. Sai Baba's presence is not confined to any particular era or location. It spans the ages, crosses cultural boundaries, and unites hearts in a shared devotion to the saint. Whether you are a seasoned devotee or new to his teachings, these pages offer a glimpse into the timeless and universal wisdom of Shirdi Sai Baba. As you read, reflect, and absorb the stories and insights shared within, may you too experience the enduring and transformative presence of Sai Baba in your own life. May his love, his wisdom, and his boundless compassion guide you on your own spiritual journey, bringing solace, healing, and a deeper connection to the divine. Welcome to a world where Shirdi Sai Baba's presence is evergreen, where miracles continue to unfold, and where his teachings illuminate the path to inner peace and spiritual awakening. This is a testament to the timeless impact of a saint whose love knows no bounds- Om Sai Ram.

Shri Sai Satcharita

Shri Sai Satcharita
Author: Govind Raghunath Dabholkar
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt., Limited
Total Pages: 918
Release: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Shirdi Sai Baba

Shirdi Sai Baba
Author: Dixit K.K
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Total Pages: 108
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 8120792718

"A Practical God A Divine Soul who came to the earth as a Human Being, lived as a KARMYOGI, spoke as a PROPHET, taught like JESUS, served as BUDDHA, and left this world as SAI BABA – THE GOD OF MILLIONS! He had said, “When I will no more be in the body, my bones will speak to you from the Mahasamadhi, whenever you call me with love and faith.” Sai Baba still keeps His promise. You will hear Him speak to you within; you will find Him always beside you, extending His hand to you for your help; and believe me, you will never find yourself alone at times of crises. Sai Baba is a God who is practically yours – always – if you have faith in HIM.

Sai Baba

Sai Baba
Author: Howard Murphet
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1971-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780877283355

This account relates some of the achievements of Satya Sai Baba. His followers believe him to be the reincarntion of Sai Baba of Shirdi who died in 1918. He appears to have been born with phenomenal powers, which he used in childhood and has employed constantly and openly ever since. The author, a westener devoted to science and logic, spent many months with Satya Sai Baba to substantiate these miracles.

In The Presence Of Saibaba:Body,City & Memory

In The Presence Of Saibaba:Body,City & Memory
Author: Smriti Srinivas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9788125034810

The Sai Baba movement, centred on the Indian guru Sathya Sai Baba (b.1926), today attracts a global following from Japan to South Africa. Regarded as a divine incarnation, Sathya Sai Baba traces his genealogy to Shirdi Sai Baba (d.1918), a mendicant in colonial India identified with various Sufi and devotional traditions. The movement, thus, has its roots in Shirdi Sai Baba. However, in the process of going global, it has developed conjunctions with other religious traditions, New Religious Movements, and New Age ideas. This book offers an account of the Sai Baba movement as a pathway for charting the varied cartographies, sensory formations, and cultural memories implicated in urbanization and globalization. It traverses the terrain between social theories for the study of religion and cities themselves a product of modernity and the radical, creative, and unexpected modernity of contemporary religious movements. It is based on ethnographic research carried out in India, Kenya, and the United States of America.

I am always with you

I am always with you
Author: Lorraine Walshe Ryan
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2011-12-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 8120790766

Divinity exists in every human being. Though we tend to overlook His presence within us, a time comes during our sojourns on earth when we feel an intense craving to experience the Truth. True faith and devotion leads one towards that path of enlightenment and hence inspires others to follow the same. In this book, the author narrates her spiritual journey with Jesus and Sathya Sai Baba as her friends and Shirdi Sai as her true Divine Master. Written in a frank and lucid style, the author’s reflections are interesting to read which will inspire devotees of Sai Baba to experience His presence in every moment of their existence as He is always with us, always being our true friend, guide and philosopher.

Sai Baba of Shirdi (English)

Sai Baba of Shirdi (English)
Author: V. B. Kher
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 8172240309

Sai Baba of Shirdi is a phenomenon. In all of India s history, there has never been another like him. He is no conventional saint, he wrote no critique of any holy work, made no ashram or peetham, yet he had profound insight into both Hindu and Islamic scriptures. He performed miracles but in no manner or means to impress anyone, devotees or otherwise. Sai Baba in every way remains unique. He came in his late twenties to Shirdi, an insignificant Hamlet in Ahmednagar District where he spent fifty years of his remaining life. Shirdi is no longer an obscure village. Today it is a centre of pilgrimage for lakhs of Sai Baba s devotees. This book translated into Hindi is a complete account of his life and mission.Hindi Rs. 95 / Telugu Rs. 125

Devotional Spaces of a Global Saint

Devotional Spaces of a Global Saint
Author: Smriti Srinivas
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2022-10-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000604063

Devotional Spaces of a Global Saint focuses on the presence and contemporaneity of Shirdi Sai Baba (d.1918), who has a vast following in postcolonial South Asia and an ever-growing global diaspora. Essays consider the saint’s influence on everyday life and how visual, narrative, textual, sensorial, performative, political, social, and spatial practices interpenetrate to produce multiple terrains of devotion. Contributions by twelve scholars of several academic disciplines explore eruptions and circulations of sacred materials, spatialities of devotional practices, visual and digital imaginaries, transcultural narrativizations, and material affects and effects of Sai Baba. The presentation transcends routine scholarly discussions about sainthood, cultures of worship, religious objects, Hinduism and Islam. Shirdi Sai Baba’s presence conveys inspiration and healing energies and he accepted the entreaties of people of all castes and creeds, offering an alternative to communal ideologies of his time – and the present. Considerations of Shirdi Sai Baba’s milieux of devotional praxis situate and localize debates about the meaning of nation and religion, past and present, urbanization, and class identity in transitions from colonial to postcolonial/global South Asia. The book expands the boundaries of the study of Shirdi Sai Baba and makes important contributions to South Asia Studies, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Global Studies, Urban Studies, Indian Ocean Studies, Inter-Asian Studies, Visual and Media Studies, and Cultural Geography.