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explore, to discover more about Sai Baba and his millions of devotees and
thousands of centers. To understand what makes someone become a devotee. Is it
for the spiritual weak, confused spirits trying to find their Master outside
themselves instead of by going inside to follow their only Own Master?
Are the devotees giving away their strength, their inner power, or
are they gaining on strength and inner power?
For what purpose does
Sai Baba present so much magical entertainment and tricks like a magician in a
theatre?
Is this to impress his followers about his so called "divine"
abilities?
Why does Sai Baba uses in his discourses or in the written
publications the words "Me" and "He" instead of just "me"
and "he"?
Is this to impress his
followers about his divinity?
But why?
Since everybody, without
exception, is divine, an aspect of the Divine.
Why are the
celebrations of his birthday attended by many of his devotees and followers,
giving the impression that Sai Baba is someone very especial?
Isn't everyone of the human family very especial and unique?
Why
this kind of adoration of, devotion to a single person, with chantings repeating
his name?
Is it wise to adore one single person?
Wouldn't it be
wiser to adore everyone on Earth indiscriminately, or perhaps even better, not
to adore anyone?
Isn't everyone everyone a precious child of God,
including Sai Baba?
He has written books and given many discourses
containing much wisdom, and has been and is helping many poor people, but why
create contentiously this image of self-importance?
Isn't it written that humbleness is the road to God, and to be aware
not to follow two masters and be aware of the false gods!
Why this chanting meetings, during which Sai Baba's name is being
repeated? Isn't this counterproductive to aligning oneself with a part of
totality, stimulating a part of consciousness and wouldn't it be wiser to align
ourselves only with totality, our Source of Being, our Divine Creator?
Why does Sai Baba present himself as being omnipresent, omniscient"?
Is this to impress or attract followers to become
dependent, giving away their inner light and power?
It is our understanding that our Source of Being, Divine Creator, our
Father/Mother GOD or whatever name you wish to attribute to our Source of Being,
IS omnipresent and omniconscient, and IT IS
everything and everyone, seen and unseen.
At
the same time everyone and everything is a part, an aspect, or a reflection of
our Source of Being, our Father/Mother God. In other words each you, me, each
devotee, Sai Baba and everyone in the world else is just an aspect, a reflection
of our Source of Being.
No one of them is
more or less special or important. But it is our understanding that our Source
of Being, our Father/Mother God IS you, IS me,
IS each devotee, IS Sai Baba as anyone IT IS
in the world.
We invite you, Sai Baba
and all the devotees to study our documents;
Understanding
Divine Creator and creation and
The
Cosmic Laws or Principles
Pearls of Wisdom
A Galactic
Overview, Journey in Oneness
Could
it be that from his childhood has hypnotized himself or allowed himself to be
hypnotized with the believe that Being God instead of Its aspect
or reflection, and is hypnotizing in his turn millions of millions of devotees.
Sai Baba in his discourse Revelations of Divinity 14 Jan. 1999:
"I have
repeatedly declared that students are My property."
"No one needs to worry about My
welfare. I can do anything and everything."
"I am narrating this episode only to
affirm the fact that I go to any extent to protect My devotees who obey My
commands."
Cultivate
Discipline & Love (extract discourse 15 Oct. 1999)
"No one should come in between the noble heart of Swami and the
sacred minds of the students. Some of the elders sitting in the Verandah are
indulging in gossip; It is finding its way into the Internet. Anyone found
talking in the Verandah should be sent out immediately, whosoever it may be. All
those who give misleading information about what Swami tells them in the
interview room should also be thrown out. I will never call such people for
interview again. Only those who observe silence are good people. Silence fosters
purity. Therefore observe silence at all times. It is a waste of time if you
carry tales about others. What have you come here for? Vain gossip causes harm
to many. So refrain from indulging in it."
For you to discern.
The Files are open.
Who is Sai Baba?
(from an ex
devotee):
Sathya Sai Baba (his real name is Sathya Narayana Raju) was
born in the remote village of Puttaparthi, in south-central India, on November
23, 1926. His official biography is compiled by N. Kasturi. At the age of
13/14, after a kind of "crisis" , he left the family proclaiming to be
Sai Baba, reincarnation of a previous Sai Baba (Shirdi Sai Baba, a muslim saint
who lived at Shirdi, another little village); stating to have a precise mission,
and that his devotees were waiting for him. Many years later, he will add that
he will leave voluntarily his body at the age of 96, and he will reincarnate 8
years later in the third and last manifestation, Prema Sai Baba, in a village of
Kerala.
From the beginning of his mission, the number
of devotees has constantly grown; first between the Indian people, then also
between people from the West and all the continents. Thus Sai Baba built up his
ashram, Prashanti Nilayam (that is to say "abode of the supreme peace"),
which in the years (and thanks to the donations of the most wealthy devotees)
has become an autonomous village, modern and well equipped (for the Indian
standards). Moreover, with the purpose of fulfilling his mission, Sai Baba
founded an organization carrying his own name, that by now is spread all around
the world. In brief, Sai Baba claims to have this task: the human kind actually
is in a dark age (called Kali Yuga), where the evil has overwhelmed the good,
the materialism has crushed the spirituality, etc; he has "come" to
restore the supremacy of spirituality and Dharma, that means right living and
right action; doing so, he will raise the consciousness of the human kind, and
he will take it back on the right path.
To
learn more, you can visit the site of Sai Baba organization. The work and the
word of Sai Baba are spread all over the world through various means: books,
periodical magazines, audiovisuals, Internet. The practical aspect of his
mission lies, in India, in programs of aid to the poor villages, in schools of
many order and grade, in a modern hospital where treatments are free, and other.
In the West, on the other hand, there are no activities or initiatives of public
interest promoted by Sai Baba, in spite of the "universality" of his
mission. The work and the word of Sai Baba are spread all over the world through
various means: books, periodical magazines, audiovisuals, Internet. The
practical aspect of his mission lies, in India, in programs of aid to the poor
villages, in schools of many order and grade, in a modern hospital where
treatments are free, and other.
In the
West, on the other hand, there are no activities or initiatives of public
interest promoted by Sai Baba, in spite of the "universality" of his
mission. The teaching he proposes, by one side, is syncretistic, and tends to
derive materials and concepts from the existing religions, and to unify them:
very emphasized is the fact that he doesn't want to create any new religion, and
that anyone could remain into his own. By the other side, one of the maxims of
Sai Baba says: "it's a good thing to be born inside a religion, but it's no
good to stay there", so pointing out the intention of shaking the old
religious convictions.
Moreover, he states
that he doesn't want and doesn't expect adoration for his person. His public
speaking activity is tireless: the discourses are his primary source of
teaching. The other aspect of his doctrine is utterly Indian and Hindu: he
speaks with the language of Vedas, of Vedanta (the Upanishad), of Bhagavad
Gita, of Indian mythology. His metaphors, his religious chants (or bhajans,
another basic ingredient of his discipline), his tales and speeches are drawn
with plenty from these traditional sources. In particular, his teaching belongs
to the philosophical school that goes under the name of Advaita Vedanta, or "school
of the non-dualism". So it's necessary that following Sai Baba, it could
happen to give up old spiritual-religious habits, but on the other hand it could
also happen to acquire some new other habit, strongly Hindu (there's absolutely
nothing bad in this), quite traditional and not innovative at all. Well, why to
concern ourselves with this matter?
The reason
is because about Sai Baba are made (by himself and by his devotees) allegations
of absolute importance, but also carrying a big burden: He would be nothing less
than GOD himself as Sai Baba states in this passage, quoted from the discourse
of 17 May 1968, also called "the revelation" (in this speech Sai Baba "reveals"
explicitly to the world for the first time both his "divine nature"
and his "mission"):
"In truth,
you cannot understand the nature of My Reality either today, or even after a
thousand years of steady austerity or ardent inquiry even if all mankind joins
in that effort. But, in a short time, you will become cognizant of the Bliss
showered by the Divine Principle, which has taken upon itself this sacred body
and this sacred Name. Your good fortune which will provide you this chance is
greater than what was available for anchorites, monks, sages, saints and even
personalities embodying facets of Divine Glory! Since I move about with you, eat
like you, and talk with you, you are deluded into the belief that this is but an
instance of common humanity. Be warned against this mistake. I am also deluding
you by My singing with you, talking with you, and engaging Myself in activities
with you. But, any moment, My Divinity may be revealed to you; you have to be
ready, prepared for that moment. Since Divinity is enveloped by humanness you
must endeavor to overcome the Maya (Delusion) that hides it from your eyes"
Quoted from the discourse "Who is Sai?",
9 June 1974:
"The optical sense cannot
visualize the truth. It gives only false and fogged information. For example,
there are many who observe my actions and start declaring that my nature is such
and such. They are unable to gauge the sanctity, the majesty, and the eternal
reality that is me. The power of Sai is limitless; It manifests for ever. All
forms of 'power' are resident in this Sai palm"
Or in this another one, taken from the famous "Blitz Interview"
given in 1976 (reading the complete interview, one can note how much detachment
and impartiality the reporter used in analyzing Sai Baba, especially when he
thinks that Sai Baba has "defeated" his detractors with, in truth,
generic and/or dogmatic statements, or even of clear incompetence):
"Yes, I incarnate from age to age, time to time, to save dharma
from anti-dharma. Whenever strife, discord and disharmony overwhelm the world,
God incarnates in human form to show mankind the way to love, harmony and peace.
There is no need for me to command invisible spirits since my own divine will
materializes the objects. I am everything, everywhere, omniscient, omnipotent
and omnipresent; and so whatever I will, instantly happens."
Again, here you can find the complete interview.
"Yes,
I incarnate from age to age, time to time, to save dharma from anti-dharma.
Whenever strife, discord and disharmony overwhelm the world, God incarnates in
human form to show mankind the way to love, harmony and peace. There is no need
for me to command invisible spirits since my own divine will materializes the
objects. I am everything, everywhere, omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent;
and so whatever I will, instantly happens."
Again, here you can find the complete interview. (A brief thought:
one of the Sai Baba's preferred sayings is "my life is my message"; on
the other hand, he asks his devotees for the maximum humbleness, a quality that
he considers supremely auspicious for the entire human kind.
From his words, however, it doesn't appears so much humbleness) More
specifically, he defines himself as an Avatar, that is to say a divine
incarnation; moreover, he would be a Purnavatar, or an incarnation of God with
all his complete powers. In this aspect he defines himself to be superior to
Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, etc.; in one discourse, for instance, Sai Baba said
that Jesus in reality was not even an Avatar, but just a man who became aware of
his own divinity; in another passage (we'll see it ahead) he states to be the
one who sent Christ into the world. But many are the sensational allegations
made by Sai Baba, by his devotees and biographers:
..he is a world personality, whose everybody
talks about, of international stature and esteemed by all the nations;
..he
is master of truth and master of the world
..he has superior
knowledge to everybody, in any branch of the human knowledge, also and mostly in
the sacred scriptures (his interpretation are considered EXACT tout court);
....scientists and experts of any discipline, all over the world, ask
for his advice he is the fulfillment of many prophecies, which would have
announced his "coming"
..he is
omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, in that he is God (and this alone contains
all the following)
..he cures the sick, and
resuscitated the dead
...he multiplied the food, and changed the
water in gasoline he advises the devotees, solves their problems and
sufferings, and he charges himself with these problems; he grants them, at his
discretion, what they desire.
....He also performs long-distance
rescues, showing powers; see below
...he is
clairvoyant, knowing past, present and future of anybody; he answers the
questions before the asking; during the darshans, he takes from the people, at
his discretion, some letters, of which he already knows the content (some of
these letters are refused, and this is brought as en evidence of this fact): he
also helps faraway people who ask him for help through these letters
...he is endowed with telepathic powers,
enters the dreams of anybody at his own will, that is to say: if you dream of
him, it's because he wants so (it's his statement), and not because of your
unconscious he has power and control over the natural forces, the natural
elements and the laws that rule over them he materializes by his will any kind
of material object, by a simple hand gesture (in particular cases he does it in
other ways) and much more…
Well, keeping apart the good things that Sai
Baba and his organization do on the practical level (you will find very wide
descriptions, sometimes apologetically, of this aspect, in the various links at
which I refer you), the basic consequence of what said above is this: if I
accept Sai Baba as master, and his allegations and his phenomenons as genuine, I
must also accept his divinity, and the consequential authority. The result
(noticed by direct experience) is an almost total dependence on what he says (or
doesn't say); on what he does (or does not); on the way he interprets or
explains some facts, opinions, sacred scriptures, etc. He is God, and the
devotee literally "is on his lips": no matter if he contradicts
himself, or if he goes against the good sense and the acquired and undisputable
knowledge (we'll see ahead what Sai Baba says of this point).
A further consequence of this all is the giving up one's own
judgement capability, stated by Baba as faulty since it is human. Two possible
objections, however quite right, may be raised a propos of this point by the
supporters of Sai Baba:
1. HE ENCOURAGES TO ANALYZE THE GURU BEFORE
CHOOSING HIM AS SUCH: but, if the choice must be made on the basis of biased and
non-objective elements, of excitements and stories that often mingle with
fables, what value may have such an analysis? Would you buy a car just on the
basis of the positive tests? Or would you like to know also about the negative
aspects before buying it? The reply may now be: "still better! You must
test it before the purchase! (that's to say: you must go to Sai Baba to
experience him!)". But how can be put to the test someone in his own house,
surrounded by his security and by people that believe him to be God? How can be
put to test someone that REFUSES the trial?
2. HE ENCOURAGES, AS A RULE, IN THE SPIRITUAL
RESEARCH, WHAT HE CALLS "INVESTIGATION" OR "ENQUIRY": thus
it seems that there is space for a personal and critical analysis. Really, it is
a "guided analysis", meaning that the guidelines of the "Sai-thinking"
are never in discussion. He traces a path, and you can practise your analysis
skills only inside this path. Going back to the car paragon: would you accept to
analyze the car to buy only on the basis of elements given to you by the vendor?
Or would you also ask to someone other?
It
seems to me, to end this part, that this is an important question: Sai Baba does
a lot of valuable practical things (in India), but the truth is that he HAS
POWER on a great number of people, and they DEPEND ON HIM. Moreover, many of his
devotees are people who have public powers and offices in India, and also
someone abroad; and also business men, billionaires, etc.: therefore in some way
he has influence also on the ranks of the public and financial power.
One of the most important steps approaching
Sai Baba, is the travel to India, to his ashram Prashanti Nilayam, where one
would "experiment" the genuine divinity of the master and, as said by
the most part of his devotees, a whole series of experiences that changes the
life of whom goes there. In the next page therefore we'll see this aspect, and I
will tell my personal experience with Sai Baba.
For the complete story see Sai Baba Critical Page
Extracts from his discourses
Revelations of Divinity (discourse 14 Jan. 1999)
"While returning from Bangalore (in the month of December), I
instructed the Warden not to bring the boys for sports meet. They attributed
various reasons to this word of Mine. There may be many reasons (Kaarana), but
what I am interested in is the action (Kaarya). After coming over here I told
the Vice Chancellor that I do not object to boys participating in various sports
and games such as badminton, tennis, volleyball etc. At the same time I
cautioned him to ensure that no harm is caused either to the participants or to
the audience during the course of the program scheduled for the 11th. Students
are tender hearted, full of noble feelings and love for Swami. "
"They planned various programs with a view to please Me. I was
very well aware of the impending danger. But, students were not receptive to My
words. I felt there was no point in advising them in such a situation. Only when
they face the consequences of disobeying My command do they realize the value of
My words. Till this moment nobody is aware of what exactly happened on the 11th
morning. They said that the sports meet was a grand success. I am also happy
when you are successful. Students performed extremely well. Each contributed to
the success of this event based on his capacities and capabilities. "
"That morning as I entered the stadium, I spotted two lorries.
Immediately I could visualize the danger lurking in the corner. I saw the
lorries with huge scaffolding placed over them. The boys planned to perform a
few acrobatic feats on them. I knew that one of the rods was not fitted properly
and was about to give in. If that were to happen the boy would suffer a major
head injury and spinal breakdown. I willed that the boy should be saved and
decided to take it upon Myself. Prior to this one boy suffered a spinal
breakdown and had been admitted to the Manipal Hospital in Bangalore. I willed
that such an untoward incident should not recur. Once the spinal column breaks
it is impossible to set it right. "
"Immediately
I arranged for an ambulance to shift the boy to the hospital in Bangalore and
gave 10,000 rupees to defray the immediate expenditure. I also ensured that our
doctor accompanied him. Parents shed tears of gratitude when they came to know
of the love showered by Swami on their son. The doctor said that the boy would
not be able to sit or lie down as his spinal column was badly damaged. I told
him, "Don't entertain any misgivings. Do as I say." Miraculously, by
the time the boy reached the hospital, he could sit. He entered the hospital and
sat on the bed. He regained sensation in all his limbs which were numb till
then. No danger whatsoever. He was protected because of My infinite mercy and
boundless grace. All students should be safe and secure."
"I have repeatedly declared that students are My property."
"I consider students' welfare as My
welfare and their happiness, My happiness. I never think of My happiness and My
comfort. My only concern is that the students should not be disappointed or put
to any inconvenience. A day prior to that I had instructed four boys to surround
the chariot and keep a vigil. They are also full of love and devotion for Swami.
But I noticed that none of them were present at that spot. Nobody is to be
blamed. No one does this deliberately. Swami is the very life-breath of the
students. I asked for the chariot to be stopped. A senior devotee was driving
the chariot with all sincerity, love and devotion. "
"No one needs to worry about My welfare. I can do anything and
everything."
"So, whatever happened
on that day, was entirely due to My will. Neither the students nor the driver
are responsible for this. Everyday the students used to enquire as to why I was
walking so slowly. I told them, "I don't have enough place to run, if only
it is there I am ready even to run." I was conversing with them with a
smile on My face. I am narrating this episode only to affirm the fact that I go
to any extent to protect My devotees who obey My commands. When I returned to
the Mandir I called those four boys. They noticed My injuries and were
crestfallen. I chided them for not obeying My command. I asked them, "Why
were you not present there at that time as commanded by Me? If only you had
obeyed My command, this incident would not have occurred." I told them not
to feel sorry about it."
For the complete discourses visit Sai Baba's Home
page
Why is Sai Baba
worried about Internet? Something to hide?
Extract: Cultivate Discipline & love (discourse 15 Oct. 1999)
You may have read the news item in a newspaper this morning that
Swami is not speaking because of students. It is sheer nuisance. It was
specifically mentioned, very incorrectly, that Bangalore students are
responsible for Swami desisting from speaking. By publishing such a wrong news
item, the image of Bangalore students has been tarnished. No student has ever
troubled Swami in any way. In fact they have been pining for Swami incessantly.
The relation between me and students is heart
to heart, and prompted by selfless love. Even such wrong information flashed in
the Internet so much so that Goldstein from America, being greatly agitated,
contacted Prasanthi Nilayam to find out the Truth. He was very much relieved to
know the truth. Do not believe in such false propaganda. 1 do not trouble anyone
and none can trouble Me. All our students are good. Such good students should
not be put to disrepute. Unknowingly they may commit a few mistakes, but no one
has ever troubled Swami.
No one should come in
between the noble heart of Swami and the sacred minds of the students. Some of
the elders sitting in the Verandah are indulging in gossip; It is finding its
way into the Internet. Anyone found talking in the Verandah should be sent out
immediately, whosoever it may be. All those who give misleading information
about what Swami tells them in the interview room should also be thrown out. I
will never call such people for interview again. Only those who observe silence
are good people. Silence fosters purity. Therefore observe silence at all times.
It is a waste of time if you carry tales about others. What have you come here
for? Vain gossip causes harm to many. So refrain from indulging in it.
Ignorance is on the rise with the progress of science. Truly speaking
science has not matured. Man has become senseless. All the trials and
tribulations faced in this world are due to the so-called. development in
science and technology. It is not technology but it is 'tricknology'. Do not
become a slave to such technology. Uphold truth and righteousness. Cultivate
love and experience divinity. Students, do not harbor any undesirable thoughts.
Do not get perturbed by such misinformation
campaigns. Swami is always with you. He has been showering His love and Grace on
you. You too have immense love for Swami. Attain Swami through love. You cannot
attain Swami through any other path but love. Swami has nothing to do with
Internet. Not only now, even in future also You should not indulge in such wrong
activities. This disease' has its roots in cities and is spreading like wild
fire into villages polluting the village environment. Villages are the epitome
of peace and love.
Do not spoil the village
atmosphere by imitating the city culture. Bliss will prevail in the world only
when you develop peace and love. Do not give scope for ill feelings and
worthless talk. You can even reprimand the elders who indulge in mean talk. Tell
them to behave in a manner that befits the status as elders in the society. They
should prove themselves as elders in conduct and not by age. Self-respect leads
to self-satisfaction, which will in turn leads to self realization. It is a
shame that people who come here for self realization indulge in something
contrary.
For this complete Dasara discourses go to:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/9158/index.html#forum
For more research about Sai Baba visit:
http://psg.com/~ted/bcskeptics/sbmir/db-book.htmlM
Sai Baba Sceptics
Sai Baba Exposed Home page
Sai Baba's chatforum on Internet:
Yahoo! Clubs: sathyasaibaba
Comments are welcome, e-mail to: lightnet@iae.nl - Light Network
A
final word and something to consider:
DISCERNMENT
At this time of transition, be very careful about who and what you
are following. In fact, if you are following at all, that is the first
indication that you are off track. For those of you who are still students of
gurus, we recommend discernment. This is no longer time of great spiritual
teachers. It is now the time of great spirits instead.
This shift
from master/student to just plain master may cause a temporary unemployment
problem in India and elsewhere, but do not be alarmed. The true masters of
light will make the shift with ease and will welcome your upcoming graduation
with the same relief that they welcome their much deserved retirement.
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