POPULARITY OF SAI BABA THROUGHTOUT THE COUNTRY Sai Babas spiritual powers, simplicity and compassion created an aura of reverence in the villagers around him. He preached righteousness living in simple terms: Even the learned are confused. Then what of us? Listen and be silent. Initially, Baba dissuaded people to worship him, but gradually Baba’s divine energy touched the chord of common people far and wide. The congregational worship of Sai Baba began in 1909, and by 1910 the number of devotees grew manifold. The ‘shej arati’ (night worship) of Sai Baba began in February, 1910 and the following year the construction of Dikshitwada temple was completed. Sai Baba attained ‘mahasamadhi’ on October 15, 1918. Before his death, he said, Do not think I am dead and gone. You will hear me from my Samadhi and I shall guide you. The millions of devotees who keep his image in their homes, and the thousands who throng to Shridi every year, is a testimony to the greatness and continuing popularity of Sai Baba of Shirdi.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:02:42 +0000
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