The catholicity of His teachings and it’s appealing simplicity, cuts across all religious barriers enveloping the entire cosmos. Sai only expects us to be true to ourselves, to recognize the inherent spiritual nature of man. Sri Sai Satcharitha is a guide to rational living. To, Sai Banisa, rationality is the essence of this eternal journey of man- "As you sow so you reap". Sai, the Guru-preceptor, the eternal Master would never allow us to get lost. He pointed out to the story of Mrs.Khaparde in the 27th chapter of Sri Sai Satcharitha. I asked Sai Banisa about his tryst with Sai. How and when I was pulled like a sparrow to His durbar is a mystery to me.
My so called rational mind initially refused to accept the notion of ‘continuity of Consciousness’ through eternity.
Rescued from the drudgeries of mundane existence, the inherent Sai-consciousness,nurtured through many lives, has come to fruition in him now. He plods on, unmindful of criticism and praise. The seeker cajoles his creator to reveal the mysteries of His creation. The Creator does not reveal His secrets to men of arrogance. Probing mysteries of the mind requires all the scientific temper at one’s command. It is a toddler it’s wonderment increasing with every discovery. Rationality is not the bastion of science alone.Ĭreation is witness to innumerable seekers both of science and religion, probing the most mysterious aspect of the entire creation- Man himself! Science has not been able to reach the frontiers of human consciousness. He delves into the realms of inner consciousness driven by the spirit of enquiry.
In fact the seeker of the ‘Self’ astutely walks on the path of free enquiry. This gift of the Creator is not for the men of science alone. He instilled the spirit of enquiry and scientific temper in man, differentiating him from the animal. The Creator has His unique ways of bringing His flock back into the fold. Nature demands harmony: it doesn’t tolerate attempts at brutalisation of the spirit it retaliates ruthlessly when the avarice in man aimlessly destroys it’s creation. A part of the grand ‘creation’ himself man, in his attempt to play the ‘creator’, has desperately & clumsily tried to establish his conquest over nature & it’s eternal laws, only to be rudely awakened to reality, more often now than before. Modern Science dismisses matters of Spirit as beyond the realms of rationality and spirit of enquiry. Does Sai need introduction! Verily HIS ways are beyond comprehension. "To help Sri Shirdi Sai devotees in realising that Sai lives in their Heart."Ĭan there ever be a foreword for the ‘Creator’? I’m amazed at the task allotted to me. Pray Lord Sainath to shower His blessings on all. It is earnestly hoped that the Readership will welcome this venture and encourage the Saidarbar movement at large and Saidarbar team. Saibanisa’s feel and experiencing of Sai’s benevolence in every walk of life is perhaps unique. Volumes have been written and said about this great Saint by His numerous devotees, having experienced His Leelas at one time or other. Sai “A Beacon For Humanity” is an attempt made to compile and present Saibanisa’s encounter with his Master in a lucid manner in the form of this-book for one’s spiritual advancement and to draw a change from the mundane worldly affairs. Sustenance of our ambition to spread Sai Philosophy to the far and wide is made possible only due to the continuous and untiring efforts of Saibanisa GopalaRao Ravada, the main person behind the task. Today’s envious position of Saidarbar is solely due to the Grace of Shiridi Sai coupled with the love affection and support extended by the Sai devotees. I consider it my privilege to be drawn into Sai’s fold and serve His devotees through Saidarbar, Hyderabad, in a way destined by HIM. Pranams to the Lotus feet of our beloved Samardha Sadhuguru Lord Sainath.