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Sai Vichaar 
www.saibaba.orgThursday , April 23, 2009 :: Volume 11, Issue 50(In its eleventh year of publication.)Sai Vichaar is a Weekly newsletter distributed every Thursday and is devoted to thelife, philosophy and teachings of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi. Feel free to forward thisnewsletter to your interested associates in its original form. Please do not reply tothis email. All replies will be ignored. To contact us please see information at the bottom of this newsletter.IN THIS ISSUE:
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FEATURE OF THE WEEK 
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CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE
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DEVOTEES SAY
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PRAYER CLUB
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EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES
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QUOTATION OF THE WEEK 
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK 
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SAI ACTIVITIES
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FROM THE EDITORS KEYBOARDFEATURE OF THE WEEK: ServiceIf silence is the language of the spiritual bliss, how does one communicate it? If it isthought to happen at His will and His alone, how does one receive it? Only becausesomeone wasn't silent! One may wonder if that amounts to being egotistic to goaround telling people about God's miracles in their lives and the message sharedthrough them. If that were being egotistic, equally egotistic would be choosing notto do the task of sharing and spreading His love within one's means. However, onehas to be careful about the double-edged sword known as the sense of individualidentity or the self. The self that makes one rise above the obstructions and render service may also come back and impart the doer with the sense of doership.Service, in any form, is a way of spreading God's message and sharing His lovewith fellowmen. Such service needs to be done, diligently, meticulously, with wholeheart and spirit, and most importantly humility. Such service, whether for a social purpose or to promote spiritual awakening, will be successful. Shri Dabholkar wroteSai Satcharithamritha only after duly humbled by Sainath. The humility of DasganuMaharaj reflected in his costumes. The most humble Booty was abundantly blessedfor his construction was consecrated due to Baba's samadhi mandir.If one word describes the nature of a Sai devotee, it has to be "Humility". God of Gods, Shri Sai Baba called Himself, simply a servant of God. Portrayed as thehumblest of the humble and the most merciful, Baba has several times stressed theimportance of humility. Humility is the most required attribute of a Sai servant andonly those who believe this and practice are honored at Baba's court. The services of such, whether towards a spiritual cause or other, will accomplish its objectives.CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE: Baba's Universal Appeal
 
Recently I have come across many Sai Baba devotees who profess not to eat meatand ask others to become vegetarian because of their faith and belief in Sai Baba.Firstly I must say that Baba requested everyone not to preach about how we shouldor should not worship him. According to a very prominent chapter in the SaiSatcharita, Sai has requested that people be allowed to serve him as they see fit andwe should not adopt any 'holier than thou ' attitude towards others- so recently whenI heard that a 'guru' mentioned to people to abstain from eating meat on account of Sai Baba I was rather surprised- the Sai Baba that we all know and love enjoyed'mutton palao' and actually made it with his own hands. Sai Baba is tolerant of alland he has preached no hard and fast rules for anyone. All who have read the SaiSatcharita will agree with me of just how tolerant he was of everyone's views, andideologies. These traits of his are what really endears him to all and helps us in turnto be more understanding of opinions and views of others. If one wishes to abstainfrom eating meat that is their desire and not because Sai has told him to do so -the beauty of Sai Baba's teachings are their simple yet profound nature. Baba sees mannot for who he is but for what he is -religion with him was always an identity and hetaught of one God that is father to us all. In the notes he left behind he asked usnever to fast as he rightfully maintained 'God is not available on an empty stomach'this is so true cause if one is hungry you will find that your concentration is low. Inthis same way Baba teaches us so much in order to make us all better citizens of tomorrow -every moral and lesson is valuable and we take it away in the true spiritof being Sai Baba devotees.This article is written solely because I feel that Sai Baba devotees should takedecisions (like the one mentioned above) reason out what they feel and what their heart desires-Sai is always there for us and all decisions taken with care and concernfor ourselves and others will fructify and our faith will grow stronger.
(Contributed by Havovi Medora)
 DEVOTEES SAY:
 Raveendra Kona
Thanks a lot Baba for getting our Work permit approved and for getting visastamped fro my wife.
Ganeshbabu
This ugadi, wife, my son and me together paid a visit to Shirdi and spent three dayshere. We really felt that we are relaxing in the nice lap of saimatha. Baba is alwaysready to share his lap to all his children. We attended artis, samadhi darshan andenjoyed the love of BABA in all forms. I wish we the children of Sai can enjoy the bliss and bless of Sai lap.
 Shweta P 
Jai Sai Ram. Baba thank you so much for giving me work from home so that I cantake care of my child as well. Baba, always have bless us and help us to nourishgood thoughts so that we always try to help others.
 Lalita
The recent turnaround of a decision against my daughter shows us again how youstand by those who have entrusted all at your feet. A million thanks to you!
 Sumangala
Baba Thank you for sending Sai Vichar. Whenever I am in bad situation you rescuedme. Thank you Baba. Baba I am alone. Nobody is here to take care of me. Sometimes I will face lot of problems in my office. I am 52 years old lady; I am not in a
 
 position to work as earlier due to health problems. Baba I had made a mistake, that Idone 8 days Roti Pooja given by my neighbor. I have to give that one to 2 persons tocontinue that one. Nobody is available to take that one, and I give that one with banana to Cow.PRAYER CLUB:
 Sai Devotee
Om Sai Ram.. Baba please bless Chikuji. You know he is hospitalized since morethan one month. Baba please your blessings on Him, as he needs them. Baba pleasetake care of him. Om Sai Ram
 Narayana
Thank you Sainath for everything you gave. My son passed his semester with your  blessings. Please shower your blessings for his bright future.
 Lakshmi 
Baba we want our sons to be well settled with their family close to us. They shouldlive with love and brotherhood. Bless them with bhakti. My elder son is notfinancially sound. Help us all to clear our debts and bring peace and harmony in our home. Give us bathtub in you, lead us always be with us always.
 Selvan
Dear sainath. I do not know what is happening in my life. Again I am un-employed.Dear lord kindly bless me to get a site. I will visit your temple and take prasad for devotees.
 Shakila
Om Sai ram, Wednesday is the appointment of my son, I pray that no surgery isadvised and everything is through medication. Please Sai bless him and always bethere with us for we only look at you for everything. He should be healthy as before,I pray to you for his quick recovery.
 Rajnish
Baba Thank you very much to listen all of my prayer. With your blessings my work visa got approved in less then one month and my personal experience is that youalways listen to all your devotees and solved their problems. Please shower your  blessings on all of us.
 Srujana
Oh Baba, Please bless my husband with no problems with his projects and extensionof his visa.
 Preethi 
I am totally lonely - have tried all means to complete - but this month I have reachedthe dead end. The rented house should be vacated, lots of family function - all areawaiting our house warming ceremony - but no idea how u are going to help.PLEASE SAVE ME. I had asked a loan form my office after long after thoughtonly. I have not received any reply.
 Saipriya
Sai, You know that I need a job desperately. It is causing lot of problems; pleasehelp me get a suitable job Sai. Help me Sai, please. I beg you.
 Jagan
My son, Sanjay is out of job since last 10 months. He, my wife and I are verydistressed over this. Please help him in getting a good placement in Delhi very soon
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