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Introduction

Nisha Jani was born in Ujjain, the holy city of Mahakal. Her original name is Neeta Jani. She is
affectionately called as Nisha by her near and dear ones. Since her childhood she was brought up in a
spiritual environment. She was inclined towards spiritualism and believed in the tenets of Sai’s mantra
“God is one”. Compassion towards other living beings, mutual tolerance between members of various
creeds and sects, Unity, Humanitarian values etc. from her early age. She believes that to love God, one
need not sacrifice his worldly life (sansar). By leading a family life also, one can surrender his soul, mind,
body and wealth according to ones’ capacity.

At present she is serving as teacher. By Sai’s grace, her Gujarati book was published in the year
2000. As the demand for Hindi version increased, Hindi book was published in the year 2002. Her wish
was to share Sainath’s wonderful miracles in other devotees’ lives and experiences in her own life with
others, thus spreading Sainath’s greatness and fame and make the people chant Sai Bavani, Datta Bavani
with love and devotion. Initially, these books were distributed free of cost. As the number of devotees
observing this vrat increased, the demand for the books increased and the printing cost also increased.
We wanted these books to reach each and every person. But free distribution to everyone was beyond
our capacity. So, we had to fix a minimum and affordable price for this book. Even today these books are
given free of cost for needy and poor.

In this kaliyug, devotion to Sai should spread everywhere, in each home and person to person,
Sai Leelas should be sung with love and forever. This is our intention behind printing this book. Let peace
prevail everywhere. Let Sai shower his blessings to all.

Publishers

Sai! Grant me a boon which includes one and all!

Thus I am not deprived of anything, so be saints and all!

Saibaba, one of the foremost saints of modern India, lived in Shirdi for sixty years and elevated it to a
great spiritual centre. By the sheer brilliance of his spiritual magnetism, he drew numerous devotees

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towards him. Even today he is a dynamic spiritual force which is invoked by countless devotees for
spiritual and material welfare. The devotee’s experiences who observe this vrat is itself a great evidence
of his spiritual splendor which dazzles bright even after he left his mortal body several years ago. We
have a great faith in Sai. This vrat has gained popularity in Gujarat. To benefit the devotees of other
regions, this book is already published in many languages like Marathi, Tamil, Hindi and now in English.

We sincerely bow to my Lord Shri Saibaba who has blessed me this glorious opportunity of
translating this work. We are ever indebted to his mercy towards us. We pray to God that Sainath
should be enthroned in our heart forever and his lotus feet should be our shelter.

We sincerely thank Mrs. Nisha Jani who gave us this noble work.

English Translation By

Ms. Hiral Jani & Mrs. Padma R. Ashtekar

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Preface

Sai Baba appeared as a young lad of sixteen years under the Neem tree in Shirdi

Saibaba incarnated in this world of mundane existence to uplift the poor and suffering mankind
with the Earth as his mother and Holy Supreme as his father.

Saints don’t belong to any caste or religion. Their noble mission is to spread compassion, peace
and guide the humanity to salvation. He, the ocean of mercy told that God is One and guided his
devotees to realize this immense truth. He advised that, because the past was imperfect, and future is
uncertain, we must not spoil perfect present. His two mantras were faith and perseverance. What is
wanted, on our part is whole-hearted devotion to him.

When a devotee has got firm faith and devotion, his wishes are soon fulfilled. Devotion to Sai
should burn brightly in our hearts like the eternal fire Dhuni of Sai. We should listen to our inner self and
immersed in the devotion of Sai as a bee in sweet smelling lotus.

Sai asked his devotees not to search God outside, because God is very much within us.

Whoever has got complete and whole-hearted devotion to Sai baba, will have his calamities and
danger warded off and his welfare will be attended by baba. Sai has assured his devotees that he will
always stand by his devotees at the time of crisis and the devotees will certainly experience his presence
and Sai will take the favorite form of his devotee to bless his children.

Sai is ever indebted to one who surrenders his body, soul and wealth. If we cast our burden on
him, He bears it for us.

Whenever there is a decay of dharma, and an ascendancy of unrighteousness, God manifests

himself. For the protection of the virtuous, the destruction of vicious, and the establishment of
righteousness, God incarnates in this world age after age.

Saibaba of Shirdi is one of these incarnations. Devotion to Sai is the powerful magnet which
attracts crores of people.

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Nobody knows his religion or caste. He sang quranic verses beautifully at the same time verses
quoted from Hindu scriptures. He acted as a unique bond between Hindus and Muslims.

Sai gave wonderful vision to his devotees in form of their favorite deities. Fortunate devotees
were blessed with the vision of Vitthal, Shiva, Ram, and Krishna and by taking Sai’s form he delighted
many devotees in their dreams.

Even today, many years after leaving his earthly body, his devotees experience Sai baba’s Holy
Spirit relieving them out of their miseries.

Nobody can count the miracles Baba performed during his lifetime.

Spiritual magnetism of Sai still attracts his devotees, and when a devotee cries with despair and
distress, Baba wipes his tears and the devotee experiences merciful help at the time of crisis.

Sai baba is God.

It is for sure that if a person places his faith in Sai’s holy feet and observes the vrat of 9
Thursdays, all his desires and wishes will be fulfilled and shackles removed. The rules for observing this
vrat is given below:

Rules for observing Saibaba vrat

1. This vrat can be observed by any one. (Men, women and kids)
2. This vrat can be observed by persons of any caste and religion.
3. Sincere faith and devotion while observing this vrat yields miraculous results.
4. This vrat should be started on a Thursday with a sincere prayer to Sai to get the desire and wish
fulfilled.
5. Puja can be performed in morning or evening. Place a wooden board (asan) and spread a small
yellow cloth on the asan and keep Sai baba’s photo on it. Wipe the photo with a clean cloth and
apply sandal paste and Kumkum tilak on Sai’s forehead. Offer him a garland or flowers of yellow
color. Light lamp and incense sticks in front of his photo and read the Sai vrat story. Meditate
and pray to him. Convey your wishes to him faithfully. Offer him holy food (naivedya). It can be
anything like sugar candy, sweets, fruits. Distribute and partake the Prasad (consecrated food).

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6. This vrat should be observed by taking food in form of fruits and liquids (like milk, coffee, tea)
and sweets, or, the devotee can take food only once (lunch or dinner). This vrat should not be
observed with empty stomach and remaining hungry.
7. If possible visit nearby Sai mandir all the 9 Thursdays. If Sai mandir is not nearby then puja can
be done sincerely in the house.
8. Even if the devotees have to travel to other cities, this puja can be observed.
9. During the 9 Thursdays, due to menstrual cycle for ladies or for some other reasons, if not able
to perform puja, skip that Thursday (don’t count it in 9 Thursdays) and perform the puja in the
consecutive Thursday and complete 9 Thursdays.

Udyapanam (completion of vrat) rules

The vrat has to be completed with due formalities on 9th Thursday.

1. Feed 5 poor persons on 9th Thursday (according to the capacity of devotee).

2. To spread the efficacies of this vrat distribute Sai baba vrat books (5, 11 or 21) freely.
3. On 9th Thursday, place these books in puja so that receivers will also be blessed.

By following above rules if the vrat is observed and completed with due formalities, the devotee’s
wishes will certainly be fulfilled by Sai’s grace.

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Sai vrat story

A pious lady named Kokila and her husband Mahesh were living in a city. They had great
affection towards each other. But Mahesh’s nature was quarrelsome and had little control over his
speech and language. Neighbors were irritated by his nature. But Kokila was a pious religious lady.
She had immense faith in god and coped up all troubles patiently. Slowly, her husband’s business
went through a rough weather and income was almost nil. Mahesh started staying in house the
entire day and his quarrelsome nature worsened.

One afternoon, an aged sadhu (saint) came and stood at the entrance of their home. His face
shone with a unique luster. He asked for rice and pulses. Kokila paid obeisance to the sadhu and
offered him rice and pulses. The saint blessed her “Sai will bless you with happiness”. Kokila replied
in frustration that happiness is not in her destiny and narrated him, her entire sorrowful story.

The Saint advised her to observe Saibaba’s vrat for 9 Thursdays by having fruits, liquids or by
taking food only once on Thursday. If possible to visit Sai baba’s mandir, perform Sai’s puja at home,
complete the vrat with due formalities on 9th Thursday by feeding the poor, distribute Sai vrat books
to 5, 11 or 21 persons according to the devotee’s capacity and thus spread the power of Sai vrat.
This has miraculous effects and is best suited for this kaliyug. It fulfills the innermost wishes of a
devotee. But the devotee should have immense faith and devotion towards Saibaba. Whoever
observes and complete this vrat with due formalities, all his desires will be fulfilled by Baba.

Kokila also took a vow to observe 9 Thursdays vrat and she completed it will all formalities like
feeding the poor, distribution of Sai vrat books on 9th Thursday.

The troubles in their house vanished and they were filled with peace and happiness. As
Ramesh’s quarrelsome nature also changed for good; his business also picked up, and they
prospered and started living happily.

One day kokila’s brother-in-law and his wife came from Surat and amidst conversation, they told
sadly that their children are not studying well, and they failed in their examinations. Kokila explained
to them the power of 9 Thursdays Sai vrat and she told them that devotion to Sai will enable their
children to study well. But faith and patience are very important. Kokila’s sister-in-law wanted the
details about this vrat.

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Kokila told her, to observe the fast by taking fruits, liquids or have food only once on all 9
Thursdays. Have darshan of Sai in a nearby Sai mandir on all 9 Thursdays.

• This vrat can be observed by all men, women and children without any restriction on caste,
creed and religion.
• Perform puja to Sai’s photo, offer yellow flowers or garland, light the lamp, incense sticks
and offer naivedya and partake the prasad with everyone. Remember and meditate on Sai,
perform arati etc.
• Read Sai vrat story, Sai Bavani, Sai Chalisa etc respectfully.
• Feed 5 poor persons on 9th Thursday.
• Distribute Sai vrat books (5, 11, or 21) to neighbors, relatives and other known persons.

After some days, kokila received a letter from her sister-in-law from Surat stating that her
children have started doing the Sai vrat and they have started studying well and she also
observed the vrat and distributed Sai vrat books at her office. Regarding this, she had written
that her friend charu’s daughter’s marriage was fixed with a good suitable alliance because of
this vrat and one of her neighbor’s jewel box had got lost and after observing Sai vrat, 2 months
later she got back her jewel box (sender being unknown). Such wonderful experiences she had
narrated in her letter.

Kokila realized the power of Sainath and Sai vrat and her devotion towards Sainath
strengthened. Oh! Sai! Please bless us and confer us with happiness!

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Miraculous effects of Sai vrat

Knee pain vanished miraculously

(Experience of Nisha Jani)

Whatever the disease may be, if a person cries in despair to Sai, Sai relieves him of the pain and
cures him of the disease.

I was suffering from severe pain in my knees. A few days back, my legs were fractured and
bones near my knees were broken severely. Doctor suggested an operation, but I refused. I became
alright after some days. Suddenly pain started again. I couldn’t dare to walk even few steps for a week
and the pain was so severe. All our family members were planning for a Shirdi trip during holidays and
also for a Rajasthan trip. It was impossible for me to even think of accompanying them. I had created a
scene because of my pain and I started feeling that I will not be able to walk in future.

I had faith in Sainath. I had done fasting before, but not with any formalities or rules. One of my
acquaintances told me the power of 9 Thursdays Sai vrat. I also wished to observe the vrat. I some how
gathered courage and rode my scooter to Sai mandir. I prayed to him that I also want to visit Shirdi and
would like to visit Rajasthan, the pain is unbearable and if my knee pain vanished before I step out of the
mandir, I vow to observe 9 Thursdays Sai vrat.

I had never experienced such a wonderful miracle in my life. As I stepped out of the mandir, my
knee pain vanished miraculously. I felt very happy. I visited Shirdi, Rajasthan and walked a lot, even
trekked mountains with Sai’s blessings without trace of pain.

Passed SSC exam with good percentage

Hetal was studying in a school and she was not able to concentrate in her studies well. She
completed her 9th standard with great difficulties. She always complained that she could not remember
anything. Her parents were worried about her tenth standard. She failed in all subjects in quarterly, half
yearly exams in tenth standard. Some well wishers advised her to observe 9 Thursdays vrat and she
started observing Sai vrat and completed it sincerely. Hetal’s memory increased and the teachers who
had complained earlier started praising her. By Sainath’s grace she passed SSC exams with 75% and she
joined science group in 11th standard.

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Tumor vanished

Jalpa had severe pain in her ears and her hearing ability also reduced to a great extent. She
consulted an ENT specialist. Doctor told her that a small tumor like formation was in the rear part of the
ear and surgery was a must and biopsy also had to be taken and he told the name of the disease and
fixed the date for operation. All family members were upset. Jalpa decided to observe 9 Thursdays Sai
vrat and she postponed the operation. She completed the Sai vrat by feeding the poor and distributing
Sai vrat books. She went to the hospital and took all the required tests. All test reports were normal, and
the tumor had vanished. Doctor told her that she is absolutely normal and there is no need for the
surgery. Her faith in Sai strengthened.

Miraculous recovery from a danger

Rameshbhai’s wife was suffering from constipation. She used to have a medicine called Harde
mixed with warm water as a remedy. One day she had harde with warm water and afterwards noticed
that the glass was broken, and a little piece of glass was missing. She doubted that the glass piece would
have gone into her stomach along with the medicine. She searched for the glass piece, but she could not
find it. After two hours, blood came along with the stools and did not stop. Loss of blood was more, and
she became almost unconscious. It was 1’o clock in the midnight. Rameshbhai lighted a lamp in front of
Saibaba’s photo and prayed that if the flow of blood stops and his wife is saved, then he will observe the
vow of 9 Thusdays’ vrat. After some time, the glass piece came along with stools and blood flow also
stopped. He took her to the hospital at the same night and the doctor told them that it could have been
fatal if glass piece had caused any internal injury, but now she was perfectly alright. Rameshbhai also
observed Sai vrat and fulfilled his vow.

Transfer order cancelled

Neela was serving in an office. She was transferred from Ahemedabad to Kutch. Her mother
became very upset and fell sick. They tried all means and applied requesting to cancel the transfer
order. And one more order came to her that if she doesn’t join within 10 days she will be expelled from
the job. Her mother was tensed to send her daughter alone to such a distant place. It was a Thursday.
Neela’s friend Nandita visited her and advised her to observe 9 Thursdays Sai vrat. Neela started the vrat
the same day. Surprisingly, on third day she received a letter stating that her transfer order to Kutch is
cancelled and she has been transferred to a different branch in Ahmedabad itself. Her faith in Sai
strengthened and she fulfilled the vow and fed the poor and distributed Sai vrat books on 9th Thursday.

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Other miracles

• An educated, good looking person was working in an advocate’s office. For some reasons he
could not get married. After observing 9 Thursdays Sai vrat, his marriage was fixed with a good
looking, employed, good natured girl.
• A boy had completed M.com but could not find a suitable job. He and his mother observed 9
Thursdays Sai vrat and completed with due formalities. He got a suitable job.
• An artist was a sole bread winner of his family. He could not get good roles in TV or films. After
observing 9 Thursdays vrat, his demand increased and he started getting good roles in TV,
regional films and he prospered well.
• A business man faced lots of problems and his income reduced. He started Sai vrat and his
business picked up and he prospered.

(Miracle) Delivered a baby girl 18 years after marriage

Mahindra and Rekha were a childless couple. Rekha had to face criticisms from her in-laws. She tried
lots of medications with no effect. They consulted many astrologers. Rekha was a government
employee. One day here colleague Suresh distributed sweets and happily told that a son was born to
him after 10 years. He told about Sai vrat and advised Rekha to observe the vrat and gave her Sai vrat
book. Rekha also observed Sai vrat with due formalities. She gave birth to baby girl 18 years after her
marriage by Sai’s grace.

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SAI SMARAN

Bless me, Sai! Bless me, Sai!

Bless thy child Sai!
Answer my prayers!
Strengthen my devotion!
Bless me, Sai! Bless me, Sai!

Remove my sorrows!
Shower me with Happiness!
Listen to thy child’s prayer!
Bless me, Sai! Bless me, Sai!

Sai is Life, Sai is Prayer!

Sai is Kirtan, Sai is Wealth!
Sai is Bliss, Sai is Heaven!
Bless me, Sai! Bless me, Sai!

Sai is Contentment,
Sai is Peace!
Sai is God incarnate,
Sai is Universe!
Sai is mercy, Sai is wisdom!
Bless me, Sai! Bless me, Sai!

Sai is Righteousness,
Sai is Deliverance!
Sai is Duty,
Sai is Absolute Reality!
Bless me, Sai! Bless me, Sai!

Sai is Christ, Sai is Nanak!

Sai is Hindu, Sai is Muslim!
Sai is Truth, Sai is Nectar!
Bless me, Sai! Bless me, Sai!

Sai is Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma!

Sai is simple, loving, caring!
Sai is Mother, Father, Guru!
Sai is Pran! Sai is Soul!
Bless me, Sai! Bless me, Sai!

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Datta Bavani

Glory to Yogehswar Datta Digamabar;

Thou art our protector and savior;

Sage Arti and chase Anusuya were mere cause;

Thy incarnation is for welfare of the universe;

Thou are Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva’s incarnation;

Redeemer for those who surrender with devotion;

Thou are God, knowledge, existence and bliss;

Thou are glorious sadguru with majestic arms;

Thy hands hold Zoli like Annapurna’s benevolence;

Holy kammandal in thy hands radiates with peace;

Described as God with Four, six and numerous hands;

Thy powerful shoulder’s might limit to infinite;

Oh God! I’ve taken refuge at thy Holy Feet;

Digambara! Protect me lest better meet my end!

Thou responded to Sahasarjun’s penance;

By granting him protection and peace;

Thou showered him power, wealth and opulence;

Blessed him with liberation and deliverance;

Why don’t you listen to my agonizing prayer?

Thou are my only solace and savior!

Thou accepted Vishnu Sharma’s devotion;

Graced him by taking his food-Shraddhman;

Jambadhaitya demon attacked Gods of heaven;

Thou offered help in a trice with protection;

Thou unfurled illusive power to trap the demon;

Got him killed by Indra to save the heaven;

Thy miraculous deeds are infinite,

Oh! Sharva (Shiva), how can I describe all Your miracles (sharva)

Thou saved Ayu’son and wiped his miseries;

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Blessed and granted him a life free of desires!

Sadhyadev, yadu, Prahlad and Parshuram;

Thou initiated them to enlightenment and wisdom;

Thou grace is immeasurable and endless;

Why my calls and prayers are answerless?

Don’t leave me halfway and test my patience;

Oh! God! Don’t deprive me of your benevolence;

Pleased with Ambika’s love and devotion;

Thou granted her a boon and became her son;

Smarthugami! Savior and Protector in kaliyug!

Thou blessed the washer man who was rustic;

Thy mercy cured a brahmi’s stomach pain;

Thy grace made Vallabesh alive after his slain;

Look at me atleast once!

Oh! My Lord! Save me, am ignorant of any other abode!

Thy grace made dry log of wood sprout with leaves;

Don’t be negligent towards me and test my cries!

Old, pious Ganga got rid of her infertility;

Thou blessed her with bliss of maternity;

Thy grace cured Nandi’s white patches;

Thou fulfilled all his wishes and desires;

Thou made sterile buffalo yield tons of milk;

Thy kindness saved him from penurious brink;

Thou accepted lima beans as alms;

Thou gifted a golden pot in his arms;

Thou revived Savitri’s dead husband to life;

Thus, wiped widow’s tears and strife;

Thou resurrected Gangadhar’s son with life;

Thy mercy removes sins of previous life;

Haughty madhonmat lost to an illiterate;

Bhakta Trivikrama was saved by thy might;

Bhakta tantuk reached Mount.Shrishaila;

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Thy feet took him in a trice to Mahadeva;

Thou blessed thy devotees taking eight forms;

Thou have infinite form and no form;

Thou satisfied thy devotees simultaneously;

Blest devotees cherished Thy vision joyously;

Thou removed yavan king’s painful affliction;

Thou art beyond caste, creed, sect and religion;

Thy miracles are marvelous and countless;

In the incarnation of Ram and Krishna;

Thou revived and saved animate and inanimate;

Blest were stone, hunter, cattle, woman and bird saved;

Thy name protects even a sinner who sings falsely;

Thy name achieves even a difficult task easily;

Thy name (Shiva) is the only remedy;

Thy name removes all (sarva) (physical and mental) malady;

All evils vanish in a trice on hearing Thy name;

Bliss is attained by only singing thy name;

Ghosts, witches, evil will disappear instantly;

As the hymns of thy name is in air reverberantly;

One who sings Datta Bhavani after lighting incense;

Is assured of protection by the resplendence;

Sincere devotion to thee will bring happiness;

Earthly life and heaven will be filled with bliss;

By chanting Datta Bhavani he will master Siddhi;

Gain prosperity, will overcome sorrow and poverty;

One who sings Datta Bhavani 52 times for 52 weeks;

With true love and devotion on 52 Thursdays;

Can be certain Yama, Lord of Death will not punish;

One who sings daily will get all calamities vanish;

Datta digambar is one God but of many forms;

Thou stir us away from illusive power of storm;

Datta is one God with thousand names;

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Datta is the holiest of Holy bright as flame;

Oh! Datta, I bow to Thee time and again;

Vedas are formed from Thy breath;

Learned Shesha is unable to praise Thee fully;

How can an illiterate like me praise Thee?

Prayers to Thee give me peace and happiness;

Souls ignorant about Thee are in darkness;

Datta! Thou are Lord God! Thou art Almighty;

Recite glory to Gurudeva Datta whole heartedly;

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Shri Sai Bavani

Glory to God! Glory to Lord Sai!

Savior of the world! We bow to thee!

Datta Digambar incarnation!

Lead us to the path of salvation!

Embodiment of Bramhachuta Shakar!

Comfort and Solace to one who surrender!

Grant thy vision to let my eyes feast!

Remove our sins and make us blest!

Simple kafni was thy garment!

Tin pot, Zoli was thy ornament!

Thou appeared under holy neem tree!

Thou led the life of mendicant so holy!

Thou manifested in this painful kali age!

Thy grace relieves us from earthly bondage!

Blessed Shirdi was thy holy residence!

Thou are quintessence of all essences!

Thou are Trinity incarnate!

Thy grace won hearts of animate and inanimate!

Thy eyes showered love and compassion!

Thy speech surpassed nectar in comparison!

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Blest is mother masjid Dwarakamayi!

She was the home of our Lord Sai!

Burnt were our sins and painful agony!

In the sacred fire of Sai’s Dhuni!

My mind wavers like an ignorant lamb!

Oh! Holy shepherd! Bestow us aplomb!

Thou art Ocean of mercy! Oh! Sai!

Lakhs wait with hopes for Thee!

Blest was Agnihotri Mule Shastry!

Elated with vision of Guru Gholapswamy!

Shama stung by venomous viper!

Escaped Death by the infinite power!

Force of thy words could quell the storm!

Thou art embodiment of peace and calm!

Thy act of grinding wheat was a panacea!

Shirdi was free of malignant cholera!

Oh! My Lord Sainath! I bow to thee!

I wallow in thy lotus feet like a bee!

Thou listen to my prayer and fulfill my wish!

Guide us to cross sorrows of worldly mesh!

Bhaktha Bhimaji suffered with severe malady!

Tried all sorts of path for remedy!

Nothing is better than thy udi so efficacious!

Thy sacred udi cured his tuberculosis!

Thou enthralled Kakaji with Vitthal vision!

Blest Kakaji glimpsed Vishnu’s manifestation!

Thou bestowed Damu with boon of progeny!

Thy blessings surpass fate and destiny!

Merciful Lord! Shower us with mercy!

Ocean of love! I offer obeisance to thee!

We surrender our wealth, mind and body to thee

Bless us with peace and salvation! Oh! Sai!

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Ignorant Megha confused in casteism!

Disturbed at the thought of praying to Muslim!

Thy grace made him to see Shiva in thee!

Thy love made him to become a true devotee!

Thou turned water to oil for illumination!

Light of lamps burning the egos and illusion!

Thy wonderful miracle stunned the vendors!

Left them speechless and bowed to thy grandeur

Chand Patil searching for his lost mare!

Found a gem in the form of a noble fakir!

Thy guidance helped him to find his mare!

Blest are thy devotees from whom thou care!

Have Faith in Sai with Faith and patience!

Sing and praise glory of Sai with perseverance!

All our desires will be fulfilled by his grace!

As our hearts hold his flower feet like a vase!

Thou repaid Bayaja bai’s loving debt!

Thy loving grace made him wake from deathbed!

When Tatya battled with life and death,

Thou gifted him life and made him breathe!

Wild beasts too enjoyed the Benignity!

Thou showered them love and pity!

Thou art Omni present! Thou art Omni Potent!

Thy devotees know Thou are Omniscient!

One who surrenders at thy lotus feet

Is ever assured of a life so sweet!

Thy nectar like sayings are priceless pearls!

Protecting us like a mother Tortoise!

Thou art in every atom! Oh! Lord Sai!

Thy Omnipotence limits to infinity!

I blame myself for being full of ignorance,

I lack expressions to praise the benevolence!

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Thou art protector of helpless and poor!

Thou descended to earth to be our savior!

Have pity and mercy on me! Oh! Lord Sai!

Grant me! I may never be separated from thee!

Let me praise thy glory forever till my death!

Let me sing thy miracles till my last breath!

One who chants thee with faith and patience!

Is certain to attain peace and deliverance!

Sing Sai Bavani with Love and devotion!

Bow to his feet and rest there with adoration!

Sai stands beside his loving devotee,

To save him from trouble and calamity!

Devotion to Sai is the best Solace!

He is the God, Controller of the Universe!

One who has immense devotion and belief!

Has nothing to grieve and assured of relief!

Sai’s benevolence extends to infinity!

Sai is the reservoir of Tranquility!

Glory to Lord Sai, The incarnation of Trinity!

Bow to Lord Sai! Glory to God and Almighty!

Ananta Koti Brahmanda Nayaka RajadhiRaja Yogiraja Parabrahma Shri Satchit Ananda Sadguru
Sainath Maharaj ki jay!

Shri Sainatharpanamastu! Shubham Bhavathu!

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Shri Sai Chalisa

Bow to Lord Sai with faith and patience;

Thy Grace will remove ignorance;

Blessed are the grass, soil and dust of Shirdi;

By the touch of Sai, they became pure and holy;

Thou manifested under the neem tree;

Thy incarnation was the mission of mercy;

Oh! Sai! Thy grace and power are infinite;

Thy grace guides us beacon light;

Thy seat made Neem leaves so sweet;

Thy peaceful radiant face is a visual treat;

Thou descended on earth as a boy of sixteen;

Holy and handsome, merciful face of Thine;

Thy radiant, bright, lustrous face;

Gives us hope to cross the worldly maze;

Thy grace holds the goddess of wealth;

Thy love blesses the sick with health;

The words thy mouth utter are pure nectar;

No one knew thy religion, mother or father;

Let our Heart be blessed as thy Holy seat;

Let our Heads be sheltered at thy Holy feet;

Thy loving and merciful looks endear all;

Rich, Poor, healthy, sick, one and all;

Lord Sai begging with Tin pot and Zoli;

Offerings to Thine made the donors so holy;

Oh Sai! Thou art Lord Datta! Thou art Lord Shiva;

Thou are Lord Ram; Pir Avalia and Lord Shyam;

Thou art Repository of Wisdom;

Whole Universe is thy Kingdom;

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As One wishes and prays intently;

Thou Shower him Blessings Lovingly;

Thy Name has infinite strength and power;

Thy Name removes anxiety, distress and fear;

Thou art savior of poor and helpless;

Thy wonderful miracles and leelas are endless;

Thou taught us love and equality;

Thou are symbol of peace and Unity;

Thy feet remove the hatred of caste and creed;

Thy devotees overcome anger, jealous and greed;

Thy preaching are pearls of knowledge;

Ram and Rahim are One, was thy message;

Thy grace gives the diseased good health;

Thy blessings remove sins of all birth;

Merciful Sai helped the poor and helpless;

Sacred Udi is the most efficacious;

Thy merciful look purifies our body and mind;

Sins burnt away by the God so kind;

Oh! Lord Sai! Thou are Antaryami!

We don’t have anyone except thee!

Thou have no caste, sect, and religion;

Spreading love and humanity were thy mission;

Thou are protector of a simple devotee;

Thy spirit stands by him during calamity;

Thy name removes miseries and pain;

Thy name showers happiness rain;

Thy name gives immense pleasure;

Thy Holy feet is our precious treasure;

Whoever observes 9 Thursdays vow;

Thy grace removes all his pain and sorrow;

Meditate Sai’s name with faith day and night;

Sai will wipe our pain and relieve us from plight;

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Long Robe adorned Holy mendicant;

Uplifting the poor was mission of noble saint;

The Sweetness of thy words surpasses ambrosia;

Thy sacred udi is a wonderful panacea;

Thou art Spiritual Quintessence;

Devotion to thy feet renders deliverance;

Thy marvelous act of turning water into oil;

Spread thy fame as an aromatic pastille;

Thy words taught us not to be greedy;

To be kind and loving to helpless and needy;

Thy glory and power are infinity;

Thou art Trinity and Absolute Reality;

Thy name renders salvation;

Thy grace wards off consternation;

Thou are our Guru, guide and Helmsman;

The only One who ferry us over worldly ocean;

Utterance of thy Holy name is the only way;

To keep troubles and sorrows at bay;

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Guru OM

Om Shri Sai Ganeshaya Namah

Om Sat Guru Sainathaya Namah!
Om Jagatguru Sainathaya Namah
Om Paramaguru Sainathaya Namah
Om Devaguru Sainathaya Namah
Om Sai Shiva Shakthyai Namah
Om Sai Sarva Shaktimaanaya Namah
Om Sai Sarvavyaapankaya Namah
Om Sai Sarva Atmaaya Namah
Om Sai Alakh Niranjanaya Namah
Om Sai Sarva Saakshiyaya Namah
Om Sai Antaryamiyaya Namah
Om Sai Paripurajatha Namah
Om Sai AdiShaktiyai Namah
Om Sai AnaadhiShaktiyai Namah
Om Sai Ramaya Namah
Om Sai Trilokinathaya Namah
Om Sai Thrikaala trshiyaaya Namah
Om Sai Govindaya Namah
Om Sai Satchit ananda swarupaya Namah
Om Sai Bhaktha Rakshakaaya Namah
Om Sai Paramananda swarupaya Namah
Om Sai MahaDurgayai Namah
Om Sai Aakarshana Shakthiyaaya Namah
Om Sai Agnana Vinashakaaya Namah
Om Sai Yogeeshwaraaya Namah
Om Sai Purushottama Purushaaya Namah
Om Sai Shankaraya Namah
Om Sai Sukha Swarupaya Namah
Om Sai Kalyana Swarupaya Namah
Om Sai Jaga Aadhaaraya Namah
Om Sai Raghunandanaaya Namah
Om Sai DevaRakshakaaya Namah
Om Sai Asura Samhaaryaaya Namah
Om Sai Karma Phala Daataya Namah
Om Sai Dattatreya Namah
Om Sai Kartha Purushaaya Namah
Om Sai Dinabandhu aaya Namah
Om Sai Bhagat Bhayahaaryaaya Namah
Om Sai Dukha nivaaranaaya Namah
Om Sai Akaala Purushaaya Namah
Om Sai Adi Narayanaaya Namah
Om Sai Leeladhariyaya Namah

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Om Sai JanahitKaaryaya Namah

Om Sai Shivshambo aaya Namah
Om Sai Aapatthi haranaaya Namah
Om Sai Sharanaagata Vatsalaaya Namah
Om Sai Madhavaaya Namah
Om Sai Raakhan Haaraya Namah
Om Sai Jagat Kaaranaaya Namah
Om Sai Sadgati Daataya Namah
Om Sai Maha Kaalikaayai Namah
Om Sai Karuna Sindhu aaya Namah
Om Sai Sarveshwaraaya Namah
Om Sai Jagadheeshwaraaya Namah
Om Sai Akaala Shakhyai Namah
Om Sai Patheeta Paavanaya Namah
Om Sai Viswanathaya Namah
Om Sai Veda Swarupaya Namah
Om Sai Sukha Daataaya Namah
Om Sai Harinarayanaya Namah
Om Sai Sathya Swarupaya Namah
Om Sai Sarva Saamarnaaya Namah
Om Sai Jyoti Swarupaya Namah
Om Sai Mahalakshmiyai Namah
Om Sai Hari Govindaya Namah
Om Sai Soham Devaya Namah
Om Sai Omkara Swarupaya Namah
Om Sai Maha Saraswatyai Namah
Om Sai maya Vinaashakaaya Namah
Om Sai Venkateshwaraya Namah
Om Sai Hari Vithalaya Namah
Om Sai Moha Vinaashakaaya Namah
Om Sai Vipiththi Bhanjanatha Namah
Om Sai Bhakthi Daataaya Namah
Om Sai Mukthi Daataaya Namah
Om Sai Gnana Daataaya Namah
Om Sai Gopi Vallabhaya Namah
Om Sai Bhavataarakaaya Namah
Om Sai SarvaPriyaaya Namah
Om Sai Aparadha Hartaath Namah
Om Sai Pandharinaaraaya Namah
Om Sai Krupa Saagaraaya Namah
Om Sai Mangalakaari Devaya Namah
Om Sai Amangalahaari Devaya Namah
Om Sai Amrut Sindhu aaya Namah
Om Sai Shanti Daataaya Namah
Om Sai Chandramouleeshwaraya Namah
Om Sai Jagat Rupaya Namah
Om Sai Atma Jyotyaya Namah
Om Sai Lakshminarayanaya Namah

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Om Sai Abhed Shaktyaya Namah

Om Sai Vishwaatmaaya Namah
Om Sai Paramaatmaaya Namah
Om Sai Bhakta Vatsalaaya Namah
Om Sai Agni Rupaya Namah
Om Sai Gayathriyai Namah
Om Sai Maha Ambikaayai Namah
Om Sai Dharma Rakshakaaya Namah
Om Sai Siddhi Daataaya Namah
Om Sai Riddhi Daataaya Namah
Om Sai Urprakaaya Namah
Om Sai Sadhu Raakshakaaya Namah
Om Sai Chintanaashakaaya Namah
Om Sai Ananda Moorthaya Namah
Om Sai Bhagya Vidhaataya Namah
Om Sai HariHaraaya Namah
Om Sai Para Brahmaaya Namo Namah

Naam Smaran

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare!

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Kirshna Krishna Hare Hare!
Hare Sai Hare Sai Sai Sai Hare Hare!
Hare Baba Hare Baba Baba Baba Hare Hare!
Hare Datta Hare Datta Datta Datta Hare Hare!

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Offering of Food to SaiBaba (Naivedya)

Dear Lord! Sai! Thou are provider of this Food! Taster of this Food! Thou are Food! Accept our humble
offering! Shower thy beloved grace! I wish to offer thee the best of delicacies, Delicious savories, Fruits,
Milk and Honey! Holy water from sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Kaveri! I offer tender betel leaves with
cardamom, cloves to Thee! I humbly take this food as a gift from thee! I offer what I consume at thy
lotus feet! Oh! Sai! I offer to thee with utmost devotion and faith! Accept my loving offering and bless
me! Oh! Sai!

Shri Saibaba Arati

Aarti Sai Baba, saukhyadaataara jeeva. Charana rajaatalee

Dhyaava daasaan visaawaa, bhaktaa visaawaa. Aarti Sai Baba

Jaaluniyaan aananng swaswaroopee raahe dhanga

Mumukshu janaan daavee nija dolaan Sreeranga, dolaan Sreeranga Aarti Sai Baba

Jayaa manee jaisaa bhaava tayaa taisaa anubhava

Daawisee dayaaghanaa aisee tujzee hee maava tujzeeheemaava Aarti Sai Baba

Tumache naama dhyaataan hare sansrithi vyathaa

Agaadha tava karanee maarga daawisee anaadhaa,daawisee anaadhaa Aarti Sai Baba

Kaliyugee avataara saguna parabrahm saachara

Avateerna jhaalase swami Datta digambara, Datta digambara Aarti Sai Baba

Aattan divasaan guruwaaree bhakta karitee waaree

Prabhupada pahaavayaa bhavabhaya niwaree, bhaya niwaree Aarti Sai Baba

Maajan nija dravya tteewaa tav charan rajasevaa

Maagane hechiyaataa tumhan devaadhideva, Devaadhideva Aarti Sai Baba

Ichchita deena chaatak nirmala toya nijasookha

Paajaawe maadhavaa yaa saambhal aapulee bhaaka, aapulee bhaaka Aarti Sai Baba

Saukhyadaataara jeeva. Charana rajaatalee

Dhyaava daasaan visaawaa, bhaktaa visaawaa. Aarti Sai Baba

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Arati Translation (English)

Oh Sai Baba, we have lights before you, the bestower of happiness to the Jivas. Give us – Your servants
and devotees rest under the dust of Your Feet, Burning (destroying) desire. You remain absorbed in Your
Self and show the Lord (God) to the aspirants. As one feels intently, You give him experiences or
realizations accordingly. Oh kind-hearted, Your power is such! Meditation on Your name removes our
fear of the samsar. Your method of word is really unfathomable as You always help the poor and the
helpless. In this Kaliyug, You - the all-pervasive Datta, have really incarnated as Sagun Brahma. Ward off
the fear of the devotees who come to You every Thursday, so as to enable them to see the Feet of the
Lord. Oh! God of Gods, I pray that let my treasure be the service of Your Feet. Feed Madhav and (you
should utter your name here) with happiness as the cloud feeds the Chatak bird with pure water, and
thus keep up Your Word. Amen!

Sai Baba’s 11 Promises

1. No harm shall befall him who sets his foot on the soil of Shirdi.

2. He who cometh to My Samadhi, his sorrow and suffering shall cease.

3. Though I be no more in flesh and blood, I shall ever protect My devotees.

4. Have faith in Me and your prayer shall be answered.

5. Experience the truth that I am immortal.

6. Has anyone been turned away who sought my refuge?

7. In whatever faith men worship Me, even so do I render to them.

8. I shall never turn away with my promise. I shall lessen your burden.

9. Knock! and the door shall open. Ask and you shall be granted.

10. To him who surrenders unto Me totally I shall be ever indebted.

11. Blessed is he who has become one with Me.

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Glossary
Antaryami: The inner, (all) pervading spirit
Arati: The ceremonial waving of lamps offered to God.

Avatar: Manifestation of divine spirit in human form

Bavani: Song comprising of 52 couplets

Dattareya: Lord, manifestation of the Trinity as the Guru

Dharma: Righteousness

Dhuni: The sacred eternal fire which Baba lighted in Shirdi

Kafni: A long flowing robe

Kamandal: The vessel for carrying drinking water which sadhus carry

Leela: The divine play, often called miracle

Sadguru: A Perfectly enlightened teacher.

Smartugami: One who comes immediately after remembering

Zoli: A cloth tied up to serve as a beggar’s bag

Udi: Sacred Ash got from Baba’s Dhuni

Absolute Reality: ParaBrahma

Ambrosia: Amrit, nectar, Food of Gods

Consternation: Anxiety, Dismay

Deliverance: Liberation from Bondage, Salvation, Mukti

Helmsman: Person who steers the vessel (navigator)

Panacea: Universal Remedy

Pastille: A small cone of charcoal and aromatic substances burned as incense for fragrance

Penurious: Poverty stricken

Resplendence: Brilliance, Gloriously bright.

Trinity: Hindu Gods Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.

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