SABURI
SABURI Gopaala Gopaala Naacho Gopaala Naacho Naacho Sai Nanda Laala Rhuma Jhuma Rhuma Jhuma Nacho Gopaala Naacho Naacho Sai Nanda Laala(Hey Gopala, Nanda's son, Sai Krishna, dance; Dance, son of Nanda; Your anklets make the sound of Rhuma Jhuma as You dance)
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SHRI SAI SATHCHARITHA"Sada Nimbarvrikshasya mooladhiwasat, Sudhasravinam tiktamapi-apriyam tam, Tarum Kalpavrikshadhikam sadhayantam Namameeshwaram Sadgurum Sai Natham" |
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laxmibaishinde |
Chapter XVII |
bhagojishinde |
Preliminary
It is a well-known fact, that the Sadguru looks first to the qualifications of his disciples; and then gives them suitable instructions, without unsettling their minds in the least, and leads them on towards the goal of self-realization. In this respect, some say that what the Sadguru teaches or instructs, should not be divulged to others. They think that their instructions, become useless, if they are published. This view is not correct. The Sadguru is like a monsoon cloud. He pours down profusely, i.e., scatters widely his nectar-like teachings. These, we should enjoy and assimilate to our heart's content; and then serve others with them, without any reserve. This rule should apply, not only to what he teaches in our waking state, but to the visions he gives us in our dreams. To quote an instance: Budhakowshik Rishi composed his celebrated Ram-raksha stotra, which he had seen in his dream.
Like a loving mother forcing bitter but wholesome medicines down the throats of her children for the sake of their health, Sai Baba imparted spiritual instructions to His devotees. His method was not veiled or secret, but quite open. The devotees who followed His instructions got their object. Sad-gurus like Sai Baba open our (eyes of the) intellect and show us the divine beauties of the Self, and fulfill our tender longings of devotion. When this is done, our desire for sense-objects vanishes, twin fruits of Viveka (discrimination) and Vairagya (dispassion or non-attachment) come to our hands; and knowledge sprouts up even in the sleep. All this we get, when we come in contact with Saints (Sad-guru), serve them and secure their love. The Lord, who fulfills the desires of His devotees, comes to our aid, removes our troubles and sufferings, and makes us happy. This progress or development is entirely due to the help of the Sadguru, who is regarded as the Lord Himself. Therefore, we should always be after the Sad-guru, hear His stories, fall at His Feet and serve Him. Now we come to our main story.
Devotees Experiences
Baba regarded and honoured Bayajabai as more than his own sister. Tatya, Bayajabai’s son had called Baba, “mama” (maternal uncle) since his childhood. In truth, theirs was a relationship akin to uncle and nephew. Baba, who normally had a serious mien and was always immersed in his thoughts, would however, behave very informally and lovingly joke and laugh with Tatya.
Let us see how Tatya himself describes their relationship.
“Baba would sometimes join hands with me and whirl around with me playing games. He would sometimes wrestle with me. I used to suddenly lift him up and placing him either on my shoulders or back would run about with him. He would worry that I may strain my back by carrying him and would anxiously advise me not to do so, and laugh heartily. He used to call me Tatya or Kotya or sometimes the “horse-faced one.
“Once Baba and I were standing at the shop of Nandu Marwadi. That was the day of the Holi Festival. Baba was in high spirits because of the festival. I too was feeling elated and suddenly picked up Baba and started walking towards the mosque. Baba was shouting all along the way, “Hey, Kotya! Stop! Put me down or your stomach muscles will cramp and you will suffer.” I paid no attention to his shouting and carried him safely to the mosque. I did this sort of thing once or twice on later occasions also. Later I stopped, fearing that Baba’s body may feel pain by my rough handling.