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Reading Kaushalya’s narration of the many miracles and mystical experiences afforded to her makes you once again vividly alive to the magic and mystery of life. Her insights also reiterate the immense importance of going beyond the mundane and the sensory and getting to grips with what we really are here for: to understand God and to become God. –Suma Varughese, Editor-in Chief, Life Positive
Devotional Spaces of a Global Saint by Smriti Srinivas,Neelima Jeychandran,Allen Roberts Pdf
Devotional Spaces of a Global Saint focuses on the presence and contemporaneity of Shirdi Sai Baba (d.1918), who has a vast following in postcolonial South Asia and an ever-growing global diaspora. Essays consider the saint’s influence on everyday life and how visual, narrative, textual, sensorial, performative, political, social, and spatial practices interpenetrate to produce multiple terrains of devotion. Contributions by twelve scholars of several academic disciplines explore eruptions and circulations of sacred materials, spatialities of devotional practices, visual and digital imaginaries, transcultural narrativizations, and material affects and effects of Sai Baba. The presentation transcends routine scholarly discussions about sainthood, cultures of worship, religious objects, Hinduism and Islam. Shirdi Sai Baba’s presence conveys inspiration and healing energies and he accepted the entreaties of people of all castes and creeds, offering an alternative to communal ideologies of his time – and the present. Considerations of Shirdi Sai Baba’s milieux of devotional praxis situate and localize debates about the meaning of nation and religion, past and present, urbanization, and class identity in transitions from colonial to postcolonial/global South Asia. The book expands the boundaries of the study of Shirdi Sai Baba and makes important contributions to South Asia Studies, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Global Studies, Urban Studies, Indian Ocean Studies, Inter-Asian Studies, Visual and Media Studies, and Cultural Geography.
Nearly a century after his death, the image of Sai Baba, the serene old man with the white beard from Shirdi village in Maharashtra, India, is instantly recognizable to most South Asians (and many Westerners) as a guru for all faiths—Hindus, Muslims, and others. During his lifetime Sai Baba accepted all followers who came to him, regardless of religious or caste background, and preached a path of spiritual enlightenment and mutual tolerance. These days, tens of thousands of Indians and foreigners make the pilgrimage to Shirdi each year, and Sai Baba temples have sprung up in unlikely places around the world, such as Munich, Seattle, and Austin. Tracing his rise from small village guru to global phenomenon, religious studies scholar Karline McLain uses a wide range of sources to investigate the different ways that Sai Baba has been understood in South Asia and beyond and the reasons behind his skyrocketing popularity among Hindus in particular. Shining a spotlight on an incredibly forceful devotional movement that avoids fundamental politics and emphasizes unity, service, and peace, The Afterlife of Sai Baba is an entertaining—and enlightening—look at one of South Asia’s most popular spiritual gurus.
An emotional submission at Baba’s holy feet, Everyone’s Sai shares the author’s discovery of Shirdi and her journey to understand Shirdi Sai Baba’s loving ways, commonly referred to as Miracles. Everyone’s Sai offers an insight into Baba’s life and times after he arrived in Shirdi. It shares the joy that cushion a bhakta’s life when he practices complete Shraddha & Saburi. Seeking happiness and peace of mind? Wish to walk along the right path but unsure which one to take? Take heart. Sai Baba guides us- you and me. Everyone’s Sai takes you on a journey which will strengthen your faith, Sai bhakti. But if you are still on the path of indecisiveness, you will be drawn into Sai Baba’s loving embrace on reading the book. Welcome to Sai Baba’s ever-growing bhakta parivaar (family). Om Sai Ram!
Yogis of India gives a joyous glimpse into the lives of some of the great Indian spiritual masters like Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Ramana Maharshi and Anandmayi Ma. It explores not just the various fascinating facets of these saints, the eternal travellers, but also describes vividly their beautiful relationship with their key shishyas. It traces the life of each yogi from birth to mahasamadhi, in the process touching the leela, or the play of the realised master that nurtures the devotee and develops the disciple.
‘It never occurred to me to just play it safe and get to where no Indian had gotten before—a Test triple century. Do I regret reaching for the ball well outside off from McGrath that I spooned to point? Do I feel I should have batted out that one hour at my disposal and ticked o_ the 25 needed to get to the Promised Land? No, and no. I have never played my cricket that way . . . The individual milestone would have been terrific, but if I were to get the chance to replay that day, I would do exactly the same. I walked off the park immensely satisfied. I hadn’t missed out on 300 by 19 runs; I had made 281 . . . and put the team in a position from where we could expect to pull off a win against all odds. Isn’t that what you play the game for?’ A stylish batsman who could score against any kind of bowling, VVS Laxman played over a hundred Tests to aggregate more than 8000 runs. Cricket fans still remember with awe his game-changing knock of 281 against Australia in 2001 at Eden Gardens. But playing for India was never easy, and despite his vast experience and unimpeachable skill, he never made it to a World Cup team. All through his playing years, Laxman was known to be a soft-spoken man who kept his distance from controversy. Which is what makes this autobiography truly special. It’s candid and reflective, happy and sad by turns. He writes of dressing-room meltdowns and champagne evenings, the exhilaration of playing with and against the best in the world, the learnings with John Wright and the rocky times under Greg Chappell. In 281 and Beyond, Laxman lays bare the ecstasy and the trauma of being one of the chosen XI in a country that is devoted to cricket.
Spotlight on the SAI story by Chakor Ajgaonkar Pdf
"Spotlight on the Sai story is Sai Baba’s life and philosophy retold in new light in historical chronology and spiritual potency with aroma and lustre of avataric grace. Like a love-thirsty bird, the author sings of the enchanting glory of the divine incarnation that is Sai Baba. With each page that is turned, the book makes the reader feel as if he is face to face with Baba, interacting with him, and experiencing his love and grace. This book is based on Ajgaonkar’s Shri Sai Geetayan (in Marathi). A unique blend of prose and poetry, literary skills and devotional fineness, beauty and joy, Spotlight on the Sai story is one of the best amongst all of Chakor Ajgaonkar’s works. One would not be wrong to say that this book is at par with Hemadpant’s immortal Sai Satcharita, venerated and read by millions of Sai devotees throughout the world.
India Beyond India: Dilemmas of Belonging by Elfriede Hermann,Antonie Fuhse Pdf
People’s transnational mobilities, their activities to build homes in their countries of residence and their connectivities have resulted in multiplicities of belonging to encountered, imagined and represented communities operating within various political contexts. Migrants and their descendants labor to form and transform relations with their country of origin and of residence. People who see their origins in India but are now living elsewhere are a case in point. They have been establishing worldwide home places, whose growing number and vibrancy invite reconsideration of Indian diasporic communities and contexts in terms of ‘India(s) beyond India.’ Issues of belonging in Indian diasporas include questions of membership not only in the nation of previous and present residence and/or the nation of origin, but also in other communities and networks in political, economic, religious and social realms at local, regional or global levels. Yet, belonging – and especially simultaneous belonging – to various formations is rarely unambiguous. Rather, belonging in all its modes may entail dilemmas that arise from inclusions and exclusions. Bearing in mind such processes, the contributions to this volume endeavor to provide answers to the question of what kinds of difficulties members of Indian communities abroad encounter in connection with their identifications with and participation in specific collectivities. The underlying argument of all the essays collected is that members of Indian diasporas develop strategies to cope with the dilemmas they face in connection with their sense of belonging to particular communities, while they are subjected to specific power relationships. Thus, the volume sheds light on the ways in which dilemmas of belonging are being negotiated in intercultural fields.
GOD: Beyond the Veil of the Cosmos by Manjunath.R Pdf
In 'GOD: Beyond the Veil of the Cosmos,' embark on an extraordinary intellectual and spiritual journey that transcends the boundaries of conventional thought. With meticulous research and profound insight, author takes readers on a quest to unravel the enigmatic mysteries of the universe, exploring the existence of a higher power beyond the grasp of human comprehension. Delving into the realms of philosophy, science, and spirituality, this book challenges the limitations of human understanding, delving into the profound question that has captivated humanity for eons: What lies beyond the veil of the cosmos? Drawing upon ancient wisdom, modern scientific discoveries, and the timeless quest for meaning, this ground-breaking work invites readers to contemplate the divine intricacies of existence, urging them to contemplate their place within the grand tapestry of the universe. 'GOD: Beyond the Veil of the Cosmos' is a profound exploration that not only expands the boundaries of human knowledge but also ignites the spark of spiritual awakening in the hearts and minds of all who dare to seek the truth.
Shirdi Sai Baba and Other Perfact Masters by Chandra Bhanu Satpathy Pdf
This book offers fascinating glimpses into the lives and miracles of Shirdi Sai Baba and other Perfect Masters. The book acquaints the reader with the spiritual powers at work beneath the mundaneness of our material existence. Shirdi Sai Baba is a household name in India as well as in many parts of the world Today. This book offers fascinating glimpses into the lives and miracles of Shirdi Sai Baba and other Perfect Masters. It is an experience that is bound to transform one's sense of perspective and bring about perceptible and meaningful spiritual growth. The book acquaints the reader with the spiritual powers at work beneath the mundaneness of our material existence, and reawakens the dormant consciousness of the divinity that lies beneath every aspect of the universe. This book is a compilation of extempore speeches, articles and writings of Shri Satpathy over a period of time.
