Sai Baba as he was fondly addressed by his devotees was a saint, spiritual master, and healer in Shirdi, India. He taught his devotees the importance of humanity and to love one another without any religious distinction. Sai Baba always asked everyone to ‘See the divine in the human being’ and to treat every creation of the Almighty with the same love and respect. Whether it is an ant or a tree, he always taught the virtue of being kind and considerate through his stories and preachings. He believed in compassion and empathy towards every living being on the planet. Baba always emphasized the importance of coexisting in harmony, to always maintain a state of joy and calm within and around. His teachings always gave immense strength to his followers. Every Sai devotee can feel his presence and guidance in their life. His selfless love and teachings continue to fill the lives of all his devotees like fragrant flowers. His essence fills the heart of each devotee as they experience Sai miracles every day. Baba’s twin philosophies of  ‘ Faith ‘ & ‘ Patience’ have empowered the lives of millions.

Who is a Guru ? A guru is not just a teacher who teaches spiritual scriptures but he is like a navigation system to navigate you, to make your path easier. He is the torchlight that shows you the way on a dark path. A guru will not change your karma but will empower you to create good karma. A Guru is someone who is watching over you always and enriches your existence by guiding you to make good choices. Sai Baba was a true guru who was selfless and always considered himself as a humble servant of God, ‘To God be the praise. I am only the slave of God’.Baba never took any credit for all the magical happenings in the lives of his devotees.

How to worship Baba?  The easiest way to worship Sai Baba is by being kind and humble. Reading Baba’s holy teachings in ‘ Sai Satcharitra ‘has given peace and solutions to each devotee. Just looking at Baba’s picture fills you with immense positivity and divinity. To experience the power of chanting Sai baba’s name, one should chant Om Sai Ram.No matter what difficulties one has in their lives, placing complete faith and belief in Sai Baba will surely show the way out of their challenges.

Baba loved to cook and feed his devotees. No one ever left hungry from his Dwarkamai. Baba worshipped Mother Earth and demonstrated the importance of Holistic Living. He led by example. He always did all his chores himself and instilled the importance of being self-sufficient and independent. Baba loved gardening and had immense knowledge of medicinal herbs which he used to treat the sick. As a healer, he used many different ways to heal anyone who was suffering. He could never see anyone in pain and found relief only when they did.

Such is the sweet nectar-like life and teachings of Sai Baba!