Navavidha Bhakti in Shri Sai Satcharita – 3

Navavidha Bhakti in Shri Sai Satcharita – 3

 

Third Step – Smaran Bhakti

 

1. In the Kaliyuga, there is only one means of liberation, which is the remembrance of God and Guru's feet. Thereby the fear of worldly existence is destroyed. This is the only protection for those who have surrendered. ll57ll "Watch the chanting of the Lord's name in My heart by placing the hand on it. Wake Me up if he finds Me sleepy." These are the orders given to him. ll139ll – C. 45

 

2. Krishna Himself was the Supreme Brahman. Yet He bowed at Sandipani's feet, and said : "Remembrance of the Sadguru is the surest way to please Me, Who is Narayana.'' ll167ll "Repetition of the name 'Sai' will burn away all the sins of Kaliyuga.....'' ll20ll – C. 3

 

3. Baba loved the Nama-smarana. He Himself constantly repeated the words 'Allah-Malik'. He would arrange for a seven day ceaseless chanting of the Nama in His presence, day and night. ll82ll – C. 4

 

4. "Always rember Me only. Believe in Me heart and soul. Pray without selfish motives and you will attain your welfare. ll108ll Make Me ever remember your name and forget all other things. Remove the restlessness of the mind and make it steady and calm. ll119ll – C. 25

 

5. Abandoning all the million clever and cunning ways, recall always "Sai, Sai". You will be able to cross the worldly ocean. Have no doubts. ll135ll By merely remembering Him, the riddle of life and death is resolved. This is the best Sadhana for which one does not have to spend a single pie (coin of small demonitional value of British India). ll2ll – C. 10

 

6. Baba listened with full attention to this pure-hearted invitation and said : "He who remembers Me is always in My mind." ll31ll – C 40

 

7. "If you recite 'Sai, Sai' always, I will take you beyond the seven seas. If you believe in these words, you will be certainly benefitted." ll12ll – C. 13

 

8. Considering her service, Baba was pleased with her and softly told her to keep on repeating "Rajaram, Rajaram''. ll166ll "Keep chanting this always. Oh, mother, your life's objective will be achieved, your mind will be at peace, and you will be immensely benefitted." ll167ll – C. 27

 

9. "Sai, Sai'' is the name that we remember and it is the 'mantra' to propitiate all Gods. This is our meditation and this is our repetition. Whole heartedly surrender to Him. ll107ll – C. 37