Miracles Of Sai Baba

Water in the Oil Lamps


This miracle was performed by Baba long before he became famous as Shirdi Sai Baba. The Baba had made a rule for himself to light the erth lams in the masjid every evening. He himself had no means to buy the oil meant for these lamps everyday. The grocers in the area would donate him oil everyday so Baba would light lamps everyday and maintain his rule. Soon enough, the grocers in the area started shying away from providing oil to Baba for free. They reckoned it was a waste to provide oil for erath lamps to be lighted in the masjid. So they lied to the Baba that hey had no stocks. Upon there refusals, Baba, true Avatar that he was, returned to his masjid without any protest. In the evening since there was no oil, he just poured water into the earth lamps and lit the wicks. Lo! and Behold! A miracle happened! The wicks were lighted in the earth lamps filled with water. This was truly a miracle. Like the light from the lamps, the news reached the grocers about this great miracle. Repentant, they fell on Baba's feet apologising and asking for his forgiveness. Sai Baba, The great Avatar, pardoned them and warned them to never lie again or refuse a needy.The Baba said," Do not give me oil if you do not want to give, but my children, do not lie by saying you have no stocks." Thus Baba used a miracle to teach the greedy grocers the value of truth.

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Getting There

Shirdi is located approximately 296 Kilometers from Mumbai (Bombay) City in India. The nearest railway station is Kopargaon 15 kilometers on Manmad-Daund section of Central Railways.

To get to Shirdi from outside India:

First, you have to travel to India. (Check with the Office of Consulate General of India in your region for visa and travel requirements.). You could either go by Sea or by Air. Presuming that you want to go by Air, the first choice of landing airport should be Mumbai (Bombay) . Alternatively you could land in any other city which has an international airport. After reaching India, you have many options to travel to Shirdi.(see below).

To get to Shirdi from within India:

1. From Mumbai (Bombay):

    a. You could take a Cab, hire a private taxi or drive.

    b. You could take a Maharashtra State Transport Bus.

    c. You could take a Bus operated by Private operators.

    d. You could take a Central Railway train of the Indian Railways from Mumbai (Bombay) V.T. station to Manmad station and then take a bus to Shirdi. State transport buses are available from Manmad to Shirdi.

2. From any other City within India:

      a. You could first go to Mumbai/Pune by train, bus or an airplane and then follow the steps listed above.

      b. You could take a train from the city of origin to Manmad. Not all trains go directly from point to point. You have to check if the train goes directly to Manmad or if you have to break your journey and change over trains. From Manmad you have to take a bus or cab to Shirdi.

      c. You could drive, hire a cab or private taxi to take you directly to Shirdi.

Note  International tourists must check the requirements for Driver's license and road regulations with the Maharashtra State Road Transport department.

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Assurances By Sai Baba

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. Trust in Me and your prayer shall be answered.
5. Know that My Spirit is immortal. Know this for yourself.
6. Show unto Me he who sought refuge and been turned away.
7. In whatever faith men worship Me, even so do I render to them.
8. Not in vain is My Promise that I shall ever lighten your burden.
9. Knock, and the door shall open. Ask and ye 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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The Story Of Sai Baba

Chandbhai, the headman of a village called Dhoopkhede (in Aurangabad, India), once lost his horse and was looking for it. Suddenly he heard a voice say "You look tired. Come here and rest a while". He turned around and saw a young Fakir (Baba). The fakir smiled at him and said "What are you looking for in this jungle, Chandbhai". This surprised Chandbhai and he wondered how the fakir knew his name.

Slowly, he said "I have lost my horse. I have looked for it everywhere, but cannot seem to find it". The fakir told him to look behind a clump of trees. Chandbhai was pleasantly surprised to find his horse grazing peacefully behind those trees. He thanked the fakir and asked his name. The fakir said "some people call me Sai Baba."

Sai Baba then invited Chandbhai to have a smoke with him. He got the pipe ready, but there was no fire to light it with. Sai Baba thrust a pair of tongs into the ground and brought out a burning coal. Chandbhai was wonder struck. He thought "this is no ordinary person" and invited Baba to come to his house and be his guest for a few days.

Next day Baba went to Chandbhai's house and found everybody in a very joyful mood and festivities going on all around. He found that Chandbhai's wife's nephew was getting married. The bride was from Shirdi and the marriage party was going to Shirdi. Chandbhai invited Baba to accompany the marriage party to Shirdi. At Shirdi they camped in a field next to Khandoba's temple.

After the wedding, Saibaba stayed on at Shirdi. At first he lived under a neem tree and begged for food whenever he needed it. He then went to Khandoba's temple, intending to stay there, but the temple priest met him at the entrance and told him to go to the mosque. That is how Baba, started staying at the Mosque which was later called Dwarkamayi.

Baba preached at Shirdi all his life and performed numerous miracles to convince people that God exists. He healed people's diseases, provided moral and material comfort to his Devotees. Baba helped bring Unity and Harmony between all communities. He said that God is one, but called by different names. He said follow your own religion and seek the truth.

One day a rich millionaire named Booty came to Sai Baba and said he was going to construct a stone building for Shri Krishna. Baba helped him plan the building. Before the building was completed Baba fell very ill. On the 15th of October 1918, he breathed his last. His last wish was to be buried in Booty's building.

Booty's stone building came to be known as Samadhi Mandir. Shri Sai Baba was buried here and a beautiful shrine was built over it. To this day, people flock to Shirdi to pay homage to Shri Sai Baba.

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