Sai Baba's biographer, Narasimha Swamiji, claimed that Sai Baba was born as the child of Brahmin parents on the fact that Sai Baba once revealed to him that his parents were Brahmins of Patri in the Nizam's State.
Sai is a Persian title given to Sufi saints, meaning 'poor one'.ģ. It is believed that Mahalsapati, a priest, recognised him as a Muslim saint and greeted him with the words 'Ya Sai!' which means 'Welcome Sai'. The name 'Sai' was given to him upon his arrival at Shirdi, Maharashtra. When asked about his past, he often gave vague responses.Ģ. In fact, he never revealed his name to anyone. Sai Baba died on Octoand on his 97th death anniversary today, listed are some facts from his life:ġ. Sai Baba- the one who was revered by all. There was not even a need though because that, perhaps, is the true sign of the one to be followed. He always gave elusive answers whenever he was questioned about his past. However, it could never be figured out whether he was a Hindu or a Muslim. books on philosophy, spirituality, life and teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba and other. A.G.He was admired and respected by both the Hindus and Muslims. Satpathy has been propagating Indian Philosophy. Maneey Sai Baba: The Perfect Master, Compiled from writings by Dr. Narasimhaswami Sri Sainath Sagunopasana, by K.J. Pradhan Sri Sai Baba's Charters and Sayings, by B.V. Khaparde (events between 1910 December and 1918 March), Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi Sai Baba : An Epic, by Basavaraj Gunaki Sree Guru Charita, by Gangadhara Saraswati Shri Sai : The Superman, by Swami Sai Sharan Anand Shri Sai Baba, by Swami Sai Sharan Anand Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi, by Rao Bhhadur Moreshwar W. Narasimhaswami Santakathamrita, by Das Ganu, 1903 Shirdi Darshan (Pictorial), Sri Sai Baba Sansthan Shirdi Diary of the Hon'ble Mr. Irani Sai Baba : The Saint of Shirdi, by Mani Sahukar Sai Baba of Shirdi (Pictorial), by Indira Anantha Krishna Sai Baba of Shirdi : A Unique Saint, by M.V. Bharadwaja Sai Baba : The Perfect Master, edited by D.N. Junnarkar Pictorial Sai Baba, Sri Sai Baba Sansthan, Sai Baba: The Master, by Acharya E. Narasimhaswami A Mission Divine (novel on Shri Sai Baba), by R.S. Anantha Murthy Life History of Shirdi Sai Baba, by Ammula Sambasiva Rao, Sterling Life of Sai Baba, by B.V. Narasimhaswami The Life and teachings of Sai Baba of Shirdi, by Antonio Rigopolous The Life and teachings of Sai Baba of Shirdi, by T.S. Shepherd The Incredible Sai Baba (The Life and Miracles of a Modern Saint), by Arthur Osborne Introduction to Sai Baba of Shirdi, by B.V. Narasimhaswami, Golden Words of Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi, by Ramalingaswamy, Munja Guide to Holy Shridi, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Gurus Rediscovered : Biographies of Sai Baba and Upasani Maharaj of Sakori, by Kevin R.D.
Parchure Devotees' Experiences of Shri Sai Baba (Statements of 81 Devotees Most of Whom had Seen Sai Baba), by B. Shri Sai Satcharita (Enlarged Edition), by G.R.Dabholkar The Blossom of Praise to Shri Sainath, (Shri Sainath Stavan Manjari), by Das Ganu Children's Sai Baba, by D.
Here are some of the works that are written on him by different authors, which will be of your interest.ġ08 Names of Shirdi Sai Baba, compiled by Vijaya Kumar Ambrosia in Shirdi : 101 Experiences of Devotees when Sai Baba was Embodied, and 100 Experiences of Devotees after Sai Baba's Samadhi in 1918, by Ramalinga Swamy. The life, philosophy and all the things that were linked to this epoch making saint and guru has been the treasure trove for writing books that are always in demand. Books on Saibaba are immensely popular among people of all faith and tradition.
He has been written about in volumes and bookshops are agog with Sai Literature. SAI LITERATURE Sai Baba of Shirdi has been a great influence on literary mindscape of those who were inspired by his life and philosophy.