Dear all IL Friends, Today, August 2nd is Shravan month and Shukla Paksha and Pournima and also a Thursday. This was the day (the same day), when Shri Sai Baba's holy padukas were installed. Baba said that they should be installed on the Pournima (15th) of Shravan day at 11 a.m. (Shri Sai Satcharita- Chapter 5, page25 in English). A devotee of Akkalkot Maharaj, by name Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar, worshipped the photo of Akkalkot Maharaj. He once thought of going to Akkalkot (Solapur district), take the darshan of the Padukas (foot prints) of the Maharaj and offer his sincere prayer there, but before he could go there, he got a vision in his dream.Akkalkot Maharaj appeared in the vision and said to him,” Now, Shirdi is my resting place, go there and offer your worship!” So, Bhai changed his plan and came to Shirdi, worshipped Baba, stayed there for six months and was happy. As a reminiscence of this vision etc, he prepared the Padukas and installed them on an auspicious day of Shravan, Shaka 1834 (1912AD.) under the Neem tree with due ceremonies and formalities, conducted by Dada Kelkar and Upasani. One Dixit Brahmin was appointed for worship, and the management was entrusted to devotee Sagun. This Shloka (verse),regarding Neem tree’s greatness and Baba’s Yogic powers be inscribed. The verseas follows: The story of Padukas (foot prints) under the Neem tree. “Sada Nimbavrikshasya mooladhiwasaat, Sudhastravinam tiktamapiapriyan tam, Tarum Kalpavrikshadhikam sadhayantam Namameeshwaram Sadgurum Sai Natham”. Translation: I bow to the Lord Sai Nath, who by His constant stay at the foot of the Neem tree, though bitter and unpleasant, made it was yet oozing nectar ( the oozing of this tree is called ‘Amrut’, i.e., nectar, on account of its healing properties)- superior than the Kalpavruksha (wish- fulfilling tree).(Shri SaiSatcharita, ch:V). May Baba Bless and Guide us always. Om Sai Ram.
Suryakala, being thursday today good darshan of Padukas. thanks for sharing dear. Baba bless you and your family.
Dear Usha, Thanks for your visit to this post. I hope you enjoyed the Padukas darshan! May Baba bless and guide us always. Om Shri Sai Dhana Mangalya Pradhaya Namaha.
Dear Suryakala Sister Really blessed to have darshan of padukas and the information that it was installed on this day years back, My namaskarams to Padukas, May Baba bless all of us always, :thankyou2: Hope you enjoyed the darshan of Baba this morning... Om Shri Sai Dhana Mangalya Pradhaya Namaha
If is 1912 then we are exactly celebrating 100 years after the instalation of Padukas, immensely blessed to understand about this, Thank you Baba, No words to express, my eyes are wet while typing these lines... Yes This is the centenary Celebrations - Installation of Padukas at Gurusthan Here is the official link, Great leelas of Baba has made suryakala sister to post this for IL Family... https://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/news/index.htm Baba, please always guide us...
. Dear Saisakthi Sister, On seeking shelter at the feet of the God- Guru, on one hand, wisdom and blossoms; A matured devotee will understand the absolute truth that acquiring devotion, wisdom and relinquishing desires are very important and he accepts the truth that it is only at the feet of SadGuru like Sai that one's mind rests in peace. Only Guru's Feet can still our minds. Thanks for sharing this 'Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan trust website'. ( wonderful site) It is going to be very useful for all our Sai devotees. Thanks for your reply. May Baba guide us always. Om Sai Ram.
Dear Sisters- Shanvy, Pallavik96 and Naliniraut,:thankyou2: for liking this post. May Sai Baba Bless you and your family. Om Shri Sai nathaya Namaha.