Shirdi Saibaba’s Teaching And Life Philosophy

Saibaba is considered a divine entity that is praised by many devoid of any sect or religion. His existence in or birth is a mystery to many as the numerous miracles he displayed were astonishing. There are very less details regarding him and no one exactly knows Saibaba’s real story, and the only facts are considered from the book Saibaba Satcharitra. The book is a documentation or biography of Saibaba’s life by one of his devotees, Hemadpant.

The book comprises ideologies, philosophy, and prodigy performed by Shri Saibaba, it is believed that he graced Hemadpant that through him he would complete his biography and leave a note for people to recite and learn the essence of life. Thus it can be considered as an excerpt of Saibaba teachings.

Philosophy and Teachings of Saibaba:

Saibaba was not a person to preach philosophy but rather say random things to his devotees which would guide them and that became a lesson for them. And it developed into a life philosophy that can help one walk on the right path.

• Saibaba always said the term ‘Sabka Malik Ek’ which is one supreme god so it can be said he believed in Monotheism or non-dualism. He did not identify with any religion or caste he thought that the whole world and its being are created by one God and hence there is no distinction between beings, he treated all equally.

• Promoting equality and one belief he propagated that devotion to the supreme is essential to attain spiritual growth in life, he promoted Bhakti Marg. With his actions, he depicted that all should be treated with love compassion, and oneness keeping in mind that the Lord created all, and everything happening is his plan the destiny would work its way one needs to be devoted to god and walk on the right path.

• Shri Sai Baba lived his life in seclusion asking for alms, previously he lived in a forest later he stayed in an abandoned Mosque. On this, he stated that one should always acquire only according to his needs and not more than that. This life would end one day so one should be away from material and worldly attachments hence he lived life like a Fakir without any bonds in his life.

• It is stated in Saibaba Stuti that he helped every being that came to him and there was a ‘Dhuni’ the sacred fire that would burn continuously in his resident place. This was said to be connected with the Karma of people living in Shirdi it is belied that the fire burned people’s sins freeing them from karma. Saibaba’s opinion was that Karma is a complex concept to comprehend, even so, one should act truthfully and righteously and accumulate good deeds, and be liberated from the cycle of birth and death. He was of the opinion that every person has a purpose to be born and that is tied to his karma, and to attain Moksha one must find life purpose and work accordingly. One needs knee understanding and devotion to understand Saibaba’s teaching.

There are many such small big things he used to say to his visitors which had an immense amount of meaning and guidance behind it. Even when a devotee is singing Sai Bhajan or Sai Mantra he would remember the teaching of positive speech. He promoted the practice of good talks and words have powers and they can affect life.

To conclude, if looked through the biography of Lord Saibaba and understood in dept there are several lessons Saibaba presented throughout his life.