Shri ShirdiSai Baba Ashtotra Sada Namavali. Flower -20. “Om Shri Sai Bhaktavana Pratighya Namaha.” Dear all, Ashtotram is (praise) offering our prayers to the Divine, through "OM", and the attributes of the Divine. There are 108 attributes of Sai Baba in Ashtotra Sada Namavali. Each one is an everlasting flower of divine fragrance. Flower-20: Om Shri Sai Bhaktavana Pratighya Namaha”.(Shirdi Sai Trust). Meaning: My humble salutation to the one who has vowed to protect His devotees. Reflections: Lord Shiva came out to protect Bhakta Markandeya. Lord Vishnu came out of the Pillar to protect Bhakta Prahalad. Hearing the call of Dhraupati, Lord Krishna protected her honour in the court of King Dhrutharashtra. Every day, even today, there are many instances in which the devotees feel they were protected by the power of the Divine. An avoided accident, a stranger’s critical help, an unbelievable report from the lab, an unexplained recovery from Coma, - God comes to the rescue of the devotee. The divine intervention is definitely there, in many cases through the presence of whom we consider as Bhagwan. On hearing that her dear young son was down with plague, Baba spoke kindly and softly to Mrs. Khaparde that the sky is beset with clouds; but they will disperse and pass off and everything will be smooth and clear. So saying He lifted up His Kafni up to the waist and showed to all present, four fully developed bubos, as big as eggs and added, “ See how I have to suffer, for My devotees, their difficulties are Mine.” (Shri Sai Satcharita-Ch: 7). Seeing Baba putting His hand in the fire (Dhuni), Madhavrao clasped His waist and pulled Him back forcibly. When asked why He did that Baba replied that He thrust His hand into the Dhuni to save the child of a Blacksmith which fell into the furnace. He said,” I do not mind My arm being burnt, but I am glad that the life of a child is saved”. (Shri Sai Satcharita-Ch: 7). On 15th of October 1918, on the day of Vijaya Dashami Tatya Patil was in his death bed as earlier predicted by Baba. His pulse began to beat very slowly and he was expected to pass away shortly. But a curious thing happened. Tatya remained,his death was averted and Baba took His Maha Samadhi. People said that Baba gave up His life for Tatya. Why He did so? He alone knows as His ways are inscrutable. (Shri Sai Satcharita-Ch: 42). Baba’s life was full of such instances where His devotees felt protected like a child that always feels the protection of the mother. This feeling continues among millions, with the ever lasing presence of Baba. He loves His devotees without any idea of gain and regards them as His own and protects them. Om Sai Ram.
Om Shri Sai Bhaktavana Pratighya Namaha Om Shri Sai Bhaktavana Pratighya Namaha Om Shri Sai Bhaktavana Pratighya Namaha Suryakala Sister, Joining you in offering Flower 20 to Baba on this thursday and thankyou for the service of enlightening us. Thank you Baba for getting us all closer to each other and to you.
OM SHRI SAI BHAKTAVANA PRATIGHYA NAMAHA OM SHRI SAI BHAKTAVANA PRATIGHYA NAMAHA OM SHRI SAI BHAKTAVANA PRATIGHYA NAMAHA Thanks for showing us the blessings of Baba... I feel happy in joining you in offering flower 20 to Baba... Shanti
Om Sai ram: Om Sri Sai Bhakthavana Prathigya Namaha: Om Sri Sai Bhakthavana Prathigya Namaha: Om Sri Sai Bhakthavana Prathigya Namaha: Dear SK ma'am, I am reading this beautiful flower in the morning. Thank you for the regular update every week- Your blog is always in my mind and brings thoughts about our Baba.
Om Sri Sai, Thank you for sharing wonderful sai charitha and his miracles. Praying Sai for all. Om sri sai namaha Om sri sai namaha Om sri sai namaha Om Sri sai Namaha Om sri Sai Namaha Om Sri Sai Namaha Om Sri Sai Namaha
'Om Shri Sai Bhaktavana Pratighya Namah' Thankyou for sharing this wonderful asthotram and its reflection with us. Om Sai Shri Sai Jai Jai Sai.
. Dear Saisakthi Sister, Welcome here. How are you? How was the trip? I hope you enjoyed reading 'Flower-20' Baba's Ashtotram. . Thanks to Baba for encouraging me through you. May Baba Bless you and your family. Om Sai Ram.
. Dear Shanti, Thanks for your response. Thanks to Baba for encouraging me through you. Looking forward to offer Him the next Flower, next Thursday. Om Shri Sai Bhaktavana Pratighya Namaha. Om Sai Ram.