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సాయి సాయి
ఎక్కడ పుట్టితివో సాయి ఎక్కడ పెరిగితివో
ఎక్కడ పుట్టితివో సాయి ఎక్కడ పెరిగితివో
షిర్డీ చేరి ఆశ్రిత జనులను తరియిమ్పగా చేసితివో
జననము లేని జగన్నాధుని జన్మ రహస్యమును
తెలియగా లేము మేము తెలుసుకో లేము
తెలియగా లేము మేము తెలుసుకో లేము
ఎక్కడ పుట్టితివో సాయి ఎక్కడ పెరిగితివో
పడునారెండ్ల ప్రాయములో పవిత్ర షిర్డీ క్షేత్రములో
మూడు వత్సరములుంటివి ఎమూలనో దాగుంటివి
నిజాము రాజ్యములోని ఆరంగాబాదు సమీపాన
కొన్నండ్లుంది ఆప్యే యిచ్చట కొలువుతీరిటివి సాయి
ఎక్కడ పుట్టితివో సాయి ఎక్కడ పెరిగితివో
మసీడులోన మహాయోగులతో మనుగడ సాగించిటివి
శిరోజములను పెంచి అంగీ ధరించి నిలిచిటివి
చిలుమును పట్టి నిప్పును పెట్టి చిద్విలాసము చేసితివి
అల్లా మాలిక్ అంటు నిత్యము ఆనందిన్చిటివి
ఎక్కడ పుట్టితివో సాయి ఎక్కడ పెరిగితివో
షిర్డీ పట్టణ మెంతటి పరమ పుణ్యము చేసుకోన్నదో
సాయి నాథ నీకది సామ్రాజ్య మయినది
భగత్ మహ్లాస్పతి ఎంతటి భాగ్యము చేసు కోనేనో
సాయి అని తొలిసారిగా పిలిచి సార్ధాక్యమును పొందెను
ఎక్కడ పుట్టితివో సాయి ఎక్కడ పెరిగితివో
ఎక్కడ పుట్టితివో సాయి ఎక్కడ పెరిగితివో
షిర్డీ చేరి ఆశ్రిత జనులను తరియిమ్పగా చేసితివో
జననము లేని జగన్నాధుని జన్మ రహస్యమును
తెలియగా లేము మేము తెలుసుకో లేము
తెలియగా లేము మేము తెలుసుకో లేము
ఎక్కడ పుట్టితివో సాయి ఎక్కడ పెరిగితివో
Sayeeee Sayeee
Yekkada Puttitivo Sai Yekkada Perigitivo
Shirdi cheri Aashrita janulanu Tariyimpaga chesitivo
Jananamu leni Jagannadhuni Janma rahasyamunu
Teliyagaa lemu memu telusuko lemu
Teliyagaa lemu memu telusuko lemu
Yekkada Puttitivo Sai Yekkada Perigitivo
Padunarendla Praayamulo
Pavithra Shirdi Kshetramulo
Moodu vatsaramuluntivi
Yeh moolano daaguntivi
Nizamu raajyamuloni Aurangabadu sameepaana
Konnallundi aapayi yichata koluvuteeritivi Sai
Yekkada Puttitivo Sai Yekkada Perigitivo
Maseedulona Mahayogulato Manugada saaginchitivi
Shirojamulanu penchi Angee dharinchi nilichitivi
Chilumunu patti nippunu petti chidvilaasamu chesitivi
Allah Maalik Antu nityamu Aanandinchitivi
Yekkada Puttitivo Sai Yekkada Perigitivo
Shirdi pattanamentati paramapunyamu chesukunnado
Sai natha neekadi Samrajyamayinadi
Bhagat Mhalaspati yentati bhagyamu chesukoneno
Sai ani toil saariga pilichi saardhakyamunu pondenu
Yekkada Puttitivo Sai Yekkada Perigitivo
Shirdi cheri Aashrita janulanu Tariyimpaga chesitivo
Jananamu leni Jagannadhuni Janma rahasyamunu
Teliyagaa lemu memu telusuko lemu
Teliyagaa lemu memu telusuko lemu
This song describes the early life of Sai Baba, Sai coming to Shirdi and how he got the name Sai – Rendered by S P Babasubrahmanyam
Extracts from chapters IV, V,VII of Sai Satcharitra
Immaculate Conception of Sai Baba and His First Advent in Shirdi
Nobody knew the parents, birth or birth-place of Sai Baba. Many inquiries were made, many questions were put to Baba and others regarding these items, but no satisfactory answer or information has yet been obtained. Practically we know nothing about these matters. Namdev and Kabir were not born like ordinary mortals. They were found as infants in mother-of-pearls, Namdev being found on the bank Bhimrathi river by Gonayee, and Kabir on the bank Bhagirathi river by Tamal. Similar was the case with Sai Baba. He first manifested Himself as a young lad of sixteen under a Neem tree in Shirdi, for the sake of Bhaktas. Even then He seemed to be full with the knowledge of Brahman. He had no desire for worldly objects even in dream. He kicked out Maya; and Mukti (deliverance) was serving at His feet. One old woman of Shirdi, the mother of Nana Chopdar, described Him thus. This young lad, fair, smart and very handsome, was first seen under the Neem tree, seated in an Asan. The people of the village were wonder-struck to see such a young lad practising hard penance, not minding heat and cold. By day he associated with none, by night he was afraid of nobody. People were wondering and asking, whence this young chap had turned up. His form and features were so beautiful that a mere look endeared Him to all. He went to nobody’s door, always sat near the Neem tree. Outwardly he looked very young; but by His action he was really a Great Soul. He was the embodiment of dispassion and was an enigma to all. One day it so happened, that God Khandoba possessed the body of some devotee and people began to ask Him, "Deva (God), you please enquire what blessed father’s son is this lad and whence did He come". God Khandoba asked them to bring a pick-axe and dig in a particular place. When it was dug, bricks were found underneath a flat stone. When the stone was removed, a corridor led to a cellar where cow-mouth-shaped structures, wooden boards, necklaces were seen. Khandoba said - "This lad practiced penance here for 12 years." Then the people began to question the lad about this. He put them off the scent by telling them that it was His Guru’s place, His holy Watan and requested them to guard it well. The people then closed the corridor as before. As Ashwattha and Audumbar trees are held sacred, Baba regarded this Neem tree equally sacred and loved it most. Mhalasapati and other Shirdi devotees regard this site as the resting place (Samadhi-Sthana) of Baba’s Guru and prostrate before it.
Return with Chand Patil’s Marriage - Party
As hinted in the last Chapter, I shall now describe first how Sai Baba returned to Shirdi after His disappearance.
There lived in the Aurangabad District (Nizam State), in a village called Dhoop, a well-to-do Mahomedan gentleman by name Chand Patil. While he was making a trip to Aurangabad, he lost his mare. For two long months, he made a diligent search but could get no trace of the lost mare. After being disappointed, he returned from Aurangabad with the saddle on his back. After travelling four Koss and a half, he came, on the way, to a mango tree under the foot of which sat a RATNA (queer fellow). He had a cap on His head, wore Kafni (long robe) and had a "Satka" (short stick) under His arm-pit and He was preparing to smoke a Chilim (pipe). On seeing Chand Patil pass by the way, He called out to him and asked him to have a smoke and to rest a little. The Fakir asked him about the saddle. Chand Patil replied that it was of his mare which was lost. The queer fellow or Fakir asked him to make a search in the Nala close by. He went and the wonder of wonders! he found out the mare. He thought that this Fakir was not an ordinary man, but an Avalia (a great saint). He returned to the Fakir with the mare. The Chilim was ready for being smoked, but two things were wanting; (1) fire to light the pipe, and (2) water to wet the chhapi (piece of cloth through which smoke is drawn up). The Fakir took His prong and thrust it forcibly into the ground and out came a live burning coal, which He put on the pipe. Then He dashed the Satka on the ground, from whence water began to ooze. The chhapi was wetted with that water, was then wrung out and wrapped round the pipe. Thus everything being complete, the Fakir smoked the Chilim and then gave it also to Chand Patil. On seeing all this, Chand Patil was wonderstruck. He requested the Fakir to come to his home and accept his hospitality. Next day He went to the Patil’s house and stayed there for some time. The Patil was a village - officer of Dhoop. His wife’s brother’s son was to be married and the bride was from Shirdi. So Patil made preparations to start for Shirdi for the marriage. The Fakir also accompanied the marriage-party. The marriage went off without any hitch, the party returned to Dhoop, except the Fakir alone stayed in Shirdi, and remained there forever.
How the Fakir Got the Name Sai
When the marriage - party came to Shirdi, it alighted at the foot of a Banyan tree in Bhagata Mhalsapati’s field near Khandoba’s temple. The carts were loosened in the open court-yard of Khandoba’s temple. The carts were loosened in the open court-yard of Khandoba’s temple, and the members of the party descended one by one, and the Fakir also got down. Bhagat Mhalsapati saw the young Fakir getting down and accosted Him "YA SAI" (Welcome Sai). Others also addressed Him as Sai and thence-forth he became known as Sai Baba.
Contact with Other Saints
Sai Baba began to stay in a deserted Masjid. One Saint named Devidas was living in Shirdi many years before Baba came there. Baba liked his company. He stayed with him in the Maruti temple, in the Chavadi, and some time lived alone. Then came another Saint by name Jankidas. Baba spent most of His time in talking with him, or Jankidas went to Baba’s residence . So also one Vaishya house-holder Saint, from Puntambe by name Gangagir always frequented Shirdi. When he first saw Sai Baba, carrying pitchers of water in both hands, for watering the garden, he was amazed and said openly, "Blessed is Shirdi, that it got this precious Jewel. This man is carrying water to-day; but He is not an ordinary fellow. As this land (Shirdi) was lucky and meritorious, it secured this Jewel." So also one famous Saint by name Anandnath of Yewala Math, a disciple of Akkalkot Maharaj came to Shirdi with some Shirdi people. When he saw Sai Baba, he said openly, "This is a precious Diamond in reality. Though he looks like an ordinary man, he is not a ‘gar’ (ordinary stone) but a Diamond. You will realize this in the near future." Saying this he returned to Yewala. This was said while Sai Baba was a youngster.
Baba’s Dress and Daily Routine
In his young days, Sai Baba grew hair on His head; never had His head shaved. He dressed like an athlete. When He went to Rahata (3 miles from Shirdi), He brought with Him small plants of Merry Gold, Jai and Jui, and after cleaning, he planted and watered them. A devotee by name Vaman Tatya supplied Him daily with two earthen pitchers. With these Baba Himself used to water the plants. He drew water from the well and carried the pitchers on His shoulders. In the evening the pitchers were kept at the foot of the Neem tree. As soon as they were placed there, they were broken, as they were made of raw earth and not baked. Next day, Tatya supplied two fresh pitchers. This course went on for 3 years; and with Sai Baba’s toil and labour, there grew a flower-garden. On this site, at present, stands the big mansion - Samadhi Mandir of Baba, which is now frequented and used by so many devotees.
Wonderful Incarnation
Such a unique and wonderful incarnation was Sai Baba. On account of the merits in my past birth, I had the good fortune to sit at His Feet and enjoy His blessed company. The joy and delight I derived therefrom was incomparable. In fact Sai Baba was pure Anand and Consciousness. I cannot sufficiently describle Him, His greatness and uniqueness. He who took delight at His Feet, was established in His own self. Many Sanyasis, Sadhakas and all sorts of men aspiring for salvation came to Sai Baba. He always walked, talked and laughed with them and always uttered with His tongue ‘Allah Malik’ (God is the sole owner). He never liked discussion or arguments. He was always calm and controlled, though irritable at times, always preached full Vedanta and nobody knew till the last Who was Baba. Princes and poor people were treated alike by Him. He knew the inmost secrets of all, and when He gave expression to them, all were surprised. He was the repository of all knowledge, still He feigned ignorance. He also disliked honour. Such were the characteristics of Sai Baba. Though, He had a human body, His deeds testified to HIS Godhood. All people considered Him as the Lord God in Shirdi.
Bow to Shri Sai Peace be to all
