"Be wherever you like,
do whatever you choose,
remember this well
that all what you do is known to Me.
I am the Inner Ruler of all
and seated in their hearts.
I envelope all the creatures,
the movable and immovable world.
I am the Controller
the wire-puller of the show of this universe.
I am the Mother, origin of all beings
the harmony of three gunas,
the propeller of all senses,
the Creator, Preserver and Destroyer.
Nothing will harm him,
who turns his attention towards Me,
but maya will lash or whip him who forgets Me.
All the insects, ants, the visible, movable and immovable world,
is My body or form..."

-- Shirdi Sai Baba

A Brief Biography

Introduction

Sri Baba of Shirdi satisfied his hunger with the alms he received daily. He was fond of listening to music. At any time, he could give people fistfuls of money from his empty pockets. He wore a long, plain robe and a scarf around his head. He was a great Siddha.

Sai Baba was worshipped by everyone - the rich as well as the poor. If someone gave him a gift, he would give it to anyone who happened to be there. He had no desire for possessions. He was supremely compassionate and eased the pain and suffering of the poor. His influence is still felt throughout the world. People had absolute faith in his greatness.

When he shed his body, he told people, "Now the stone of my samadhi shrine will respond to you." Since then, Shirdi has become a magnificent and holy place. There is a constant stream of visitors from near and far. Facilities have been provided so that many people can stay there. It has become a great Siddha shrine.
Excerpt from Secret of The Siddha's by Swami Muktananda ©SYDA Foundation