Navavidha Bhakti in Shri Sai Satcharita – 4

Navavidha Bhakti in Shri Sai Satcharita – 4

 

Fourth Step –Charansevan Bhakti

1.      Pressing His feet is like bathing at the confluence of the three rivers (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati). And, partaking of the water washings of His feet uproots all desires. ll63ll – C. 4

 

2.      The devotees of the Guru experience, on resorting to his feet with full faith, that not only Guru but Parabrahma is moved. Such is the marvel of Guru puja ! ll9ll – C. 11

 

3.      The one who surrenders body-speech-mind-wealth at Sai's feet, such a devotee is deeply loved by Sai. ll41ll – C. 9

 

4.   Hemad surrenders willfully at the feet of Sai, and has spoken incoherently whatever has come to his mind. Let the devoted and innocent ones listen to that prattling which comes to life because of Sai's grace. ll175ll For any slackness in the service or any attempt to be smart will certainly lead the disciple into trouble. One should have full faith at the Guru's feet. ll15ll – C. 16

 

5.      When a person takes refuge at the feet of the Sadguru, he gets the merit of bowing to the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh - as if in reality, he has bowed to Parabrahma and supreme heavenly bliss manifests. ll1ll – C. 27

 

6.      Taking clean water in his hands, he washed Baba's lotus feet and did puja in the traditional way. Then he offered bananas and coconut. ll60ll – C. 28 

7.      While Baba was thus talking. I was massaging Baba's feet. I was surprised inwardly and was provoked to think. ll58ll – C. 18

 

8.      He said : "These feet are ancient. Your worries are over now. Have full faith in Me. You will be fulfilled soon." ll147ll Sapatnekar was pressing Baba's feet when he heard these sweet words. He was choked with emotion and his eyes filled with tears. He prostrated at Baba's feet. ll148ll – C. 48

 

9.   'I am your humblest servant. I have always regarded Your feet as my only solace.' Utter these words. Gather courage and have faith in Him. ll142ll Then you should see His miracle. The ocean of mercy, in the form of the Guru, will be moved and will take you in His bed, swaying you lightly on the waves of kindness. ll143ll He will keep His hand of re-assurance on your head; will ward off bad omens; burn up heaps of all sins and annoint the forehead with udi. ll144ll - C. 17