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Complete Shirdi Guide - Shree Gurusthan

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</tbody></table><blockquote>Location in Shirdi</blockquote>Gurusthan, one of the important places of Shirdi is located adjacent to back exit of Samadhi Mandir under a Neem (Margosa) tree and it is opposite to Dixit Wada in Samadhi Mandir premises. <br>
<blockquote>History and Importance</blockquote>Gurusthan literally means "Place of Guru". Sai Baba regarded His Guru the Foremost in His life and always remembered Him and so this place has gained its importance. Anecdotes related to this historical place are as under.  <br>
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The history behind this site as given in <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2009/11/all-about-sacred-text-shri-sai.html" target="_blank">Shri Sai Satcharitra</a>: Sai Baba at first manifested Himself as a young lad of sixteen years under a Neem tree in Shirdi, for the sake of His devotees and to led this world on the pathway of betterment. He interacted with no one and had almost nothing in the name of food and water. He was alone at night fearing no one. He did not mind heat and cold. Villagers of Shirdi were wonder-struck to see this fair, young, smart and very handsome lad practicing hard penance. They were wondering and asking whence this young chap had turned up.

Complete Shirdi Guide - Shree Gurusthan

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The First Of Its Kind - Shri Shirdi Sai Satcharita Ceremonial Parayan in Canada

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TO9NM7UM-WI/AAAAAAAAKxE/htJ_u8eFBVs/s1600/feb_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TO9NM7UM-WI/AAAAAAAAKxE/htJ_u8eFBVs/s400/feb_02.jpg" width="400"></a></div>The prime literature <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2009/11/all-about-sacred-text-shri-sai.html" target="_blank">Shri Sai Satcharitra</a> with History of Lord Sai Baba's life and His principles is the ultimate treasure for us which was written with divine instinct and permission of Lord Baba Himself. Reading of this sacred text, produces desired results alongwith receiving abundant blessings from Lord Baba. Keeping this aim in mind Shri Shirdi Sai Satcharita Ceremonial Parayan has been started in Canada by Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan, Canada (Toronto). I am projecting the main highlights and details of this event below. <br>
<hr><blockquote>Guiding Principles</blockquote>All Operations and Activities of the Sansthan are guided by the Principles of :SHRADHA (Faith) and SABURI (Patience).<br>
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Shri Sai Baba an Inspiration of millions during His life time continues to be a beacon of spiritual enlightenment even after 92 years of giving up His mortal coil.<br>
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Sai Baba of Shirdi who epitomized religious tolerance, love, and compassion for the fellowmen continues to draw millions of people all over the world to His path.<br>
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In commemoration of the essence of Shri Sai Baba’s message of universal brotherhood – His teachings to the ever-growing devotees and the omnipresence of Divinity, Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan, Canada (Toronto) announces CEREMONIAL SATCHARITA PARAAYAN to unite all Shirdi Sai Devotees and Humanity at large as One Forum on One Platform – THE EARTH, as One Piety under One Umbrella – THE SKY. As Baba Always said - "ALLAHA MALIK - GOD THE SUPREME"

The First Of Its Kind - Shri Shirdi Sai Satcharita Ceremonial Parayan in Canada

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Preface - Guruwar Ni Palki - Vartman Ane Itihaas

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TOZwYoII9BI/AAAAAAAAKww/y2hLGGWH65A/s1600/sai+babaji+383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TOZwYoII9BI/AAAAAAAAKww/y2hLGGWH65A/s400/sai+babaji+383.jpg" width="400"></a></div>Recently there was a post of <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2010/10/introduction-gujarati-book-guruwar-ni.html" target="_blank">Introduction Of Gujarati Book “Guruwar Ni Palki - Vartman Ane Itihaas</a>”. Readers may be curious to know about the book and its contents. Well, the story of its official release is not very old. Generally speaking many of us are aware why and when the tradition of Palki Procession or Chawdi Procession or Thursday’s Chariot Procession, by whatsoever name we may call, came into existence. But this awareness is limited to the extent as described and explained in <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2009/11/all-about-sacred-text-shri-sai.html" target="_blank">Shri Sai Satcharitra</a> or any other history book based on life of Lord Shirdi Sai Baba. As a note of irony, we find more or less same information everywhere and we don’t find any elaborate description of how this tradition came into being and how it is being followed today. The above said book fills this gap of incompleteness and presents clear picture.

Preface - Guruwar Ni Palki - Vartman Ane Itihaas

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Complete Shirdi Guide - Khandoba Mandir

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</ul><blockquote>Location of Khandoba Mandir </blockquote>A small temple of Lord Khandoba is situated near Shri Sainath Hospital and it is opposite to bus stand on the Ahmednagar- Kopargaon road.  <blockquote>History and Importance</blockquote>Lord Khandoba is said to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is considered as family deity of most Maharashtrians (people belonging to Maharashtra state of India). This temple holds two fold importance in history of Shirdi. <br>
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<ul><li>The first reason is - it is place where Sai Baba alighted after a short period of His absence with wedding party of Chand Patil and </li>
</ul><ul><li> The second one is - an unknown and nameless Fakir got His name "Sai" through priest of this temple and then one of His ardent devotees <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2010/08/character-sketch-sai-baba-devotee.html" target="_blank">Mhlasapti</a>.  </li>
</ul>Thenceforth He came to known and called by this name. The Fakir not only carried this name all His life, but it has been sacred mantra for millions today.

Complete Shirdi Guide - Khandoba Mandir

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A Guide To Show You Shirdi - The Heaven On Earth

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TIL9xIN7III/AAAAAAAAKXU/Yi8k1cFaM0g/s1600/apr_07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TIL9xIN7III/AAAAAAAAKXU/Yi8k1cFaM0g/s400/apr_07.jpg" width="400"></a></div>Shirdi is the place where many suffering souls on this earth find peace and joy. To many it has been a heaven on earth. With increasing popularity of this place and continuous inflow of huge amount of donations, it has always been in news and Shirdi and its presiding deity's name has spread all around the world. Sai Baba towards the end of eighteenth century had once said to His devotees, "Yaha Mungi Ke Sarikhe Log Ayenge (People will flock here like ants)". This prophecy has turned out to be true and today devotees in lakhs flock here from all corners of the world round the year. The fact which has remained constant from the age of Baba is that each devotee's prayer is heard by Him, each one is given special treatment in His court and each one has received blessings from Him according to his/her Karma. The same lies for first time visitor or even any regular visitor because devotees stand on equal position in front of Lord Sai. The attendants of Sai Baba's court are thus increasing by leaps day by day.

A Guide To Show You Shirdi - The Heaven On Earth

Shirdi is the place where many suffering souls on this earth find peace and joy. To many it has been a heaven on earth. With increasing popu...

Complete Shirdi Guide - History And Present Day Shirdi

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/SsXr3yAFdrI/AAAAAAAAIAQ/o4eH4eBtDb0/s1600/DSC_0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/SsXr3yAFdrI/AAAAAAAAIAQ/o4eH4eBtDb0/s400/DSC_0005.jpg" width="400"></a></div>A need to compile information from various possible sources and present a Complete Guide about Shirdi arouse in minds of persons behind this blog. Lord Sai Baba at various times has been active here to guide us and satisfy needs of most of His beloved kids, making us instrumental in all His deeds and actions. Few words i always write here and will continue to write that - thoughts of second take shape without any planning on this blog - then there does not remain any trace of doubt that Lord Baba in His own unique ways gets His work done. When thought about making this elaborated guide of Shirdi was shared with me, my first thoughts were - how will i be able to accomplish such a big task? But the next second Lord Sai said, "I am here to help you". Then putting aside all doubts of time constrains, i started referring all possible sources and set out working on this guide. This guide will be a unique in itself, the reason being - it will have cover all possible aspects which a devotee visiting Shirdi requires. Since it will be lengthy guide, it has been decided to post in accordance with important places and their importance arranged chronologically. Eg: At first Lord Sai Baba alighted under Banyan tree in courtyard of Khandoba Mandir so details of this temple will be taken up first. Do keep visiting this resource portal for Complete Shirdi Guide - which i presume will be of great help to devotees of Shirdi. You are free to take print outs of this guide and share with all your near and dear ones.

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Series Of Leelas Followed In Shirdi During This Diwali

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TNq09jSg7aI/AAAAAAAAKuQ/VSSV1Hk98zc/s1600/Sai_Diwali-+310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TNq09jSg7aI/AAAAAAAAKuQ/VSSV1Hk98zc/s400/Sai_Diwali-+310.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Dear Sai Readers, i hope you had grand diwali celebrations with your near and dear ones. Since i am writing this post, your guesses that i am back from Shirdi are totally correct. You must be thinking why i always write every detail of <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/search/label/My%20Diary%20of%20Shirdi%20Trips">my Shirdi trips</a>. The reason is that every Shirdi trip has a unique divine experience. On each visit, we get such experiences that we feel it was better than the previous one and these visits to this Holy Town become memories. Memories are like sand on sea-shore which will be washed away with waves of time. I do not want to loose any such divine memory and by writing down every detail of my Shirdi trips on this blessed blog, i am trying to make a permanent record. This life is short and at the age when i would not be able to go to Shirdi due to this transient and ever fading human body, i would refresh my memories by reading these ready details noted in my young age. I guess, one will certainly find me with thick glasses on my eyes, surrounded with all Sai Baba books and printed notes of my Shirdi trips. I apologise you for getting off the topic but sometimes waves of thoughts take us too far and i just penned down my few thoughts to share them with you all. <br />
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With the above introductory note, now please allow me to narrate divine experiences of our Diwali celebrations at Shirdi. This time, i was called to Shirdi with no plans to go. While posting photographs of <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2010/10/photos-punyathi-2010-celebrations-at.html" target="_blank">Punyatithi Celebrations 2010</a> at Shirdi, my heart longed to go to Shirdi from deep within. The same day, Baba fixed my plan to visit Him. <br />
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We reached Sirdi on Diwali day (November 5, 2010) morning and we booked ourselves in <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2009/05/doors-of-dwaaraavati-are-open-for-all.html" target="_blank">Dwaravati</a> guest house of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi. Our schedule for Diwali day in Shirdi was planned by Lord Baba from our first visit on Diwali and the same happenings are repeated every year. This time also the same followed. We first had our lunch in <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2009/07/new-prasadalay-of-shirdi-photos-and.html"target=_blank>Prasadalay</a>. Thenafter we came to Samadhi Mandir. First we submitted our envelopes with some money packed in them for Laxmi Poojan being Diwali day and then proceeded towards Samadhi Mandir. It was afternoon and thus crowd was comparatively less. We could directly reach main Samadhi Mandir hall within few minutes. The Samadhi Mandir was echoing with cries of "Shri Sachchidanand Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai". I was just gently looking at sweet face of Lord Baba. He was smiling as if welcoming us to His home. Though i had bunch of prayers in my hand and wanted to say so many things to Lord Sai, i was speechless in front of Him. The glow on His face was enhancing that it can easily attract anyone's attention to make him/her speechless. Due to less crowd glass covers around Samadhi were removed and we could freely touch Samadhi of Lord Sai. I took prayers with me and gave them to the priest. The priest returned all of them with a rose to me and thus i presumed that prayers were accepted. As said earlier that rush was nominal we got two more chances to have darshan in Samadhi Mandir. <br />
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Fully satisfied with the darshan we had at Samadhi Mandir, we went to Dwarkamai. This Mother Mosque also had moments of ecstasy reserved for us. We lined up in queue not very far from gate of Dwarkamai and quickly headed forward. The upper level of Dwarkamai - the permanent abode of Lord Sai was open. We climbed steps and reached near sacred fire 'Dhuni' and saw its flames through iron cover. Before Punyatithi 2010, a devotee of Lord Baba has <a href="http://shirdisaibabanews.blogspot.com/2010/10/white-marble-donated-for-dwarkamai-at.html" target="_blank">donated white marble</a> and it was installed in Dwarkamai. Then we came near Padukas and live portrait of Lord Sai. I left bunch of all prayers near the portrait and asked Him to accept all prayers. We then alighted at lower level of Dwarkamai and sat in a corner of the common wall of Dwarkamai and Samadhi Mandir. Laxmi poojan started and so darshan queue was stopped and there were very few devotees in Dwarkamai. The security guard seeing us seated in small space, opened lock of iron bar and allowed us to sit in middle of Dwarkamai. One can literally feel that he/she is seated in mother's lap while sitting in Dwarkamai, the same was our feeling. Few months back Lord Sai had inspired us to work on a unique write up for this blog. I had carried my diary and reference books to work on this write up while i was in Shirdi. I found enough space to sit in Dwarkamai and quickly took out essentials from my handbag to pen down the write up. The topic and its contents will be released soon, but at this point of time i feel it must be under-cover. At about 5:45 PM priest came with earthen pot with handle. The iron door of 'Dhuni Maa' was opened and few burning fire-woods were kept in that earth pot. The priest then quickly headed towards exit gate with pot and vapours of burning firewood above it. I noticed this and grabbed the opportunity to touch live embers. Believe me i was not scorched even though burning firewood was taken out from Dhuni just a few seconds back!!! Soon Dhoop arti started and we all chanted the arti while sitting in Dwarkamai itself. I had my eyes closed even though i could see Samadhi mandir live captures in front, Lord Sai's live portrait on my left and another portrait of Lord Baba sitting on stone to my right. In fact i could visualise Lord Baba giving blessings with both hands and seated as usual. Lord Sai was smiling with great happiness to see His kids near Him. With such inner joy, i chanted whole arti and opened my eyes when "Shri Sachchidanand Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai" was heard. Now as arti was over it was time to leave Mother Mosque's lap. <br />
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It was getting dark and so the time to light diyas in Nand-deep was nearing. We all went there with diyas, rangoli and candles. On reaching at the spot, we found many diyas and candles already lit, thus making the environment full of lights. We somehow managed to find some space near well in Lendibaug and lit few candles and diyas. <br />
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After dinner myself, my mother and her sister decided to stay back and others took leave to take rest. Three of us now again went to Samadhi Mandir and had blissful darshan two more times. While we were in main hall of Samadhi Mandir the second time, it started raining heavily. We got tensed since we thought that we may get wet in rain. But before we came out rain stopped making easy for us to reach our rooms and take rest to get refreshed for next day. <br />
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Next day was more exciting and blessings of Lord Baba were clearly seen. Sometime back we had heard about Meher Baba and now we wished to visit Holy Samadhi of this personality in Ahmednagar District at a village called 'Meherabad'. It was very cool, calm and mesmerizing environment there. Foreign devotees were serving as volunteers and to the surprise of all, there was not a single Indian serving there. Shirdi, as we see today has become very crowded and everywhere we see people while this place was very quiet with few people. We all queued up and bowed to Samadhi. We all did not know much about Meher Baba, but with His and Sai Baba's grace we found few dedicated devotees of Meher Baba who gave us some information about this incarnation of God. They guided us about the way from where we can get books on Meher Baba. We all purchased few books from the only shop and proceeded our journey to Nimongaon. <br />
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Nimongaon is the village where Nanasaheb Nimonkar's descendants live. We had chance to meet grandson and great grand son of Shri Nimonkar. Also we were fortunate to touch Holy Padukas which were given by Lord Sai Baba Himself to Shri Nimonkar to be kept in shrine. The Padukas emitted strong fragrance of Kasturi and Chandan which lasted long on our hands. We were given Maharashtrain snacks as it was occasion of diwali and grand son of Shri Nimonkar who is 94 years of age now, himself put sweets in our mouths. He was overwhelmed by our visit and had tears of joy which wet our eyes too. We were surprised to know that at this old age, grand son of Shri Nimonkar do not have glasses nor does he suffer from any disease. Even he does all his daily chores himself without anybody's aid. After capturing few snaps with grand son of Shri Nimonkar, we left happily for <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2008/05/shirdi-trip-incomplete-without-visit-to.html" target="_blank">Sakori</a>, a land treaded by Shri Upasani Maharaj. There also we experienced and enjoyed peaceful atmosphere. After returning to Shirdi, we took our dinner and since we did not go to Samadhi Mandir for darshan that day, we opted to attend Shej arti and enjoyed it to our heart's content.<br />
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The next day was departing day and crowd of devotees had increased much. But Lord Sai has one more Leela and blessing in store for us. Since it was departure day we went to Dwarkamai for last darshan to get permission to leave. Mother Mosque was also crowded with long queue, but we patiently headed. The upper level was closed due to rush, so we had chance to just be present in Dwarkamai. We reached near stone where Lord Baba used to sit and meditate. I saw two shawls - orange and green lying at the glass which covers the stone. I did not notice anyone claiming them their own, so i asked security guard standing there if we can take shawls, she nodded yes. It was prasad for us from Lord Sai and we were very happy to receive it in Dwarkamai. The day before we had visited Shri Nimonkar's descendants house and they had told us that they will be coming to Shirdi and would love to meet us again. The flag over Dwarkamai was supplied by Shri Nimonkar when he was alive and now this is provided by his descendants on every Ramnavami. But the flag gets untidy in the span of a year, so sansthan had requested them to provide one more flag for Dwarkamai which is replaced on Padva day (second day of Diwali - Padva called in Marathi). They came near Chawadi - Lord Sai Baba's resting place and we were standing there only. Meanwhile <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2010/09/guide-to-show-you-heaven-on-earth.html" target="_blank">Shri Anil Bhojani</a> also turned up. Soon then Madhyayan (noon) arti started. We all rushed in Chawdi and attended arti there. A post - <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2010/10/introduction-gujarati-book-guruwar-ni.html" target="_blank">Introduction - Gujarati Book "Guruwar Ni Palkhi - Itihaas Ane Vartmaan"</a> was published sometime back on this blog. Shri Anil Bhojani had been intrumental in publishing this book and he had a copy in his hand. He kept that copy near Lord Baba's portrait and it remained there till arti finished. While arti was going on Shri Anil Bhojani got hint from Lord Baba that this book must be given to my father. Also Shri Nimonkar's great grand son has noticed that book and wished that since we were devotees from Gujarat and the book is in Gujarati, it must be given to my father. After arti was concluded, Shri Anil Bhojani handed over the book to my father and asked him to keep the book in our shrine. After we all gathered near Chawadi again, Shri Nimonkar's great grand son revealed to all of us what was going in his mind during arti and now his thoughts were taken into action by Shri Anil Bhojani. Thus Lord Sai Baba blessed us with a book to be worshiped from now. With such blessings and grace by Lord Sai Baba we returned totally content and more thirst to visit this place in evening.  <br />
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Sai Baba's Grace Showered - Nine Thursdays Vrat Miracle

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TNktB945ZEI/AAAAAAAAKtY/EJtMLDwzW18/s1600/Sai_Diwali-+210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_D7WJge6Rb1A/TNktB945ZEI/AAAAAAAAKtY/EJtMLDwzW18/s400/Sai_Diwali-+210.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>An article named <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2009/07/nine-thursdays-sai-baba-vrat-faqs.html" target="_blank">Nine Thursdays Sai Baba Vrat - FAQ's</a> has been very popular since devotees doing this vrat ask their doubts & I, to the best of my knowledge & experience give answers. The reason that i have personally answered and is still answering queries is that this vrat has been beneficial to me and my family. Recently i had such an experience, which i am sharing in this post and whose roots were planted before three years!!! This leela of Baba is very amazing and how He showers this grace at right time is learnt from it. <br />
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In the year 2007, almost three years back, when I was away from blogging, I was working in an export firm. That was the time when i was <a href="http://www.shirdisaibabastories.org/2009/05/my-first-encounter-with-sai-baba-of.html" target="_blank">acquainted to Sai Baba</a> just about a year ago!!! I was tied in new relation with Baba and was climbing preliminary steps of devotion. That phase i consider as my childhood wherein i was learning and facing new things in devotion. <br />
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As a general rule, i was also enthusiastic to take my career in an existing direction and shape my future. Like today at that time also, I was dependent on Baba for this. But He had totally different plans for me, only He was waiting for right time, I presume. He, as per my thinking is interested that i be busy doing His seva, even I do and wish the same for whole of my life. But that was the time when i had no idea about His plan, rather i was walking on His predetermined path. <br />
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In April 2007, i had given written examination of UTI Bank Ltd (presently known as Axis Bank Ltd). Being fully dependent on Baba for success, i remembered and prayed Him mentally to help me and be with me. To my surprise, the answer sheet's serial number totaled to figure 9, question paper's serial number also totaled to 9 and exam record number too had a total of 9. Thus it was an indication to me that Baba had accepted my prayers and would certainly help me. With abundant grace of Baba i did pass examination and was called for a personal interview at Ahmedabad. <br />
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I attended interview confidently but was not appointed. Moreover, the moment i closed door of cabin where i was interviewed, i was totally blank!!! I could not give any answer to my father nor my friends as to what questions were put forward to me during interview except that interviewers asked me about myself and family background. Such questions are of general nature in an interview, so apart from these, few more questions were asked but i couldn't recall even a single one :( Then after, i came back to Baroda, got busy in my routine forgetting interview and loosing all hope to be appointed in that prestigious bank. <br />
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Now, after marriage, i noticed my hubby's life very unstable because of his job. He had a lot of traveling and so both of us were striving in an unsteady atmosphere. Though he got promoted in the same Pharma field from where he had started his career, instead of getting steady life, traveling increased at greater extent. I was happy with this progress, but behind all my mind was restless with the truth that he would have to travel a lot more than earlier. Meanwhile, through an employee of Axis Bank Ltd and a common friend, we got to know that there was a vacancy in the same and bank had demanded CV's of experienced candidates without any public announcement. The opportunity was not small and thus my hubby forwarded CV's of both of us the same day. With Baba's grace he was called for written examination. Just before two days of examination, he bought bank examination book, but he could study very little from it due to time constrains. The day of examination came and he was then anxiously waiting for the result because he had done well and was confident to pass in it. <br />
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My mother's health was not good and so i had been at my mother's place. I was sitting near shrine of my home and suddenly being inspired by Baba i said, "O Baba, i will start Nine Thursday's Vrat, but please make our life steady by giving job to my hubby in Axis Bank". I started the vrat from next Thursday (September 16, 2010) itself. Due to health problems, this time i begged pardon from Baba and decided to have one time meal in afternoon and not in evening. On the first day, after lunch i was having noon nap for sometime. My hubby was at home and his mobile rang. It was call from Axis Bank for personal interview the coming Monday (September 20, 2010) !!! Though i had started vrat, i had taken lunch and then was to observe fast. But before that, Baba showered His grace. <br />
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Now to attend the interview was more challenging than written examination. My hubby needed to prepare himself from all sides because this interview was first of its kind to him. Even in our friend circle, there was no one who could help us to give some hints as to what kind of questions are asked in bank interview. Earlier i had faced such an interview but i was blank about the questions as mentioned earlier. So there was no hope from my side. Then, another Leela followed. On Sunday when my hubby was searching history and constitution of Axis bank on net, few questions came in my mind (actually, i recalled those few questions at that time) and asked him to search answers from net. Along with his own efforts of searching probable questions, he got few more questions which i was asked, thus preparing him for the interview in the best possible manner. <br />
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With all required documents ready with him, he confidently attended interview. He answered almost all questions and only his interview lasted long. He gave me this news of his good performance in interview to me and returned with positive hopes in his mind. <br />
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On October 2, 2010, we returned from Sai Naam-smaran program at night and saw a letter from Axis Bank. It was actually appointment letter from the said bank and he had been appointed as "Assistant Manager" the post we never thought of. Really Baba acted in the same manner as i wished. Before all Nine Thursdays were finished, Baba fulfilled my wish. Though my hubby got transferred in other city and we both have to live alone facing few more hardships than earlier, i am hopeful that Baba has planned something very good for us after this time period of separation. I am just waiting for that time with full faith and patience, Baba!!! Thank you so much for everything and always have Your Loving glances on all. <br />
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Sai Baba's Grace Showered - Nine Thursdays Vrat Miracle

An article named Nine Thursdays Sai Baba Vrat - FAQ's has been very popular since devotees doing this vrat ask their doubts & I, to...