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  Hazrat Mohammed Siddique Falke   was a Muslim devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba, also known as Haji Mohammed Siddique Falke. His story of seeking Baba's grace is prominently featured in the   Shri Sai Satcharitra , the holy book recounting Sai Baba's life and teachings.   Details about Hazrat Falke: Devotional journey:  Initially, Falke faced difficulties in gaining an audience with Sai Baba. He waited in the Chavadi for nine months, attempting in vain to enter the Dwarkamai masjid where Baba resided. He eventually sought the help of Shama, another close devotee of Sai Baba, who interceded on his behalf. Spiritual lesson:  Sai Baba's apparent reluctance was part of a spiritual lesson to test and purify Falke's devotion. Once he finally received Baba's attention, he was subjected to a series of tests that revealed esoteric truths about spiritual surrender and detachment from worldly desires. Symbolism of surrender:  During one of these encounters, Baba posed...

  SHIRDI  SAI  BABA  AND  THE  SAI  BABA  MOVEMENT l to r: Shirdi  Sai  Baba, Upasani  Maharaj The conflatory phrase "Sai Baba movement" refers to a complex phenomenon which has been given different interpretations. That strongly disputed phrase encompasses the entities known as Shirdi Sai Baba, Upasani (Upasni) Maharaj and Godavari Mataji, Meher Baba, and Sathya Sai Baba. The treatment below analyses components of the presumed convergence, with the primary accent on Shirdi Sai Baba. sai_baba_movement

  1956 Article . (Kevin shepherd) Meher_Baba_an_Irani_Mystic

  Sant Pir Maulana was a contemporary Saint during the sojourn of Shri Sai Baba in Shirdi. A brief mention about his name has been mentioned in Chapter 21 of Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra. sant_moulana Durvesh Shah Imambhai Chotakhan heard the greatness of Shirdi Sai Baba at the age of 65 years. He lived in  Vaijapur  about 40 km. from Shirdi, in Aurangabad district. He was surrounded by problems. He consulted a Muslim Saint, Durvesh Shah, for a way out of his problems. And that time he was much disturbed by a legal proceeding in the court between him and his parental aunt. Durvesh Shah said,”Child, there is a person living in Shirdi. He is greater than all the great souls. He is all-powerful. If He showers His grace, then nothing is impossible. He is one with almighty God. Have His darshan and pray to Him. Your wishes will be fulfilled.” Among Sai Baba's contemporaries, there were three famous Sufi yogis: One was Tajuddin Baba , the second was Babajan , and the thi...

         be most humble before everyone, concentrate on the toe. This is a very easy way of devotion. like spotting the crescent moon between two branches, by keeping the index and the middle fingers on the toe of his foot, Mother Sai shows a simple way of meditation to his devotees.

  When he had taken Sai Samarthas darshan, Patankars eyes were rewarded. After bowing down at his feet he worshipped him with ritualistic accuracy. 78. Afterwards, with folded hands, he sat in front of Baba, very close to him. Anantrao who looked very lovingly, asked him with extreme humility: 79.  I have read many books, including the Vedas, the Vedangas and the Upanishads. I have listened to the holy Shastras and Puranas. Yet, why is my mind so despondent? 80. I now feel that whatever I have read has been wasted. I think that even the illiterate devout devotee is better off than me. 81. All my study of books, learning of Shastras is a waste. All this bookish knowledge is futile as long as my mind remains unsteady. 82. Oh how empty is the effort I have made over the study of etymology; to what purpose is the japa and mantra which does not give peace of mind! How will I then ever acquire the knowledge of Brahman? 83.  I have heard that by Sais darshan all worries are remo...