From Shirdi To Parthi…

From Shirdi To Parthi…

To the one who sought His grace with purity of heart and selfless devotion, Baba conferred His grace abundantly. Mataji Krishna Priya of Nagpur was one such devotee. Living in Nagpur, she would worship Krishna and considered Shirdi Baba as another form of Krishna and often frequented to Shirdi to be closer to the Divine in physical form. Read on a thrilling instance from her life featuring Sai Baba of Shirdi, Who heard the cry of a grieving soul, full of love and devotion for Him, and thus decided to reappear after His physical passing on…recounting the story as narrated by Bhagawan on the occasion of Shirdi Sai ‘Birth Anniversary’…

Once Mataji Krishna Priya went to Simla. She was offering worship with unstinted devotion to Krishna considering Him as Baba. She came to know that Baba had left his mortal coil at 2.30 p.m. on Vijayadashami day in 1918. Immediately after this Ekadasi followed. Baba had told his close devotee, Kakaji, in the year 1916, that Dada would be shedding his mortal coil in 1918. Kakaji thought that Baba was mentioning only about Dada Sahib, another devotee, and never thought the reference was to Baba himself.

On September 28, 1918, Baba developed high temperature. Two days earlier he had collected food by seeking alms in some houses. He took that food and at noon, He expressed His wish to his devotees that he should be taken from the choultry to Bootywada. He hoped to have a quiet time there. In that ward, a Muralidhar temple had been built by a devotee by name Booty. He wanted Baba to install the idol of Krishna in the temple. But Baba was putting off the installation on one pretext or other. Booty did not want to install the idol without the blessings of Baba. Till His end Baba did not say anything about installation of the idol. He directed Booty and Kakaji to go and take their lunch. Feeling that Baba was better, they went out. Baba had nine rupee coins under His pillow. He took them out and gave them to Lakshmibai. Then Baba summoned Shyam to come near Him. Shyam sat close to Baba. Baba reclined on Shyam’s shoulders and passed away.

Krishna Priya came to know of this and felt very sad the whole day. The next day she closed all the doors and windows in her house because of the severe cold in Simla. While she was resting in the house, a tall and well-built monk arrived at the next door, and enquired about Mataji’s house. He made enquiry not because He did not know where Mataji lived, but only to make others know that He was physically present in Simla. The neighbour sent a servant with an umbrella as it was snowing, to show the stranger Mataji’s house. He knocked at the door. Mataji opened the door and could not believe the evidence of her eyes. She wondered how Baba, who had passed away the previous day, could come to Simla. She asked: “How did You manage to come so soon. It takes at least three days to come from Shirdi to Simla.” Baba said: “Beti (dear daughter), I Am everywhere. You have worshipped Me in the form of Krishna. Is this all that you know about Me? I Am feeling the cold, first get Me hot tea.” She prepared tea and offered it to Baba. After taking the tea, Baba said that He was hungry after his long journey. Krishna Priya brought Him chapatis and brinjal curry which Baba used to like very much. After taking the food Baba washed His hands and wiped them in a towel. He then told her: “The purpose for which I came is over and I am going away.”

In those days nobody dared to exchange words with Baba. If anybody opposed or said anything to the contrary, Baba would wield the stick against them. He never brooked any contradiction. Hence Krishna Priya could not tell Him anything. He gave her a jasmine garland.

From Shirdi To Parthi – A Sacred Journey Of Sai Love And Divine Continuity

From Shirdi To Parthi is a beautiful spiritual theme that reminds devotees of the continuous flow of Sai grace across time, place, and form. Shirdi Sai Baba and Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba appeared in different periods, but the love, compassion, wisdom, and divine purpose behind their lives remained one. The Divine may change the outer form, but the inner truth remains eternal.

Shirdi Sai Baba lived a life of simplicity, mercy, and spiritual power. He welcomed people from all backgrounds and taught them faith, patience, surrender, and remembrance of God. He removed narrow ideas of caste, creed, and religion, showing that true devotion is not bound by labels. His message entered the hearts of devotees through love, miracles, and silent guidance.

From Shirdi To Parthi teaches that the Divine mission did not stop with one place or one physical form. The same Sai compassion continued through Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, where the message of love, service, unity, and self-realization reached people across the world. Shirdi gave the call of faith and patience, while Parthi expanded the call into universal love and selfless service.

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba often reminded devotees that God is one, though names and forms are many. This teaching helps us understand the unity behind Shirdi Sai and Parthi Sai. The body may appear different, the surroundings may differ, and the language of the time may change, but divine love remains the same.

From Shirdi To Parthi becomes meaningful when devotees stop comparing forms and begin practicing the message. Sai did not come merely to create wonder through miracles. He came to transform hearts. When anger becomes patience, selfishness becomes service, doubt becomes faith, and pride becomes humility, Sai’s grace is truly working within.

The journey from Shirdi to Parthi is also a journey from outer worship to inner living. It is not enough to visit holy places, offer flowers, sing bhajans, or speak about miracles. These practices become complete only when they purify character. A true devotee should speak gently, act honestly, forgive quickly, and serve humbly.

From Shirdi To Parthi also reminds us that faith must be joined with service. Shirdi Sai Baba taught Shraddha and Saburi, faith and patience. Sathya Sai Baba taught love all, serve all; help ever, hurt never. Together, these teachings form a complete path for spiritual life. Faith gives strength, patience gives steadiness, love gives warmth, and service gives purity.

Both Sai forms cared deeply for the suffering. The hungry, poor, sick, confused, and sorrowful found comfort in Sai’s presence. This shows that devotion should never become selfish. If we truly love Sai, we must also care for those who are in pain. Serving living beings is one of the most beautiful ways to worship the Divine.

From Shirdi To Parthi finally teaches that Sai’s presence is not limited by distance. A devotee may be far from Shirdi or Puttaparthi, yet Sai can be close within the heart. Prayer, namasmarana, bhajan, meditation, and seva keep the connection alive. The true shrine of Sai is the purified heart filled with love and faith.

The unity of the two Sai forms should also inspire unity among devotees. There should be no pride, argument, or division in the name of Sai. The Lord who came to unite hearts should not become the cause of separation. A sincere devotee respects all paths and sees the same Divine light in every being.

Sai’s mission continues when devotees live His teachings. Every act of kindness, every word of comfort, every service done without ego, and every prayer offered with sincerity carries the fragrance of Sai love. The physical form may not always be visible, but the message remains living through noble actions.

In the end, From Shirdi To Parthi is a sacred reminder that divine grace is continuous, compassionate, and universal. Shirdi Sai and Sathya Sai guide humanity toward faith, patience, love, service, and God-realization. When devotees live with humility, purity, and surrender, Sai’s presence remains alive in their hearts forever.

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