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