{"id":115424,"date":"2023-01-14T16:48:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T21:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sakshizion.com\/?p=115424"},"modified":"2023-01-14T16:51:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T21:51:11","slug":"shirdi-sai-baba-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sakshizion.com\/?p=115424","title":{"rendered":"Shirdi Sai Baba"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is said that Shirdi Sai Baba was born in the village of Pathri, India, in 1838. His birth was so mysterious and unlike any other that the villagers of Pathri were full of awe and admiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though much of his early life was shrouded in mystery, there are stories abound of his miraculous powers, which he used to perform healings, bring divine inspiration, and help those in need. He was generous in his giving and offered shelter and food to the destitute. His life was full of goodness and divine blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the age of 16, Sai Baba left Pathri, traveling across India. Villagers recall him speaking in multiple languages, a sign of his divine connection. He arrived at Shirdi, a town in the state of Maharashtra, and set up shop as an ascetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though he was poor, his divinity and holiness soon attracted people from all walks of life. He instructed his followers to remember God and be kind to all living beings. His beloved presence changed the lives of many and he often spoke of a union of all religions, open to the love of God regardless of one\u2019s faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Towards the end of Sai Baba\u2019s life, plenty of devotees surrounded him, singing praises of his life and work. 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