Contributed articles on the life and teachings of Sri Sai Baba, 1836-1918, mystic saint of India.

Kali Yuga Commenced At The Time Of Krishna'S Death, February 20, 3102 B. C. And The World Had To Wait For Nearly Thousand Years For The Emergence Of Sathya Sai Baba As A Major And Full Avatar. Sathya Sai Baba Was Born On November 23, 1926, And Sri Aurovindo, Who Was Working For Years To Bring Krishna Consciousness On Earth, The Advent Of Sathya Sai Baba. Like Krishna, Sai Baba Announced His Divinity On May 17, 1968 At The First World Conference Of Sri Sathya Sai Organization: This Is A Human Form Ascribed By Man To God Is Manifest. He Also Described On The Gurupoornima Day Of 1963 A Promise And A Pledge Given By Lord Shiva To Sage Bhardwaja That Shiva And Shakthi Would Incarnate In The Lineage Of Sage Bhardwaja Thrice In The Kali Yuga: As Shiva Alone At Shirde; Shiva And Shakthi Together As Sathya Sai Baba At Puttaparthi; And As Shakthi Alone As Prema Sai At Gunaparthi. And Finally, On The Christmas Day Of 1972 Baba Made A Starling Disclosure. He Said That Christ'S Statement About The Second Coming Was Simple. He Who Has Sent Me Will Come Again. He Will Be Short With A Crown Of Hair. His Name Will Be Truth. He Will Wear A Red Robe, A Blood-Red Robe. The Lamb Is A Symbol Of Love, Of The Voice Ba Ba. That Ba Ba Is This Baba, The Short, Curly Hair Crowned, Red-Robed Baba Comes Again. Sathya Sai Baba Is A Ray Direct From The Supreme. He Is Power, Will, Thought And Feeling Combined In A Solar Flash. This Book Is An Intimate, Authentic, Truthful And Moving Account Of The Power, Glory, Splendour And Magnificence Of God Who Walks The Earth Today.

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba (1838–1918) was the first Sai Avatar (incarnation) in the Sai Trinity. His name and fame have been spreading like wildfire throughout the world. He is venerated and worshipped by billions of inhabitants on this planet. His life as a Sufi fakir, simple yet penetrating teachings, countless astounding miracles, blessings to everyone who simply chant His name, "Sai" and His great impact as the unique Jagat Guru (Universal Master) are duly acknowledged by billions of people from all races, religions, cultures and nations. Many Shirdi Sai Baba temples have been built not only in India, but also in many foreign countries like the UK, USA, Russia, Africa, Mauritius and eastern countries. Almost fifty-eight websites and twelve journals propagate His name. Still, most Sai devotees in the world do not know many crucial facts about Him. The book contains valuable information about prominent Shirdi Sai organizations, web sites, temples and books.

This research monograph is a unique addition to the existing literature on Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, who lived a humble life and taught the basics of spirituality and morality to the devotees through his many miracles, revelations of their past birhts, simple yet penetrating teachings, stories and thrilling parables.