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Be loved and worship by multiracial people around the world are the Avatar Shirdi Maharaj, Sai Baba. Humbly addressed by Baba(father), Sai Baba's birth is truly unknown by anyone and by any source.

Baba arrived at the village of Shirdi in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India, when he was about sixteen years old. Although there is no agreement among biographers about the date of this event, it is generally accepted that Baba stayed in Shirdi for three years, disappeared for a year and returned permanently around 1858, which posits a possible birth year of 1838 probably. Living an ascetic life, sitting motionless under a neem tree and meditating while sitting in an asana mesmerized the villagers. The enlightening face of Baba and the aspiring aura extracted the villagers. The Sai Satcharita describes the reaction of the villagers feeling amazed looking at the young sage without being care of the sunny day and extreme cold nights, being not associating with a single person and keep meditating for the benefits of mankind.

It is believed that Sai Baba returned to Shirdi with Chand Patil’s wedding procession. Chand Patil was one of the dearest devotee of Baba, who start believing upon Baba after an incident of finding Bijili(horse of Chand Patil). Being so upset of unable to find Bijili, Sai Baba offered help to find just in a split of second. Chand Patil was mesmerized, after talking with Sai Baba and experiencing wonders of event, he realised that Sai Baba was not an ordinary man but a saint reincarnation. Chand Patil offered Sai Baba the luxury life yet the pilgrim in Shirdi was Sai Baba's choice.

After alighting near the Khandoba temple Sai Baba was greeted with the words “Ya Sai” (welcome saint) by the temple priest Mhalsapati. Later, Sai Baba was the dearest call to the Avatar Shirdi Maharaj. Baba always with his knee-length one-piece robe (kafni) and a cloth cap. This attire contributed to Baba’s identification as a Muslim fakir, and was a reason for initial indifference and hostility against him in a predominantly Hindu village.

Being known as fakir at early stage, later as a healer and as a saint to everyone. Sai Baba cured most of the diseases in a different way, saved the life of many and aid the need ones always. By only living on alms, Sai Baba's routine remain unchanged and his blessings spread throughout the country of India. Sai Baba's miracles are numerous and stated clearly in Sai Sharithra.

The Omnipresent, Sai Baba took Mahasamadhi (departure) on October 15, 1918. Sai Baba took samadhi on the lap of one of his devotees with hardly any belongings, and was buried in the “Buty Wada” according to Baba's wish. Later a mandir was built there known as the “Samadhi Mandir”.

Saibaba's Eleven Assurances http://www.shirdisaitrust.org/sstf/sst_eleven_assurances.html

Who so ever puts his feet on SHIRDI soil, his sufferings would come to an end. The wretched and miserable would rise into plenty of joy and happiness, as soon as they climb the steps of DWARAKAMAYEE. I shall be ever active and vigorous even after leaving this earthly body. My tomb shall bless and look to the needs of my devotees. I shall be active and vigorous even from the tomb. My mortal remains would speak from the tomb. I am ever living , to help and guide all who come to me,who surrender to me and who seek refuge in me. If you look to me, I look to you. If you cast your burden on ME, I shall surely bear it. If you seek my advice and help, it shall be given to you at once. There shall be no want in the house of my devotees.

Om Sai Ram

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