Sing to Baba with the Sunrise
Enter the Baba Temple as the sun rises… Smell the incense and feel the mountain air and morning sun flowing through the door with you as you enter. Soon, you will hear the bell, and the singing. Join the Divine Mother Center for morning ritual with Baba. Every morning begins with a holy bath, or Abishek, “…a process to wash away negativity, refresh your soul energy and brighten your mood.” Next, experience the Aararthi, a holy flame ceremony, followed by Baba’s Stotram, the devotional singing of the 108 Names of Shirdi Baba. Now, sit back, get comfortable, and prepare to transport to another time and place as you listen to Monika of Penukonda tell the story of Baba’s life and miracles from The Sai Satcharitra. As you listen to The Sai Satcharitra, you will find your own life’s story is deeply connected to the story of Shirdi Sai Baba’s life. Start your day with Baba!
Aarathi… Complete Love
Also known as the ‘ceremony of light’, an aarathi with Shirdi Sai Baba involves moving a flame before Baba’s picture or murthi (statue) to infuse the fire with Baba’s love, energy and blessings. A holy flame ritual.
The aarathi is an expression of complete devotion to and love for God. Sung with deepest reverence and adoration, the aarathi inspires awareness and connection to the Divine. In Sanskrit, the word ‘aarathi’ is composed of the prefix ‘aa’, meaning complete, and ‘rathi’, meaning love. Complete love. And so it is!
Baba’s Stotram: 108 Names of Shirdi Sai Baba
Listening to and singing Baba’s Stotram connects you with powerful positive energy that uplifts your soul and flows into your life.
These sacred prayers are messages of devotion and love to Shirdi Sai Baba, and follow divine mechanisms to awaken and connect your heart and soul to the One who exists everywhere, within and beyond all time: Shirdi Sai Baba.
Download your own copy of Baba’s Stotram, and sing along as you start your day with devotion and love. Your heart will be full, and Baba will smile.
Bring Baba’s Love and Blessings into Your Home
Art by Robin Strayhorn
We’ve posted two examples below of a condensed Aarathi that can be performed daily to Baba in your household to a picture or murthi (statue). Download the ‘Aarathi pdf’ as a guide. The guide will give you a step-by-step description of the Abishek, Ararathi, and Baba’s Stotram. Follow along as you watch the Divine Mother Center live stream while you enjoy the morning ritual in your own home. Feel the blessings, love, and peace of Baba’s miracles.
Narayana Narayana Om Satya Narayana Narayana Narayana Om
Narayana Narayana Om Satya Narayana Narayana Om Satya Narayana Narayana Om Om Jai Sadguru Deva (repeat three times)
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
All beings reside in you (Narayana), you are divine truth (Satya)! Om, all praise (Jai) to our real divine master (Sadguru Deva)! Om, Peace Peace Peace!
Loka Samasta Sukhino Bhavanthu (repeat three times)
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
May (Bhavanthu) all the worlds (Loka Samasta) be happy (Sukhino)!