Pearls of Devotion
8. Om Shri Sai Saadhujana-Poshanaaya Namah
[Who nourishes and sustains good people.]
Baba has famously proclaimed that He was born in the human form as an answer to the prayers of sadhus and rishis. There is a touching story which tells us how Baba is the savior of the sadhus at all times.
Once, Baba went to the Vasishta caves in the mighty Himalayas. He visited sage Purushothamananda who liked to meditate on the form of Lord Padmanabha. Baba requested the devotees to exit the cave. Baba reclined in the lap of the rishi. A miraculous event that was a feast for the eyes happened. Baba’s size grew and a divine glow came from Him. He blessed the sage with the vision of Lord Padmanabha. Baba also revealed it was Him who protected the sadhus in the cave from all adversities. We understand Baba is the savior of the sadhus and rishis. Baba is always near them, protecting them and enabling them to attain their spiritual development.
