His manifestation of supernatural power in response to devotees’ needs were legendary in his lifetime and have continued since. Sai Baba’s realisation was of the highest order of magnitude, beyond the confine of any religion.
Sai in Urdu means ‘pure’ or ‘holy’, an attribution made by his first devotee.(Sai Baba means ‘Holy Father’). His parentage, birth and antecedents are unknown, but appears to reflect a mixture of Hindu and Sufi influences, like Kabir’s. His tomb in the Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi which houses his famous marble Italian marble statue is the focus of devotion and pilgrimage for millions of devotees. He first appeared in mid-19th century Shirdi, Maharashtra, in the guise of a young Muslim fakir, and remained there for sixty years until his death in 1918.
Sri Sai baba of Shirdi is the most popular saint of modern India.
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