Shri Sai Divya Pooja (Vrat) – Procedure and Details

Listen to Podcast Our Sadguaru Sai Baba allow difficult situations to surround His devotees only to increase their faith in Him and instill patience and virtue of complete surrender in them. However bad the situation be, one is sure to get out from it provided he has full faith in Lord Baba and has confidence that whatever may be the outcome it will be for his benefit only. In Kaliyug easiest Sadhana is to remember Lord’s name and be in constant union with Him. Following this simple way of praising and singing glory of Lord Sai Baba, Shri Sai Divya Pooja can be done. While we have seen many devotees performing this pooja, we were eager to know details about it. Before taking any action, it came readily to us and we are sharing procedure and details of this pooja. Shri Sai Divya pooja is done for Happiness, Peace, Prosperity, Wish Fulfilment and Fame. This pooja is one of the most potent pooja to attain blessings of Sai Baba. Wishes of many devotees came true by performing this pooja with due formalities. This pooja is another way to get connected to our Lord Sai Baba and requesting our prayers to get answered. Who can do Shri Sai Divya Pooja (Vrat) One should do this Divya Pooja (Vrat) on Thursday. One should take a vote to do Divya Pooja (Vrat) for 5, 7, 11 or 21 Thursdays. Men, women and kids can do this Pooja (Vrat). Anyone from any religion, or caste can do this Pooja (Vrat). Do this Pooja (Vrat) with full devotion and faith in Lord Sai Baba. It is not recommended to fast while doing this Divya Pooja (Vrat). Eat your meals. Procedure of Shri Sai Divya Pooja (Vrat) Before doing Pooja take a white piece of cloth of the size of your palm. Put it in turmeric and water mixture and dry it the prior day. Begin the Puja on Thursday. Place idol of Lord Sai Baba or photo on a new piece of cloth in your shrine. Use Chandan for tilak of Lord Baba. Based on your faith and financial capacity make a mala of sweet scented flowers and put it for Lord Baba. Light lamps with ghee. Also light incense sticks and dhoop. Keep Lord Ganesha idol or photo or any other God’s photo along with Lord Baba while doing this Puja. Put ONE rupee or dollar or any currency coin in the turmeric piece of cloth and tie it. Tell Lord Baba your wish and take Sankalpa (determination) to do the Puja for 5, 7, 11 or 21 weeks. Keep this next to Baba. Please note you need to tie the rupee in the cloth only on the first Thursday you begin the Puja. Keep some flowers for the Pooja. Do a Namaskar to Sai and chant Ashtotram Namavali (108 Names of Lord Sai Baba) while putting flowers or flower petals on Lord Baba. Ashtotram Namavali (108 Names of Lord Sai Baba) Please note: You can read only names, its meaning and explaination are shared for your knowledge only. Kindly download file of Ashtotram Namavali (108 Names of Lord Sai Baba) from the download link at the end of this post. 1. Om Shri Sai Nathay Namah – Lord Sai – Sainath is peace incarnate. Recitation of His name is a mantra which by itself is as purifying as a dip in Holy Ganges. 2. Om Shri Sai Laxmi Narayanana Namah – Goddess Lakshmi’s Consort – Sai Baba, The Absolute Truth and Reality, is the incarnation of Lord Narayan, Lakshmi’s consort, who has come to free man of his ego and realise his self. 3. Om Shri Sai Krishna-Rama-Shiva Marutyadirupa Namah – Manifestation of Krishna-Rama-Shiva-Maruti, Et Al – Lord Sainath, the universal Master, is Absolute Truth. He is Lord Krishna, Lord Rama, Lord Shiva, the One God with numerous names who takes various forms and shapes. 4. Om Shri Sai Sheshashayini Namah – Manifestation of Vishnu On Sheshanaga – Sai is Lord Vishnu, resting on the thousand-headed serpent. He is the Holiest of the Holy, and the Light of lights. 5. Om Shri Sai Godavaritata Shildhivasini Namah – Making Abode In Shirdi On Godavari Banks – Having made the banks of Godavari in Shirdi His Dwelling place, Sai Baba sheds His light and grace from there and attracts His devotees with love and purity. 6. Om Shri Sai Bhaktahridalaya Namah – Dweller In Devotee’s Heart – Dwelling in every heart, Sai Baba wants each one to merge into HIm by shedding off one’s ego. 7. Om Shri Sai Sarvahrinnilaya Namah – Dweller In all Beings – Sai Baba, the God who descended on earth to redeem mankind of all evils, dwells in the hearts of all beings, and guides their thoughts and actions which are merely expressions of the Divine and His energy. 8. Om Shri Sai Bhutavasaya Namah – Dweller In all Living Creatures – Sai Baba dwells in the heart of all living creatures, and kindles the flame of love and devotion in those who surrender to Him. 9. Om Shri Sai Bhutabhavishyadbhava Varjitaya Namah – Dispeller of Tormenting Thoughts – Sai Baba does not allow past and furture to torment the mind of His devotees, and inculcates into them the sublime emotion of devotion. 10. Om Shri Sai Kalatitaay Namah – Beyond Time Limitations – As the life breath of every soul, Sai Baba is beyond the limitations of time. He has no comparision, and is Infinite. 11. Om Shri Sai Kalaay Namah – Time Incarnate – Sai Baba is beyond time, beyond human comprehension, and His ways are beyond the reach of human mind and intellect. His divine time is beyond measure and is limitless. 12. Om Shri Sai Kalakaalaay Namah – Lord of Eternity – Sai Baba is Absolute Existence, Knowledge and Bliss. He is ever present in all beings. He is all pervading, having no beginning or end. He is Lord of Eternity. 13. Om Shri Sai … Continue reading Shri Sai Divya Pooja (Vrat) – Procedure and Details