Anita Satyajit

Talk to me about prayer

Tell me more about prayer and devotion, Baba? Sai Baba- When most people sit in front of God, they go with a long list of demands, wishes and desires. Even as you pray, you are running through other chores in your head. This stream of thoughts generated by your desires, experiences, needs and wants isContinueContinue reading “Talk to me about prayer”

Bangles

I scanned the shop for any anomaly. The ledger was in its place, the cash drawer was locked, as were the shelves. Everything looked normal. I turned off the light. Once the momentary blindness passed, I could see everything under the dim light of the the electric lamp. I gazed at the picture of GoddessContinueContinue reading “Bangles”

What is The Lost Path of Devotion?

Baba, what is this lost path of devotion, you told me to write about? What do I need to learn about it? Sai Baba: – The lost path of devotion is one of the paths to God. It is a simple and ancient way to Oneness, which relied on trust, faith, compassion, love and simplicity.ContinueContinue reading “What is The Lost Path of Devotion?”

Potential of creation

(This is part of my upcoming book – The Lost Path to Devotion. To know more and read more, visit this page.) I feel like asking you about the potential of creation. What does that mean Baba? Sai Baba :– The potential of creation is the sum of all possibilities in the world. The potential of creationContinueContinue reading “Potential of creation”

Song of the Summer Bird

(First Published in the Urban Shots: Crossroads Anthology) I ran out of the door, as soon as Padma turned her back on me. Before she could catch me, I was jumping down the stairs, two at a time. I slowed down after I crossed the gate to look behind me. Padma was not on myContinueContinue reading “Song of the Summer Bird”

Keeping the mind with God

(This is part of my upcoming book – The Lost Path to Devotion. To know more and read more, visit this page.) Baba, How do I keep my mind with you? Sai Baba :- First of all, your mind is unreal. And so, there is no question of you keeping it with me. What youContinueContinue reading “Keeping the mind with God”

Spring Forever

The platform was not as crowded as I expected it to be. As my parents walked to the notice board to reconfirm our reservation in the train, I gestured to my grandparents who were busy looking around. “Thatha, Paati come here.” “They have not reached,” announced Thatha. I looked around to confirm that my uncle,ContinueContinue reading “Spring Forever”

The clock is ticking

Past few days, I have been feeling like I am on a countdown. As though the clock is ticking and I can hear it inside me, around me, everywhere. And I am left wondering – I don’t know how much time is left for this countdown to end. I sat for days watching the clockContinueContinue reading “The clock is ticking”

A short-story on faith for World Story-telling Day

Returning to Krishna Usha looked at the clock. It was not yet 5. Sliding off the bed, careful not to wake up Ravi, she walked to the bathroom. The door creaked a bit as she opened it, but Ravi slept on, blissfully unaware of anything. She wondered how he could be so peaceful all theContinueContinue reading “A short-story on faith for World Story-telling Day”

Some tools to cope with fear, anxiety and panic in the current Coronavirus situation

As much fear as there is in the world, there seems to be more light. I want to choose that, believe that and not crumble in the fear right now. Healers and light-workers around the world, seem to have opened up their hearts and are creating such helpful audios, meditations, etc. to help everyone. SharingContinueContinue reading “Some tools to cope with fear, anxiety and panic in the current Coronavirus situation”