Ravi ji’s journey to Kashi

In 2023 the temple priest was going on a journey to Kashi, an ancient city in India that is revered as the abode of Lord Shiva. Ravi ji had put together various envelopes with prayer letters and donations for the priest to take to Kashi. Ravi ji has always had a wish in her heart to visit Kashi but this had never yet materialised.

In 2024, Ravi ji was offered the opportunity to take a pilgrimage to Kashi. However, there were several challenges and a plan to get there was not working out. By Baba’s grace and blessings, the path to Kashi was made clear and Ravi ji will be visiting Kashi from 3^rd to the 9^th October 2024, during the powerfully energetic and auspicious time of Navaratri.

Ravi ji will be visiting many places of worship, including Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sankat Mochan Mandir in honour of Hanuman and the beautiful Durga temple. Ravi ji will spend time visiting the sites and experience peace and tranquillity in the holiest of holy cities: Kashi. We look forward to hearing more about Ravi ji’s experiences on her return from Kashi.

Ravi ji’s Maha Shivaratri 2024 testimonial

On Maha Shivaratri, I had woken up to a powerful day. I did the lingam abhishek at my healing centre, and was ready to have meditation sessions with my clients that day. Every year I go with my clients to Baba’s mandir for abhishek. I had finished the meditation with my first client and was supposed to meet another client for the abhishek. I did the aarti at the mandir and I was on a high with the energy and vibrations of the day and the prayers.

However, the client was unable to make the abhishek for some reason. At the temple, the priest asked me if I was ready. ‘Ready for what?’, I thought. The priest said ‘you are going to do the abhishek.’ I was so happy to perform Shiva ji’s and Baba’s abhishek on this powerful, amazing day. I also had scheduled my next client’s session but messaged them to meet me at the temple. Once the abhishek was completed I felt so much energy, was so happy at what Baba had planned and I could not stop smiling. It was an amazing day and I feel extremely blessed and content to receive blessings from Shiva ji and Baba.

Om Sai Ram

Experience

Om Sai Ram 🙏🏻

Baba always protects his devotees and continues to guide them on the right path. Some incidents leave a lasting impression and reaffirm our faith in Baba, and I had one such experience lately while visiting a temple for puja which was conducted for the well being of a friend on 24^th April. I bought all the pooja items as requested by the priest and went to her house to attend the pooja. The pooja and prayers went very well, and I experienced immense sense of divine peace within. While the pooja was going on, the divine intuition guided me to get the prayers done at the temple on the day of my birthday in June. I spoke to the priest who was very happy to arrange the same prayers for me and said I could participate in the pooja via video call from India considering that was the week am visiting Shirdi.

Thereafter, I decided to go to the Shopping Centre with my friend as she suggested that it will be refreshing to do some window shopping considering have been lately busy with work. As I started walking in the mall, there was a inner calling to go back home and it was not ideal time to do shopping. I always followed my intuition as it is my firm belief that:

“Me talking to Baba is prayer; Baba talking to me is my intuition” ……

I mentioned to my friend about the change in plan and we decided to go home via cab once we buy coffee. As I was getting into the cab the driver asked me, if I was from the area sensing my hurry. As soon as we sat in the cab my phone rang, it was the priest from the Romford temple who wanted to know our whereabouts. He sounded eager on the phone to know how far we were from the temple, as he had found a phone in the premises. My friend then realised that she accidentally left her phone behind. We were six minutes away from the temple. The priest came down all the way to the place where we were, after picking his son from the school and handed the phone to her.

Had Baba not initiated the thought of not going to shopping within me, I would not have checked my phone nor would have answered the call from the priest, and it would have been days before Shri would have got her phone back considering how far the temple was. My friend thanked Baba and me. for getting her phone back and was truly relieved that she could carry on her teacher’s duty across Mahaparayan groups on Thursday.

Baba is great and all I can say “Anything is possible in Baba’s world”.

Om Sai Ram 🙏🏻

Experience

Om Sai Ram 🙏🏻

Shraddha and Saburi are twin sisters. Every time life tests one, these two are the very principles that help us as Baba devotee to face the challenges in day-to-day mundane existence. My recent blissful experience has once again reminded me the core teachings of Baba and their significance which has been very gratifying.

Conducting Sai9 Healing spiritual trips as per Baba’s guidance has been a very successful endeavour with Baba’s blessing this year. Earlier our trips included visiting various spiritual temples across United Kingdom and now as per Baba’s plan we will be going for our first abroad trip which is much awaited to Shirdi. With Baba’s very grace, many devotees signed up as per their inner calling and Baba’s divine plans.

Planning for the upcoming Shirdi trip has been particularly challenging with few known associates who I initially expected to support, not being available. Despite of my every single effort to make the trip memorable and unique for the devotees who have chosen to seek Baba’s blessings through Sai9 Healing, my patience was tested as nothing was going as per plan.  It was seemingly hard task to establish communication and get the arrangements done with contacts which I relied on. I was overwhelmed and felt like every odd stacked were preventing me from gaining success in my planned venture.

On Thursday, 27^th April morning, I was very upset and was talking to Baba, I heard Baba’s voice asking me not to approach anyone for help, that everything will be arranged for. Within two hours-time, I received a message from ‘Arunji’. I did not recognise him in the first instance and could not remember who he was. He then said, he was the son of Laxmibai Shinde, the pious and blessed soul whom Baba had given the 9 coins briefly before his passing away. He sent me a picture of the shrine at his house. I could not believe my eyes; it was very emotional and reassuring for me. That very moment, I felt Baba had his blessing hands on my head.

Arunji reminded me that we met 6 years back in Shirdi, when I had briefly visited the Laxmibai Shinde Trust and we had exchanged phone numbers. He went on to say in his text message that he was guided by divine intuition to contact me. I could instantly feel Baba’s presence and reassurance that, he would help me arrange the Shirdi trip and Baba sent his man to help me out. I was overwhelmed and overjoyed at the same time. Arun sent me the pictures of the blessed coins saved and treasured by the trust. Arun has offered to take us to the other Baba devotees houses in Shirdi who were in acquaintance with Baba during his blissful days in Shirdi. He informed me that he was unavailable between 10^th June to 16^th June due to some personal commitment in Bangalore and could accompany us on our trip only on 9^th June. I felt speechless thinking of the significance of No.9 and felt visiting the 9 coins shrine was once again an indication of Baba’s blessings. Arunji has also offered to arrange transport for those days, and it is merely Baba’s Leela that all the arrangements fell in place. Baba’s blessings are with me, and I am confident Baba will make the trip an ultimate success.

I am unable to contain my happiness and excitement thinking about the trip. My heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Baba.

Om Sai Ram 🙏🏻

Ram Navami Experience by Ravinder Bhamber

Om Sai Ram 🙏🏻

I like getting blessed shawls from temples whenever I visit and to place it in my healing centre or home. I have always been lucky to get one on my temple visits. The priest usually leaves a blessed shawl for me to take with me.

On Thursday, 30th March on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I had been to Baba’s temple to offer my prayers, Abhishek was going to take place. I always help out at the temple when I can. One of the staff members said to me there was a garland ready for Baba and if I wanted to offer it to him. I readily agreed. Also, they asked me to be a part of the Abhishek which I willingly agreed. I helped with the preparations for the Abhishek and happily performed Abhishek for Baba. The priest then offered me Baba’s blessed shawl and also Chandan from Baba’s forehead. My joy knew no bounds. The priest said my good work was being recognised.

I felt truly blessed for the day as it was my last day of Sai Vrat. Thank you, Baba.

Om Sai Ram 🙏🏻

Experience by Ravinder Bhamber

Om Sai Ram 🙏🏻

This is a miraculous experience of winning my dad’s court case which would have been impossible without Baba’s blessings.

My dad got a stroke in August 2011. Six months before this in February 2011 the hospital called us, mum had answered the phone then. The hospital emphasised that dad needed to undergo a procedure in August. I was not happy about this and questioned if the procedure could happen in September instead as we had a festival coming up in August and it would mean dad would not be able to eat anything. We were told by the hospital that the procedure needed to be done in August itself. Deep down I wasn’t happy. Just a day before the procedure, hospital staff came home to administer dad the necessary medication. Due to error on GP’s part dad was given the wrong dose of injection at 5.30 pm that evening which was a lesser dose as compared to the one he should have received being on Warfarin. Dad was not supposed to take any tablets having had the injection.

I took him for the procedure the next day. My heart did not agree to take him to the hospital. My brother could not join me due to some commitments. At the hospital, my dad was taken in for the procedure, I was asked to wait for him with expected 45 min wait period. I noticed that the staff were not organised, they did not explain the situation to my dad appropriately considering his needs of having been spoken to slowly and clearly. His blood pressure was not taken. There was no translator available and I was not informed or considered for translation to him. 1.5 hours passed and dad was still not out. After a while I was told he was ready to go home. He was left inside and when I went up to him it was 4 pm and he had not eaten anything by then.

I was not happy at all as the nurses rushed us and said dad could go home for recovery and be back on his medication. No procedure was mentioned about dad taking Warfarin. After getting home I told my brother that we need to get Warfarin levels checked for dad. We went back to the hospital and were told it was not needed. Upon insisting the levels were checked and was found to be low. The very next day dad had stroke, dad was in hospital three months thereafter, lost his speech and became house bound. Our life changed in the 6 years.

One day a visitor from Whitechapel Hospital came home and advised that the GP, hospital and Pharmacy had wronged us and that they should be taken to the court. After much thinking, I decided to fight the case. It was a long battle. After the first 6 months, the hospital did not co-operate saying they lost the notes. Thereafter the global pandemic hit and things came to a standstill for the next two years. Three lawyers left the case and then it was given to the solicitor. But every time I went to Shirdi the case moved two steps ahead. The stroke panel came back with a positive reply and moved the case forward. Before going to Shirdi in December 2021, I was thinking of closing the case, it was then that miraculously the reports came in our favour. Eight months thereafter again nothing moved as hospital kept asking for more time. Just few weeks ago on 14^th March solicitor got back confirming the hospital accepted they were at fault and that we had won the case. We are yet to hear of the settlement which would hopefully be after Easter.

Winning the court case after 4 years is next to unachievable. This has happened purely due to Baba’s blessings. Only because of him I was able to stand up and fight for my dad’s rights. I can feel Baba’s blessings upon me and my family. Thank you, Baba, for being always there.

Om Sai Ram 🙏🏻

Om SaiRam​

There have been times through Baba’s grace, I could heal many devotees. Today it was my turn to be churned and tested. My eyes have had a very bad infection and they would be swollen every morning. As always my day is planned by Baba which was helping devotee, house chores, work and taking care of my elderly parents. Despite of illness, I took baba name and surrendered myself to baba. Every day continued doing my duties despite of significant pain in eyes and lack of sleep. As the pain was intense, I lied on the bed and closed my eyes. Baba came in my dream and I saw flow of vibudhi in my eyes. It was as if the vibudhi was washing the infection and healing me to get better. I got up and to my own surprise, my eyes were healed. Swelling subsided and I was feeling everything was normal. Baba is the universal healer who knows how to take care of his loved children. Om SaiRam 

Om Sai Ram, Om Sai Ram, Om Sai Ram, Om Sai Ram, Om Sai Ram Om Sai Ram

Over a decade of healing numerous devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba as a healer, one would expect that Ravinder Bhamber will not be tested and if tested also will have everything under control. On 26th March 2022, as you walk through the doors of Ravi’s home after hearing that her loving dad is hospitalised, all you see and hear is a daughter, who is constantly praying for her father’s recovery. There is a lot of self- assurance in her speech that her beloved lord Baba will protect her dad, who means the world to her.

On 25th March after a normal day with clients at healing centre, Ravi had a calling to leave home early and do some paper work at home. Though her initial plans were to leave at 5’ o’clock in the evening, she intuitively heard Baba guiding her to go home at 3pm. Immediately she wrapped up everything at the healing centre and rushed home. As she entered the living room, it came to her notice that her father was not feeling well and looked very pale. Chanting Baba’s name, she went upstairs into her bedroom and within 5 minutes, she heard Baba asking her to go downstairs. As she approached her father, her heart beat skipped to see her father rolling eyes to the ceiling and his body losing control. She put Baba’s VIBUDHI all around and mixed some with water and gave it to him.

Immediately called the ambulance which took a while and once medic’s arrived, they suggested that he seems to have Pneumonia infection. They immediately rushed him to the hospital and put him through tests. Considering it was a busy emergency ward, it took the whole night for tests to be completed and doctors to review the reports. Ravi kept holding on to her Baba with faith, that he will make it all fine and bring her dad home healthy. Faith and Patience are the primary tools that serve every devotee to overcome any situations. Once we leave our burdens on Baba and believe that he will take care, all we have to do is pray. Prayers are powerful and when they come from a sacred place deep within, they pave way to miracles.

On 26th March morning 6:20am doctors finally approached Ravi to discuss the findings of the report. They stated to her that his chances to live are 50-50 and it is difficult to say how much he can cope with the infection. Her faith in that very moment on Baba was stronger than the doctor’s medical knowledge. Hand on heart, she knew that Baba is the greatest healer and nothing is impossible for him to cure her father. The doctors were astonished by the way she stayed positive, however they acknowledged that she herself being a spiritual healer might have strong reasons to believe that situation will improve. They discussed on steps ahead to give treatment and her dad was put on drip, as he totally stopped eating being on anti-biotic. Since 26th to 30th March, the doctors continued their treatment and slowly things started to improve with her dad.

Her SHRADHA and SABURI together with LOVE were paramount to his recovery. Every day she prayed and sat all day long in the hospital feeding him, putting him to sleep and praying to Baba. Patience to see her father come home soon and be on the path to recovery was all she thrived for. On 6th April, she felt that her dad will come home and get discharged, as he showed signs of good improvement. However, the physio suggested that considering he was not able to move out of the bed, it will be best to not get discharged as yet. Seeing her father emotional, as he was not being allowed to go home was a heart-breaking moment. His blood pressure was fluctuating and there was deep anguish to go home within him.

Days passed and finally on 12th April, at 1:10pm doctors discharged her dad and with all the paper work completed they finally reached home at 11pm. It was a moment of joy, but however it was undeniable fact that he needed a frame to walk and he could not move much. Ravi prayed and all she carried is unwavering faith that her Baba will revive him back to normal. Doctors who predicted his recovery to be impossible were surprised to see that, within 3 days of coming home, he started eating on his own, walking to the toilet without a frame and also talking to everyone.

MIRACLE’S happen and they only happen when one has unwavering FAITH that BABA will take control of the situation. If we take one step towards Baba then Baba takes hundred steps towards us. Ravi the daughter of a loving father, stood her test and served BABA and her father with unconditional LOVE.

Experience – COVID

Life throws challenges not to test us but to make us reach to the next level of tolerance and acceptance. Pain is a beautiful flower which when offered with love to divine abode showers the grace of God.

My life was all about taking care of my father, who has been unwell for last few years. Since COVID started, being aware of the medical implications and constraints, I have been extra conscious all through in terms of cleanliness and care. We had carers coming for my dad every day but we took every precaution needed.

On 5^TH Jan 2021, my parents developed mild COVID symptoms and when tested, result was positive for both of them and myself it was negative. I stopped carers and mom was isolating upstairs and I was taking care of dad all by myself. Mom was down with high temperature and dad was very weak, severe cough and gradually he stopped eating. It was very draining both emotionally and physically but all the while, I felt baba was by my side and showering his blessings.

Gradually dad developed breathing issues and his warfarin shot up to 8. ANE did the test but results were not correct and they suggested we get it done at a place nearby. All COVID did was caused a lot of fear within every one and it has become increasingly difficult to get support and care. Mom continued to be isolated for 14 days and had severe body aches. What added to the current situation was, me also getting infected by COVID and was tested positive. I started feeling very perturbed never like before. Baba was my only hope in the entire time, he came into my dreams and used to give me flower. He was the only sustenance which gave me strength, love and energy, to do what I did all through that phase. I felt as if, I was resting at his feet and showering flowers of devotion towards his picture.

During this month of upheaval, Baba gave me many indications. Each time for example, I step into living room the movie played in the television was either Santhoshi ma, Durga ma or my dearest lord BABA HIMSELF…. I STILL FEEL IT WAS HIS PLAN FOR US TO BURN OUR KARMA. I HAD VISUALS OF DHUNI BURNING AND IT WAS AUSPICIOUS SIGN THAT BABA IS TAKING CARE AND CURING US.

After 4 weeks of life threatening period, we all eventually were tested negative. The joy that, I carried was a sign of relief. Life has many highs and lows but this was the most special period of my life and will remain memorable as it taught me that there is only one person, we can look up to at all times and that is GOD. Everyone in this world can forsake but not Baba. He is there for his children at all times and all he asks for is unconditional faith and patience.

Experience

Om Sai Ram 

On the afternoon of Wednesday, 7th December about 1pm, my dad suddenly got a fit. His condition was not stable and something within me said I should contact the emergency services. I called for an ambulance immediately, they said it would be sometime until help reaches us. I had done all the routine tests on dad by then and the parameters of blood pressure and oxygen levels seemed fine. I was praying to Baba continuously and chanting his name. The ambulance arrived in an hours’ time and we reached hospital, we were told we would have to wait up to 5 hours outside A&E to be seen. It was bitterly cold due to the on- going cold snap. I didn’t let the cold dim my hope. Miraculously we got in an hours’ time and dad was seen by the consultant and his blood tests were taken which came back normal. Dad also was allotted a bed immediately until his CT scan could be taken as recommended by the consultant.

While waiting to be called for the CT scan I started reading Sat Charitra to dad and read 4 chapters to him. He was listening to the reading and seemed calm and peaceful. I could sense all this while that we were being taken care of by Baba. There was a sense of positive energy around us. As we continued to wait, two nurses came in to see dad and we ended up speaking. They seemed curious to know about me and what I did. I spoke to them about Sai Baba and the healing work I do. They were fascinated and asked me for my details. Another nurse also came in and said that she could sense good energy and vibes around us.

Dad was called for CT scan at midnight. By Baba’s grace and blessings, the scan reports were normal. Consultant was happy for dad to be discharged. I had to get a cab home and was told it might take up to 3 hours to get home due to the weather. Baba again was with us. The cab arrived and we were home in 20 mins and we reached home at 3.15 am.

It was a good stressful 12-14 hours but I never felt the stress instead felt looked after by Baba. He took care that dad got all the necessary care and got home safely. With his blessing’s dad is recovering well.

Baba is the best. Place your faith on him and leave the rest. His devotion gives so much of strength.

Om Sai Ram 

“Ravinder, your dad will get better”

With Baba’s grace, today, I am chronicling my story. Baba has been with me at every step in my life and this story goes on to show how he has saved my family. I have been very close to my dad. He is my lifeline. Ravinder till 2017, was a cheerful and bubbly person. Dad and I used to shop together, cook together and have fun together. But life changes and each of us have our own journey. Here is how my path changed and I have become who I am today and how Baba has played an integral role in my life.

I can never forget the date, August 8, 2017. My father went for a regular check-up and was advised to stop his Warfarin tablets. Instead, he was recommend an injection. 4 courses of injections to be administered at home. We could never understand this diagnosis (we found out later that the doctor who prescribed this course made a mistake!). After the second shot, my mind was not at rest. It was as though, Baba was saying something to me. I even asked my brother to have my father checked. All results came in clear, but deep down I was not at peace. It was as though I had a premonition of things to come.

I was nervous throughout the week. It was on August 2017 that my dad and I sat to tea, like we regularly did. I was tired and took leave from dad and went up to my room. This is very unlike me. In my room, I felt unrest. Baba came to me thrice, spoke to me and blessed me. He kept saying look after dad and sensing something was wrong, I came down immediately. Things were to change forever…

There it was! He has just suffered from a stroke (Cerebrovascular disease & Mild Cognitive Disorder). Stroke that effected his speech and impaired movement of his right arm. We rushed him to hospital immediately in an ambulance. The next morning at 6:00 a.m., I rushed to the hospital. Everyone advised me against going there so early, I still did. I also insisted to stay there all day. As I was crying and lost next to the almost lifeless body of my dad in his hospital room, I heard Baba say, “Ravinder, your dad will get better.”

“Ravinder, who do you go to?”

As a healer, I hardly was prepared to answer this question. For the past 10 years, I have been the port of call for many of my clients in distress. With my father’s illness, between juggling hospital, office and home, this question came like a jolt. However, without hesitation, I replied Baba. Yes, Baba. He has guided me step by step in my journey so far. I never gave up hope. Right from the day my dad was hospitalised, hope was my firm resolve. Dad had to undergo several tests, he lost his memory and doctors were quick to pronounce the worst. My family too felt the same. However, I had created a bubble for myself. I kept firmly believing that he will get better.

He had a tube in his nose, he could not swallow nor could he walk. He lost his speech and it was difficult to communicate with him. He underwent speech therapy twice a week. Baba then came to me and said, “Ravinder, make something from home for dad to eat”. I made rice pudding and I was sure my dad would eat. But he did not. The doctors were threatening to operate him with a feeding tube and I prayed hard. The nurses, who by then became very friendly, would sit with me and comfort me. However, I did not give up. On the following Friday was my brother’s 40th and my entire family celebrated his birthday. I could not get myself to go out with them for dinner. I kept praying hard. On the last day of speech therapy of my dad, we had a breakthrough. I made lentil soup from home and he had 12 spoons! The entire nursing team was shocked. They called in a senior doctor who was shocked too. Dad started consuming food and they had to remove his feeding tube. That was our first major victory – his feeding tube was removed in 3 Months. Nurses mentioned they had never seen that happen! Where he was to be operated on the following Tuesday, he started consuming food (without the tube) on Friday itself. The nurses cheered, “Ravinder, you were so damn right!”.

While this went on at the hospital, my work was getting affected too. As a healer, I give my clients my 100%. I had recently won a large contract and could not bring my mind to it. My receptionist kept reminding me, but my mind was not there. Taking Baba’s name, the next day I went to meet my client, a shrewd businessman. I explained my situation to him and he said, “Ravinder, I will give you 4 weeks. Look after your dad.” Baba cleared the way for me.

That was just the beginning…his care then continued at home.

“Have Faith and Patience and confront your problems”

Once my dad was home, with Baba’s grace step by step things seemed to improve.

For eight months he slept downstairs and I was with him. We had helpers coming in thrice a day. I had to keep an eye for his medicines and different appointments and manage his therapy sessions. He had to regularly have blood checks, OT and speech therapy sessions. I used to pray to Baba.

I still remember clearly how much I struggled with all the paperwork. There was a day when the Council called and told me that they will be coming to see the paperwork that day. I was just not prepared. I cried to Baba. Within an hour I received a call from the Council saying that they will come after a month, as the officer was unwell. Such is the grace of my Baba.

Today, after 8 months, my dad has shifted to his room upstairs. He can move around. He is yet to get back his memory and speech, but I know that things will get better. Helping dad has made me much stronger and strengthened my faith in Baba. Baba has kept guiding me and has told me to have faith and patience and confront my problems and keep walking. I am never alone in this journey. Baba’s mercy is on us. Jai Sai Ram.

Throughout my journey of a year, certain tools of Baba have helped me overcome my fears. I am sharing them with you, so they can help you too.

• Continuously chanting Baba’s name
• Drinking Udhi water
• Reading Baba’s Satcharita
• I continuously imagined Udhi over dad
• I would make Prasad at home and distribute at Baba’s temple

Experience by Ravinder Bhamber

Om Sai Ram Om Sai Ram

Baba is in all our homes and at all times guarding us lovingly. I felt that I should share my experience…

As I was cleaning the bins which were dirty with hot water from kettle. My mum called me and being absent minded, I dropped the bin and the hot water ran all over my hand. It was terrible pain which was unbearable.

I felt like crying a lot going into my room. Somewhere I felt may be Baba wanted me to rest that is why this happened. I took a glass of vibudhi water and went to nap.

I run out of words when I write this as Baba came into my dream and was touching my hand where it was burnt and heard his loving voice saying to me that there won’t be much pain as he is there to take care of me.

When I woke up, amazing and my eyes were teary as one might believe it or not, not only did the pain get better, the bubbles are not. There as well. What can I say other than the words

“Baba is great”

Ravinder Bhamber