To the unknowing common man Baba appeared to be a simple beggar dressed in torn clothes making his rounds with his begging bowl, door to door along the streets of Shirdi. To the pious and devoted seekers, Baba was Satguru who showed them the righteous path to the divine. To the enlightened few, Baba manifested himself as none other than Sadashiva.

The above question had no clear answer during the time of Sree Shirdi Sai Baba. The world came to know the truth about Shirdi Sai, only when Bhagawan Sree Sathya Sai Baba in January 1974 at Whitefield, revealed the secrets related to His previous incarnation. The story is beautifully elaborated in Sree Sai Sacharita which says that Sree Mahadev along with Devi Sree Parvathy had appeared to Devagiri Amma, the physical mother of Shirdi Sai, and blessed her. Lord Shiva promised Devagiri Amma that he will take birth as her third child. Bhagawan Sree Sathya Sai Baba revealed that, this third son of Devagiri Amma and Ganga Bhave, later came to be known to the world as Sree Shirdi Sai Baba.

After His childhood days, young Sai came back to Shirdi in the year 1858 and lived his remaining life in a dilapilated mosque. This Masjid, known as Dwarakamayi still exists in Shirdi showering Baba’s blessings upon millions of Sai devotees even today. Baba was always immersed in divine silence, occasionally uttering the word ‘Allah Malik’. Sri Shirdi Sai philosophy ingrained 'Shraddha' meaning faith and 'Saburi' meaning Patience and Perseverance. According to Baba, ‘Shraddha’ and ‘Saburi’ are the supreme attributes for realization of the self.

Like all avathars in this universe, Baba also incarnated on earth to alleviate the sufferings of the poor and the needy, to spread the message of unconditional love and compassion, to break the man made walls of religion and caste, and to restore and protect the Sanathana Dharma.

Sree Shirdi Sai Baba always maintained ‘"Dhuni"’ (Sacred Fire) in the Masjid till his Samadhi and this ‘"Dhuni"’ is burning incessantly in Dwarakamai even today. Baba distributed the ‘"Udhi"’ (sacred ash) produced in the ‘"Dhuni"’ to every devotee who have visited him in the Masjid. By burning the sacred fire in the ‘"Dhuni"’, actually Baba was burning the bad Karmas of every beings around Him, thus by providing them with everlasting Peace and Happiness.

According to Sree Sai Sacharita, there are spiritual as well as materialistic attributes to this divine "Udhi". By maintaining this "Dhuni", burning firewood to sacred ash, Baba taught the world that everything around us in this Universe, including our own body, which is the cause of illusion (Maya) to the human mind, finally end up in mere ash. Baba blessed every one visiting Him in the Masjid and gave "Udhi" and this "Udhi" provided ultimate healing to the mental and physical sufferings of those who received it. Sree Sai Sacharita tells the stories of numerous devotees who were healed by Baba’s "Udhi".

Sai Baba’s "Udhi" (Vibhuti) provides healing to so many devotees even today. All the devotees visiting Sai Temple at Mammiyur receives Swamiji’s blessings and Baba’s Vibhuti which safe guards them against all harms all along the journey of life.

MAHANTH MOUNA YOGI SWAMI HARINARAYANAN

At an auspicious event held on 13th January 2024 at Sai Temple Guruvayur, Mouna yogi Swami Harinarayanan has been designated as the General secretary of Aadi Sankara Adwaitha akhada and member of Akhil Bharatiya Santh Samithi and was elevated to 'Mahanth' status after Sankalpa Havana, Sikha varjya and Abhishekam. The event was presided over by Sampujya Maha Mandaleswar Swami Prabhakarananda Saraswathi Maharaj who is the National Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Santh Samithi.

Mahanth Mouna yogi Swami Harinarayanan, a yogi and a profound mystic, is a visionary humanitarian and a prominent spiritual leader, was born in Guruvayur, Kerala in the year 1975. People see Swamiji in different ways, as a Yogi, Mystic, Guru, Friend, Visionary Humanitarian, Spiritual Scientist and some as a prominent Spiritual Leader. Yet Swamiji seems to be above all these in a true blissful state. At a very young age he realized that service to mankind was the easiest path to worship god and consequently he established Sai Sanjeevani charitable trust. Swamiji loves and cares for everyone & has dedicated his entire life to serve mankind, to the poor and the destitute.

Swamiji has inspired many spiritual seekers from around the world in achieving their goals, beyond the boundaries of race nationality and religion . Swamiji has founded many tools and techniques that helps sadhakas experience a deeper and more joyful life . Swamiji works tirelessly towards the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of all. His mastery over mundane life along with the profound experience of the self, guides every living being to explore the different possibilities and dimensions of Life. Swamiji has evolved reforming yet simple, practical and strong yogic methods for reformation and self development called “Mouna Yoga”. Many who have practiced Mouna yoga have found themselves totally changed and refined . Swamiji has also evolved various healing methods, meditations , breathing techniques, and practical wisdom methods for daily living which have helped many around the world to transform their lives.

SWAMIJI'S SPIRITUAL LINEAGE

Mahanth Mouna yogi Swami Harinarayanan is a Guru belonging to the lineage of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. The spiritual lineage of Swamiji is

Shirdi Sai Baba -> Upasani Maharaj -> Meher Baba -> Mouni Baba -> Swami Harinarayanan.