UNIVERSAL QUEST FOR HAPPINESS - ETERNAL MIRACLES OF SAI BABA OF SHIRDI By Srinivasan Raju

In his maiden book after retirement from diligent working life, the author narrates some of his surreal and bizarre experiences after he embraced the ideals of Shirdi Sai Baba in August 2004. Subsequently, he undertook occasional pilgrimages to Shirdi (Maharashtra) and became passionate about narrating a few anecdotes that relate to the divine incidents that originally occurred, involving Sai Baba's devotees, when he was physically alive. The author has woven a strong personal narrative filled with lively anecdotes in the book which should amuse and absorb the readers. Regular recitation of selected verses from Shri Sai Charita, that have been transliterated into English from the original version in Marathi by Mrs. Indira Kher, and meticulously reproduced in this book, is spiritually uplifting and is bound to imbue the reader with redemptive power of love, peace and joy. In the last five decades there has been a burgeoning growth in the number of worshippers of Shirdi Sai Baba whose temples too have mushroomed in most parts of the world. Bearing in mind the myriad existential hardships the downtrodden confront in their daily lives particularly in Asia and Africa, the author wishes to join the mainstream in contributing whatever little he can for the amelioration of the destitute and infirm. At the same time, the author is confident, this compendium will enrich the knowledge of the readers about the teachings of Sai Baba and help him in his noble mission of alleviating the distressing plight of some of the millions of deprived people across the world. "Universal Quest for Happiness - Eternal Miracles of Sai Baba of Shirdi" does not lead the reader to attain celestial bliss overnight but it certainly lays the roadmap for the reader to reach the path of Celestial Blessing. The reader is suggested to locate or create a tranquil environment where they can thoroughly absorb what they read and fully comprehend the contents of the Chapter on "True Power of Recitation of Verses from Satcharita". As stated above, regular reading of the contents creates the path to attain Celestial Bliss over a period of time. The Chapter on "Our Quest for Eternal Happiness" attempts to define happiness and evolve solutions to attain that
elusive element in human life. "Random Reflections" traces the personal events and observations of the author and gives a curious glimpse into his life. The contents of the title "Moral Precepts For Graceful Ageing" are self-explanatory and serve as an esoteric guide to elders in managing their affairs prudently. According to the author, who himself is a septuagenarian, their age should not cause them concern for their security and welfare.