Before you begin, pause.
Let your breath soften.
Let the mind release its demands.
Let the heart become simple.
You are not beginning a ritual.
You are entering a relationship.
This Sādhana is an invocation of Sadhguru Sainath Maharaj —
the Guru who walks with householders,
the Fakir who listens in silence,
the Master who promised never to abandon His own.
Sai Baba is not memory.
Sai Baba is presence.
Ganesh & Guru Vandana — Opening the Door of Grace
Every true journey begins with the remover of unseen knots —
Shri Ganesh, guardian of thresholds and inner clarity.
Invoke Shri Ganesh
वक्रतुंड महाकाय।
सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव।
सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
As the chant flows, feel resistance loosening.
A quiet confidence arising.
The sense that something benevolent is already at work.
Now bow to the eternal Guru principle —
the Guru-tattva that took form in Shirdi as Sai Baba.
Invoke Guru-Tattva
गुरु ब्रह्मा गुरु विष्णु,
गुरु देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरु साक्षात् परब्रह्म,
तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः॥
Let this bow be inward —
not to a form, but to the force that guides your life from within.
Sai Dhyāna — Entering Baba’s Living Presence
Sai Baba’s presence is quiet, grounded, and deeply personal.
He does not overwhelm.
He waits.
He meets you exactly where you are —
as a seeker, a doubter, a householder, a devotee.
Close your eyes and visualize:
Baba seated in Dwarkamai.
The earthen floor.
The steady flame.
Eyes filled with compassion — and reassurance.
Say inwardly:
“Baba, I have come.”
Remain here for a few breaths.
Let His nearness be felt — without asking anything.
Sai Mantra Sādhana — Chanting the Guru’s Name
From Dhyāna, gently move into Naam-Smarana.
This mantra is not for effort or display.
It is for trust.
Chant slowly, with the breath:
ॐ साईं नमो नमः
श्री साईं नमो नमः
जय जय साईं नमो नमः
सद्गुरु साईं नमो नमः
Recommended Practice
- Chant 3 to 5 malas daily
- Choose one count and stay with it consistently
- Do not rush or force the chant
3 malas establish steadiness and emotional grounding.
5 malas allow the mind to soften and surrender more deeply.
If fatigue arises, reduce — never strain.
Sai Baba responds to bhāv, not numbers.
Let the sound flow naturally.
If thoughts arise, return gently to the Name.
Over time, the mantra will begin to chant you.
The Eleven Vachanas — Receiving Baba’s Living Assurances
The 11 Vachanas are not verses to be admired.
They are promises spoken by a living Guru.
Recite them slowly.
After each Vachana, pause and reflect.
Vachana 1
जो शिरडी में आयेगा, आपद दूर भगायेगा।
Whoever comes to Shirdi, their troubles will flee.
Reflection:
Baba, I come to You — not as a visitor, but as a child.
Vachana 2
चढ़े समाधि की सीढ़ी पर, पैर तले दुख की पीढ़ी पर।
Whoever climbs the steps of my Samadhi will crush sorrow underfoot.
Reflection:
Baba, let my pride bow — and my burdens dissolve.
Vachana 3
त्यागूँ शरीर मैं कभी भी, भक्त हेतु दौड़ूँगा कभी भी।
Though I may leave my body, I will always run to help my devotees.
Reflection:
Baba, I trust You beyond form and time.
Vachana 4
मन में रखना दृढ़ विश्वास, करे समाधि पूरी आस।
Keep firm faith; my Samadhi will fulfill your hopes.
Reflection:
Baba, steady my faith when it wavers.
Vachana 5
मुझे सदा जीवित ही जानो, अनुभव करो सत्य पहचानो।
Know that I am always alive — experience this truth.
Reflection:
Baba, let me experience You, not just believe.
Vachana 6
मेरी शरण आ खाली जाये, हो तो कोई मुझे बताये।
Show me anyone who came to my refuge and went away empty.
Reflection:
Baba, I place everything at Your feet.
Vachana 7
जैसा भाव रहा जिस जन का, वैसा रूप हुआ मेरे मन का।
As the devotee feels toward me, so do I respond.
Reflection:
Baba, purify my feeling and intention.
Vachana 8
भार तुम्हारा मुझ पर होगा, वचन न मेरा झूठा होगा।
Your burden is mine; my word will never be false.
Reflection:
Baba, I release what I can no longer carry.
Vachana 9
आ सहायता लो भरपूर, जो माँगा वो नहीं है दूर।
Come, take my help in abundance; what you seek is near.
Reflection:
Baba, remove my hesitation in asking You.
Vachana 10
मुझमें मन वचन कर्म समाये, उसका ऋण न कभी चुकाये।
One who merges mind, speech, and action in me — I am forever indebted to them.
Reflection:
Baba, align my life with Your remembrance.
Vachana 11
धन्य-धन्य वह भक्त अनन्य, मेरी शरण तज जिसे न अन्य।
Blessed is the devotee who seeks no refuge but me.
Reflection:
Baba, let my refuge be simple and sincere.
Click here to download the complete, printable Sadhguru Sainath Maharaj’s 11 Vachanas PDF for daily sādhana.
On my blog post, you can download the English version of the promises, each presented with a dedicated image of Baba.
Sai Naam Smarana — Sealing the Sādhana
Now gently return to the simple Name:
साईं दत्त
Sāī Datta
Let it repeat without effort.
Let it dissolve into silence.
Silent Abidance — Living With Baba
Sit quietly for a few minutes.
Feel Baba not in front of you —
but with you.
In your breath.
In your actions.
In your everyday life.
This is how Sai Baba fulfills His promises —
not loudly, but faithfully.
The Fruits of This Sādhana
Practiced with sincerity, this Sādhana nurtures:
- Trust that does not collapse
- Faith that survives delay
- Guidance without confusion
- Protection without fear
- A quiet sense of being held
Because when you invoke Sadhguru Sainath Maharaj,
you invoke the Guru who said:
“Why fear, when I am here?”
And He meant it — forever.
Jai Ganesh • Jai Guru Datta • Jai Sadhguru Sainath Maharaj