Garland of 108 Precious Gems
Ashtotthara Satha Nama Rathnamala
10. Om Sri Sai Sarva Jana Priyaaya Namah
Baba has declared, "If you call me Prema Swarupa, you won't be wrong"; that is to say, He is love, all through. Baba says, "If I have any vow to keep, it is this : to shower joy on all" (Sarva Jana -- all people). Naturally, Baba is dear to all. (Sarva Jana Priya). His presence is the one durbar where all are welcomed. The ignorance, the poor, the afflicted, and the wicked, are even more welcome there, than the wise, the rich, the happy and the good. For all who need a mother, who seek a father, a friend, and a guide, for all who search for God, Baba is the goal. He loves all; He is loved by all. Baba blesses all, for He has declared His mission to be Sarvatharathudurgaani (let all cross obstacles). Sarva bhadraani Pasyanthu (let all see only auspicious sight). Sarvah sad buddhimaapnothu (let all acquire beneficial intelligence). Sarvah-sarvathra nandathu (lt all be joyful, everywhere). No one comes away from Him without the precious gift of His grace. He moves among men with the lamp of love; its radiance sheds peace and harmony, brotherhood and mutual help. So, He is adored by Hindu, Muslims, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, Asian, African, American, European, Australian -- all alike. Children are His special favorites; so are young, for He straightens them so that they may grow into worthy inheritors of immortality, into deserving claimants for the climax of communion with God.
(From : Garland of 108 Precious Gems,
Ashtotthara Sathanama Rathnamala, by Prof N Kasturi)
