Garland of 108 Precious Gems
Ashtotthara Satha Nama Rathnamala
15. Om Sri Sai Mahimaatmane Namah
'Mahima' means glory. This name means 'He who is glory personified'. Sathya Sai Baba is glory personified. His Mahima or glory is witnessed by grateful recipients every moment, in every land. Worship His picture in your home; He showers Vibhuthi for you from the picture itself. He gives kumkum, saffron, akshatha grains, sandal powder, amritha, honey, sugarcandy, scent -- all auspicious things from His pictures (not necessarily of the Sathya Sai form) in your own home. He announces His presence by signs, by fragrances, by flashes of light, by the swinging of pictures and of garlands, by the formation of Pranava on pictures, by foot-prints marked out on the floor. For example, He had, for the sake of the people who found it difficult or costly to make the journey to Puttaparthi, manifested Himself clearly inside the marble Linga of an old Siva temple at Kothanaghatta. Faith in God and the discipline needed to realize Him, are strengthened by such Mahimas. He appears in His own physical form in distant lands, and instructs those who yearn for guidance. He vouchsafes signs of His presence whenever He assures that He will be Present. His voice is heard advising, teaching, blessing, consoling -- by ears that are attuned to Him. He is unique among all Divine manifestations. He is free, He is full.
(From : Garland of 108 Precious Gems,
Ashtotthara Sathanama Rathnamala, by Prof N Kasturi)
