Bala Sai Baba is trusted by thousands and probed by scores of people. What makes this divine man more controversial and how is he in the company of many big celebrities, is an unanswered question. The Baba who claims himself as God recently celebrated his birthday in his Ashram in Kurnool. The event was a massive glitterati with elite list of celebrities and politicians like, union minister Balram Naik, state minister T G Venkatesh, Nisha Agarwal, Kamna Jethmalani and Jwala Gutta.
The celebrations included performances by global dancers under the glare of flood lights and it looked more like a filmy event. It was considered as re-emerge of the God-man after a long hiatus flooded with massive controversies. In spite of the issues that had kept him off the limelight for sometime, the crowds were awesome. Does this vouch for his divinity in a way it should, as our society is built on the foundations of Democracy.
India is a land of varied cultures and homeland to 'Doctrine of Karma.' The bonding, relationships and love for each other goes overboard at times to an extent that we start accumulating for our beloved ones more than what is required. Money is good, till it is sufficient and when it goes beyond it develops two traits generally. One is greed for more and the other is fear of hoarding. These two have dangerous repercussions on the individual both mentally and physically, there the trouble starts.
Well wondering why we are beating round the bush. It is just a preface to understand how we are taken for a ride. This is were one starts developing weaker mental attitude and to avoid the psychological stress looks for external help. That is the main reason in this nation of billion, there are more 'Baba's' than Scientists. We believe in magics more than logic. Exactly this is the point where a 'Baba' impresses us. This is how fear of hoarding gets us closer to these God-men. On the other hand, greed strikes a business relationships with such divine leaders to thrive on their popularity and in turn they use these elite references to attract the common man. Eventually the God-man and his band of elite devotees gain wealth but the lured common man shells out a portion of his hard earned money.
Now let us have a look at the past of Bala Sai Baba and infer for selves what is logic and what is magic. Bala Sai Baba was born to Kerala parents who had migrated to Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh to make a living. The father used to do some magics and perform in front of Shirdi Sai Baba temple on the main road. Later he died under mysterious circumstances leaving the family in dire status. Bala Sai Baba had a miserable teen experience and revived his situation with some witty thinking.
Inspired by Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi and with the magic art learned from his father, Bala Sai started on his own. Though not to the extent of his mentor, Bala Sai's popularity rose considerably. He started bringing out God's idols from his mouth and giving Udhi (divine ash) from air, to his devotees. Impressed by his tricks many followers donated liberally. His lifestyle changed and he started having a comfortable living along with his followers who thrived on real estate based on his prophesies. Things started changing for the divine man till the IT department started raiding his premises. Another issue was the powers he claimed divine were proved as magic tricks by an organization called, Jana Vignana Samithi. Since then, Baba was not much seen except on his 53rd birthday celebrations.
Taking all these things into consideration we leave it to your logical senses to asses the situation and realize the truth. In fact we are the most blessed living things on this earth to remember, analyze and act accordingly. Are we using our gifts to the fullest potential? A question that should lead to introspection. (Wishesh AarKay)
