India's Magic Baba Remembered


What made Sathya Sai Baba so popular?

Undoubtedly, Sathya Sai Baba was one powerful figure in the list of spiritual gurus in India. From ordinary believers to prominent figures, the clouds of influence are widely spread.  But what made him so popular than the rest of the spiritual gurus across India?

The term ‘miracle’ is one that attracted people to Puttaparthi. Baba had some divine power which critics termed it as simple illusion, when Baba pulled out vibuthi (holy ash), gold chains from thin air, read minds, heal the sick or a shiva linga from his mouth. The magic guru got many appreciation for showing such miracles to his devotees, which they addressed as miracle by God and no magic, reports Rediff.

Sathya Sai Baba was referred as God of mankind as well as a great human being. Top notch politicians, flimstars, sportsperson and industrialist among others are the humble devotees of Baba.