Welcome to the first Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in the United States. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Pittsburg was initiated in 1979 under the divine guidance of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba to Srimati Mahalakshmi & Sri Panduranga Rao Malyala. It was fully operational from July 24th 1985. The Municipality of Monroeville approved the buildings on 1449 and 1451 Abers Creek Road, currently home of the temple.
Mission of the Temple: We trust in GOD. There is only ONE God, Who is omnipresent omniscient, omnipotent. The main purpose is to reduce pain and sorrow and to enhance joy in all beings by means of prayers, Yagnas. To enlighten the devotees with spiritual education and through services like Annadanam (Feeding the needy,plants,ants,birds and animals).Ordered by Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi Himself to the founders.
Temple Philosophy
The Temple Philosophy is best summed up as “Love All, Sever All. Help Ever, Hurt Never”. People of all faiths are welcome at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, as there is only one religion, the religion of love. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple provides programs to develop peace, truth, love and bliss.
The Temple Promotes
SATYA(Truth),DHARMA(Righteous),PREMA(Divine love),SHANTI(Peace),AHIMSA(Non-violence).
Temple Hours : M,T,W,F,Sun : 9am- 8pm ; Thur,Sat: 9am - 8.30pm
- Aum Sai Ram.
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Mission of the Temple: We trust in GOD. There is only ONE God, Who is omnipresent omniscient, omnipotent. The main purpose is to reduce pain and sorrow and to enhance joy in all beings by means of prayers, Yagnas. To enlighten the devotees with spiritual education and through services like Annadanam (Feeding the needy,plants,ants,birds and animals).Ordered by Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi Himself to the founders.
Temple Philosophy
The Temple Philosophy is best summed up as “Love All, Sever All. Help Ever, Hurt Never”. People of all faiths are welcome at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, as there is only one religion, the religion of love. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple provides programs to develop peace, truth, love and bliss.
The Temple Promotes
SATYA(Truth),DHARMA(Righteous),PREMA(Divine love),SHANTI(Peace),AHIMSA(Non-violence).
Temple Hours : M,T,W,F,Sun : 9am- 8pm ; Thur,Sat: 9am - 8.30pm
- Aum Sai Ram.
To view Sai Family 2012 Click Here
Wish you a Happy & Prosperous
New year!
May Baba's blessings always be with you and your family!
What is Joy of Giving?
Every parent knows the joy of accepting what is offered by their children: the value of the gift is not necessarily in the gift, but in the act itself. To illustrate this here are some examples:
After the Mahabharata war ended, Lord Sri Krishna once visited King Yudhishtira. The royal assembly was full of sages, seers, ministers, and eminent men and women who had come to meet the Lord. In this great gathering, Dharmaputra politely asked Krishna, 'Sir! You are the Lord of the whole universe. Every little thing, animate and inanimate, belongs to You. Why is it, then, you accept gifts even if it were a leaf of Tulasi? How can we give You what is Your own? How come you say that it pleases You?' Janardhana smiled bewitchingly and answered the king with another question, 'Why do you feel happy when your subjects present you with gifts, even though everything in your kingdom belongs to you?'
The character of Karna in the epic Mahabharata is fascinating for he exemplified the act of giving Karna was born with armor and earrings which ensured him immortality and invulnerability. He was a prince who could not resist giving, at any cost. When Indra came in the guise of a poor Brahmin and tricked him to give him the armor and ear rings, Karna did not hesitate, in spite of knowing the consequences. The ecstasy of giving overwhelmed everything else. He knew that the sheer act of giving would save him ultimately! Often do we wonder why God did not answer to our prayers? The answer is that we must have some credit in the Divine Bank to draw when emergency funds are needed.
patrarn pushpain phalarn toyani yo bhahiya prayachthati
tadaham bhakyupahrta-masnami prayatatmahah
In Bhagavad Gîtâ, Lord Krishna declares, "O! Dhananjaya! Perform good deeds. Don't be anxious for the fruit; the fruit will follow automatically."
To translate it into day-to-day life, serve the wife or husband or children as Divine souls as we are all connected by Ruñânubandha (by past actions). Einstein's Relativity Theory of E=mc2 is valid everywhere, as is Newton's third law of every motion, "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
Lord Srî Krshña was in His garden (udyânavana) on a Makara Sankrânti afternoon in Dwâraka with all His consorts, devotees, relatives, and friends. Krishña was cutting some fruits with a knife. In the process He cut His little finger, and blood started flowing. Rukmiñi, Satya Bhâma and the others called out to the servants for bandage and cloth etc. from the residential areas which were far from the garden. Draupadi was also there on that occasion of Makara Sankrânti. Everyone was dressed in new clothes and joyful. With no second thought, Draupadi tore her new saree and used the piece to bandage Lord Kr
God is Omniscient, and so, in whatever form we offer service, it pleases Him. So to make a deposit in the Bank of GOD, you must perform a Dharma or good action. Directly by feeding the birds, ants, and prayers. Indirectly by donating for good causes, i.e. Annadanam (feeding the hungry).
Why not start the new year with a positive balance with Baba? Consider making a Tax Deductible* Donation to the Temple. If you have stocks with a loss, did you know you can donate them? MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY!
Make checks to "Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temlpe"; PO BOX 507, Monroeville, PA 15146. Online http://www.baba.org or call 412-374-9244. MAY BABA'S BLESS US ALL! JAI SAI RAM!
*Consult your tax advisor.
Aum MahaGanapataye Namah *** Aum MahaSaraswatyai Namah *** Aum Sri Sai Gurubhyo Namah
Announcing
Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam (ARMY)
2012 -World Peace Yagnam
March 23rd to April 2nd 2012
The temple is conducting the Peace Yagnas for the past 22 years and we thank all the devotees for their generous support. The theme of 2012 Yagna: 1. Daiva Preeti (Love towards God) 2. Paapa Bheeti (Fear of Sin) 3. Sangha Neeti (Morality of society). The sound(Mantras) and Light (from Fire) of Yagnas will cleanse consciousness in all levels of creation, confer Peace, bliss to all beings, eliminating the wickedness, animal tendencies and enhance integrity.
“Co-incidences are God’s way of staying anonymous”- Albert Einstein.
For the Loka Kalyanam (Universal Peace) and good of all beings, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, (Pittsburgh, PA) is sponsoring the Ati Rudra Maha Yagna. It is said that this yagna was first performed by Lord Shiva Himself for the peace and prosperity of the world after destroying the Bhasmasura with the help of Maha Vishnu.
The goals of performing this 11 day yagna are: 1) World and American economic recovery; 2) Cleansing of the consciousness of all beings; 3) Containment of terrorism; 4) Contain global warming (environmental protection); 5) Find alternative technologies other than oil/gasoline; 6) To promote physical and mental health for all beings; 7) To provide peace and bliss.
Traditionally, this yagna is conducted over 11 days with 121 pundits. We need your support to conduct the yagna, which will have a total cost to the Temple about $54,000. Please look into your heart (and pocketbook) and support the Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam generously, which will be conducted at our vedapatasals. The ARMY will be rendered by our 11 pundits and 111 student pundits of our higher Learning institutes of n Kakinada and Puttaparthi in AP, Srinagar and Katra (J&K),Gangtok (Sikkim) and Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh).
Donors will have their names included in the sankalpam. This will cleanse all levels of their consciousness. The yagna will have a great influence on all living beings. It will bring peace, happiness, prosperity, health, progeny, courage, protection from enemies, and relief from inner and outer demons. Your immediate involvement and support is deeply appreciated. If any one wishes to donate the entire cost of $54,000, they will become the Grand Sponsor of the Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam.
Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam is a very important form of worship of Lord Siva, Who is the very source of cosmic energy for the entire creation. His divine form encompasses and extends far beyond all the known and unknown galaxies and universes. Lord Siva is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. He is the conqueror of death and an embodiment of infinite mercy, compassion, and love. Lord Siva is traditionally worshipped in the form of the linga, resembling the replica of Brahmanda. Abhishekham (pouring of liquids over linga) is the ritual dearest to His heart. Abhisekam is a scientific process of creation of negative ions which will give tremendous amount of happiness and peace cleansing the minds and atmosphere relieving depression, tiredness and anxiety of all beings as envisaged by ancient seers and saints of India millions of years ago.
BENEDICTION FOR ALL BEINGS:
At the beginning of creation, God uttered the following Veda mantram
Aum Sahanaa vavatu Sahanow Bhunaktu-Sahaveeryam karavaavahai
Tejeswinaa Vadheetamastu - Maa Vidwi shavahai Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti
The meaning is: Let us grow together, let us live together, let us nourish the wisdom acquired together, let us live together with friendship without envy. Peace – Serenity – Tranquility.
God, through the Rishis, has gifted mankind with the Vedic technology of Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam to erase our sins and mistakes and promote peace and prosperity. Join us in making good use of this gift and to promote the universal welfare.
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple - 1449 Abers Creek Road, Monroeville, PA 15146, USA
(412) 374-9244. www.baba.org
(All sponsors will be acknowledged in the May 2012 newsletter)
Make checks payable to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. Mailing address: Po box:507, Monroeville PA 15146. Contact the office (412-374-9244) or e-mail pittsburghbabatemple@yahoo.com to get further details.
Bow to Sai Peace-Serenity -TranquilityJai Sairam
Announcing
Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam (ARMY)
2012 -World Peace Yagnam
March 23rd to April 2nd 2012
The temple is conducting the Peace Yagnas for the past 22 years and we thank all the devotees for their generous support. The theme of 2012 Yagna: 1. Daiva Preeti (Love towards God) 2. Paapa Bheeti (Fear of Sin) 3. Sangha Neeti (Morality of society). The sound(Mantras) and Light (from Fire) of Yagnas will cleanse consciousness in all levels of creation, confer Peace, bliss to all beings, eliminating the wickedness, animal tendencies and enhance integrity.
“Co-incidences are God’s way of staying anonymous”- Albert Einstein.
For the Loka Kalyanam (Universal Peace) and good of all beings, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, (Pittsburgh, PA) is sponsoring the Ati Rudra Maha Yagna. It is said that this yagna was first performed by Lord Shiva Himself for the peace and prosperity of the world after destroying the Bhasmasura with the help of Maha Vishnu.
The goals of performing this 11 day yagna are: 1) World and American economic recovery; 2) Cleansing of the consciousness of all beings; 3) Containment of terrorism; 4) Contain global warming (environmental protection); 5) Find alternative technologies other than oil/gasoline; 6) To promote physical and mental health for all beings; 7) To provide peace and bliss.
Traditionally, this yagna is conducted over 11 days with 121 pundits. We need your support to conduct the yagna, which will have a total cost to the Temple about $54,000. Please look into your heart (and pocketbook) and support the Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam generously, which will be conducted at our vedapatasals. The ARMY will be rendered by our 11 pundits and 111 student pundits of our higher Learning institutes of n Kakinada and Puttaparthi in AP, Srinagar and Katra (J&K),Gangtok (Sikkim) and Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh).
Donors will have their names included in the sankalpam. This will cleanse all levels of their consciousness. The yagna will have a great influence on all living beings. It will bring peace, happiness, prosperity, health, progeny, courage, protection from enemies, and relief from inner and outer demons. Your immediate involvement and support is deeply appreciated. If any one wishes to donate the entire cost of $54,000, they will become the Grand Sponsor of the Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam.
Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam is a very important form of worship of Lord Siva, Who is the very source of cosmic energy for the entire creation. His divine form encompasses and extends far beyond all the known and unknown galaxies and universes. Lord Siva is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. He is the conqueror of death and an embodiment of infinite mercy, compassion, and love. Lord Siva is traditionally worshipped in the form of the linga, resembling the replica of Brahmanda. Abhishekham (pouring of liquids over linga) is the ritual dearest to His heart. Abhisekam is a scientific process of creation of negative ions which will give tremendous amount of happiness and peace cleansing the minds and atmosphere relieving depression, tiredness and anxiety of all beings as envisaged by ancient seers and saints of India millions of years ago.
BENEDICTION FOR ALL BEINGS:
At the beginning of creation, God uttered the following Veda mantram
Aum Sahanaa vavatu Sahanow Bhunaktu-Sahaveeryam karavaavahai
Tejeswinaa Vadheetamastu - Maa Vidwi shavahai Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti
The meaning is: Let us grow together, let us live together, let us nourish the wisdom acquired together, let us live together with friendship without envy. Peace – Serenity – Tranquility.
God, through the Rishis, has gifted mankind with the Vedic technology of Ati Rudra Maha Yagnam to erase our sins and mistakes and promote peace and prosperity. Join us in making good use of this gift and to promote the universal welfare.
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple - 1449 Abers Creek Road, Monroeville, PA 15146, USA
(412) 374-9244. www.baba.org
(All sponsors will be acknowledged in the May 2012 newsletter)
Make checks payable to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. Mailing address: Po box:507, Monroeville PA 15146. Contact the office (412-374-9244) or e-mail pittsburghbabatemple@yahoo.com to get further details.
Bow to Sai Peace-Serenity -TranquilityJai Sairam
Dear Sai Bhakta,
Sai Ram. The Vedas proclaim that there is no greater charity than annadanam, the gift of food and water to the hungry and thirsty. Annadanam bestows great merit on the giver. Why is this? Because food and water are universal necessities. Whether we are a man, an ant, or an elephant, everyone needs food and water. For the last twenty years, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Pittsburgh, has been conducting annadanam in India. The Temple has supplied tens of thousands of free meals each year to the needy. This year, the Temple's goal is to supply 50,000 free meals in rural India. PLEASE DONATE GENEROUSLY towards the goal. Thanks to all the devotees that have already contributed! To make a donation click on the button on the right, or click here to goto the donation page. Jai Sai Ram! |
Priest
| Priests and Veda Pandits available for religious services.
Satyanarayana vratam, House ceremony, Birthday puja, Veda blessings, etc... To schedule a time contact office at 412-374-9244 or by email to pittsburghbabatemple@yahoo.com. |
