4182 - Shri Sai Satcharitta
Author: Govind R. Dabholkar
Description: Śrī Sai Satcharitra, originally composed in Marathi (1930) and later translated into English (1944), is the authoritative devotional biography of Shirdi Sai Baba by his devoted attendant Govind Raghunath Dabholkar, also known as Hemadpant (). Over 9,300 verses across 52–53 chapters, it records Baba’s life, miracles, teachings, and timeless anecdotes that highlight his compassion, guidance, and spiritual presence . The narrative flows as if Baba himself narrates his own life, fostering deep empathy, devotion, and faith. Practitioners often recite it devotionally (“parayāṇa”), especially during times of crisis, believing sincere reading reveals answers and blessings . ⸻ Keywords: Shirdi Sai Baba, Hemadpant, devotional biography, miracles, guru-teachings, parayāṇa, spiritual guidance ⸻ Ideal for: Devotees of Sai Baba, seekers on spiritual paths, readers of devotional literature, and those looking for faith-building life stories ⸻ Age: 12 years and up (accessible to teens with interest in spiritual narratives; meaningful for adults) ⸻ Theme: Divine grace, selfless service, unwavering faith, surrender to the guru, compassion, unity beyond religion, spiritual transformation ⸻ Tone: Devotional, reverent, inspirational, anecdotal, emotionally intimate, and at times conversational ⸻ Book Type: Devotional scripture; spiritual biography; sacred narrative; parayāṇa text ⸻ Length: Approximately 500-600 pages.