LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF SHRI SHIRDI SAIBABA - A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

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The aim of this research paper is to reviews the Life and Teachings of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba in a historical perspective and Saibaba holds a Unique place in the rich tradition of Saints in India. The type of research was a normative research with legal, historical, and conceptual approach. Research is conducted qualitatively with library research within Primary and Secondary legal sources. The outcomes of the research indicate that the Shirdi Saibaba is worshiped by people around the world. He taught a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, inner peace, and devotion to God and Guru. He gave no distinction based on religion or caste. Sai Baba’s teaching combined elements of Hinduism and Islam. He gave the Hindu name “Dwarakamayi” to the mosque in which he lived, practiced Muslim rituals, taught using words and figures that drew from both traditions, and was buried in Shirdi. One of his well known epigrams, “Sabka Malik Ek” (“One God governs all”), is associated with Hinduism, Islam and Sufism. He also said, “Trust in me and your prayer shall be answered”. He always uttered “Allah Malik” (“God is King”). Being an embodiment of self-realisation and perfection, his mission on earth was not solely to preach, but to awaken mankind through his message of love and righteousness.

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