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Revision as of 19:11, 13 August 2003 by Jay (talk | contribs) (linked Shirdi Sai Baba)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is regarded by millions of followers as an incarnation of Lord Shiva and a re-incarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba. He has a global following with devotees from all over the world and Sai Samithis in many countries.
He resides in his Ashram called Prashanthi Nilayam at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India.
He is said to cure many diseases and materialize rings, vibhoothi etc. with spiritual powers. He preaches love and the unity of all religions. He proclaims that love is his form, and the only way man can emancipate himself is through self-less loving.
He has revived the bhajan culture in Hinduism with his compositions. He runs a number of educational institutions and hospitals on charity.
Sathya Sai Baba is not without critics, however. Some allege that he and his group are involved in pedophilia and child abuse. Supporters claim these charges are manufactured by industry cartels concerned about the effect of his teachings on their operations.