His Holiness Sadguru Shree Mama Maharaj Deshpande (“Mama”) was extremely knowledgeable in the field of astronomy. He was an expert at drafting horoscopes or planetary charts as well as reading and interpreting them. Going beyond what an astrologer usually does, He would also suggest measures to deal with problems which He could foresee. His spiritual… Continue reading Mama Predicts the Future
Kuravpur is a tiny island in the Krishna river, located on the border of the Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is a place of great spiritual importance, where great saints in the lineage of Lord Dattatreya, including His Holiness Bhagwan Shree Shreepad Shreevallabha Swami Maharaj, His Holiness Vasudevanand Saraswati Swami Maharaj, and… Continue reading Danger to life averted with His grace
His Holiness Sadguru Shree Mama (“Mama”) was so generous that he would always grant some wish or desire to every person he met, be it wealth, knowledge, or guidance on the path of spirituality. Mama would give these gifts with an open heart and yet stay detached from them at the same time. It is… Continue reading The Kindest Wish Granter
My experiences of our lineage’s grace started even before I was initiated. I would often visit Shree Kshetra Dattadham at Helwak, a district in Satara in the western state of Maharashtra, India, to attend programs. All I knew was that Dattadham was a beacon of the ShreeDatta Sampraday (lineage). I would go there to seek… Continue reading Guidance in a Dream
Pramila had developed glaucoma in one eye, and had undergone surgery for the same. The surgery was successful, and the doctor had placed a plastic cap on her eye (to protect it from light and dust) until it healed. The surgical wound would take four days to heal, and until that time she was to… Continue reading Gave her strength to face the shock
Pramila Mahajan, a disciple of His Holiness Sadguru Shree Mama (Mama), lived in Mumbai along with her husband and two sons. The family had been wanting to meet Mama for quite a while. Finally, during the Diwali vacation of 1988, the golden opportunity came their way. They were extremely happy and were all set to… Continue reading The miraculous recovery of their son
We have always heard about the importance of having a great teacher and mentor in our lives. Well, I was lucky to have witnessed it firsthand. My husband, retired Col. Bhand, was proof of how a person can undergo a massive change after being initiated and graced by the right Sadguru. Coming from an army… Continue reading Inspiration for eager hearts
His Holiness Sadguru Shree Mama (“Mama”) was everything to us. Such was His charisma. He taught us how to progress in our spiritual life without getting too caught up in the materialistic world. He made invaluable life lessons very easy to understand and to practise. We have missed Him every day of our lives. The… Continue reading Caregiver and Caretaker
H. H. Sadguru Matushree Parvati Devi Deshpande was the revered mother and Sadguru of the H. H. Sadguru Shree Mamasaheb Deshpande. She was Herself a great yogini and spiritually accomplished person. On Her punyatithi, let us remember Her teachings through the exemplary way She led her life.
Mr. Arvind Joshi, his wife and two young daughters lived in Andheri, a western suburb of Mumbai, India. His Holiness Sadguru Shree Mama (“Mama”) would often visit the home of another sadhak, Mr. Kanitkar at Bandra ,another suburb of Mumbai, around 13 kms away from Andheri. One Saturday evening when Mr. Joshi returned from work,… Continue reading Saved His Sadhaks of Inconveniences
