Śri Sathya Sai Baba
(born as Sathyanarayana Raju; 23 November 1926 – 24 April 2011 was
an Indian guru.
He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi,
who was also considered by his followers to be an avatar, spiritual saint
and miracle worker, and who died in 1918.
The reputed materialisations
of vibhuti (holy ash) and other small objects
such as rings, necklaces, and watches by Sathya Sai Baba along with reports of miraculous healings, resurrections, clairvoyance, bilocation, and alleged omnipotence and omniscience were a source of both fame and
controversy; devotees considered them signs of divinity, while sceptics viewed
them as simple conjuring tricks. He further faced accusations over the years of
sexual abuse and fraud—charges he denied as smear campaigns.
The Sathya Sai
Organisation, founded by Sathya Sai Baba "to enable its members
to undertake service activities as a means to spiritual advancement" has
over 1,200 Sathya Sai Centers (branches) in 126 countries. Through this
organisation, Sathya Sai Baba established a network of free hospitals, clinics,
drinking water projects and schools.
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