Sai Baba of Shirdi, also known as Shirdi Sai Baba, was a Indian guru and saint who lived from 1838 to 1918.
He was born as Narasimha Sastry in the town of Shirdi, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
He is revered by millions of people around the world as a manifestation of Lord Shiva and is considered one of the most important saints of the Bhakti movement.
Achievements
Founded the Nizam's Saint
Established the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
Received the title of "Bhagat" from the Nizam of Hyderabad
Philosophy
Sai Baba of Shirdi's philosophy is based on the teachings of the Bhakti movement, which emphasizes the importance of devotion and love for God.
He taught that the ultimate goal of human life is to attain union with God and that this can be achieved through love, devotion, and selfless service.
He also emphasized the importance of humility, simplicity, and service to others.