Robert Priddy, former head of the Sathya Sai Organization in Norway, predicted that Sai Baba’s deeply flawed statement (see below) would, once the egregious blunder was recognised, be quickly removed from the Internet. He was right, as he has observed on his blogsite at:
http://robertpriddy.wordpress.com
Sathya Sai Baba’s omniscient-sounding statement is one not only falsified by the terrorist attacks on Mumbai – in which many destructive detonations inside the hotels (in short, bombs, which some pro Sai Baba forces would appear to wish away) occurred quite apart from the guns and grenades that were so horrifically used – but also a long string of bombings in India by terrorists of various hues.
Sathya Sai Baba’s Extraordinary, False Prediction
“India is the only place where people are not worried about any attacks. In America , Germany and other countries, they cant eat well or sleep well. There is fear of bombs always in those countries. But in India, there is no fear of bombs. India will never have any such attacks.” Sathya Sai Baba 22-10-2008.
“India is the only place where people are not worried about any attacks. In America , Germany and other countries, they cant eat well or sleep well. There is fear of bombs always in those countries. But in India, there is no fear of bombs. India will never have any such attacks.” Sathya Sai Baba 22-10-2008.
Increasing Unreality Of Some Sathya Sai Baba’s Statements
There is an unreality in Sai Baba’s pronouncements – as there has been in a serious of statements in more recent years, suggesting some degenerative disease. See:
Sai Baba-A Degenerative Disease?
Sathya Sai Baba’s Tips To Keep Ageing Away
Sai Baba To Be Seen In Moon? But Where Was Moon?
Sathya Sai Baba’s Amazing Predictions
Sai Baba Sparks Political Furore
When ‘Divine’ Magnetism Becomes A Dead Weight
BUT – There Have Been Many Bomb Blasts!
Below is the sadly all-too-revealing Indian cartoon that illustrates the folly of Sai Baba’s statements about the amazing safety of India and the sleeplessness, gastric detonations and general chaos “in America, Germany and other countries”.
When the cult’s charismatic leader is so confused in ways difficult to cover up, it is little wonder that his apologists go to such procrustian lengths in - vainly! – attempting to make him look good – as in the Hans Christian Anderson fable of the emperor with no clothes. Bombs are no longer bombs - unless seen as lotus bombs of his Amazing Grace. Common words stretch heavenwards to some esoteric meaning – except, of course, when the cult leader’s statements turn out correct in the world of the straightforward or in the world of good guesswork. Then there is great devotee rejoicing, and dancing in the streets. Even if real bombs are going off. Even if words sometimes mean what they mean and sometimes don’t mean what they mean …
Robert Priddy’s Accurate (and non-mystical) Prediction
In his article Sathya Sai Convocation Discourse 2008 cut down. Posted by robertpriddy on December 3, 2008, he writes:
There is no doubt that Sathya Sai Baba said the above in his discourse on 22nd November, 2008 – even though the paragraph has been removed from the posting of the discourse on the official site (http://www.sssbpt.org/Pages/83-birthday/convocation_DD_22112008.htm).
There is no doubt that Sathya Sai Baba said the above in his discourse on 22nd November, 2008 – even though the paragraph has been removed from the posting of the discourse on the official site (http://www.sssbpt.org/Pages/83-birthday/convocation_DD_22112008.htm).
He adds:
Further the blog site: sathyasaibaba-life-love-spirituality.wordpress.com, mendaciously claims to give the “full text” but only contains a foreshortened version!
The same paragraph which was so embarrassing that the official Sai website and the main Sai blogsite removed it surreptitiously was reported verbatim in a post at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/saibabaofindia/message/14926
Further the blog site: sathyasaibaba-life-love-spirituality.wordpress.com, mendaciously claims to give the “full text” but only contains a foreshortened version!
The same paragraph which was so embarrassing that the official Sai website and the main Sai blogsite removed it surreptitiously was reported verbatim in a post at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/saibabaofindia/message/14926
(Cover-up by saibabaofindia.com)
Posted by robertpriddy on December 5, 2008
Priddy points out that saibabaoindia.com (an unofficial ‘front’ composed of those closely associated with official Puttaparthi) has:
also removed their web page in which they rashly posted what Sai Baba said only days before the Mumbai terror attacks. (The have reposted the Convocation address without the blunder, and on another different URL.
also removed their web page in which they rashly posted what Sai Baba said only days before the Mumbai terror attacks. (The have reposted the Convocation address without the blunder, and on another different URL.
Further Reading
Related posts at
Sathya Sai Baba’s divine foresight on terrorism
Posted by robertpriddy on November 30, 2008
http://barrypittard.wordpress.com
Barry Pittard at Call For Media and Government Investigation of Sathya Sai Baba
Shivraj Patil Falls From Home Ministry
Posted by Barry Pittard on December 2, 2008
Breaking NEWS. A major follower of Sathya Sai Baba, has resigned as India’s Home Minister.
Grave questions have been asked about the competence of Patil and others who were meant to be guarding India’s security.
“No fear of bombs” in India, Said Sai Baba a Week Before Mumbai Terrorist Attack
Posted by Barry Pittard on December 1, 2008
Mumbai Nightmare. Much Love To India At This Time
Posted by Barry Pittard on November 29, 2008
Many from India,
Mumbai Tragedy. The heart is sore for those who have been afflicted
Mumbai Tragedy. The heart is sore for those who have been afflicted
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