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Daily Painting #23
“Shirdi Sai Baba”
January 5, 2008
This is an acrylic painting on a 9”x12” canvas. The subject matter is of Shirdi Sai Baba. He was an incredible man who lived in India. I think the best way to describe him is to just copy and paste some information I found online:
All were treated by him (Sai Baba) alike. Under his umbrella, both the Hindus and Muslims happily took part in each others religious festivals. The caste scheme of the Hindus had no relevance with Shri Sai. He had introduced the tradition of group worship, group prayer and group dinning for all and would share his 'Chilum' (Tobacco pipe) with all. He even showed highest compassion for animals and birds and encouraged his devotees to feed and take care of them. He recognised no difference in temporal status of human beings. He refused to accept food brought in silver and gold utensils from a queen but relished a single ROTI (hand-made bread) of a beggar woman and showered all His blessings.
- He practiced and preached humanism and universal brotherhood - prophet like.
- He established the superiority of love and compassion above egoism - Christ-like.
- He taught simplicity of livelihood and excellence of human virtue reflected in day to day conduct, Buddha-like.
If you would like to read more about him please visit the following website: http://www.saibabaofshirdi.net/
This was such an incredible experience in creating it. I was listening to the audio book, ‘Eat Pray Love’ by Elizabeth Gilbert again. The part when she is in India. I just thought it was appropriate. I’ve had a smile on my face all day because of this little painting. His face is so sweet, just like an angel.
Sorry this is a short blog, I’m running late for Blaine’s Work Holiday party.
Peace & Blessings,
Gayle Etcheverry
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