All creatures have Atma!

The people of Shirdi are very fortunate, especially those who were contemporary to Saibaba are the luckiest lot. They might not know their blessings. Everyday, they had the fortune to see Saibaba, took Udhi from His Divine Hand and some even drank the water that was used to clean the Divine Feet of Sai. He was the embodiment of Love and He loved His devotees as His own children. Night and Day, he was concerned about their welfare. Hence the devotees could spend their time without any burden or botheration. They have left all their concerns in his hand and enjoyed peaceful existence. Sai wanted nothing from His dear devotees. He wants them to remember Him always and see Him in all creatures. Once, He asked Lakshmi, "Oh Lakshmi! I am hungry, bring me food. Immediately, the devotee Lakshmi prepared food and brought roti, subji etc and placed in front of Sai. However Sai did not eat the food and He took the food and placed it in front of a dog which ate all with gusto. Lakshmi was annoyed. Oh Baba, why you pestered me to bring food? i prepared everything with my own hand and without tasting even a little bit, you placed it before the dog? Baba replied calmly, Oh Lakshmi! why you are perturbed. All creatures whether they talk or not has a soul which is Atma. Paramatma resides in all the creatures as Atma. The dog was hungry and hence i appeased its hunger. Such a beautiful teaching was given to the devotee Lakshmi on that day. What a nice episode? Sairam, Saisaran.