Sri Kaleshwar said that his greatest gift to the world is his students. He worked to create a divine lineage of masters and healers who would in turn help other souls to become the same. There are numerous students all over the world who are certified by Sri Kaleshwar to give healings and to teach the knowledge that he taught. He explained that the only real difference between a master and a student is knowledge. “Everything is God. I’m not great, you’re not great. We’re all equal,” he said. “A part of truth I know; a part of truth you don’t know. That’s why you’re in the dark. After you know it, you’re also part of the light.” During this period of great darkness and negativity on the planet we are in now, Sri Kaleshwar said there also exists a very special opportunity for accelerated healing and soul development. Now is the moment to become what he called a soul scientist. Once you know the perfect formula, the perfect channel and right energy when you are talking to God, any creation and miracle is possible.

For fifteen years, Sri Kaleshwar dedicated much of his time to training thousands of Western students from America, Europe and Japan. Sri Kaleshwar said that the spiritual awakening must come, “From the West to the East, not from the East to the West.” He said that the West needs to become a sacred place where the ancient knowledge is shared, practiced, and implemented to create a more peaceful, loving world. Once this happens it will return to the East.

Sri Kaleshwar placed emphasis on practicing Bhagavan Seva, serving God by helping humanity. We need to take care of those who are suffering and create peace on the globe. “Millions and millions of people are a starving for help,” he said, “We need to take care of each other.” Throughout his life, Sri Kaleshwar tirelessly served the needy. He is known for a vast number of humanitarian projects in Andhra Pradesh that focused on hunger relief, education, medical assistance, social welfare, and infrastructure development. Hundreds of thousands of people have benefited from these programs. “There is no enlightenment without helping humanity – be loyal to humanity. Be loyal and royal, help the poor,” he said. Sri Kaleshwar embodied the teaching that our lives and actions must serve and take care of society, leaving a divine fragrance long after we are gone.

On March 15th, 2012, Sri Kaleshwar left his physical body and entered mahasamadhi. During his lifetime, he said that when he was no longer restricted by his body his consciousness would be a million times more powerful and accessible to his students. This was not just for those who were with him when he was alive. In fact, when Sri Kaleshwar was in the body, he shared that he spent 50{f34871661946c3889de0d94c8fac4ab437e94e11a4cc852aee6d6b098bebdeda} of his meditation time connecting with the souls of his future students. He said, “I am working with millions of students to come.” Just as Shirdi Baba was a living force in Sri Kaleshwar’s life directing his spiritual practice, Sri Kaleshwar’s consciousness is very much available to all those seeking his guidance and love now.

Baba lived in a dilapidated mosque he named Dwarkamai. No one knew for certain what faith he belonged to, and each group wanted to claim him as their own. However, Baba was everything and belonged to everyone. Never answering the question, he only replied, “All human beings are one. Our religion is humanity. God is One.” Truly a living embodiment of the unity of all religions, Baba was regularly worshipped by Hindus, Muslims, and Christians alike. Shirdi Baba taught that all paths are one and encouraged everyone to follow to their own spiritual path but be tolerant and accepting of all other faiths. His message also places primary importance on strong devotion to God and dedicating oneself to humanity through service.

On October 15th, 1918, Baba left his physical body and took mahasamadhi. He left behind no formal teachings or disciples, except before exiting his body Baba gave “Eleven Assurances” to his devotees that he would be forever “active and vigorous” in their lives from his tomb (mahasamadhi site). One must only call on Baba with faith and his help is immediate. He said, “If you look to me, I look to you. If you cast your burden on me, I shall bear it. If you seek my advice and help, it shall be given to you at once. Even after I leave my body, I shall come to the aid of my devotees.” Today the “Shirdi Sai Baba movement” is the fastest growing spiritual movement on the planet. Hailing from all corners of the globe his devotees are a diverse and varied tapestry of people from every faith and socio-economic background. The village of Shirdi has now blossomed into the one of the world’s leading pilgrimage sites, with millions flocking to visit Baba’s tomb and Dwarkamai each year. Typically, it takes centuries for a saint’s tomb to develop such an extraordinary level of prominence.