The Condition Of Sri Sathya Sai Baba Is Still Critical

The condition of Sri Sathya Sai Baba is still critical as some of his vital systems were not ‘adequately responding’ to treatment. A bulletin issued by A N Safaya, Director, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS) at Prasanthigram near Puttaparthi, said the 85-year-old Sai Baba continued to be on ventilator support for helping his respiration and suction of secretion from the lungs.

State has increased their presence around the hospital in Puttaparthi as devotees prayed for his wellbeing there. He professes to be the reincarnation --a human being who declares himself divine - from the 19th century.

Sai Baba counts former Indian Prime Ministers, prominent businessmen and India’s cricketers among his followers. Sai Baba was admitted last week with lung and chest congestion, doctors say. Sathya Sai Baba born as Sathyanarayana Raju, on 23 November 1926. The apparent materializing of vibuthi (holy ash) and small objects such as rings, necklaces and watches by Sathya Sai Baba has been a source of fame.

Sathya Sai Baba has claimed to be the reincarnation of the great spiritual guru, Sai Baba of Shirdi, whose teachings were an eclectic blend of Hindu beliefs. Sathya Sai Baba and his organizations support a variety of free educational institutions, hospitals, and other charitable works in India and abroad.

The number of active Sathya Sai Baba adherents was estimated in 1999 to be around 6 million, although followers’ estimations are far higher