What Is the Meaning of Shraddha and Saburi?

This article explains the meaning of Shraddha and Saburi, why Sai Baba emphasized them, and how they can be practiced in everyday life.

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Vedant Sharma

1/11/20262 min read

woman in purple dress sitting on chair
woman in purple dress sitting on chair

Who Taught Shraddha and Saburi?

Sai Baba of Shirdi gave his entire spiritual message through these two words. He often told his devotees that Shraddha and Saburi are enough to cross even the hardest phases of life.

He did not ask for complex rituals or deep knowledge, only sincere faith and patience.

What Is Shraddha?

Shraddha means faith. It is not blind belief, but deep trust in God, life, and divine timing.

Meaning of Shraddha

Shraddha is believing that:

  • God is always present

  • Nothing happens without reason

  • Difficulties are temporary

Sai Baba taught that when faith is strong, fear automatically weakens.

Shraddha in Daily Life

You practice Shraddha when you:

  • Do your duty honestly

  • Trust God even during problems

  • Stop worrying about results

Shraddha gives inner courage when answers are not clear.

What Is Saburi?

Saburi means patience. Sai Baba believed patience protects the mind from suffering.

Meaning of Saburi

Saburi is the ability to:

  • Wait calmly

  • Accept delays without anger

  • Remain steady during hardship

Sai Baba taught that impatience increases pain, while patience reduces it.

Saburi in Daily Life

You practice Saburi when you:

  • Stay calm during delays

  • Accept setbacks without frustration

  • Continue doing good without expecting quick rewards

Saburi brings peace even when life feels unfair.

Why Shraddha and Saburi Must Go Together

Sai Baba taught that Shraddha without Saburi is incomplete.

  • Faith gives strength

  • Patience gives peace

Without patience, faith becomes weak. Without faith, patience becomes difficult.

Together, they balance the heart and mind.

Shraddha and Saburi in Difficult Times

During suffering, Sai Baba advised devotees to hold on to these two principles.

Shraddha reminds you that God is with you.
Saburi reminds you that time will heal the situation.

This combination turns pain into learning and fear into calmness.

Spiritual Meaning of Shraddha and Saburi

Spiritually, Shraddha connects the soul to God. Saburi keeps the mind steady.

Sai Baba believed that these two qualities slowly remove ego, fear, and attachment.

They help a person grow spiritually while living a normal life.

Why These Teachings Are Still Relevant Today

Modern life is fast and stressful. People want instant results and quick relief.

Shraddha teaches trust.
Saburi teaches calm waiting.

That is why Sai Baba’s message is timeless.

How to Practice Shraddha and Saburi Daily

  • Start your day with faith

  • Accept delays without anger

  • Do your work sincerely

  • Trust divine timing

  • Stay patient during tests

Even small efforts create inner change.