About Sathya Sai Baba
Sathya Sai Baba (born Ratnakaram Sathyanarayana Raju; 23 November 1926 – 24 April 2011) was an Indian godman and philanthropist. At the age of 14, he claimed to be the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba and left his home saying "My devotees are calling me, I have my work". Devotees attributed supernatural powers to Sathya Sai Baba, especially the materialisation of vibhuti (holy ash) and small objects. These performances became central to his public reputation, but were also challenged by rationalists and magicians, who described them as conjuring or sleight of hand. Sathya Sai Baba faced numerous accusations over the years which include sleight of hand, money laundering, fraud, and murder. However, he was never charged with any offence. == Biography == === Early life and proclamation === Sathya Sai Baba was born Sathyanarayana Raju on 23 November 1926 in the village of Puttaparthi (then part of the Madras Presidency of British India, in present-day Andhra Pradesh). He was born into a Bhatraju family, a Telugu-speaking community of religious musicians and balladeers. Almost everything known about Sathya Sai Baba's early life stems from the hagiography that grew around him. These narratives hold special significance to his devotees, who consider them to be evidence of his divine nature.
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