 Sai Baba of Shirdi , also known as Shirdi Sai Baba , was an Indian spiritual master who was regarded by his devotees as a saint , fakir , and satguru , according to their individual proclivities and beliefs . He was revered by both his Hindu and Muslim devotees , and during , as well as after , his life it remained uncertain if he was a Hindu or a Muslim . This , however , was of no consequence to Sai Baba . He stressed the importance of surrender to the true Satguru or Murshid , who , having trod the path to divine consciousness , will lead the disciple through the jungle of spiritual training . 
