DEDICATED
TO MY
ISHTA DAIVA
"A HOLY BOOK IS THE PRECIOUS LIFE
BLOOD OF A DEVOTEE'S SPIRIT".
N. M. DAS
CONTENTS
PEEFACE
FORE WORD
1. SAI THE GOD
2. THUS SPOKE THE SAINTS
3. WHO IS SAI BABA
4. SAI'S MIRACLES
5. SAYINGS OP SAI
BABA
6. UDI AND ITS GBEATINGS
7. TEANSCENDENTAL UNITY AMONG SAINTS
8. THE SIGNIFICANCE
OF NINE
9. BABA'S
OMNISCIENCE
10. SAI POOJA
11. BABA LEAVES FOE HEAVEN
12. BABA'S PERSONALITY
13. GUIDE LINES TO SHIRDI YATEA EILOGUE
It was on Twenty Fourth July Nineteen
Hundred Eighty Six (24-7-1986) my wife Smt. N. Ganga Devi underwent open heart
surgery at Durgabai Deshmuk hospital, Hyderabad (A.P.) I prayed Lord Sai Nath
for her life. The Lord of Events heard my panic voice and came to my rescue,
and saved her life. This event of the Lord SAI inspired me to write something
significant on the sayings of BABA in the shape of booklet to be
dedicated to HIM. (My ISHTA DAIVA).
I am grateful to SHIBDI SAMSTHAN which
has been the instrument of my inspiration to contribute articles to 'SAI
LEELA' magazine for the last seven years, The articles published so far are
saI's invisible
hand, forget sai hot, who is the real devotee of goo, the purpose of human
life. sai baba where not, im pooja, sai baba test's his devotees. SAI KE KARSHME.
SAI'S GREATEST MIRACLE and The significance of nine in Sri Sai Satcharita. By
the grace of SAI I wish to continue to contribute articles till I breath last.
If Ramayana and Bhagavata Gita are the
sacred books to Hindus, Quaran to Muslims, Bible to Christians, SAI SATCHARITA,
written in Marathi by late Sri Govind Rao Raghunath Dabholkar (Hemadpant), is
sacred book to all sorts of religions in the world. I request the SAI
brothers and sisters who intend to write about SAI not to deviate the original
script. Small is beautiful. This publication is only a brief version of some of
the most important events/maxims depicted in SHRI SAI SATCHARITA, with the sole intention of creating awareness
amongst the readers and devotees who do not know or know a little about SAI
BABA. "If you know more about SAIBABA much more remains to be known".
My thanks are due to Sri Naresh Gunaji,
Author of English SAI SATCHARITRA.
I make an appeal to the readers to
pardon me in case of any mistakes
in this small publication.
Putting my head on the Lotus feet of SAI
forever with a sincere prayer to help and guide all of us in all the times and
bless us by HIS boon bestowing hand.
"BOLO SUB MILKAR SAMARATH
SAD GURU
SHRI SAI NATH MAHARAJ KI JAI".
Dated 8-9-1988 N.M. DAS.
Warangal (A.P.)
FORE WORD
I was very happy to see the manuscript of
your book 'Sai The God on Earth', proposed to be published by you. The
incident, inspiring you to compile this book is really heart-touching and that
itself convince one with what love, affection and efforts you have made this
endeavor. You have been writing often in our 'Saileela' publication and your
articles are read with interest by the devotees. I am sure your present
enterprise will also be very popular. In the Preface to the book you have
already given assurance to continue to write in our 'Saileela' and I feel you
are doing all these endeavors out of instinct and inspiration you are getting
from Shri Sai Baba.
I hope this book will be most useful to
also spread Sai Cult on a large scale.
Wishing long life to you both and your
family members and with Blessings of Shri Sai Baba to you all.
SHIRDI, 22-9-1988 E.D. Banne,
Executive Officer,
Shirdi Sai Baba
Sansthan, Shirdi,
“ I shall draw out my devotees from the jaws of Death ".
SAIBABA
SAI, a naked fakir whose existence was
ignored by many in the second half of nineteenth century, is mostly recognised
at present. Though he is not in blood and flesh, he is widely celebrated now.
Readers or devotees are likely to come across many doubts as to the omniscience
of SAI, the GCD.
When the entire treasure of the world was
under SAI's feet where was the need for HIM to knock a few doors
with a begging bowel? Was HE a juggler who performed some tricks to get livelihood?
Why did HE extract Dakshina (money) from the people or devotees who went to
HIM? When SAI is omnipresent, then why should the people go to SHIRDI? When
whatever is written in our fate (Karma) is bound to happen, Why should we pray
to HIM?
The answers to the above questions which appear to be conflicting, controversial and critic are attempted here under:
When a supernatural power descends on
earth, Godly wonders are hidden and never exposed unless the circumstances
strongly warrant Lord Shri Rama is worshipped as GOD or an Avatar. Why did HE
Wonder in search of HIS beloved wife, Sita kidnapped by Ravana? As an Avatar or
omnipresent did HE not know the whete-abouts of Sita? Had HE acted like GOD,
Valmiki would not have constituted the big epic of Ramayana. Rama wanted to
teach the people that the wicked should be punished to establish Dharma, and to
prove that suffering is inevitable to each and everyone, however great
or small one may be.
Lord. SHIVA,
the GOD went with a joli to test the depth of devotees and not to quench HIS
thirst or satisfy appetite. Similarly SAI acted like an ordinary man around us.
HE never created an impression that HE is GOD. Ofcourse HE performed miracles
not for Him" self but to drag the devotees from calamities.
Whatever the money HE collected was distributed to the
poorest of the poor on the same day and was not used for HIS personal
ends'
HE
never bothered about worldly life and
went on serving the huminity
selflessly.
HE was neither ,a juggler nor a magician
who performed tricks but acted as a representative of GOD, an holy Saint, not
for HIS livelihood but for others who suffered.
HE did not go for alms to all, except a
few devotees who ha full faith in HIM. Whatever the edibles HE collected were cooked
distributed as prasad to ail the people.
People need not go to SHIRDI as SAI is
all pervasive. HE is everywhere and gives Darshan and fulfills the
desire of those who worshim HIM devotionally. Once SAI BABA said to a friend of
Shri B.A. Tarkhadkar "was I not with you in Bombay People or devotees who
think that I AM in SHIRDI only have not seen ME". When surrendered to SAI
whole Heartedly. HE himself went to devotees in disguise of many unrecognised
forms and fulfilled their desires. The example of Mataji Shivamma Tai who hails
from Tamil Nadu is cited here, She is surviving at present aged ninety eight
years and had the good fortune of seeing BABA in her life time. She saw SAI
BABA in September 1918 After' taking Maha Samadhi, BABA came to her in the
guise of a boy of fifteen years and gave two books. The next day, SAI BABA gave
Darshan to her in a dream and made clear that HE himself had gifted her two
valuable books 'PABIJATHA' and 'JANANA MARANAM'. BABA said "it is MY
special characteristic that I look always to and provide for the welfare of the
devotees wherever they may be even thousand miles away from ME provided they
fix their minds on ME". For all BABA proved a supernatural power.
Devotees feel that in the daily walk of
life it may not be possible to concentrate towards GOD whole heartedly and do
full justice to prayer. That being the reason they prefer sacred places temples
mosques churches etc. to purify their minds.
SHIRDI is
supposed to be one of the holiest place because many Saints came to this place
and BABA came and lived till HE took Maha Samadhi. As such it is believed
that the soil of
SHIRDI is most sacred and blessing one.
So far as the belief in Karma is
concerned some argue that when whatever is written in our fate happens without
fail then why should pray to GOD and nothing emerges from the pooja. Many a
saints say that punishment for the misdeeds and sin is a MUST and as such in
escapable but by meditating and praying to GOD one is likely to mitigate
the volume of deserving punishment.
SAI B A B A' S yogic powers, giving
darshan as Lord Sri Rama, Lord Shri Krishna, producing prayag (i.e.,
sacred, place where Ganga ard Yamuna meet) from his feet, controlling the
elements of nature, eradicating the epidemics and endemics, turning water into
oil, curing the most incurable and dreadful diseases, rescue from snake bites,
fulfilling the various desires of HIS devotees, HIS sleeping styles (keeping
the eyes opened while sleeping) reading of minds, HIS reminiscence knowledge
about the past telling people about the present) and future, HIS fruitful
advise, HIS udi producing magic effect and averting the deaths of HIS favorable
devotee Late Shri Ramchandra Patil - all those are the greatest and
supernatural achievements. HE had taken on HIM all sorts of diseases
of the people with the result that HIS healthy body wash reduced to skin arid
bones. HE sacrificed HIS whole life for the sake o people. Above all, to make
HIS most beloved devotee Tatya Kote alive HE Himself exchanged HIS life for
Kote Can an ordinary man do all the above? The answer is "Nay". The
above supernatural deeds lend support to the effect that SAI BABA is
VISWATHAMAN an Avatar; More over it is not an ancient history of Ramayana or Maha
Bharatha. It is a reliable modern history.
A few out, of some who saw BABA in flesh
and blood are still alive in various parts of the country. Mention may be made
of Sri Lakshman Rao Alias Bala Sabeb Naik, Yashwant Potdar, Mataji Shivamma
Tai, Swami Ram Babu and Sri Morarji Desai.
Late Sri Govind
Rao Ragunath Dubholkar
(Hemadpant the author of SHEI
SAI SATCHARITA in Marathl) Mrs. Sarojini Mulve, Shri Nana Saheb Ramsane, Dr. K. B. Gavankar, Sri Radha
Krishna-Swamy, Parvati Bai Sapatnekar, Lakshmi Bai Shinde, Bhagat Mhalasapati
and his son Marthand, Kaka Saheb, Dixit Gopal Rao Booti, Bhogoji Shinde (a
leper devotee) Nana Saheb Nimmonkar, Madhavarao Despande, Alias Shama are some
of the luckiest devotees whom BABA blessed-
When Avatars incarnate in the world, they
embody themselves mix and act with the people. SAI acted like a very poor man
(fakir) lived like a beggar and died like a man. GOD's life is
always wrapped in mystery. SAI is no exception to this fact.
Lord Krishna
says in Bhagavath Gita "whenever there is a decay of Dharma, the
righteousness, I manifest Myself for the protection of virtue and destruction
of evils. When the Lord's creation dwells in ignorance misery and injustice,
eternal light (Avatar) descends in to the world to elevate the people and
bestow salvation. SAI BABA fulfilled the vow of Lord Krishna and came to earth
us an Avatar.
BABA is Pandharinath Vithal incarnate and merciful Lord of
the poor and most helpless.
(Sri Gouli Buva)
BABA was the original SATCHIT ANNAND SWARUP.
(Upasani Maharaj)
Tho crest Jewel Best of the Saints.
(Shirdi Sansthan)
If you know about SAI BABA what I know about' HIM you will
call HIM the Master of Creation.
(Saint Meher Baba)
SAI is equal to hundred mothers and hundred fathers
(H.H. Basheer Baba)
SHIRBI SAI BABA was a saga in the old Indian, tradition. HIS
life and teachings continue to inspire people.
(Late Smt. Indira Gandhi)
SAI BABA is a great spiritual soul.
(Sri Morarji Desai)
I have placed Sri SAI BABA amongst the house hold gods we worship daily. sai baba is god.
(Sri g.g.
Narke)
HE appeared to know the inner most thoughts of everybody,
relieved their wants and carried comforts to all. HE fulfilled my idea of god on earth.
(Sri Dida Saheb Khaparde)
SAI BABA is Tirloknath
and Kohinoor.
(Saint Madhavnath)
SAI BABA is an
incarnation of Lord SHIVA
(MEGHA)
SAI BABA Light of All Light.
(Swimi Ram Babu)
sai baba is the
incarnation of GOD DATTATEEYA.
(Sri Das Ganu)
SAI BABA raises a storm and makes us restless and then calms it down and comforts us.
(Sri Madhava Rao Deshpande Alias Shama)
SHIRDI is lucky to be blessed with a precious Jewel,
(Saint Sri Gangagir)
Infact BABA is a precious and most valuable
DIAMOND. You will realise this
shortly.
(Saint Sri Anand Math)
SAI BABA is omniscient, Omni Present and Omnipotent.
SAI BABA possessed the qualities of Lord Shri Krishra, Sri
Rama, Budha, Christ, Mohammed, Adi Shankaracharya and Gandhiji.
Human birth is the result
of karma but SAI's
incarnation is a Leela.
The result of Karma is inevitable but by repeating the name
of SAI the evil effects shall be mitigated.
An optimist sees an opportunity in every
difficulty where as a pessimist
sees difficulty in every opportunity.
If adverse circumstances arise, we should look upon these as
mere trials to test out spiritual strength.
GOD is like a magnet. The magnet does not attract the needle
as long as it contains mud and once the mud is washed off and made clean the
magnet attracts the needle. Same is the case with GOD.
GOD can only be experienced cannot be
explained.
baba's sweet and
nectar like words and his boon bestowing hand are everlasting.
By SAI's mere touch, the blind, deaf, dumb and
other physically handicapped
have got restored the normality.
SAI BABA peculiar,
some times mad, tender, merciful, casteless, simple, humble, childish, Bhola
and inscrutable.
baba's life was like a rain bearing cloud and his
heart is softer than wax.
Just like a child gets the natural food from the breast of
mother so also we get our spiritual strength from the lotus feet of SAI.
Sri SAI baba is
Kalpa Vriksha (wish fulfilling tree).
Though BABA has cast off his mortal coil yet HE now appears and showers his blessings on
HIS devotees.
BABA neither left
nay nor advocated any
particular method of worship.
HIS Udi is like the arrow of Sri Ram. It cured the
enumerable and dreadful diseases. Barren woman begot children, and pregnant
woman had easy and safe delivery.
The true test to find out how much we
have neared SAI is
to find out how much patience and. concentration we have.
"Brahma is MY Father, Maya is MY
Mother, Universe is MY House"
SAI BABA
Who is SAI BABA? When and where was HE born? Who were HIS
parents? What was HIS Religion?
When questioned. SAI BABA never gave
straight and clear answers to the above questions. HE gave two different
answers to the same question Perhaps SAI baba
does not want us to bother about HIS religion.
However, the answers as recorded in SHRI
SAI SATCHARITA are reproduced for the information and ready reference.
Once BABA said to Malasapati that His
parents were very pious and staunch devotees of Lord SHIVA. HE was born to them
as a boon conferred by Lord Shankara. After some time the parents left PATHRI
for performing penance and left the child SAI BABA under the tree. A childless
fakir couple brought HIM (SAI) up from childhood days and drove HIM out when
found attached to Lord Shankara
At the Dhulia magistrate's court BABA
said that people call HIM SAI BABA. HIS Guru was Vekuasa, HIS Religion was
kabir, caste parvat digar (GOD). BABA addressed the mosque as Brahmins Masjid.
Saint Madhavanath told that SAI BABA was the eldest son of a Brahmin Yajuredi Deshasth who hand over HIM to a fakir,
SAI BABA came
to SHIRDI in 1854 when HE was a lad of sixteen years and lived for about three
years left SHIRDI and again; came with Chand Bhai Patil's marriage party in
about 1858 and live-s for sixty(60)years till HE attained Mahasamadhi on
15-10-1918.
The mother of Nana Chopdar said that she
saw this young Start attractive and very handsome under the Neem tree, left SHIRDI came again.
God Khandobha said that BABA practiced
penance for 12 years beneath the present Neem tree. It is also
agreed that BABA was first seen under the same neem tree in the year
1854.
When SAI BABA came to Khandoba's temple
along with Chand Bhai Patil's marriage party, as soon as Bbagat Mhalasapati, a
priest saw this young fakir addressee Him ‘YA SAI' Welcome SAI, SAI is derived
from persian word meaning Saint- Since then the fakir is known to one and all
as SAI BABA, From this Khandobha temple SAI BABA came to a dilapidated mud
walled mosque and stayed there till the Maha. samadhi on 15-10-1918.
The people who
say SAI BABA was a Muslim argue that BABA uttered very often "Allah
Malik" "Bismilia". During. HIS childhood HE was brought up by a
Muslim fakir, perhaps named Roshan Shah. Baba stayed in mosque. BABA expressed
the desire that his mortal should be buried. HE used to speak URDU very frequently
and inherited Islamic customs,
The people who oppose and contradict the
above points say that one of the Islamic practice is reading of Quaran and
performing Namaz. This Baba did so.
Like
Hindu, Baba had holes in his ears. He allowed worship of photos,
statues, local deities, Muslims condem idolatry. He kept dhuni burning which
was is not Islamic rituals. He addressed mosque as Dwarkamai. Brahmins Majid
and in the mosque Tulsi plant was also worshipped by some Hindu Devotees.
Babas mortal were taken to a temple
(closed shelter) meant for Murlidhar.
From the material narrated above it is
seen that Babas birth, parentage and religion as agreed by Shri Narasimha Swamy
and others are still wrapped in mystery.
The most compromising and the judicious approach
about HIS religion may be based on HIS frequent utterance i.e. Sub-ke- Malki Ek
Hai. It means all the religions are in HIM.
Therefore it is
superfluous to think about HIS religion, birth place and parentage. BABA was
Ram as well as Rahim. HE was all in one and one in all. HE is omniscient,
omnipresent and omnipotent. HE is Casteless, Birthless and Deatheless.
"I require no door to enter, I have
no form nor any existence. I always live everywhere".
SAI BABA
Is it not a wonderful thing to note that
BABA's eyes are everywhere fulfilling the cherished desires of devotees sooner
or later. One may shed tears while facing calamities in life but the same eyes
may bring tears of joys in the long run. This is popularly known as SAI LEELA. If
what is expected happens then there is no wonder in it. If unfore-seen or
unpredicted thing happens then it is a miracle. Some times with the best
efforts put in, people fail and say bad luck and in some occasions with little
efforts they get success. This is a matter of luck, If joys and sorrows are not
mixed and interwoven then the very purpose of life is defeated. SAI BABA
performed a number of miracles but the following are exceptionally wonderful
and worth recording.
Once Chand Bhai, the Head mm of Daoop
Khade village in Aurangabad district, was searching ont for his more, SAI BABA
who sat under a mango tree called Chand Bhai by his name and pointed out the
mare. After finding the mare Chand Bhai was wonder-struck and bowed before SAI
and uttered that the young lad was not an ordinary man.
SAI BABA every
night used to light earthen lamps in mosque with the oil given by the grocers
of SHIRDI village. One day the grocers refused to give oil. SAI returned to
mosque with the empty oil-tin. HE lit the lamps by pouring the water into the
earthen lamps and kept the lamps burning the whole night very
brightly. The grocers who came to make a fun of HIM were taken away
by surprise and felt at HIS feet asking HIM to pardon.
Sri Nana Saheb Chandorker's daughter
developed very acute delivery pains at Jamner. He could do nothing except
praying BABA for the safe delivery. BABA heard the panic voice of Chandorker
and gave sacred UDI to Bupugir Bava who was leaving for his native village in
Khandesh to hand over to Nana Chandorker at Jarnner. Bupugir Bava had only
Rupees two which was a meager amount to meet the expense. SAI BABA read the
mind of the messenger and told him that he should not worry. Allah will arrange
every thing. Accordingly, Babugir reached Jalgaon at midnight. SAI in disguise
of a tanga wala asked Bipugir whether he had come from SHIRDI and told that
Nana had sent a tanga for HIM. By dawn these two reached Jamnere,. Nina applied
the Udi to her daughter's forehead. She delivered to a child very safely. There
after Babugir told Nana that had he not sent the tanga he would not have
reached in time. Nana very amazingly said that he did not know anything about
tanga. Then both came out from the house and searched out. Neither they found
the tanga nor tanga wala, Nana shed tears of joy and said "O
BABA how merciful you are".
SHIRDI SAI BABA usad to prepare prasad in a big Hundi, HE
put rice dal vegetables and even meat with the required masala, in Hundi and
put HIS hand to see whether the rice boiled. The davotees wondered to note that
the hand placed in the boiling water did not burn. The devotees used to partake
the prasad irrespective of caste creed or religion.
Once cholera epidemic broke out in Shirdi. The
helpless people approached BABA. and requested HIM to save them. BABA
grind wheat in the grinding stone in Dwarkamai. HE asked the village women
to throw the wheat flower on the out skirts of SHIRDI village. The epidemic
was arrested completely and was driven away. The people joyfully eajoyoyed this
miracle.
Once the devotees who sat near
BABA were taken
away by surprise to see that BABA
put both the hand in the burning fire wood of Dhuni. Had I
waited a moment longer she would have been burnt to death. The girl saved was
Blacksmith's daughter who slipped from the lap of her mother and fell into
the flames. Immediately the Blacksmith shouted BABA who took no time to
save the girl.
Once Das Ganu asked BABA to permit
him to leave SHIRDI for Pandharapur to have the Darshan of VITHAL. BABA said
for him SHIRDI itself is Pandharipur. Why leave SHIRDI and go so far? BABA manifested
HIM SELF Vitthal and Das Ganu became extremely happy and fell on HIS feet.
Once a doctor from Bombay who was a very close friend of
SAI's devotee visited SHIRDI. He was a staunch devotee of Sri Bama, The Doctor
accompanied his friend on the expres? cordition that he would not bow before BABA.
When the doctor neared BABA, he saw Lord Sai Rama instead of SAI
BABA. He went to BABA and fell at HIS lotus feet
Once a terrible storm broke out in the
evening at SHIDI. The rainfall was in torrents. All frightened and came to
Dwarkamai shouted "BABA, BABA". SAI ordered the storm to be
calm. The storm ceased and the moon shone on the sky very brilliantly. The
normalcy was restored and the people went to homes safely.
Once SAI BABA poured water in the burning DHUNI. When
the devotees asked about it, BABA replied that HE was putting out the
fire in Tajuddin's Dargah. Next day a word came fcxom Tajnddin that a fira had
broken out at his Dargah.
Once a lizard on the wall of Dwarkamai
was tick-ticking. A devotee who heard this told BABA that it was a bad
omen. BABA said no, The lizard was very glad and singing because her sister was
expected to come to her shortly. Just then a person came from
Aurangabad and put his luggage on the ground. Immediately the lizard jumped out
and climbed up the wall. Both sisters who met after a long time kissed and
embarrassed. This wonder in advance proved BABA's omniscience.
Shri Mule Shastri a palmist who had
strong faith in Gholop Swami was put to great astonishment when he saw BABA
assuming the form of his Guru Gholop Swrami at the time arati while all recited BABA's arati Shastri
recited the arati for his Guru. After the Ariti' Shastri prostrated before BABA
and thanked for fulfilling his desire" This wonderful event moved all the
devotees beyond measure.
Shri Gulam Hussain
Jaffarally a muslim
surprised to BABA in guise of his
beloved prophet Alliaa horse. He bowed before BABA.
Once a parsi devotee from Koporgaon (district Ahmed Nagar)
came to BABA He had strong belief in Paygambar Zarthostra. BABA satisfied his
inner cherished desire by assuming himself as Prostrated The Parsi was wonder
struck and prostrated before BABA.
Once a lady devotee who prepared bread
for BABA was just ready to start Meanwhile, a dog came she offered bread to the
dog. She went to take another bread for BABA. now
a pig came to her. She offered second bread. Later on seeing her BABA
said 'MA' I ate two breads because I Am in these creatures. From this miracle
BABA proved that HE is all pervasive.
BABA used to
sleep keeping HIS eyes opened on wooden plank tied to the rafters of the Masjid
with old shreds or rages. People wondered as how BABA slept on it whose rags
were weak and how he got up and down the plank.
Once the fire in the DHUNI flared up
fiercely. The fire started rising higher. The devotees in
Dwarkamai took fear. BABA ordered the fire to come down. Within
no time the fire obeyed the order of
BABA, and calmed down. This shows how SAI
BABA had full control over the elements of nature.
In 1914. Shri Ganapath Dhod Kadam was
going to SHIRDI in a train with his family. After the train left Nasik, a gang
of Bhils boarded his compartment. At that time, Kadam was reading the holy
songs. Seeing BABA the gang frieghtened and left the compartment within five
minutes. When Kadam turned his face neither he saw the gang nor the old fakir.
When he came to BABA to pay his
homage BABA said "Well have you
come safe, "well guarded" Kadam felt at HIS feet and thanked for
protecting him from the gang.
The greatest miracle performed by BABA is
in case of lady Mrs. Malan Bai who was
restored to life after death. This is the highest supernatural power exercised
by baba, This lady suffered from
a very serious t.b, disease.
All sorts of medicines failed miserably. Having lost all hopes she came to
SHIRDI and took refugee in SAI. The merciful SAI took pity on her, and she was
advised to lie down on-blanket .and consume water only and nothing else. She
very obediently and devotionally followed the instructions. Unfortunately she
died after a week early in the morning. Her parents wept bitterly and were preparing
for the funeral, To the greatest surprise of one and all, the lady started
breathing dead slowly and after a few minutes she opened the eyes and said that
an unknown black person was carrying her she cried for BABA's help who come immediately and gave a
blow to the black man and snatched her from the hand of the black person.
Without seeing Chavedi. she gave a correct picture of it. This is the first
time in the life of baba to
leave Chavadi after 8. A.M. Tears of joy rolled on the cheeks of all the
devotees who witnessed the unbelievable and invincible miracle of SAI NATH,
After BABA took Maha Samadhi on
15-10-1918 the devotees are experiencing innumerable miracles even
now in different parts of the country. Some of the experiences are being published
in the books and in 'SAI LEELA’ Magazines.
SUB KA MALIK EK HAI".
SAI BABA
SAI BABA's teachings are light giving and fruit
bearing. They are easily adoptable by all sorts of religions, and have
universal validity. BABA knew no caste, creed, except Humanism. Rich
and poor were treated equally in his Darbar. HIS grace just like sun
rays showered on all equally. HE neither left any heir nor advocated any
particular religion. HIS teachings are through HIS sweet words.
According to HIM God is universe and
universe is GOD. It means GOD is all pervasive, everywhere in all greatness. sub KA MALIK bk HAI. Lamps may be many but the light is the same. GOD is
one,
So far as karma is concerned, SAI BABA said
that punishment for past deeds and sins is a MUST and not escapable but by praying to GOD
the evil effects may be mitigated.
The merits and
demerits determine the assignment of heaven and
hell respectively. Souls get their births or transmigration
according to deeds.
Damu Anna who sat near 'BABA was
just thinking whether all the people who take darshan of BABA are
blessed and their desires fulfilled. SAI BABA, who was omniscient, read the
mind of Damu Anna said that the mango tree bears a number of
flowers. Each flower is expected to bring a fruit but this does not happen for
the simple reason that most of the flowers, or unripe fruits fall as a result
of whirlwind or storm and a few remain. Same is the case with people, who come
to him,
BABA said that the nine forms of Bhakti are hearing,
praying, remembering, padaseva, service, worship, bowing, friendship and
surrender of the soul. If all these nine are achieved, GOD will be pleased and
you will be the most happiest man.
Real royalty is
renunciation. Fakir's is the real Lordship and it is over lasting and the so
called Riches is evanscent. The saying of BABA calls for sense of
Non-attachment amongst devotees.
BABA used to utter very frequently ALLA MALLK,
ALLA ACHA RAKHEGA, ALLA HU AKBAR. In, these divine words, bAba never claimed himself as GOD.
NISHTA (faith) and SABURI (patience) are the two valuable
gilts of a true devotee. Faith, as Rabindranath Tagore says, is the bird that
feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark, and patience in the words
of Sarvapalli Radhakrisbna is tolerance which is human culture. In the words of
BABA. "Let any body speak hundreds of things against you, do not resent by
giving any bitter reply". If you always tolerate such things, you will
certainly be happy.
Once Kaka Dixit spoke ill of Christianity
at his lodge. Later on he went to BABA to massage HIS feet. baba angrily told him to get away. Kaka
Dixit who knew the omniscience of baba repented
for having abused Jesus Christ. HE begged pardon. BABA forgave and allowed him
to massage HIS legs. Prom this example it is quits clear that BABA, respected
all sorts of religions.
About human behavior, HE says that he who
craps and cavils at others pierces ME in the heart and injures ME but he that
suffers and endures pleases ME most". HE further says that our mind is
fickle by nature. It should not be allowed to got wild. Sconce may get restless,
the body however should be held in check and not allowed to be impatient. One
should not do harm even by thoughts, speech or action.
Beauty is to be admired. In this
connection HE says "God has created this beautiful world and it is our
duty to appreciate its beauty. The mind will get Steady and calm slowly and
gradually, When the front door is open why go by back one. When the heart is
pure there is no difficulty whatever, way should one be afraid of any one if
there bore no evil thought,
Most of the divine aspects which BABA preached
are based on ethical codes. HE savs "Hari (God) will be certainly pleased
if you give water to the thirsty, clothes to the naked and verandah to the
strangers for sitting and resting. Feeding the hungry is one of the ways of
pleasing the Almighty.
Once seeing
Mhalasapathy unwilling to give SAI BABA entry and stay at Kandoba temple
BABA uttered these sweet words. "All Gods
are, one, Hindus Muslims temples and Mosques are the same". ..
Baba did not approve fasting for HE felt that the mind of a faster will not be peaceful to
concentrate fully towards God. The
soul has to bo appeased.
BABA's philosophical interpretation of UDI and
DHUNI are worth noting. HE says light removes darkness i.e., ignorance. Atman
body will be reduced to ashes like "UDI.
Ram, Rahim were HIS right and left eyes.
HE encouraged muslim festivals like 'Muharram’ equally on par with Hindus
festival like Dasara.
HIS teachings are beacon lights and
fulfilled the spiritual and mental aspirations of all sorts of people on one
hand and on the other brought unity between Hindus and Muslims.
BABA said many a time "I give you what
you want. You need not ask me. I know". This assurance was witnessed in a
number of cases. Of many Mahalsapathi's case is worth mentioning. He had only
daughter but never expressed his hearty desire of having a son. HE led the life
of a Brahmachari for he slept daily with BABA. in mosque. BABA told
affectionately Bhagat '-A daughter is a tamarind fruit where as a son a mango
fruit". Go and sleep in your house. You will have a son These words of
BABA proved and Mahalsapathi had a son by the grace of SAI BABA.
BABA
stressed
the need to have a guide to walk in right direction. Avatars like Lord Shri
Rama, Krishna had submitted to their
Gurus. SAl SATCHARITA has already recorded the incidents faced by devotees when
they disobeyed BABA's advise to have a guide along with them. Let all of
us hive SAI BABA as guide (Guru) and his teachings the golden principles
of spritual life.
All HIS
teachings put together constitute SAI ISM which combines all sorts of religions
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism. Sikhism, Hebruism, Tavism. Confiucisim,
Zordastraianism and Hinduism,
BABAs preachings contain the following assurances.
"If MY leelas are either heard or told the diseases
will disappear".
"I AM OMNIPRESENT. Said baba. I have no form nor existence-I
always live everywhere", This assurance was proved by HIM in a number of
cases on different occasions when devotees prayed him. HE assumed the form of a
dog, cat, pit, some times snake, Sanyasi and so on, Human beings should not
only treat each other generously but all creatures as well.
“He who dives deep into MY leelas would
get precious jewal of knowledge".
"If you look to ME I look to you.
Why fear when I AM here. If you cast your burden on ME I shall surely bear
it". This HE had proved in a number of instances with the devotees who
suffered from different diseases. To quote one Mr. Dadha Saheb Khaparde who
approached SAI BABA and begged for the life of his son who developed Bobonic
plague. BABA took the disease on HIM and lifted HIS kafani up. People saw
Bubbles like eggs under the arms. BABA said "see how I suffer for MY
devotees. Their difficulties are mine"
"If you give ME ONE I shall give you
TEN". This assurance proved in innumerable cases.
"Be whatever you like, do whatever
you choose, remember this well that all what you do is known to ME. I AM the
Inner Ruler of all and seated in their hearts. I Am the Controller, the Wire
Puller, of the show of this Universe". Simple remembrance of MY name SAI
SAI will do away with sins of speech and hearing.
SAI BABA said that there will never be any dearth or
scarcity of food and clothes in MY devotees house. It is fact that SAI BABA
kept up the assurances given by HIM even now.
Today SAI cult is spreading far and wide
like passing the current when the switch is made on why? The answer is very
simple. SAI teaching are easily
adoptable by any person without observing any hard and fast dogmas or
religious practices.
HE is
responding to the call of thousands of devotee who pray to HIM devotionally
even after taking Maha Simjdhi. This is in need a great blessing to man-kind.
"Oh! playful Rama come come bring with you sacks of
udi".
In Dwarknmai, BABA kept the DHUNI
burning. The ash from the fire is called UDI and regarded as most sacred. BABA
explained the spiritual implication of UDI. He says that the dead human
bodies when cremated will be reduced to ashes. Nothing remains except ashes-We
come alone and go alone.
UDI cured many physical and mental diseases. It is like Sri
Rama's arrow. Never proved futile.
Out of innumerable miracles the Jamner
miracle of UDI is the most wonderful and well known already explained in the
chapter on 'SAI'S MIRACLES'. Now a few memorable UDI miracles are narrated
below.
Even in case of non-availability of UDI on the spot the
alternative used thinking that it is BABA's UDI by staunch devotees
cured tho diseases of others. The examples of Shri Narayan Bao Jani of Nasik
and a devotee of BABA stand proof to this statement. They are a as follows;
Once a friend of Sri Narayan Bio Jani was
stung bv scorpion and the pain become unbearable. As Sri Narayana Bao was not
having udi with him, he burnt jass-sticks before BABA's photo picked up a pinch
of the ashes of joss sticks thinking that it is BABA's udi, applied on
the spot of pain. The pain diminished gradually and his friend became alright.
"'- '
In another
instance a devotee's daughter at Bandra developed bubonic plague. HE came to
Than railway station and told Nana Saheb Chandorker who was travelling with his
wife to Kalyan. Nana Saheb was not having UDI. He took up soma dust from
the earth mediated on BABA and applied it on the forehead of his wife
praying for the life of devotees daughter. See the greatest miracle. The
devotee's daughter became alright at Bandra.
The effect of applying UDI had proved
in a number of cases. Some are as follows. :-
A doctor's nephew at Malegaoa District
Nasik suffered from incurable tebercular-bone abscess. All sorts of medicial
treatments failed. The parents of the nephew came to SHIRDT and begged BABA who
took pity on the boy and gave UDI. It was applied on the affected part for some
times and the boy became healthy.
Dr. Pillay a staunch devotee of BABA suffered
from Guinea-worms. The pain was so acute that he became desperate and preferred
to die He approached BABA who mixed UDI with water and gave to Dr.
Pillay. The disease was arrested with in ten days.
Once Shama's sister-in-law got Bubonic
plague. BABA gave UDI. It was applied on the Bubos and was mixed with water and
given to her. As soon as she consumed it she got very sound sleep. When got up
she found relief.
An old gentleman of Harda suffered from a stone in his
bladder. He was advised to undergo operation. Ho was very old and feeble. The
gentleman's son brought some UDI poured in water and gave to his father. Within
some minutes UDI did wonders. The stone was dissolved and came out through
urine and the old man got relief.
Once an Irani gentleman's daughter got
fits and fell down unconscious. Shri Kakasaheb Dixit gave UDI on request. It
was mixed with water and was drunk. After its for some days she became quite
alright.
A lady from
Bombay experienced very acute and unbearable pain at the time of delivery. She
came to SHIRDI along with her husband-At that time she was pregnant. They both
worshipped BABA and came back, Again as usual she developed considerable
pain at the time of delivery. A lady who was her neighbor put UDI in water and
gave her to drink. She got rid of the pain and thanked BABA for her
delivery.
BABA gave UDI and blessed a gentleman of Horda
by name Dattapant who suffered from acute stomachache for fourteen (14) years.
Within few days he was completely cured by UDI.
A Kayastha Prabhu of Bandra suffered from
Insomnia for a long time. One of the devotees of BABA gave him UDI and asked
him to apply a little of it to his forehead before going to bed and keep the
udi packet under pillow while going to seelp. The gentleman followed the
instructions and prayed BABA, got sound sleep and became healthy as
usual.
Another worth appreciating power of UDI
was witnessed by Mrs. Newaskar and others on the anniversary day of Late Sri
Balaji-The participants in the function were three fold to the invitees. Mrs.
Newasker was puzzled. Her mother-in-law who was a devotee of BABA encouraged
her by advising to put some SAI udi in all the vessels SAI would save from
dishonour. See the effect of SAI's UDI. After satisfying all the participants
with bellyful meals still plenty of food remained in the vessels. Their joy
knew no bounds and the saying of a friend (udi),
in need is a friend (udi) in
deed had become a reality.
udi is proving numerous effects now and devotees are experiencing
wonderful miracles throughout. A mere test with full faith is likely to bring
the most desirable and successful results it is certainly the Master of all
medicines.
"Saint is MY soul I am HE HE is MY pure
soul"
Saints like Samartha Ramdas, Ananda Murthi, Kabir, Gajanan
maharaj, Janaki Das, Gangagir, Ananath, Samrath, Sadguru, -Sri Sainath Maharaj
and others are the great spiritual souls incarnated in various Parts of the
country from time to time. Most of the saints who had the GOD vision are the
true representatives of the GOD, came to earth to lead and guide the people on
right path for self realisation. What ever may be the method of preaching, the
divine mission is one and the Same. They were found to be very simple, humble
and above all merciful. Their mutual relations have been very cordial and
supplementary. The spiritual linkage has been nicely and very clearly inducted
by Shri Das Ganu Maharaj in his famous book "SAI HARI
KATHA". Ha says "that BABA was saint Kabir in HIS previous birth and
Vyankusha was none other than Ramanada Maharaj who was the Guru of
Kabir. Tajuddin Baba, was a contemporary of SAI BABA". Saints are the best
benefactors. The reincarnation of saints or sages on earth is ordered by the
Almighty to carry out mission.
Some of the worth appreciating,
harmonious cordial relations of saints are illustrated below.
Shri Bhai Krishnaji Al Bagkar a groat
devotee of Akkalkotkar Maharaj wanted to go to Akkalkot (Sholapur District) for
taking darshan of Padukas (foot prints) of the Maharaja of Akkalkotkar. The
Maharaj appeared in his dream, asked him to visit SHIRDI as it is HIS resting
place. Accordingly, the gentleman visited SHIRDI, had the darshan of SAI and as
a reminiscence of the vision he installed the Padukas under the Neem tree. BABA
told Krishnaji that HE himself is Akkalkotkar Maharaj. This shows how Saints
supplement the work of each others.
Once Shri
Ruttonji Wadia of Nanded approached BABA for having issues. BABA asked
Es. 5/- as Gurudakshina and at the same time nformed that he has already
received Rupees three and annas fourteen.
The balance of one rupee and annas two
was to be paid. Mr. Wadia paid the balance willingly. Mr. Wadia said to Das
Ganu that it was his first visit to SHIRDI and he had not seen BABA earlier,
How is it, that BABA received rupees three and annas fourteen. It
was revealed that he spent rupees three annas fourteen on a muslim saint
towards reception and the expenditure incurred, exactly tallied with rupees
three and annas fourteen. That a great wonderfull event is this to
note the unity between one saint and the other.
Shri Schinde of Harda had no male issue
except seven daughters. In 1903 he prayed to Lord Shri Dattatreya at Gangapur
for a son and vowed that he would bring the son to the Lord with in a year. 'He
was granted a boon but he failed to take his son to Gangapnr, In 1911 he
visited SHIRDI. SAI BABA uttered that male issue was not in his destiny HE Tore
up HIS body and gave him one. Mr. Schinde felt very deeply and begged for
pardon.
Once Upasani Maharaja did not offer
Naivedya to SAI BABA 'who come to him in disguise of a black deg. He offered to
his celebrated Ditty who did not accept it on the plea that he failed to
recognize sa! BABA.
Another striking incidence of co-ordination and affectionate
relationship was witnessed in a cocoanut case. A pleader by name Shri
Pundalikar Rao was given a cocoanut by saint Vasu Devanand Saraswati known as
Tembey Swamy at Rajahmundry (in Andhra Pradesh State) to be handed-over to his
beloved brother SAI. Shri Rao broke-down the same cocoanut given by the Saint
at Manmad station to quench his thirst. No sooner he reached SAI BABA the later
demanded the cocoanut sent by his brother. Shri Rao became helpless beyond
words, fell down on the feet of BABA and asked him to pardon, He wanted
to bring another' cocoanut in place of it. BABA did not agree saying
that the cocoanut sent by his brother was matchless and was mere
than any precious thing on earth and no cocoanut can compensate it.
Shri
Harishchandra Pitale from Bombay who prayed BABA was given rupees 3/-
and was asked to worship along with Rupees 2/- already given. Pitale did not
understand Rs. 2/- since it was his first visit to BABA. On reaching
home his mother informed that Swami Akkalkot had given Rs. 2/- to his father.
Thus BABA proved that HE is Akkalkot.
A Kanerese Saint Appa (near Belgaum)
advised Shri V.H. Thankur to go through Vichar sagar a very sacred book on
Vedanta. He was informed that by his good luck he would meet a great Saint in
near future who would lead him further. As predicted by Saint Mr. Thankur met
BABA who reminded him about his meeting with Appa and guided him in spiritual
matter. This strange incidence is nothing but the divine assignment and
promoting co-ordination of the two saints.
Shri Haribhau Karnik of Dahanu (Thana district)
after offering dakshina to Sri Sai Baba left the Masjid. While stepping down
the Masjid he thought of paying one more rupee but did not do as he had already
taken the permission of BABA to leave SHIRDI. After some time he met
saint Narsing Maharaj in Kalaram temple. The saint demanded rupee one it was
gladly given by Karnik. What a wonderful event and co-ordination of two great
saints.
Now let us see how saints treat and
respect each other.
Once Meher Baba met Shri Sai Baba. The
later addressed him as PAR VAR DI GAR". Meher Baba who knew the real worth said that 'SAI BABA is the Master of creation".
Once Nanavalli asked BABA to got
up. BABA smilingly and willingly got up and offered his gadi (Seat).
Nana wali after sitting for while got up and prostrated before Baba and then
requested him to ensure the seat. Every one there wondered as why Baba
had submitted to Nana Wali. This shows the love and affection of Baba for a
real devotee. HE fulfilled the idea of becoming a slave to a model
devotee.
Let one be a
saint or a devotee, if found very proudy or showy was disliked by Baba. This is
seen in the case of Haji Sidik Palke. This gentleman after Haj (visiting the
sacred place i.e, Mecca and Madina) came to SHIRDI and stayed in Chavadi. Baba
used to see him daily but never spoke to him months together. He was not
allowed to step into Masjid. All wondered to note that such an holy person was
ignored by BABA. After nine months Shama asked BABA about his strangee
behaviour with this holy man BABA replied that Allah has not permitted him to
do so. After putting Haji to many trails, one day Baba went to Haji scolded him
by saying that be was very proud of his pilgrimage to Mecca and pose himself
to be a very great man. Haji became helpless and could not answer. There after
Baba went to Masjid and sent sent mangoes to him and then he went to him and
took rupees fifty five from his pocket and gave them to Haji. Later on Baba
allowed Haji to stay with him and treated him pleasingly. This is how Baba
behaved with an holy man.
He who took the name of Allah or GOD was
liked and respected by bAba. This
is seen in Rohilla's case. This man used to recite (Allah Ho Akbar), so loudly
that the villagers in SHIRDI were disturbed. Many times the villagers
approached BABA but BABA never drew him out of SHIRDI. Nobody
knew the secret of Rohilla except BABA. To get rid of bad thoughts and
to get peace of mind the Rohilla used to recite the name of GOD round the clock
loudly, BABA never took objections to the ways of Rohilla's rememberance
of GOD. After some time the Rohilla left SHIRDI.
Shri Javahar
Ali (a fakir) lived in SHIRDI with SAI BABA He was highly learned man and used
to recite Kalma from Quran very sweetly. Ho attracted a very good number of
people in SHIRDI. BABA took no objection to become his disciple. The Fakir did
not urderstand the greatness of BABA whereas the later knew the
weaknesses. As desired by his Guru BABA accompanied him to Rahta but the
people of Shirdi soon brought both of them back to SHIRDI, At that time a saint
Sri Devi Das Janani was alreacly residing at Maruthi temple in SHIRDI. He
tested Jawahar Ali found wanting and defeated in many religious disscussions.
The Fakir left SHIRDI and after some time returned to SHIRDI- Ho came to know
the supernatural power of BABA and prostrated before BABA. BABA received
him with great respect. The Fakir became the Chela and Sai the Guru. BABA never
disgraced him for his handicaps on the other hand he loved him, Thus BABA set
up an example as how an ideal saint should behave with the saints and so called saints.
"If Nine forms of Bhakti are followed devotionally GOD
manifests Himself in the home of a Devotee-
SAIBABA
According to Hindu Mythological belief
when adverse circumstances prevail in the life, it is generally believed that
the present suffering is on account of the past misdeeds and the Hindus are
advised to perform navagraha pooja, so
that the evil effects may be mitigated if not eradicated rootlessly. The Nava
Graha's are Bhaskara Chandra, Angaraka, Budha, Grahaspathy, Shokula, Shani,
Rahu and Kethu.
It has historical relevance, for during
the regime of Akbar, The Great in Mugal Dynasty the court was adorned with
NAVARATNA.
In Shri Sai Satcharitha the
significance of Nine is three fold.
Once a merchant came to SHIRDI. Before,
him, the Mara passed Nine Balls of stool. He got peace of mind by gathering all
the Nine balls in his Dhotar. Mr. Patankar who came to SHIRDI to have the
Darshan of BABA asked Ganesh Damodar alias Dada Kelkar what BABA means
the later replied that the Mare is GOD's grace and the Nine balls
excreted are the nine forms of Bhakti viz., 1. Shravana (Hearing), 2. Kirtana
(Praying), 3. Smarana(remembering), 4. Padasevana (restoring of feet), 5.
Archana (Worship), 6. Nimaskara (bowing), 7. Dasya(Service) 8. Sakhyatva
(friendship), 9. Atmanivedana (Surrender of the self). If these are
devotionally followed, Lord Hari will be pleased and manifests himself in the
home of a Devotee,
II Once SAI
BABA appeared in disguise of a Fakir before Mrs, Kulkarni at Thana and asked
Dakshina. The lady gave him a rupee. SAI-BABA gave her a small pocket of UDI
and asked her to keep it in the Shrine along with the photo for
worship. At that time her husband was not available at the house. When he
returned, his wife narrated this incident. On hearing, Mr. Kulkarni said that
had he been present at the time of the visit of the Fakir he would have offered
Ruppes Ten as Dakshina instead of rupee one.
One fine day Mr. Kulkarni went for a walk
with his friend Mr. Chitra. He met the same fakir when he demanded Dakshina. Mr. Kulkarni gave him a rupee. He
again putforth his hand. Kulkarni gave rupees two. Still the fakir was not
satisfied. Then he borrowed rupees three from his friend Chitra and gave to
Baba. The later demanded more, Mr. Kulkarni took BABA to his house and
offered Rupees three for the fourth time (in all nine rupees). The fakir looked
unsatisfied. Then Mr. Kulakarni gave him Ten rupees Note. BABA took ten
rupees note and the Nine rupees consecrated by BABA's touch were
returned to Mr. Kulkarni. The figure nine denotes the nine types of devotion-
Ill Again the
significance of nine was recorded in Shri Satcharita when BABA, gave
rupees Nine(coins) to Laxmibai Shinde at the time of passing away, This lady
was the strongest devotee of SAI BABA. She served BABA day and night.
BABA wanted to give some precious thing in return of meritorious services. On
Vijaya Dashmi (Dasara) i.e.,15-10-1918 Just before BABA crossed the
border of line put his hand in pocket and gave her once rupees Five (5) and
again rupees four (i) in all rupees Nine (9). This figure Nine are the
Characteristics of a good disciple which she remembered for ever and also is a
standing proof at SHIRDI even now for the devotees to pray and get SAI's
Asheervad.
"Though I AM here I know what you do beyond seven
seas".
SAI BABA
BABA's omniscience is a Godly characteristic,
His forecast, prediction about the present and future, and reading of minds of
the people never failed. He could tell well in advance the dangers and evil
effects of the day and the future to the devotees who came to him and at the
same time offered practical solution, and precautionary measures to be taken,
through HIS unique and wonderful directives and suggestions.
Let a man be farway, he cannot escape from the gaze
of SAI is substantiated in the
following examples.
Sri Noolkar a sub-judge of Pandharipur
came to SHIRDI to improve his health. BABA, blessed him and he left
SHIRDI. A pleader from Pandharipur came to BABA fell on his feet and
offered Dakshlna without being asked for. BABA said very surprisingly
that how cunning the people are? They fall at the feet and offer Dakshina,
inwardly abuse and speak ill of others at the back. Then the pleader said to
Kaka Saheb Dixit that BABA's remarks were fully applicable to him and were
correct. SHIRDI is some three hundred miles away from Pandharipur. BABA by
his omniscience revealed the discussions that took place in bar association at
Pandharipur about the learned Sub-Judge The pleader made critical estimate of
the Sub-Judge's visit to SHIRDI. The pleader was put to shame and thought that
be should not speak ill of others.
In 1910 Lala
Lakshmi Chand who saw Baba surrounded by Bhaktas in a dream was astonished to
see the same figure in a photo placed before the audience by Das Ganu while
performing kirtan, He was coming to SHIRDI on his way he inquired with some
fellow passengers about BABA. They informed him that SAI BABA was a
great Saint. When he came near he saw SAI whose face tallied with the
person in his dream. BABA said "You cunning fellow where was the
need for you to ask others about ME? Is your dream not real? Lakshmi-chand felt
very deeply about BABA's omniscience and begged pardon.
In Burhanpore, a lady saw BABA at
her door asking for Kichidi. She informed her husband and both Came to SHIBDI
and stayed for (14) days worshipping BABA. Due to some unavoidable reasons she
could not offer Kichidi all these days. On fifteenth day she came to BABA with
kichidi. BABA who knew all about this was anxiously waiting for her offering,
HE left out all other dishes offered by devotees and ate kichidi
happily. This shows BABA's love foe his devotees.
Megha of Viramgaon was an orthodox
Brahmin and a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. On his way to SHIRDI he thought
that SAI-BABA was a muslim, and why should he bow before him? When became"
near, BABA angrily uttered go away, Why to meet him when he lose his
caste. Megha wondered as to how baba knew
about what was passing in his mind on the way to shirdi.
Once BABA told a richman who came to him
for Brahma Jnana that there were rupees two hundred and fifty in his pocket. On
counting the gentleman found exactly the same figure. He fell on BABA's feet
for his omniscience.
Shri Harishandra. Pitale came to SHIRDI with his family. He pla