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Title: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 12, 2005, 03:32:52 PM

AMBROSIA IN SHIRDI

This book has been written by Ramalingaswamy, Life Member of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi at Munja Baba Sthan, Shirdi

And with the grace of Baba, I wish to produce the articles written in this book to the devotees.

The Title of the Section is Devotees Experiences of Shri Sai Baba, Shirdi, When Baba was Embodied.

1.   BABA GIVEN DARSHAN AS A BEGGAR TO SHRI KAKASAHEB DIXIT

On one evening Shri Kakasaheb Dixit was returning from his Office. A strong, young and able bodied beggar and begged him. On seeing his face he was convinced and gave some coins in this hands. After the receipt of the money, he went away laughing without asking anything from anybody. Dixit seen him off till he disappeared. Dixit started to Shirdi on the day. When he met Baba in Shirdi, he enquired Him about the matter. Baba replied “Yes” I verily came in that disguise. Dixit was much pleased on hearing this.

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2.    BABA GIVEN  DARSHAN AS HIS  ISHTAM (DEITY) TO SHRI SADASHIV JOSHI :

Shri Vasudeo Sadashiv Joshi of Sitharam Co., accompanied by Shri Chidambara Rao Keshv Gadge Patil went to Shirdi to have Baba's darshan. They sta¬yed in Sathe's wada. Arati was being done to Baba's photo in Sathe's wada and Shri Vasudeo Sadashiv Josh! also attended the Arati. For him Baba has given dar¬shan as Narasimhamurthy in the Photo. He got this kind of darshan during the three consecutive days. On one day, both of them went to Baba for darshan and the latter gave them prasadam. They felt that the pra-sadam was insufficient to distribute it to their men in their native place. Then Baba gave Re. 0-8-0 to them and directed them to buy Prasadam in any shop in Shirdi and take it with them and added that any Prasad purchased in Shirdi is His Prasad. On another occa¬sion Baba gave them burfi Prasad. As it is very tasty, they wanted more and they went to the shop to buy it. Baba called them back and told that three basckets of Prasad was there, take two maunds from them. They went away to their place with Baba's Udi and Prasad. After some days, Shri Joshi sent his friend with Rs, 10/-as dakshina to Baba and requested him to take Baba's photo and return with Baba's Udi and Prasad. His friend went to Shirdi offered Rs. 10/- as dakshina to Baba and kept silent as he had no courage to take the photo of Baba. Baba, knowing this, He Himself asked Him to take His photo as requested by Joshi. Then he took one Baba's photo in sitting posture and one in standing posture, Baba has ordered him that the photos should not be sold in excess rate, they should sell only at reasonable rate and gave him permission tp go with His Udi and Prasad. That is how Baba has fulfilled the desires of His devotees.

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3.    BABA GIVEN DARSHAN IN THE DREAM TO THE WIFE OF SHRI RAGHUVIR BHASKAR PURANDHARE:

When Shri Raghuvir Bhaskar Purandare had first started to Shirdi, he requested his mother to accompany him. On the previous day of his departure, his daugh-ter has suffered from severe fever. Even then, he did not step his visit and came to Shirdi with his mother leaving his mother leaving his wife and disceased dau¬ghter at home. On the third day of his arrival at Shirdi, Baba appeared in his wife's dream in his house and applied Udi on the forehead of his diseased daughter. From that time, his daughter began to improve and became alright when he reached home. He knew this Leela of Baba and ever felt grateful to Baba.

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4.    BABA RESTORED THE STOLEN PROPERTY OF SHRI VAMAN CHINTAMAN MUNGE VAKIL :

Shri Vamaii Chintaman Munge, Vakil of Pimpal-gaom Baswanth, Nasik District when plague was pre¬vailing in Pimpalgaom Baswanth, he shifted his residence to his house in his estate (i.e.) in his lands. One day night, thieves came there, made a whole and entered the house particularly in the place where Munge, was sleeping in a cot. Baba's photo was also hanging on the wall. The thief has lifted a small box under the cot and passed on to another thief stand¬ing outside the house. The small box contained a cash of Rs. 2CO/- (Rs. Two hundred only) and some promis¬sory note worth Rs. 4, OOO/- (Rs. four thousand only) The thief again came and was about to lift a big tiunk in front of the cot which contained jewels worth about Rs. 10, OOO/- (Rs. ten thousand only). In the meanwhile Baba appeared in his dream and woke him up stating that theives have lifted his belongings. His sister in-law also wake and they cried out loudly as "Thieves", "Thieves”. Then all the servants and watchmen woke up and chased the thieves. However, the thieves have escapped leavirg the big trunk. The next day the small trunk was found in a field nearby. The thieves have taken away the cash and left the promisory notes-During that day night, he got a vision in his dream that Shri Sai Baba, Shri Abdul Baba and another Fakir with strong personality appeared before him. Aftej some days, he visited Shirdi and took da.rsh.an of the same three persons of whom he has seen in his dream and he himself ascertained that the third Fakir was the Master of Shri Abdul Baba. After some days, one Shri Datta Brahmachari of Kopergaom has visited his house for meals and he told him that the lost properties will be available. Accordingly, Rs. 60/- and the other proper¬ties were seized aiid haridedover to him by police. The police have stated that the cmouut was seized and han¬ded over by them from a Marwadi along with some other theft articles. This clearly shows that Sai Baba was not only, safeguarding the interest of His devotees but also their belongings.
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5. BABA SAVED A BULL DEDICATED TO GOD SHIVJI FROM THE HANDS OF A BUTCHER

Once it so happened in Shirdi that a bull dedicated to God Shivji roamed about in the  village gardens and fields and destroyed the plants, standing  crops etc. So people met together and decided to send   away the bull to Panjra Pole (an asylum for old beasts) at Yeola and collected some fund for the   purpose.    They entrusted this work to Bhikoo Marwari of Shirdi in all good faith but the said Bhikoo Marwari  proved  treacherous.    He did go Yeola as directed, but instead of taking  the bull to that asylum, he sold it to a  butcher   for   a   sum  of Rs. 14/- returned to Shirdi and calmly reported that he had taken the bull to Panjra pole and left it there. Baba knew how the bull was dealth with.    So he appeared in one Shri Bayaji's dream and said "you have been enjoy¬ing sound sleep of rest.   Have not you placed   me in a butcher's hand?"    Bayaji reported this   to   the  village people, who, growing susppicious of  the bonafides of the Marwari, deputed Bayaji to Yeola for investigation. Bayaji went to Yeola Panjra Pole, took complete search of it.   Not finding the bull there, he went to  the   but¬cher's lane and looked about here and there. Fortuitou¬sly at this very time, the bull had   raised   up   its   head above a   buscher's  compound wall.    Shri   Bayaji   saw this, he atonce recognised it (the bull), so he approached the butcher and requested him to  return the bull, but he would not part with it as he has   purchased   it    for Rs. 14/- and then took it (the bull from the butcher to the old beasts asylum and kept it there.   On his return to Shirdi he acquainted the people  with   what  Bhikoo had done and so to set a lesson to such sinful, faithless people as Bhikoo, Baba inspired them to prosecute him. Bhikoo had to undergo in jail for two months   for   his treacherous act.    From this, it is seen   that   Baba   had his Benign protective eyes not only  on  human beings but also on all creatures.

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6. BABA RESTORED THE LOST PROPERTY TO THE DOCTOR SHRI M. R. TAGARE :

In 1914, Sakarwadi (near Shirdi) Sugar Mill doctor Shri M, R. Tagare was proceeding to Kopergaom Post Office in bullock cart to encash his own war bonds of Rs. 2500/- while he was talking busily with a fellow passenger, the bag containing war bonds slipped down from the cart unnoticed by the doctor. As soon as he noticed that the bag had dropped down on the way, leaving the cart helter and shelter a mile or two in search of it, but without success. Uneasiness on account of this loss allowed him no sleep till about midnight when he thought of sitting near Sai Baba's photo he had in his house and praying, he seemed to hear someone telling him "cease worrying*'. This brought him peace of mind and he could then sleep. Nest morning, he had to attend upon an ill friend at a nearby village, so he went there, examined his friend, gave him medicine and casually talking to him about the loss of bag conta¬ining the said war bonds. A girl who standing nearby listening sympathetically to the docto'r's talk, ran at once and returned with a" bag saying that it was found lying on the road the previous day. Looking up the bag, the doctor found that the papers had all been dis¬turbed and turned up and down, the finder find nothing from the bag and that the war bonds were in tact. The doctor was over pleased and heartily thanked Baba for His favour and grace.
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Leela 7

"When Brahmadev has created this Universe, if we do not appreciate it, His ingenuity and skill will be in vain. He who has no evil thought in his mind, why should he fear any one? Eyes do their work of see­ing. Then why be embarrassed," said Baba to Nana Chandorkar (Sai Satcharitra Ch.49) when the beauty of a Muslim lady, who came for Baba's darshan, charmed Chandorkar.

"I lost my eye sight I do not mourn its loss as it keeps me from seeing undesirable things. Yet, I yearn to see the Sagun Roop of my Lord, You. Therefore grant me sight till I am satiated at beholding your form. Then you may withdraw the sight again," prayed a devotee to Baba. Baba at once restored his sight. He looked at Baba with love and devotion for a long, long time. When he was filled with joy and completely satisfied he lost his sight again. Thus Baba fulfilled his wish.





OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 13, 2005, 04:55:12 PM
Leela 8

In Dadar, Bombay lived Vittal Yashwant Deshpande with his parents and grandfather.   A tragedy brought him to Baba.His grandfather suddnely fell sick and gradually lost his sight. All sorts of rem­edies, treatments, doctors and vaids were tried. But, he became totally blind. Vittal was very fond of his grandfather and he helped him move around the house.

There lived in Bandra, a Satpurush named Govind Rao Mankar. He was a devotee of Baba and advised the grandfather to go to Shirdi, and seek Baba's blessings for a cure. The grandfather was impressed by the Satpurush, and was determined to go to Shirdi. He requested his son to take him to Shirdi, but for some reason, the trip was postponed.


Vittal Y.Deshpande
 
In 1916, Vittal was just twelve years old. As his uncle was busy, it was decided that Vittal would take his grandfather to Shirdi. Before leaving, his parents repeatedly told Vittal to behave properly and take care of his grandfather. They reached Shirdi and went to the Dwarakamai. They took darshan and prostrated before Baba, who said, "Give Me Rs.6/- dakshina".

Vittal thrust his hand into his pocket and found that he had a Rs.10/- and a Rs.5/- note. He gave Baba the ten rupee note, which He did not accept, nor would He ac­cept the Rs.5/- note, nor would He give him the change. Vittal tried again, but Baba stubbornly said, "Give Me Rs.6/- dakshina". So, Vittal brought his grandfather to the Sabha Mandap below, and seated him in a corner next to the wall. He went out to get the change. But try as he may, no one gave him the change. Frustrated and wondering how his grandfather was, he started crying. Suddenly, a well-built man stood before him. He had on a clean dhotar (Indian dress) a pagdi (turban), Poona shoes and chandan (sandalwood paste) on his forehead. Gently, he asked, "Child, why are you crying?" Vittal told him how stubborn Baba was and his inability to get change. Quietly, he gave him the change. Vittal ran to Dwarakamai and placed the Rs.6/- at Baba's feet "Daro mat, beta. Allah Malik achcha karega. Ab thumhara kaam hogaya" (Do not fear my child Allah Malik will do good. Now your work is successful). Vittal was astonished, but rather confused. He had not told Baba why he had come, nor had Baba asked him. He just stood there staring at Baba. Baba repeated the same words again. Still confused, he went to the cor­ner where he had seated his grandfather, but he wasn't there. He searched in the Sabha Mandap, but couldn't find him. Fearing that he may have walked out, he ran out of the Dwarakamai, but there was no trace of his grandfather. Again, he ran around the village, calling his grandfather, but he couldn't find him.

Dejected and afraid, he started crying bitterly, wondering if his grandfather had fallen or hurt himself. Lo! The same man stood before him. "Why are you crying now?" he asked gently, patting Vittal on his back. Though sobs, Viittal told him what had happened. "Your grandfather is seated on the steps of Sathe Wada", he said, pointing in that direction. Vittal ran and found his grandfather happily seated on the steps, eating sugarcane.

Angrily, he said "Why did you leave the place I seated you at? Suppose you fell and hurt yourself? How did you reach here?" the grandfather told him that as soon as he went to get the change, his sight started re­turning. "By the time you came back, I could see clearly. So, I came to the Wada". Vittal was relieved to hear this. He also understood why Baba asked for Rs.6/-only. The dakshina of Rs.6/- could possibly mean 'giv­ing unto Baba the six internal enemies (lust, anger, greed, pride, dellusion and envy) that thrive through the five senses (sight, hearing, speech, smell and taste). Especially sight (Sai Satcharitra Ch.16 'Shadripus') is explained.

On the way home, he lost his cap, and was afraid to tell his grandfather about it. Finally, they reached Dadar. His parents were awaiting their arrival, when he turned around, his grandfather was missing. He collected all their bags and walked slowly towards his parents. They eagerly questioned him about the trip. He mumbled something, just then his grandfather arrived with a new cap. He was then filled with immense joy as he finally got proof that his grandfather could really see.

"But who was the mysterious gentleman, and how did he know who my grandfather was?" he wondered.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .





OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 14, 2005, 02:24:21 PM
Leela 9

"Give up all anxiety. The moment you put your foot in Shirdi, your sufferings have ended. You may sink neck deep in the sea of obstacles, you may have sunk deep into the pit of sorrow and suffering, but know that he who climbs the steps of this Mosque will enjoy the greatest happiness. The Fakir of this place is very kind, He will eradicate your disease and pain. He who has compassion for all, will look after you very lovingly," said Baba to Bhimaji Patil of Narayangaon when he was suffering from pulmonary T.B. (Sai Satcharitra Ch.13).

In Thajanpur Chebedi near Sinner, Nasik district lived Lakshman Baji Avare. In 1910 he suffered from terrible pain in both his eyes. The eyes watered con­stantly, and finally he lost his sight and became blind. All sorts of remedies and medicines were tried but of no avail. A friend of the family advised them to go to Shirdi. Have Baba's darshan, and assured them of a permanent cure. One Thursday they came to Shirdi and had Baba's darshan. Baba looked at Lakshman kindly and said "Allah Achchha Karega" (Allah will do good) and gave them Udi. They returned home, when they noticed that the watering and pain had subsided. So they made weekly trips to Shirdi every Thursday, and took Baba's darshan for six months.

The villagers advised the mother to take her son to JJ. Hospital, Bombay for treatment. On the day of their departure to Bombay, Lakshman had a burning sensa­tion all over his body. Regardless, he left for Bombay.

There a British ophthalmologist (eye doctor) examined him and told him that he would not regain sight as the eyes were badly damaged.

With a heavy heart they returned to their village. Lakshman however, determined that whether he recov­ered his sight or not he would stay in Shirdi at Baba's side. The family came and stayed in Shirdi for some time, then the mother returned to her village leaving her son behind. Lakshman had intense faith in Baba. Every morning, he washed his eyes with the water that Baba used to wash His face with. This he did for one month when suddenly, his sight got restored, but not fully. One evening he took Baba's darshan in the Chavadi. Baba gently clapped His hands on Lakshman's chest and Lo! He could see clearly again. So over­whelmed with gratitude was he, that he stayed on in Shirdi till Baba's Mahasamadhi.

Radhakrishna Mai asked Lakshman to pump water from the well (now in Saran Jame Baug) and do all the work that she ordered. This seva he willingly did as a token of gratitude for his recovery.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .




OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 18, 2005, 02:00:31 PM
Leela 9

"Give up all anxiety. The moment you put your foot in Shirdi, your sufferings have ended. You may sink neck deep in the sea of obstacles, you may have sunk deep into the pit of sorrow and suffering, but know that he who climbs the steps of this Mosque will enjoy the greatest happiness. The Fakir of this place is very kind, He will eradicate your disease and pain. He who has compassion for all, will look after you very lovingly," said Baba to Bhimaji Patil of Narayangaon when he was suffering from pulmonary T.B. (Sai Satcharitra Ch.13).

In Thajanpur Chebedi near Sinner, Nasik district lived Lakshman Baji Avare. In 1910 he suffered from terrible pain in both his eyes. The eyes watered con­stantly, and finally he lost his sight and became blind. All sorts of remedies and medicines were tried but of no avail. A friend of the family advised them to go to Shirdi. Have Baba's darshan, and assured them of a permanent cure. One Thursday they came to Shirdi and had Baba's darshan. Baba looked at Lakshman kindly and said "Allah Achchha Karega" (Allah will do good) and gave them Udi. They returned home, when they noticed that the watering and pain had subsided. So they made weekly trips to Shirdi every Thursday, and took Baba's darshan for six months.

The villagers advised the mother to take her son to JJ. Hospital, Bombay for treatment. On the day of their departure to Bombay, Lakshman had a burning sensa­tion all over his body. Regardless, he left for Bombay.

There a British ophthalmologist (eye doctor) examined him and told him that he would not regain sight as the eyes were badly damaged.

With a heavy heart they returned to their village. Lakshman however, determined that whether he recov­ered his sight or not he would stay in Shirdi at Baba's side. The family came and stayed in Shirdi for some time, then the mother returned to her village leaving her son behind. Lakshman had intense faith in Baba. Every morning, he washed his eyes with the water that Baba used to wash His face with. This he did for one month when suddenly, his sight got restored, but not fully. One evening he took Baba's darshan in the Chavadi. Baba gently clapped His hands on Lakshman's chest and Lo! He could see clearly again. So over­whelmed with gratitude was he, that he stayed on in Shirdi till Baba's Mahasamadhi.

Radhakrishna Mai asked Lakshman to pump water from the well (now in Saran Jame Baug) and do all the work that she ordered. This seva he willingly did as a token of gratitude for his recovery.


Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .






OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 18, 2005, 02:03:43 PM
Leela 10

From 1913 to 1915, Swami Sharan Anand saw a blind man in Shirdi. He was doing Hari Kirtan, and kept beat with his cymbals. In 1942 or 1943 he saw the same man reciting chapters of Shrimad Bhagwat Gita and singing verses from Dnyaneshwari's Amrit Anubhava. Curious about this, Swamiji said, "When did you get your sight back?" He replied "Through Baba's grace I received this precious gift. I had a blessed vision of Him years ago, and since then, I can see, read, write and move freely". To assure Swamiji he read out several verses from the Amrit Anubhava. How wisely he used the sense of sight!


Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .






OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 19, 2005, 08:48:11 AM
Leela 11

He longed for Baba's darshan. But no matter what he did his plans failed. This upset and frustrated Joshi and he got angry at Baba. "All my friends and relatives keep going to Shirdi, why am I denied this opportu­nity? Baba! If you are really a saint, you will give me darshan, even without my going to Shirdi" said Joshi. Simultaneously at Shirdi a family from Konkan were about to return home after taking Baba's darshan. Baba asked the man 'if he could do a piece of work for Him', the devotee readily agreed. Then Baba said, "You go home by mail, and give this packet of Udi to the
per­son who requests you to give him a span of space for sitting". The devotee agreed to Baba's strange request. He and his family were comfortably seated in the train. At every station, the man looked for the gentleman. But no such person approached him. At last, the train pulled out of Kalyan. The devotee thought that he should write to Baba about his non-compliance. Then the train halted at Thana. Just as the train was moving out, a man rushed into his compartment, drenched in perspiration. He gasped and said, "Please pick up your child and give me a span of space to sit as I am feeling giddy." The Konkani devotee readily picked up his child, and gladly handed over the packet of Udi. He told him of Baba's strange request, and as Joshi had said the very words, he handed over the Udi. Joshi respectfully received the Udi packet. He thought of Baba's kindness towards an angry child and was forever grateful.


Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .





OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 20, 2005, 03:07:59 PM
Leela 12

"Do coconuts produce children ? How can you be so superstitious?" said Baba to Shama (Sai Satcharitra Ch. 36). Shama was pleading with Baba on behalf of Mrs. Aurangabadkar. He beseeched Baba to give her the coconut and His blessings. Thus the barren lady might get a child. "She will get a child in 12 months," said Baba.

This is another coconut Leela.

A lady from Poona was desperate to go to Shirdi, and seek Baba's blessings. But, however hard she tried, her attempts failed, for some reason or the other. She was sure, if she received a coconut from Baba, she would get a child. She was very sad and dejected and wondered about the future.

One night she had a dream vision. Baba came and gave her a coconut as prasad. When she woke up, and thought over the dream, it seemed so real, that she looked around. Lo! There was a coconut on her bed. She vowed that if she got a child by this prasad, she would take the child to Shirdi. A year later she delivered a male child; so she went with her child and grate­fully laid him at Baba's feet.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .




OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 21, 2005, 11:36:39 AM
Leela 13

Mention is made of Hari Bhau Karnik in Sai Satcharitra chapter 33. In 1917 on Gurupurnima he visited Shirdi and after proper rituals offered dakshina to Baba. While he was getting down the steps, he wished he had offered one more rupee. As he was given permission to leave, he proceeded to Nasik. There Narasimha Maharaj demanded, "Give me my one ru­pee" which . Haribhau gladly gave, realizing how Baba, had reclaimed the rupee.

Before this visit to Shirdi he was once in trouble. His relatives dragged him to court unlawfully. Having heard of Baba he came to Shirdi. He bowed to Baba and offered a coconut, betel nut and dakshina. Baba asked him to go to the Wada and take rest. Two days later, he met Baba; he was dejected and sad at the behaviour of his relatives, and was thinking of the law suit. Baba, in His characteristic way, told him 'all about the case'. The other devotees asked him if he was ac­quainted with Baba. "No, I have not met Him before, but He surely knows me". On the fourth day of his stay, he met Baba who said, "Wait for six months and see the fate of the mischief makers!" True to His words, six months later he was acquitted and the troublemakers suffered much for their misdeeds.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .




OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 22, 2005, 09:31:30 AM
Leela 14

"In the Wada there are many thieves fasten the doors and be alert for they will rob you of all your belongings and attack you fiercely. Property is never permanent, as for the body, it is for ever transient knowing that death is near, conduct yourself according to Dharma," said Baba to Vijayanand Swamy (Sai Satcharitra Ch.31). Baba knew that he was going to die and alerted him to do the right thing by reading the Holy Scriptures.

Appa Kulkarni
 
He said the same to Appa Kulkarni, who did not understand His words. "Thieves will come and fight with you.   They are very clever in selecting persons, and will take away only what they want. Beware!" But Appa took trouble to safeguard his property. At that time, there was an epidemic of cholera in Shirdi. One night, Appa had incessant vomiting and diarrhoea and suf­fered from cholera. Soon, his body became cold, clammy and pulseless. Seeing his condition, Appa Kulkarni his wife ran to Baba and begged for Udi and blessings to save her husband. Baba calmly replied, "Do not grieve. Death awaits all those who are born. Birth and death are acts of the almighty. No one lives or dies here. If you look at the phenomenon of life with the eyes of wisdom, you will realize that you are no different. When the clothes become old and fade, you throw them away. In the same way, the soul, which is immortal, casts off the worn out body. Do not stop him from going. Let him leave as he has reached his life's goal. He will go to heaven. He is right now changing his clothes before Me."

Then, his wife returned home, weeping, but com­forted by Baba's words. Appa died soon after. The vil­lagers were frightened, lest cholera spread in epidemic proportions. They came to Baba and begged him to stop the epidemic. Baba said, "Only seven will die of chol­era." After seven people succumbed to it, the disease abated.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .






OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 25, 2005, 03:11:36 PM
Leela 15

Nulkar
 
Tatyasaheb Nulkar was a sub-judge at Pandharpur. He was well versed in the Shastras and Vedas. He was a skeptic and thought it was not necessary for him to have a Guru. Once he had severe pain in his eyes during his visit to Jalgaon. As his brother was a doctor, he thought that he could readily get treatment from him. There he real­ized that Gurupurnima was three days   away. So, without any remedy, he set out to Shirdi. Upon arriv­ing at Shirdi, he lay down in Sathe Wada for a while, before going for Baba's darshan.   Inspite of the tormenting pain, he went to Dwarkamai for Baba's darshan. Baba in his characteristic way said,   "Shamya, my eyes are giving me great deal of trouble and I am suffering too much pain". The moment He uttered those words the pain in Nulkar's eyes ceased.

Nulkar stayed in Shirdi till his death. During the time of his death, Baba sent His Udi and Tirth to him thereby giving him Sadgati.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .




OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 25, 2005, 03:13:36 PM
Leela 16

Moreshwar Pradhan
 
Moreshwar Pradhan and his wife Chottubai loved Baba from the bottom of their hearts. Baba likewise reciprocated. He looked after their welfare in every way. Once all the children had chickenpox and subsequently they all recovered except the youngest, who was also the weakest. Then the illness took a serious turn. The doctors also gave up hope of child's recovery. The child turned pale and signs of collapse appeared on the child's face. The parents tended to the child lovingly, but with a heart full of sorrow. They chanted Baba's name con­tinuously. Chottubai suddenly fell asleep, only to see Baba before her. Baba said, "What is all this? The child is all right and safe. He will ask for something to eat at 6.30A.M. Do give him whatever he wants without fear." Chottubai woke up and looked at her child who seemed to have re­covered at that very moment, and was sound asleep. Exactly at 6.30 A.M. the child asked to be fed. The mother joyously gave him all that he wanted. The child Moreshwar Pradhan fully recovered in a few days.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .




OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 25, 2005, 03:15:20 PM
Leela 17


Lakshmibai and Janabai were grinding wheat with the hand mill, when a lady from Bombay entered Dwarkamai. She sat beside them, and asked Baba if she too could grind the wheat. Baba said that she would get tired. Nonetheless, she was eager to grind as much as was possible. Baba asked Lakshmibai to let her grind the wheat. The lady was full of questions, and was ea­ger to get answers from Baba. She started asking Baba, why the wheat was ground? Why He threw it at the village boundary?

Baba said, "Akkabai Maaribai, Marriamma (i.e. dieties of cholera and smallpox) want to enter the village so I feed them on the other side of this village and prevent them from entering Shirdi. As they are propitiated, they do not enter Shirdi. Thus, I save My devotees."

Then she asked whether there was 'Jari', 'Mari' (durdevatha=evil forces). Baba said, "Yes, there ex­ists durdevatha; but they will not do any thing to us." She said that some people are dying because of durdevatha. To this, Baba said, "Durdevatha was scold­ing Me and insisting that she be allowed to enter this village so I requested the Almighty to give her the al­lotted person."

"Are there evil spirits, Baba? When I was in Naigaon, in Bombay, an evil spirit would come from the side of the well and go to the room upstairs and disappear." The Omnipresent, Omniscient, Baba re­plied, "Yes. But they will not do anything to harm us." Then Baba told her that the spirit she saw, was that of the owner of the house. "He comes and goes upstairs and disappears where you delivered".

The lady was astonished to hear all these facts and asked Baba how He knew them. "I know you from child­hood, you have forgotten Me, but I do not forget. I call all My children to Me even if they are thousands of miles away. I look after all equally, be they good or bad." After a while she felt tired and asked Lakshmibai to resume the grind­ing. The lady returned to Bombay unafraid and assured of Baba's love and protection for her and her family.

Sai Satcharitra Ch.J describes the leela of Baba grinding wheat. "Go at once, to the village boundary and throw all the flour at the side of the brook there!" said Baba to the four women. Thus Baba prevented Cholera from invading Shirdi,

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .




OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 26, 2005, 02:48:48 PM
Leela 18

In 1917, during Vaishak month a doctor, his wife and son came to Shirdi. He hoped that Baba would drive away the evil spirit that tormented his son. In the Dwarkamai, the doctor thought that Baba's grinding of wheat and throwing it at the outskirts was futile and just a superstition. Baba reading his thoughts asked him to come at 3.00 P.M. Exactly at 3.00 P.M. he and his family went to Dwarakamai. The doctor and his son sat and started massaging Baba's legs upon Baba's orders. Just then, an ugly, devilish looking lady came and grabbed his son, wanting to take him away. Baba, undaunted, gave her a blow with His satka. She fled, crying loudly. Baba then said, "She came to eat your son. She was deprived of her ration. I did not throw the flour at the outskirts today, as you thought it was unwanted. But I drove her away with My satka. Now she will not torment your son". The father and the son were filled with awe at Baba's Antarjnan and kindness. Then Baba gave them permission to go on the next day.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .






OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 26, 2005, 03:07:03 PM
Leela 19

In the Sai Satcharitra, Ch.29, the Leela of the ava­ricious Bhajan Mandali from Madras is given. Some of the details like their names, address, and other par­ticulars are missing. The Leela given below elaborates upon it.

He was called Bhau Swamy because his Guru was Ram Bhau of south Kanara. This Govinda Swamy worked in Madras Electric Tramways. He and his fam­ily went on an all India pilgrimage in 1915. They vis­ited Shirdi on 23.8.1915. They sang beautifully and did bhajans daily. Baba gave them Rs.2/- and two ru­pees worth of burfi. The burfi he sold for one rupee and twelve annas. All these details he wrote in his di­ary daily.

One day, he had a dream vision of Baba (which is elaborated beautifully in the Sai Satcharitra). After this revealing vision, the greedy skeptic became an ardent devotee. Dr. Pillai asked him to write his dream, which he did, and handed it over to him. Knowing of Radhakrishna Mai's love for bhajans, he performed bhajans in her home too. She gave him a Marathi book containing the life of Baba, which he treasured.

His wife Adilakshmiamal was given sakshatkar (vi­sion) of Sri Ram at noon Arati while the rest of the Mandali saw Baba sitting in his usual place. Filled with joy, she decided to make prasad of Bhaaji and Payasam for Baba.   On 30/08/1915, while preparing it, she fer­vently prayed to Baba to accept it, as she had prepared it with all her love and devotion. Eagerly she took it to Dwarakamai and handed it over.   To her utter conster­nation, the lady (Durga Bai) placed it last in the rows of Prasad offerings.   Baba however, slowly moved to the back, and opening her dish, devoured the whole of it with great relish.   This touched the lady to the bot­tom of her heart further strengthening her devotion in Baba.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .



OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 29, 2005, 09:37:56 PM
Leela 20

The story of Dr. Vir Hate and the one rupee is given in Sai Satcharitra Ch.29. A little more is given here about him.

Capt. Dr. Hate was a staunch devotee of Baba and lived in Shirdi for some time, and then returned to Gwalior. One day, Saval Ram of Gwalior came to him distraught as his son was missing. Dr. Hate said, "Go to Shirdi and take Baba's darshan and you will surely find him". Saval Ram agreed. After some time he re­ceived a letter from the boy saying that he was in Egypt. He had secretly joined the army, as he feared his par­ents' wrath. Now he was returning to India. Saval Ram's joy knew no bounds. But instead of going to Shirdi, he and his wife went to Bombay to receive the boy.

When they met, Saval Ram was upset, as his son was emaciated and suffering from high fever. He rushed with the boy to Gwalior for treatment. Again he told Dr. Hate about it. The doctor chided Saval Ram say­ing, "You failed to keep your promise. Now take the boy to Baba and he will be alright". The three of them then set out to go to Shirdi. Just before they left Dr. Hate gave one rupee to Saval Ram and said "Place this in Baba's hand. Do not fail to bring it back". He wanted the blessed coin to keep in his Puja.

Saval Ram returned with his family and told Dr. Hate that his son was recuperating. He also gave the rupee to Hate. On receiving the coin Hate felt it was not the same coin he had given. Disappointed, he told Saval Ram to go back to Shirdi and fetch his coin. On returning home Saval Ram told his wife about the inci­dent. She however, just went inside and brought Dr. Hate's coin, which she had put away safely. The next day a thrilled Dr. Hate received his prasad (coin) and Saval Ram apologized for the substitution. He related what had happened and Dr. Hate was satisfied.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .



OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on April 29, 2005, 09:39:00 PM
Leela 21

For a long time Raoji. B. Upasani suffered from asthma. Upon the advice of Kaka Dixit, he went to Shirdi, in 1913 for Baba's darshan. On seeing him, Baba said He was glad that he came, and gave him Udi with His blessing. From then on, Raoji started feeling bet­ter and returned home.

In March of 1913 his son fell ill. For six days he had relentless high fever, continues and unabating and the doctors gave up hope. The doctor and Upasani sat near his bed as they thought that his end was near. At 2 A.M. the exhausted father went out and sat in the varandha. He dozed off for a short time when he dreamt of Baba. He saw Baba applying Udi to his son's fore­head, then Baba standing before Upasani said "Don't worry. He will perspire after two hours and his con­dition will improve. After he gets well bring him to Shirdi for My darshan". Upasani woke up and so it happened exactly as Baba said. After two hours his son did perspire and felt better. The doctor was sur­prised at his recovery. Three days latter Upasani re­ceived a letter from Shyama. "I had not written to you so far as I had no direction from Baba to do so. Now upon Baba's orders I am stating what Baba said "/ have been to your friends place in Dhulia". I asked Him who that friend was? "Upasani Balakrishna Raoji" He answered clearly. Then added "I go to his place of­ten. Write to him". Hence this letter from me.

Fifteen days latter Upasani, his wife and son went for Baba's darshan. Early in the morning they got down at Kopergaon and bathed in the Godavari hoping to at­tend the Arati. However the tongawala was late and Upasani was doubtful of reaching Shirdi in time for the Arati. Here at Shirdi Baba said "Shama, stop the Arati for a little while, your friend Raoji is on his way. He has set his heart on attending the Arati". As soon as the family stepped into the Dwarakamai, the Arati started. Baba called the son and asked him whether he recognized Him from his vision, when he was ill with fever. Raoji and his son immediately prostrated before Baba and thanked Him for His timely help.


Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .



OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: sainaa on May 01, 2005, 09:56:03 PM
very good collection subhasriniji

My abode is in your heart and I am within you. Always worship Me, Who is seated in your heart, as well as, in the hearts of all beings. Blessed and fortunate, indeed, is he who knows Me thus
--Baba
LUV U BABA,
Sainaa.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 03, 2005, 04:45:13 PM
Leela 22

When Krishnabai Prabhakar came for Baba's darshan, He gave her a four-anna coin. This coin she treasured and did puja to it daily. One day, a lady came to sell coconuts. Krishnabai unwittingly gave the four-annas along with some other coins to her. When her household chores were done, she realized her folly and cried bitterly. In the evening, there was a knock on her door. With a sad heart, she opened it, only to see the coconut vendor. The lady just handed over the four-anna coin and took another in return.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .


OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 03, 2005, 04:46:26 PM
Leela 23

"Eat! Eat this prasad," said Baba to Sridhar J. Dighe and made him eat three handfuls of prasad. Baba asked him to stay in Shirdi for a few days. Then sent him to Narsingh Maharaj at the Kala Ram Mandir. Narsingh Maharaj received him well and asked him if Sai Baba had sent him. He stayed comfortably in the home of a grape merchant on the Maharaja's request. The merchant bought him a ticket for Bombay. Then he went to see Narayan Maharaj at Khedgaon. "You are blessed by Sai Baba," said Narayan Maharaj and made him stay there for a few days. Then Dighe returned home fully satisfied with his pilgrimage. Dighe firmly believed that this was the result of Baba's prasad and blessings.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .



OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 03, 2005, 04:47:28 PM
Leela 24

Baba loved Shanta a lot. She was the daughter of Babu Girvandikar of Shirdi. Lovingly Baba called her 'little sister' and she called Baba 'brother'. One day she slipped and fell into the well near Dwarkamai. Every one feared the worst; but to their utter surprise, they found the girl floating, though her trunk and legs were below the water. They however, pulled her out. When they checked her, she had no bruises or wounds, though the well was very deep. Shanta told them, "As I accidentally fell into the well, my Baba, my brother held on to me. Thus, I was able to float, and only the lower part was submerged in water."

On another occasion, a little boy was going home. It was raining rather heavily. He had an open umbrella, which obstructed his view. In front of his house they had dug the ground to lay the foundation for a build­ing. Accidentally he slipped and fell into the pit. Al­though the pit was very deep, he walked to the other side and climbed out. When questioned he said Baba made steps for him so all he had to do was to climb them and come to the other side.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .


OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 13, 2005, 02:34:09 PM
Leela 22

When Krishnabai Prabhakar came for Baba's darshan, He gave her a four-anna coin. This coin she treasured and did puja to it daily. One day, a lady came to sell coconuts. Krishnabai unwittingly gave the four-annas along with some other coins to her. When her household chores were done, she realized her folly and cried bitterly. In the evening, there was a knock on her door. With a sad heart, she opened it, only to see the coconut vendor. The lady just handed over the four-anna coin and took another in return.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .



subhasrini
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 13, 2005, 02:35:13 PM
Leela 23

"Eat! Eat this prasad," said Baba to Sridhar J. Dighe and made him eat three handfuls of prasad. Baba asked him to stay in Shirdi for a few days. Then sent him to Narsingh Maharaj at the Kala Ram Mandir. Narsingh Maharaj received him well and asked him if Sai Baba had sent him. He stayed comfortably in the home of a grape merchant on the Maharaja's request. The merchant bought him a ticket for Bombay. Then he went to see Narayan Maharaj at Khedgaon. "You are blessed by Sai Baba," said Narayan Maharaj and made him stay there for a few days. Then Dighe returned home fully satisfied with his pilgrimage. Dighe firmly believed that this was the result of Baba's prasad and blessings.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .




subhasrini
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 13, 2005, 02:36:26 PM
Leela 24

Baba loved Shanta a lot. She was the daughter of Babu Girvandikar of Shirdi. Lovingly Baba called her 'little sister' and she called Baba 'brother'. One day she slipped and fell into the well near Dwarkamai. Every one feared the worst; but to their utter surprise, they found the girl floating, though her trunk and legs were below the water. They however, pulled her out. When they checked her, she had no bruises or wounds, though the well was very deep. Shanta told them, "As I accidentally fell into the well, my Baba, my brother held on to me. Thus, I was able to float, and only the lower part was submerged in water."

On another occasion, a little boy was going home. It was raining rather heavily. He had an open umbrella, which obstructed his view. In front of his house they had dug the ground to lay the foundation for a build­ing. Accidentally he slipped and fell into the pit. Al­though the pit was very deep, he walked to the other side and climbed out. When questioned he said Baba made steps for him so all he had to do was to climb them and come to the other side.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .



subhasrini
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 13, 2005, 02:37:38 PM
Leela 25

Das Ganu was a gifted man, he could compose Abhangs extempore, sing Kirtans beautifully, write commentaries on Isha Upanishads (Sai Satcharitra Ch.20). It relates the story of how Kaka Dixit's maid servant enlightened him to write the Isha Upanishad's commentary.

Then he decided to write a commentary on Dnyaneshwari Amrit Anubhav. He felt he should write it, explaining the details, so that the common man could read and understand it. Das Ganu told Dada Maharaj of Satara of his intent. The highly knowledgeable Dada Maharaj was skeptical and said, "You must first under­stand the original test, before embarking on such a de­tailed treatise. If you stay with me and learn and un­derstand the book, then you will be able to write the commentary."

But Das Ganu thought differently. "If Baba wants me to write the Tika (commentary) then He will give me Buddhi (wisdom). I will not go to anybody to learn it." Dada Maharaj did not appreciate Das Ganu's idea. Nonetheless, he prayed to Baba on his behalf.

Then Das Ganu began the commentary on the first two chapters and went to Dada Maharaj with the same. Dada asked him about his progress. So Das Ganu read what he had written. Dada complemented him on the commentary and said "Baba is truly a Samarth because of His favour on you such a scholarly Tika has been written

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .



subhasrini
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 25, 2005, 05:17:54 PM
Leela 26

In the early days, the Bhills often waylaid the trains. In 1914, Ganpath D. Kadam and his family were trav­elling by train to Shirdi. Just after they passed Nasik, a gang of Bhills jumped into their compartment, with the intent to attack and rob the passengers. At that time, Kadam was reading a book of holy songs.   The gang stood by his side for five minutes or so. Thinking that they were interested in the book, Kadam started read­ing it loudly.  After a while the Bhills left one by one. Kadam looked up from his book and saw a Fakir seated opposite him.   When he looked again, the Fakir had disappeared just as the Bhills left.    When Kadam reached Shirdi, Baba said, "Well, have you come safe and well guarded?" Kadam at once fell at Baba's feet and thanked Him for guarding him and his family.  He also realized that the Bhills took to their heels fearing the Fakir,

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .


subhasrini
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 25, 2005, 05:19:06 PM
Leela 27

Although he attended Das Ganu's Kirtan and Pravachan unlike Cholkar (Sai   SatCharitra 12).   He did not have faith in Baba. He thought that Baba was a Muslim. In 1910, this Ramachandra V.Pathankar, a Retd. Clerk of Alibaugh was in distress.   His monthly earnings of Rs.30/- did not suffice to meet his family expenses.  There was a certain photograph of Akkalkot Swami at Balkrishna Buva's Mutt, Dadar that attracted him.   He visited that Mutt often, as he was devoted to Swami Samarth.

One day Ghansham Gupta, a close friend of his, asked him to accompany him to Shirdi. He assured Pathankar that all his expenses for the trip would be borne by him. Pathankar was reluctant at first, and then he agreed to accompany Ghansham, on the condition that he wouldn't give any Dakshina to Baba. If he did,  it would be no more than one rupee. Ghansham agreed to this and both of them went to Shirdi.

At that time, there was only one hotel in Shirdi. Unfortunately, Pathankar found a few worms in the dal when he was having lunch. He started shouting at the top of his voice. "Did I come all the way to Shirdi to eat worms?" he said. Then, both the friends went for Baba's darshan. Baba, on seeing Pathankar, flew into a rage and drove him away. Pathankar was upset and de­cided to leave Shirdi, without Baba's consent. The other devotees consoled him and asked him not to do so.

Latter both the friends went for Baba's darshan again. Baba had calmed down and looking at Pathankar, He said, "Do people come here to eat worms?" On hearing this vital question, Pathankar fell at Baba's feet. He realized that Baba was omnipresent. Then, Baba gave him darshan as Akkalkot Swamy, the very same roop that he worshipped at Balkrishna Buva's Mutt.

Pathankar was overwhelmed and realized that Baba was not different from Swami Samarth. He gave Baba one rupee Dakshina. But, Baba asked for Dakshina again. He gladly gave another rupee. Then, Baba gave him permission to leave. Upon returning home, he got another job, which gave him a better salary, and he could live comfortably.

Baba took two rupees Dakshina and gave back a hundred.


Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .




subhasrini
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 25, 2005, 05:20:19 PM
Leela 28

Balaji Patil Newaskar quitely went about doing Baba's seva. He swept and cleaned the streets that Baba walked on daily. When it was harvest time he brought the whole harvest to Dwarkamai and offered it to Baba. He and his family happily lived on whatever Baba gave them. In Satcharita the wonderful Leela of how his fam­ily fed thrice the number of guests, is given. It was Bala's annual Shradha ceremony.  His daughter-in-law diligently cooked food enough for the estimated num­ber of guests.   While she was serving them, she real­ized that thrice the number of guests had arrived. With Baba's grace and a little Udi, the last guest was fed to satiety with plenty of food remaining. (Sai Satcharitra Ch. 35).

This is a similar Leela whereby Baba's grace not three­fold but a multitude of guests were fed with food re­maining.

When Purandare once visited Shirdi, he stayed with Bala Shimpi.   Baba told him that He would come to dine with him, along with two other Fakirs.  With great joy, Purandhare asked Baba what he should prepare. "Make rice, sheera, bhaji, two vegetable curries and masala khichidi," said Baba.   After the Noon Arati, upon his returning home he saw that every thing was ready.   Then four to five Fakirs came and had their meals. While leaving, they informed him that many more would soon arrive.  Later, a batch of twenty Fa­kirs arrived.   Satiated, they too left. Then another ten Fakirs came. They too were well fed and food still re­mained. Then Purandare went to Baba with betel leaves and dakshina and invited Him for meals.  Baba smiled and said, "/ have eaten a lot and I am satiated and satisfied."   Then Baba asked Purandare to have his meals along with Bala Shimpi. All of them, Purandare's family and Bala dinned together and still food was abun­dant.

Purandare partook the food as Baba's Prasad. He also carried the food to Bombay and distributed it to his friends and relatives and told everyone this wonderful Leela.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .





subhasrini
OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 25, 2005, 05:21:39 PM
Leela 29

Baba had an endearing way of calling his Bhaktas (devotees) by pet names. Some of them are given be­low.

1)   Madhava Rao Deshpande                                Bhatacha Shamya

2)   Tatya Patil                                                           Kothyacha Ghodmukhya

3)   Dr. Pillai                                                               Andhoji Filial

4)   Pilaji Gurav                                                          Guravacha

5)    Hari Seetharam alias                                        Langada Kaka

Kakasaheb Dixit

6)   Dabholkar                                                            Hemad

7)   Dadasaheb Kapharde                                       Bapusaheb Tapusan Dada

8)   Sagun Mehru Naik,                                             Takki (Deceiver)

9)   Bapusaheb Buty                                                 Buttya

10)    Bapusahefa Dhumal                                       Bhau

11)    Madhu Fasle                                                    Ardha Gandhu

12)   Radhakrishna Mai                                            Avadasa (Moodevi)

13)    Balasaheb Dev                                                Chindi Chor

14)   Abdul Baba                                                       Halalkar

While the female devotees He usually called as 'Mai' or 'Ayi’ (mother).   'Tai' (sister) or with respect Bai' or 'Mousi' (aunty).

He had a very strict code of conduct with the la­dies.   They could not enter the Dwarkamai at night or while He was resting. He pulled His Kafni down to His heels whenever a woman was present. Shampoo­ing His feet was allowed only below the knee.

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .



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OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 25, 2005, 05:22:53 PM
Leela 30

"Sometimes I am a dog, sometimes a pig, a cow, a cat and an ant, a fly, and a aquatic creature in such various form do I move about in the world. Know that I like only him who sees Me in all the living beings. So give up the sense of differentiation. This is the way to worship Me," said Baba to Mrs. Tarkhad (Sai Satcharitra Ch.9). She fed a hungry dog that came to her door at lunch time. Then came a hungry pig smeared all over with mud and dirt; happily she fed the pig too.

Baba used to feed a mongrel dog daily. The dog used to sleep on the steps of Dwarkamai one day Madhu False hit the dog, who was obstructing his path. Baba at once flew into a rage and said, "It came here for Me and not for you. Be aware hereafter."

In Devotees Experience, page 166, the story of Hansaraj is given.   As he was an asthmatic, Baba for­bade him to eat curds.   However, Hansaraj could not resist his love for curds. He got the curds made at home and asked his wife to hang it in a sling from the ceiling.  Every day, a cat came and ate the curds.  One day Hansaraj stayed at home to catch the cat in the act, so he could punish it.   This is exactly what happened. The cat stealthily came in climbed up and ate the curds. Hansaraj waited with stick in hand and beat the cat as it left. Later he went to see Baba in Dwarakamai. Baba said, "There is a man who wants to die by eating sour and pungent things.  But I would not allow him to do that. Today I went to him in the form of a cat.   That fellow has given Me a caning on the back. See here!"

Then Baba exposed His back and thereby showed the welt marks.

Mahalsapathy used to feed a crippled bitch daily. One day having fed her he said "go, go" but the bitch would not move, so he took a stick and beat it. Later when he went to Dwarakamai, Baba said, "There is a bitch, sickly like Me in the village. Every one is beating it". Mahalsapathy remembered his behaviour and repented, (Ref. ~~ Life of Baba, Vol.2).

Mahalsapathy
 
After taking 'bhiksha' Baba put all the food collected into the 'Kolemba'. The cats and dogs of Shirdi waited for Him to return so, they could eat to their hearts content. He, who would not drive away the animals would He al­low them to be beaten?

DAKSHINA MIMAMSA

Dakshina literally means 'sacrificial fees'.

In Sai Satcharitra Ch.14 is the wonderful story of Ratanji Shahapurji Wadia of Nanded. He went to Baba on Das Ganu's advice, because he was filled with sor­row and despair, as he had no male children. He longed for a son and prayed to Baba from the bottom of his heart. Baba said, "And so, after all these days you have come to Me today! But then give Me first whatever dakshina you wish to give. Only then will you get your satisfac­tion".

Ratanji had brought with him the most beautiful garland the choicest fruit and of course dakshina. Full of love and humility, he offered them at Baba's feet. But Baba said, "/ know you have already given Me three rupees and fourteen annas. Now give Me the remaining money as dakshina". Here Baba identifies with another saint called Mauli Saheb, who was invited for lunch by Ratanji. The amount spent for that pur­pose was exactly rupees three and fourteen annas.

Baba stayed in the Dwarakamai for sixty years. From the very beginning, He went for biksha to the five chosen houses. He ate very little. The rest He distrib­uted to the devotees, the dogs and cats survived because of that bhiksha. His needs were very little. All He required was a little tobacco, oil for burning the lamps and wood for His Dhuni.



Why did Baba demand dakshina?

The most significant meaning for dakshina was to rid the devotee of ego, and instill non-attachment to the transient things.  Baba had a unique method of tak­ing dakshina.   Usually, He asked only for that amount that the devotee had wished to offer. At other times, He would keep on asking the devotee till his pockets were empty. There was a lesson behind this. He then asked the devotee to borrow it (instilling humility). Some times it was to instill faith, for another devotee would give that same amount unknowingly.   Time and again the devotee left Shirdi penniless and Baba ap­peared on the way in some disguise and took care of every thing.

The most striking feature was the significance of the number.

1)         Re. I/-. The number one stood for jeeva or even Brahma.

2)         Rs.2/- for nishta, faith and saburi (Sathe and Radhabai Deshmukh. Sai Satcharitra Ch.18 & 19)

3)         Rs.4/- often indicated the ego complex, i.e., Manas, Buddhi, Chitta and Ahankar and the need to surrender it at the feet of the Guru.

4)         Rs.5/- symbolized the senses, i.e. the Indriyas (The Marwari and quick Brahma Cyan. Sai Satcharitra 16 & 17).

5)         Rs.6/- refers to the six internal enemies (Mrs. Tarkhad. Ref: Devotees' experience)

6)         Rs.9/- refers to Nav Vidya Bhakti of the Bhakti Marga (Laxmibai and Anantrao Pathankar and the parable of the mare, Sai Satcharitra Ch. 42 and 21 respectively.)

7)         Rs.15/-. Giving Dakshina here means deriving les­sons from the scriptures and lodging them in the heart where Baba resides. (Prof. Narke. Ref: Devo­tees' experience)

8)         Rs.16.50/-. Sharanagati (total and complete surren­der to Baba).

Some times the amount was large; implying a pay raise or bonus and the exact amount was demanded by Baba

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .



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OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 25, 2005, 05:25:37 PM
Leela 31

One devotee had gone to Shirdi for Baba's darshan and wanted to give Baba dakshina. On beholding the luminous roop of Baba, he was so overwhelmed that he forgot to give dakshina and returned home, That night, his wife dreamt of Baba who told her about a packet of money that was lying on a shelf in the bathroom.   She related her dream to her husband, who realized that he had kept the packet there upon his return. He regretted having forgotten to give the dakshina. So he went immediately and sent the amount by money order.


Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .





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OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 25, 2005, 05:26:39 PM
Leela 32

Repeatedly Baba asked Purandare for rupees two as dakshina.   Purandare went to see Baba often out of the deep love and regard he felt for Him.   Every time Baba asked for rupees two nothing more or nothing less. Curious about this Purandare asked Baba about it, Baba replied, "It is not these coins I want from you. I want Nishta (concentrated faith) and Saburi (joyous patience)",  Purandare replied that he had given all his faith to Baba and was patiently awaiting progress. Baba told him to keep up his faith unfailingly and to be strict and anxious to fulfill all the promises he had made. Further Baba said, "You should have truth always wifh you. Then I will be always with you wherever you are and at all times." Humbly, Purandare promised to try his best and entreated Baba's help for controlling his mind.


Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .





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OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 25, 2005, 05:27:43 PM
Leela 33

Baba once asked Butti to go to Dixit Wada and get rupees sixteen and half as dakshina from Kaka.   Butti at once got up and went to the Wada. There he found Kaka and Bala Saheb Bhate about to discuss the Eleventh Skanda of Eknath Bhagavat, that they had just read. Butti related the reason for his coming there. Kaka had only one rupee left with him at that time. He said, "I have already given sixteen and half to Baba," and explained to Butti the significance of the amount. Then Buti returned to Dwarakamai and told Baba what Dixit had just said and Baba gladly accepted.


Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I

(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri .





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OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before 1918
Post by: ShAivI on September 23, 2011, 05:20:12 AM
OM SAI RAM!!!


'Ambrosia in Shirdi' was written by Shri Ramalinga Swami, Life Member, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan when he was residing at Munja Baba Sthan, Shirdi under the guidance of Sivanesan Swamiji. The first and only edition was in July 1984 of 2000 copies. Hence, very few people got to read this gem of a book. I humbly thank Shri Ramalinga Swami for giving me this opportunity to rewrite this book.

Ambrosia in Shirdi is one of a three part series. It has coloured photographs and depicts the life of Baba, especially His 60 years at the Masjid (Dwarkamai) in Shirdi. His daily routine, Bhiksha route and Lendi Baug route, the five blessed houses that He took Bhiksha from. His visits to Rahata, Nimgaon and Dhabolkar's house in Bandra, Bombay, and some rare photographs of Baba.

Ambrosia in Shirdi part-1 narrates the Leelas of Baba that took place before 1918, .Dabholkar, in the Sai Satcharitra has mentioned many a Leelas beautifully. But, it wasn't possible for him to write all the Leelas as the book would have run into many volumes.


Leela 1

"I may be here in My physical body, and you may be far away beyond the seven seas. Yet, whatever you do there I know instantly. Wherever you may be, when you spread your hands before Me in supplication with faith and devotion, there I stand behind you day and night, as steadfast as your faith and devotion is," said Baba to Cholkar (Sai Satcharitra Ch.15).

Baba's words are true for each and every bhakta (devotee) even now; as they were then. This is such a Leela where Baba literally went beyond the seven seas to rescue a bhakta.

It was during World War I; Capt. Jahanghir F. Daruwala was at sea, with his fleet of ships. To his utter dismay he realized that all but three of his ships were hit by the enemy and were sinking fast. Soon these three ships with the passengers, and himself would meet the same fate. Being a good Captain he hoped to ferry the remaining ships to safety.

He had Baba's photograph in his pocket. He promptly took it out and earnestly prayed to Baba to come to their rescue. Just as he has praying, Baba sitting in the Dwarkamai shouted "Haq, haq". The devotees surrounding Baba, were astonished to see Baba completely drenched, from head to toe. The water flowed in torrents, and the Dwarkamai soon became a pool of water. The devotees simply removed buckets and buckets of water from the Dwarkamai for about an hour. Then they gave Baba dry clothes to wear.

As Baba was silent about the cause of His being drenched, one of the devotees drank the water as tirth (holy water) and found it extremely salty. He wondered at that, but kept quiet. Simultaneously, at sea, Capt. Daruwala saw Baba in person, pull and tow his ships to safety. On the third day after this incident Baba received a telegram from the Captain, thanking Him for the rescue operation. Immediately on his return he came to Shirdi and fell at Baba's feet. He thanked Baba for answering his prayers so swiftly and saving the lives of his crew and the passengers. Capt. Daruwala was an ardent devotee and he took a great deal of interest in Baba's affairs. He donated Rs.2,200/- in two installments for the repair of the Sabha Mandap. As a small 'thank you gesture.

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Leela 2

Rama Krishna G. Kothari was born in 1908. He was a Pathari Prabhu by caste. His parents first visited Shirdi in 1911. On that visit, they saw Baba standing near the railing (Kathada) of Dwarakamai, distributing Udi to the Bhaktas. They were filled with devotion, and were overwhelmed with the love, to see this beautiful sight. Upon their return home, they started worshipping a photograph of Baba (it was a print of Jaykar's painting). They also started doing Bhajans and called the Bhajan Mandali (group) Sai Laj'.

In 1913 his father was seriously sick with pneumonia. Dr. Naik was treating him, but was skeptical of his recovery. He told the family that the chances of recovery were slim, and he would succumb to the disease. Hearing this his mother prayed to Baba and vowed that if her husband survived, she would do 'Padyatra' (walk) to Shirdi and thank Baba.

The Bhajan Mandali also came to his home to perform the Bhajans (hymns), the whole night. At nightfall the disease took a serious turn, the doctor was summoned at 10.00 P.M. He gave the patient an injection and medicines but told the wife that at about 12.00 P.M. her husband would die. The relatives on hearing this, read the Bhagwat Gita to the patient. Simultaneously Baba's Bhajans continued. At about 11.00 P.M. the patient started to suffocate, and had great difficulty in breathing. The distort wife seeing his condition wailed and cried saying 'Baba save my husband'. The crisis lasted till 1.00 A.M. when the doctor was called again. He again gave the patient an injection, but assured them that the crisis was over.

The Bhajans continued till 4.00 A.M. when the Bhajan Mandali and the relatives assured the wife that her husband had survived. So she better get ready, for the 'Padyatra' (pilgrimage by foot) as per her vow. From that time the patient steadily recovered, and was ambulant in a few moments. So the family and the Bhajan Mandali started for Shirdi. At Kopargaon, the family hired five bullock carts to take them to Shirdi. But the wife would not sit in the cart. She just walked, behind the carts although her legs were swollen and bruised.

A short distance from Shirdi there was a stony, and thorny path. So she went and rested under a tree. She noticed a man with a white beard in a shepherd's dress. He approached her and said, "Your vow has been accepted by Baba so mother, go the rest of the distance by bullock cart".

The lady heard the loving tone in the voice but she adhered to her vow, and trudged the rest of the way. When she reached Dwarkamai, Baba was seated with His devotees when Baba said to Nana Saheb, "/ met this lady on the way and told her to ride in the cart, but she would not listen. See how swollen and bruised her legs are! But they will be alright by the evening." True to His word the swelling and the bruises vanished by evening.

They stayed at Shirdi for a few days and returned home with Baba's blessings and Udi.

Leela 3

"I forgot my vow to Baba," thought Govinda Rao Garde of Nagpur. He recalled, how his nephew was suffering from some disease when he visited him. At that time, Govinda Rao vowed that if his nephew recovered, he would send him to Shirdi for Baba's darshan. The nephew did recover in two days. But he forgot his vow, although his nephew visited him three times, hoping that he would remember, after seeing him hale and hearty.

Some time later, the nephew visited his uncle only to find that he was sick with the same disease. Since it was a Thursday, all the family members gathered together and prayed and sang Bhajans. They entreated Baba for his recovery. That day, he was well enough to attend the pooja (worship) when he was reminded of his vow.

He vowed again saying, "Baba if you cure me, I and my nephew will come for your darshan." He found that he recovered quickly and hurriedly went with his nephew to Shirdi to thank Baba.

In Sai Satcharitra Ch.36 describes the story of two gentlemen from Goa and their fulfillment of their vows.


Leela 4.


Govinda Rao Oak lived in Andheri, Bombay. Once he and his friend, Krishanji Agasthe went to Shirdi. They had Baba's darshan and stayed for two to three days. On the day of their departure, both of them purchased a photograph of Baba. Neatly they tied the photographs in a bundle. On the way home, Govinda Rao was remiss, as he had not purchased a photograph for his brother. On reaching home, they opened the packet containing the photographs. To their utter surprise there were three photographs although they had paid for two. Mentally, he thanked Baba for this Leela and gave his brother one copy as Baba's prasad.



Leela 5


At every opportunity, Chidambar R.K. Gadgil visited Shirdi for Baba's darshan. This was easy at first, as he was the Personal Assistant to the Collector of Ahmadnagar district. Then he worked as a Mamlatdar in Sinnar. Time and again he came to Shirdi and took Baba's darshan.

Then he got transferred to a distant place, with the order 'to join immediately'. He followed the orders, but with a heavy heart. The journey he took was via Kopargaon yet he could not break his journey, and go to Shirdi. At Kopargaon, he was thinking how 'futile it was, as he could not have Baba's darshan being so close to Shirdi'. Just as he thought this, a packet containing Udi was thrown in his lap. He looked out of the window to see who had done this, but could not find anybody. He reverentially picked up the packet and kept it safely. Some time later he got a chance to visit Shirdi when Baba said, "Even though you could not visit Shirdi did I not give you My Udi at Kopargaon?" Gadgil was filled with joy at Baba's love and concern, so he put the Udi in a Talisman and wore it constantly.

"I am absolutely in the power of My devotees and stand by their side. For ever I am hungering after their love and readily answer their call in distress said Baba to Dada Bhatt (Sai Satcharitra Ch.ll). When Dr. Pandit applied sandal paste to Baba's forehead with love.

Leela 6

A Cashier of a well-known firm at Bombay, had embezzled a large sum of money. He had a master plan, and that was, to go to Shirdi and seek refuge there. So he did exactly that. A warrant for his arrest was put out. The Manager of the firm was asked to execute the warrant and bring the culprit for prosecution. The Manager was a Baba devotee. He diligently searched all the places far and near, but could not trace the culprit. Out of desperation, he thought he would go to Shirdi and place the matter before Baba, before giving up the search.

So he went to Shirdi and to the Dwarakamai for darshan. When to his utter amazement he saw the Cashier shampooing Baba's feet. On seeing the Manager, the Cashier was at his wits end. He prostrated before Baba and begged Him to save him.

Baba advised him to go with the Manager to Bombay, and confess the whole matter and request to be pardoned. The Cashier carried out Baba's words to the letter. Thus the Cashier was saved from criminal prosecution. The firm thanked the manager for dexterously handling the affair.

"SHARAN MAJA ALLA ANI VAYA GELA DAKHAVA DAKHAVA AISA KONI"

{SHOW ME. DO SHOW ME ANY ONE WHO HAS SOUGHT SHELTER AND REFUGE IN ME AND WAS CAST BY THE WAY SIDE OR ABANDONED}

(11 PROMISES OF SAI BABA)

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!

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Leela 34


Once Chandorkar and his family were at Shirdi, during the solar eclipse. He requested Baba to allow
him to go to Kopargaon, to do Puja and bathe in the Godavari. Baba readily agreed. After he finished
his rituals and bath, he gave a four-anna coin as dakshina to a Fakir. Upon his return to Shirdi,
Baba showed him the same coin that He had accepted during the solar eclipse.


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Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I
(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri.

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Leela 35


A devotee from Aurangabad sought refuge in Shirdi at Baba's feet. A Police warrant
was filed against him for an injury case. He brought with him Rs.800/- in cash and
had two gold rings on his fingers. At Shirdi he stayed at Dixit Wada and dined at
Sagun Meru's hotel. Daily he took darshan of Baba who asked him for Rs. 100/-
as dakshina. Soon, he was depleted of the money so he asked Sagun Meru to
write to his brother for Rs.1000/-. Forthwith the brother came with the money,
took Baba's darshan and left.

Baba depleted him of the Rs.1000/- and he had no more money left. Meanwhile
the police found out that he was at Shirdi. They arrived with the warrant and
searched for him. The devotee heard that the police had come for him, so he
ran to the Dwarakamai and sat before Baba. The police did their duty of searching
and then came to Dwarakamai. They looked for him but could not see him though
he was sitting in front of Baba. When they left, the devotee prostrated before Baba.
Baba said "You may go home tomorrow after meals. Your troubles have come to
an end." The next day he received a letter stating that he had been acquitted.
Happily he returned home, and latter earned a lot of money, thus the dakshina
provided protection, relief of mental anguish, and latter a good income.


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!


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Leela 36


Baba kept on taking dakshina from Shankar Rao till his pocket was empty,
and he had no money left for his return journey. Shankar Rao had full faith
in Baba and was not a least bit worried. He knew that 'He who takes one
rupee will give back ten fold'. A day before his departure a friend of his came
to Shirdi. They both met with great joy. Then the friend gave Shankar Rao
Rs.20/- which he had borrowed many years ago. Thus Shankar Rao received
the money loaned to his friend and had a comfortable journey home.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!


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Leela 37


It was June, 1914 Sai Sharan Anand was in Shirdi. Before returning to Bombay, he kept
some coins in an old compass box for Baba. He was staying in Radhakrishna Mai's
house and he kept the box below the cupboard and left. Soon as he reached Bombay,
he learnt that Baba sent word to Radhakrishna Mai to search under the cupboard for
 the box and send the 'dakshina'.

She made a thorough search and found the box and sent the money to Baba at once.
This pleased Sharan Anand greatly.

Dakshina literally means 'sacrificial fees'. In this case, Baba asked Radhakrishna Mai to
search for the dakshina and bring it to Him. Thus, He accepted the fees and gave
credence to the Shruti 'Yagnen Danen Tapasya', i.e., those who are anxious for
self-knowledge will find its secret in giving dakshina as one of the means of attaining it.

Baba gave Swami Sharan Anand 'sanyas' in 1952 and 'Sadgati' in 1982.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!

Source-Ambrosia in Shirdi - Part I
(Baba's Leelas Before 1918) by Dr.Vinni Chittluri.


Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on September 27, 2011, 10:54:54 AM
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Leela 38

In 1917, Gajanan Narvekar was suffering from high fever. He sent his son to Baba
with five hundred rupees dakshina. The son did as he was advised, as soon as
Baba received the money, He started shivering. A devotee sitting next to Baba said,
"Baba you are shivering with fever all of a-sudden?" Baba replied, 'Whoever I accept
dakshina from, I have to bear their troubles and set them free." Similarly, He received
rupees five hundred from Moreshwar Pradhan and took upon Himself all the troubles
of his family.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on September 28, 2011, 11:05:42 PM
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Leela 39

In 1915 Triambak Govind Samanth went to Shirdi. We had only Rs.5/- with him,
out of which he gave Rs.1/- as Dakshina to Baba. Baba demanded one more rupee,
which Samanth was reluctant to give. None-the-less Baba kept on asking for it, till
finally Samanth parted with it. Baba took the Rs.2/- and turning them upside down said
"You have given these Rs.2/- to the one letter God (Ganapathi). Now you may go.
Ganu Mahar will bless you". Samanth was in a hurry to leave, and rather upset at parting
with the other rupee, that he didn't understand what Baba said.

By His blessing Baba wanted to remind Samanth, that He had appeared to him, earlier
as Ganu Mahar. Samanth was then 21 years old and Baba as Ganu Mahar had initiated
him with the mono syllabled mantra of Lord Ganapathi. Then Samanth had performed one
crore of Japa of the same.

He had received Baba's permission to leave. Disgruntled he came to the main road, but
there was no tonga to take him to Kopergaon. Meanwhile a tonga from Rahata turned up
with a Gujarathi man in it. He beckoned to Samanth and asked him to accompany him.
Samanth sat next to him and they proceeded to Kopergaon. The Gujarathi asked, "are you
coming after taking Baba's darshan? If you give one rupee He demands another rupee"
Samanth was astounded to hear this. How could he know all this he wondered!

On reaching Kopergaon the Gujarati paid both their fares, further, he bought two tickets
to Dadar, Bombay. They had a comfortable journey, and alighted at Dadar. The Gujarathi
gave Samanth a hearty meal. Samanth was puzzled at his kindness. He asked the Gujarathi's
name and address 'Ganu Marwadi, Plot No1, behind Masjid Bunder'. He said and left. The next
day Samanth went to meet his benefactor and return the money. He searched invain, as no
Ganu Marwadi lived there.The whole area was inhabited by Muslims.

Samanth then thought about Baba's words seriously. He recollected how he had lost his way
in the forest near Triambakeshwar earlier. At that time some robbers have taken him captive to
a cave and threatened to kill him. He had fervently prayed to Ganapathi for protection. When a
loud voice called out "Jai Malhari" this frightened the robbers and they set him free. On another
occasion he missed his way in the same forest, again he had prayed to Ganapathi. Suddenly a
man affected with black leprosy stood before him and said "My name is Ganu Mahar. You have
missed your way. I will show the way, but, you must not turn back and see. Agreed". Samanth
had agreed and they proceeded. Ganu Mahar was behind him directing him and conversing with
him. When they reached the main road Ganu Mahar was silent. Samanth turned around and
there was no one.

Thinking over it calmly he realized that he who had freed him from the clutches of the robbers,
Ganu Mahar who had showed him the way in the forest, and Ganu Marwadi the kind Gujarathi
gentleman were forms assumed by Baba. Thereafter Samanth began worshipping Baba in the
form of Ganapathi.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!
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Post by: ShAivI on October 07, 2011, 05:16:29 PM

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Leela 40


Dr. Talvailkar was a devotee of Baba. On one of his visits to Shirdi, Baba blessed him
and gave him Udi. This Udi he preserved carefully. He began his practice and would
see patients only after doing Baba's puja. He became famous as he cured many
serious patients.

One day a serious patient came for treatment to him as a last resort. Many a doctor
had treated him and failed. The patient was in the terminal stage, but his relatives
had pinned their hopes on doctor Talvailkar. He pacified the relatives and gave the
patient some medicine. Then he prayed to Baba. "Baba, only Your Grace can save
and cure this patient," he said. With this, he gave the relatives three packets of
Baba's Udi. "Give him one packet of Udi mixed with water internally for three consecutive
days," he instructed. The relatives did as advised and the patient gained consciousness.
The doctor made a house call on the third day only to see that the patient had improved
considerably. Then he prescribed some medicines and the patient recovered gradually
and was fully cured.

When the patient came for the final check up, the doctor told him that he had not saved
him and took the patient to Shirdi. When they entered Dwarkamai, the doctor pointed
to Baba and said, "He saved you from death". The patient ran to Baba and clasped
His feet thanking Him for His mercy.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!

Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1- Baba's Leelas before 1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 09, 2011, 01:10:03 AM
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Leela 41


Purandare had infinite faith in Baba. When his daughter or wife was sick,
he knew that Baba was there to look after them. Once, his wife suffered from
incessant vomiting and diarrhoea from 3.00 AM to 8.00 AM. She had continuous
loose stool and vomiting. At 8.00 AM, she became cold and pulse less and went
into shock. The doctor was summoned who checked her, but was doubtful if
she would survive for more than an hour. Purandare was oblivious of this, as
he was in the house of a goldsmith, getting a jewel prepared for his niece.
When the doctor gave up hope, some one ran to fetch him weeping all the way.

On his way home, he passed the Dutta Mandir. There he saw Baba as a Fakir
with a Jholi in His hand. The Fakir comforted him and said, "Don't fear for your
wife, she will not die. Give her Udi mixed in water and she will recover in an hour.
I am guarding all of you". Purandare reached home and found every one weeping
and wailing. He just went and got Baba's Udi and mixing it in water, brought it to
his wife's bedside.

Her teeth were clenched; so he had to pry it open with a spoon to administer the
Udi Tirth. The rest of the family was dismayed to see this and asked him not to
force the Thirth down her throat. Unmindful of their pleas, he administered the
Udi Tirth. Then taking some Udi, he rubbed it all over her body.

He had a bath and performed Puja and offered Naivedya. Then he non-chalantly
had his meals without waiting for anybody. The doctor came about one hour later,
and found that she was recovering. Her body temperature was now normal and
her pulse had returned. Surprised, he asked Purandare what he had given her.
Purandare said, "I have given nothing but my Baba's Udi Tirth". The doctor then
gave her some medicines and left. True to His word, his wife did not die but
recovered and became healthy.


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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on October 09, 2011, 11:15:08 AM
42.                BABA FULFILLED THE REASONABLE PRAYER OF SHRI RAMACHANDRA MAHARAJ

Shri Ramachaadra Maharaj was required by his Master, Shri Gadge Maharaj to defrey a day's expense of the Yagna a sacrifice, which his guru was performing. So Ramachandra Maharaj went to Belapur and round about places performing Kirthans and obtained promi­ses of the sum required. More than the sum required had been promised, so he thought that he had nothing to worry about. He once again went to Belapur a few days before the performance to receive the promi­sed amount to be sent to his Guru Gadge Maharaj. But as usually happens, the Belapur people evaded payment of the promised amounts. Ramachandra Maharaj thou­ght that he could not understand as to how to make up the required amount. He therefore, offered an earnest prayer to Baba to help him to keep up his promise to His Guru. Baba is ever ready to fulfill the just prayer of His devotees, inspired one devotee to pay the whole amount of Rs. 100/- to Shri Ramachandra Maharaj dur­ing his Kirthan in the next day morning. Need it be said that this strengthened Shri Ramachandra Maharaj's attachments to the ever merciful Baba.


Surrender Shri Sal Completely !    Stupendous Delectation and Deliverance be there !
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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 11, 2011, 03:22:14 AM

OM SAI RAM !!!

Leela 43

Gopal Rao Butti

In 1915 Bapusaheb Butti once suffered immensely with high, un-remitting fever of 105.
Thus weakened he could not Baba's darshan. Baba asked him to come to see Him on
someone's back. Butti came to Baba in a very weakened state. When Baba made him
sit down and gave him a feast of Payasam, Bajji, Daal, Usal (Indian cusine) and made
him eat all these in His presence. After he part took the food, Baba asked him to go
back to his lodging. Without any medicines the fever abated, simultaneously Baba
fell ill. But as soon as Butti recovered, Baba also recovered. Thus Baba took the
fever upon Himself.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!

Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 14, 2011, 11:57:22 PM
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Leela 44

On Purandare's first visit to Shirdi, he requested his mother to accompany him.
The day before the scheduled departure, his young daughter was ill with high fever.
Nonetheless, he could not think of canceling his trip. He left behind, his mother,
and wife, and the daughter in their care. On the third day of his stay at Shirdi, Baba
appeared in his wife's dream and applied Udi to the child's forehead. At that very
moment, her illness took a turn for the better and she began to improve and was
well when he returned home.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 17, 2011, 04:31:25 AM
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Leela 45

There roamed a bull in Shirdi that was dedicated to Lord Shiva. This bull caused havoc
of the village gardens and fields. It grazed wherever it felt like. The villagers met together
and decided to send it to Yeola Pinjrapoli (asylum for old beasts). Funds were raised and
the job of taking the bull to Yeola was entrusted to Bikku Marwadi. Bikku set out with the
bull, but he did not go to Pinjrapole, but sold the bull to a butcher for Rs.14/-. Upon returning,
he informed the villagers that the bull was left at the Panjrapoli. That night Baba appeared
in the dream of Bayaji Bayaji Kote Kote and said, "You are enjoying sound sleep having left
Me in the butcher's hand?" The next day Bayaji informed the villagers of his dream and it was
decided that he go to Yeola and rescue the bull. He went straight to the Pinjrapoli but the bull
was not found there. So he headed right away to the butchers lane and made a diligent s
earch there.

He Bayaji Kote found the bull with the butcher. He requested the butcher to return the bull
and told him the whole story. The butcher however, was unwilling to return the bull as he
had bought it for Rs. 14/- from Bikku. Bayaji then gave him the money and took the bull to
safe haven. He returned to Shirdi and told the villagers of his actions. They were quite upset
over Bikku's breach of trust, so they prosecuted Bikku who had to spend two months in jail.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: Sairamsai on October 17, 2011, 05:29:32 AM
thankyou girls so much for posting this..........

Sai bless you with loads of happiness and prosperity in life....
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 18, 2011, 01:30:09 AM

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Leela 46

There is one special characteristic of the pilgrimage to Shirdi. If a pilgrim returns home
without Baba's permission he invites only trouble for himself, says Hemadpant
(Sai Satcharitra Ch.9) nor could the pilgrim stay on if Baba gave His permission. On the
other hand, if a devotee followed the advice of staying for the required time, or having
a meal, though it seemed to be late or an unnecessary delay, the events proved to be
fruitful; danger was averted, trains were caught and the journey was comfortable. Many
such stories are given in Satcharitra. Here are a few others.

He pestered Baba of and on for permission to go home, during his visit to Shirdi. This
irritated Baba. So He told Baburao Aurangabadkar, "Do whatever you want. I will not bare
any consequences". Aurangabadkar presumed that Baba had granted him permission to
leave. He left in haste. All went well for about a mile, and then a terrible storm erupted.
Thus he was stranded in the middle of the road, unprotected and at the mercy of the
elements. He could proceed only the next day. After having learnt a lesson of disobeying
Baba, Aurangabadkar could not forget how cold, wet, shivering and hungry he was stranded
in the middle of nowhere.


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!

Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 18, 2011, 11:31:40 PM
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Leela 47

Shama

Shama was devoted to Baba but he often took liberties with Him. Once he had go to the
office of the Mamlatdar, on some official work. Baba forbade him to go. Non-the-less he
left. Just as he crossed Nimgaon he saw the Mamaltadar proceeding to Shirdi. Shama
was remiss for not heading Baba's words. So Shama turned back and accompanied the
Mamltadar to Shirdi. Rather embarrassed he went to see Baba and asked for forgiveness.
Khaparde, Butti and Dixit on the other hand humbly obeyed Baba's words, however
irrational it may seem and reaped the benefits.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!


Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 19, 2011, 11:29:04 PM

OM SAI RAM!!!

Leela 48


After taking darshan of Baba, Karnik wished to go to Pandharpur. So, at Kopargaon he
bought a passenger train ticket. At Daund, he got out and waited for the train to take
him to Kuridwadi and thence to Pandharpur. In the meantime he wanted to relieve
himself, but could not leave his luggage unattended. A porter obliged him by showing
him the toilet and waited by his baggage. The porter also told him to change his ticket
for the mail train. Karnik gave the porter his ticket and the required money and asked
him to purchase the ticket. "The mail will arrive in a few minutes, so you better sit in it,
" he said and went away. The mail did arrive and Karnik sat and waited. His fellow
passengers were amazed at this and asked him "What will you do if he does not
turn up?" Karnik replied that he had faith in him. Just as the train started moving and
nearly pulled out of the station, the porter came running and handed over the ticket.

What was there to worry about as he had left Shirdi with Baba's permission?

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 20, 2011, 11:43:34 PM
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Leela 49

Marthand, a tailor in Shirdi, was desperate as he was ill and suffering a lot. There was no
kith or kin or anyone else to take care of him. As a last recourse, he went and laid in the
middle of the path that Baba took going to Lendi Bagh. The compassionate Baba told him,
"Just go to Nimgaon and stay there". Marthand followed Baba's advice. He then went to
Neemgaon, to Nanasaheb Dengle's home. Nanasaheb came out of his house at the opportune
moment, and received him warmly. "Baba has already informed me of your arrival in a dream.
You are welcome here, so please consider this your own home," said Nanasaheb. He treated
Marthand well and nursed him back to good health. Marthand left being ever grateful to him
and Baba. He returned to Shirdi and thanked Baba for His omnipotent mercy.


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 22, 2011, 01:08:38 AM
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Leela 50


Kaka Dixit was a perfect disciple of Baba. He not only obeyed Baba's orders,
but also tried to inculcate Baba's nature and lifestyle, so that one day he
could be just like his Sadguru. Indeed, he succeeded with hard work.

One evening, Kaka was returning home from his office. A strong able-bodied person
came and asked for alms. Kaka however looked at His face keenly and was convinced
that He was none other than his Sadguru. He at once eave Him some coins. The man
on receiving the money just laughed and went away without asking for anything from
any other person. Dixit watched Him till he disappeared. Dixit started for Shirdi on that
very day. When he met Baba, he enquired about it. Baba simply said, "Yes! I did come
to you in that form."

Dixit was extremely pleased to hear this.


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!

Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 23, 2011, 11:48:30 PM
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Leela 51


Once the daughter-in-law of Hari Bhau Karnik became mentally imbalanced. Karnik heard
the sad news and set out to see her. She resided in Andheri, Bombay.

He caught a local train to go and meet her. When the train reached Palghar, he suddenly
saw a Fakir wearing a Kafni seated behind him. The Fakir said, "Lord Parmeshwar has
created all varieties of trees, for their utilization by humanity. But they know little about
their significance or use. I know them pretty well." Then pointing to one particular tree,
He said, "If the leaves of this tree are ground and the juice given to a madman, he will
be alright."

Karnik was deep in thought and he was unaware of his surroundings. Only upon reaching
Bandra did he snap out of his reverie. He looked around for the Fakir, but He wasn't there.
Upon reaching his son' s home, he quickly procured the leaves of the tree and administered
the juice to his daughter-in-law just as the Fakir had advised.

'Lo! She became alright!'

Two years later, she had become mentally imbalanced again. He used the same leaves,
and this time, she became all right for life.

In Sai Satcharitra Ch. 7, a beautiful description is given of Baba being the famous Hakim
of Shirdi. In the early days, Baba roamed about here and there, in the thickets, brambles
and jungles. Most people thought that He roamed aimlessly. But the compassionate Fakir
would go and collect indigenous plants, leaves and seeds. These he would use as a remedy
and as cure for the numerous devotees who flocked to Him for physical relief.

Once a devotee came to Him, as his eyes were red, painful and swollen. Baba took some
crushed Biba seeds (marking nuts) and made two balls out of them. Then, He placed then
on each eye and bandaged them. The next day, He removed everything and poured water
over the eyes and behold, the eyes were clear and bright again.

Shama suffered from Hemaroids (piles) and the pain and burning was severe. The compassionate
Baba gave him a decoction of Sona mukhi (Senna pods) and he was relieved. Two years later,
the condition reoccurred and Shama, on his own accord, took the same Senna pods, only to
find the condition aggravated (Sai Satcharitra Ch.13).


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!


Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on October 25, 2011, 12:20:28 AM
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Leela 52

Vasudev Sadashiv Joshi of Sitaram Co. and his friend Chidambar Rao K. Gadge went to Shirdi for Baba's Darshan. They stayed in Sathe Wada and attended the Aarti that was conducted there. In the early days, there was Aarti in the Gurusthan also.
While the Aarti was in progress, Joshi saw Narsimha Murthy in the photograph instead of Baba. He was delighted; but wonder of wonders, it happened for three consecutive days. On the day of their departure, Baba gave them Udi and Prasad. They thought that the Prasad would not suffice for distribution, when they returned to their village. Baba, knowing their thought, gave them eight annas and asked them to buy Prasad from any shop in Shirdi, as any Prasad bought in Shirdi was His Prasad.

On another visit, Baba distributed 'burfi' for Prasad. They found it extremely delicious. So they thought they would buy some more. Baba told them that there were three baskets of prasad, so they could take three mounds from that. Happily they returned home with Baba's Udi and the 'burfi' Prasad.

Some days later, Joshi gave Rs.10/- to his friend and asked him to give it to Baba as dakshina. He also made another request and that was to take a photograph of Baba and bring it back with him. Joshi wished to do ritualistic Puja to Baba. So, he wanted the photograph. Gadge left with Rs.10/- and went to the Dwarkamai, prostrated before Baba and gave Him Joshi's dakshina. He was silent, as he had not the courage to request permis­sion for the photograph. Baba, too, was silent for a long time. Then just before his departure, Baba Himself asked Gadge to take His photograph. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he 'with consent photo' took two photographs of Baba, one sitting and the other standing. Baba told him that the photographs should not be sold for a profit. He then gave him permission to leave with Udi and Prasad.

In Sai Satcharitra Ch.33 the story of Balabua Sutar is given. He was a famous kirtankar residing in Bombay. Once, he went to Shirdi and took Baba's darshan. Baba said, "/ have known him for the last four years." Balabua wondered at this, for it was his first visit to Shirdi. How could Baba have known him since four years? Why four years? He racked his brains, and then he remembered that four years ago, he made obeisance to Baba's photograph and the omniscient Baba mentioned it. He also got a valuable lesson that bowing to Baba's photograph was bowing to Baba in person. This lesson, he treasured forever.

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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on October 27, 2011, 01:12:13 AM
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Leela - 53

Plague raged in Pimpalgaon, Baswanth, Nasik District. Waman C. Munge, a lawyer, moved his family to his farmhouse. One night, a theft was in progress in his house. The thieves had cleverly made a hole in the wall. Munge was sleeping peacefully, and on the wall above, hung Baba's photograph.

One of the thieves entered the room and taking a small box that lay below the bed, passed it to his accomplice who was outside. The box contained cash of Rs.200/-, but had some promissory notes, worth Rs.4000/-. Next, the thief was in the process of lifting a huge trunk that was in front of the cot. This trunk was valuable as it contained the family jewelry, worth about Rs.10,000/-. Baba was watching all this from the photograph above the bed.

At that very instant, Baba appeared in his dream, woke him and warned him of the theft. So, he started shouting at the top of his voice. His sister-in-law also joined him. The commotion woke the whole family, the servants and the watchman. They chased the thieves who escaped, or so it seemed.

The next day, the small box was found, lying in the field nearby. The cash, however, was missing, but the promissory notes were intact. On that day, he had a dream vision, in which he saw Baba, Abdul and another Fakir (Abdul's Guru). Subsequently, he visited Shirdi and saw the Trio there.

Some days later, Shri Datta Brahmachari of Kopargaon, visited him for lunch. He told Munge that the lost property was recovered. The police had raided a Marwari, and confiscated many stolen goods from him. The police officer also arrived at Munge's house and informed him of the raid. Subsequently, with proper identification, he recovered his money.

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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on October 28, 2011, 12:06:22 AM
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Leela - 54

M.R.Tagare worked as a doctor for Sakarwadi sugar mills near Shirdi. In 1914, he wished to encash his war-bonds of Rs.2500/-. Thus, he proceeded to Kopargaon Post-office in a bullock-cart. He had a bag containing the war-bonds, kept at his side. Enroute, he was busy chatting with a fellow passenger. To his utter dismay, he noticed that there was no bag beside him. Thinking that it must have slipped and fallen on the way, he stopped the cart and went in search of it. He trudged back for about a mile or two, searching diligently for it. But, alas, the bag wasn't to be found. Disappointed and remorseful about this, he went to Kopargaon as he had to visit a sick friend. That night he couldn't sleep and tossed and turned, thinking about the loss. At midnight, he got out of bed and went and sat near Baba's photograph, praying for help. When he heard a voice saying, "Cease worrying." The voice reassured him and he fell asleep.

Next morning, he made the 'house call' to his friend who lived in a village nearby. He examined the friend and prescribed the necessary medicine and sat a while chatting. He mentioned to his friend about the loss of his bag, enroute. A little girl, standing nearby, ran and brought a bag, saying, "Is this the bag? It was found on the roadside yesterday." Thrilled, the doctor took his bag and upon examining the contents, found that the war-bonds were intact.

He mentally thanked Baba for His help.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!!


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Post by: PiyaSoni on October 31, 2011, 01:08:07 AM
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Leela- 55

He desperately prayed to Baba to help him. There was a devotee who was a clerk in the customs' office. One day a bundle of custom bills were checked and verified by his officer and given to him. He was sure that he had kept them safely in the drawer of his desk. Knowing that the officer would recall them later, he wanted to keep them ready on his desk. But to his utter dismay, there were not to be found. He made a thorough search, but could not trace them. He feared a reprimand, or worse still, the loss of his job. So he prayed to Baba. That day passed without his officer asking for the bills.

The next day, rather scared, he went to the office and found the bills neatly placed on his table. He racked his brains as to who could have done this, as he was the last person to leave and the first to enter the office. He remembered locking the office in the evening before leaving and opening it in the morning.

Who but Baba could have entered the closed office and done this!!

Megha and the Trident (Sai Satcharitra 28)

Baba had once asked Megha to draw a Trident in his dream vision. Megha woke up to find Akshata (sanctified rice) all over his bed. But the door was locked and bolted securely. How could this be, he wondered!

"No door is necessary for My entry. I've neither shape nor size. I'm always everywhere," said Baba to Megha when He asked him to draw a trident.

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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on October 31, 2011, 10:37:12 PM
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Leela- 56

Keshav was the grandson of Hari Bhau K. Karnik. He went on a pilgrimage festival
of the goddess Mahalaxmi. The village was about ten miles away from his residence
and was situated on the banks of a river. During his stay there, he often swam in the
river. Just before returning home, he swam and bathed as usual, went to the temple,
took Darshan of the goddess and returned home. On the way, he noticed that his golden
ring weighing 1.5 tolas was missing. With a heavy heart, he returned home. He was sure
that it must have slipped into the river while bathing. About six months later, a Fakir came
 to his house and asked his grandfather whether his child had lost his ring in that very river.
After ascertaining the identity of the ring, he returned it and left.

Two Gentlemen from Goa
One of the gentlemen was robbed of Rs.30,000/- He bemoaned the loss and sat on the
verandah in great sorrow. On the 15th day, a Fakir came to his house and advised him what to do.
The money was recovered the very next day. (Sai Satcharitra Ch. 36) Could you believe that the
Fakir in the Leelas given above was Baba??


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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on November 02, 2011, 09:13:05 AM
57.    BABA SATISFIED THE WISHES OF SHRI G.G. NARKE AND MADE HIM AS HIS DEVOTEE

Shri G.G. Narke came first to Shirdi in 1910 to take Baba's darshan. He went to Shri Sal Baba in Mosque and prostrated placing his head on Baba's feet. Then baba said "what I do you worship a man?”At once he retreated to some distance and st quiet. He recognised his past attitudes that men should not be worshipped. After some time, Baba gently beckoned him to appro­ach him. Thus encouraged, he went and placed his head on Baba's feet. Baba at once hugged him, made him sit close to Him and then addressed him "you are my child. When others (i. e.) strangers are in the company, we keep the children off". Then he felt the full face of Baba’s deep and intense love for him and his heart responded to it and ascertained that Baba was his saviour, his Guru and the man of his destiny found at last. He used to reside with Radhakrishna Mai. In 1913, Baba told him that his father-in-law would build a dagadi wada (stone-edifice) at Shirdi and that he would be in charge of it. His father-in-law Shri Gopal Rao Buty has built the Dagadi wad a in 1915-18 and he was made in charge of it in 1919 as Baba foretold in 1913. He was permanently settled in 1917 as Professor of Geology and Chemistry in Poona. Baba used to get sweetmeat from a Halwayi shop for Naivedya. One day in 1916 there lay a corpse, a plague stricken corpse. Plague was raging at Shirdi. Baba asked him to go and get the sweetmeat from his shop. He went and told (the wife who was weeping) about Baba's order. She poin­ted to the corpse and asked him to take the sweetmeat from the Almirah. He took it with trembling and with fear that he might catch the infection and others too. That sweetmeat given as Naivedya. Baba told him you think that you will live if you away from Shirdi and that you would die if you stay at Shirdi. That is not so. Whosoever destined to be struck will be struck. Whosoever is to die will die, whosoever is to be caressed will be caressed". Thus Baba encouraged him when plague enraged in Shirdi and thus Baba infused faith in His devotee by bold defiance of sanitary precautions. This shows Baba's words are the supreme factor than any other things.

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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on November 03, 2011, 04:18:02 PM
58.    BABA FULFILLED THE DESIRE OF SHRI S.B. DHUMAL B.A.L.L.B., NASIK AFTER  TRIAL



I was first devoted to Shri Gajanan Maharaj. I went to Shri Sai Baba in 1907. I was greatly impres¬sed with his extraordinary personality. I took Srimant Gopal Rao Buty to Shri Sai Baba who built (Dagadiwada) present Baba's Samadhi Mandir. Once Baba told me "At every step of yours, I am taking care of you. If I did not, what will become of you, God knows". I have lived with my wife in my ancestral house of mine in the main road, Nasik. When plague broke out and dead rats found in the house, I wrote to Baba's directions. After receiv¬ing Baba's reply, I removed to a bungalow at Nasik. But the same night a dead rat was found near the bed of my brother's son at the bungalow. Again I wrote to Baba's directions. The reply was in the negative. Later, dead rats were fouud in the servant's quarters, in the houses, in the neighborhood and lastly in the well from which we draw water for drinking and cook¬ing etc. At this, I wrote at once to Baba's directions for permission and in anticipation which I consider as certain, I packed up all our things and carted them off to the house and was just trying to lock the door when a postal letter from Shirdi was delivered to me. Baba's reply was, "why should we give up (change) our resi¬dence". I obeyed His advice and immediately went to the infected bungalow and lived in. As for water, I avoided the well water and getting water from Godavari, Even though there were fourteen or fifteen deaths per day due to plague, we were-safe by the grace of Baba.
I lost my wife in 1909. As per Baba's order I perfor¬med her monthly masik at Shirdi. I was aged 36, with¬out issue. My friends and well wishers compelled me to marry again. I replied to all that I have to act as per Baba's advice I have not married again.


There have always been party feelings and factions at Shirdi as in most villages. One Raghu a servitor of Baba and five others were arrested on a charge of out¬raging the modesty of a marwari woman and on the direct evidence of a number of eye witnesses, they were convicted to six months imprisonment. Tatya Patil's sympathy was on the side of the accused. He took a copy of the judgement and papers to eminent lawyers like the Hon. G S. Kapharde, Shri Kakasaheb Dixit and Rao Bahadur H. V. Sathe who were at Shirdi. These people found, the Judgement strong and gave little hope of success in the appeal Then Baba told Tatya Patil "Go to Bhau (S. B. Dhumal)" Tatya Patil came to
S.B. Dhumal with all the papers. After going through the judgement finding hardly any hope of suc¬cess in the appeal, I told Tatya Tatil to employ eminent lawyers. But Tatya told me that Baba's order was to go to me. Then I prepared appeal papers and wrote and gave it to the District Magistrate at his residence. He without receiving or reading the papers questioned me about the matter and I told him the facts. He without sending for the records of the first Court, or giving notice to the Police, orally acquitted all the appellants. This indicates Shri Sai Baba’s power that brought about the acquittal.


Regarding public work, I may first  mention that I was the first non-official President of the Nasik District local Board (Nominated by Government) and that I served in the capacity from 1-11-1917 to 13-5-1925. I had personally to sign thousands of papers myself with¬out the use of a facsimile seal. On account of this work my legal practice reduced and my income became less. In recognition of my service I was awarded Rao Bahadur sanad in 1927. One day when papers were before me, a visitor for whom I had much regard came in and stayed talking till midnight and so the signature have to be postponed till the next day. The next mor¬ning I found no time and I was leaving the town. I sent back the papers to office. When I returned to the town that night, i found only that day's papers brought for my signature and when I wanted the previous day papers, I found that they bore my signatures. I could not guess as to how the thousands of signatures have been affixed in the papers. I had no other explanation for it except Baba and his Superhuman Powers.


In 1915, I was offered the Public Prosecutorship at Nasik and I wrote at once to Baba. Quickly came the reply "your former work is good. Do not accept the new one". I declined the offer.
I was given by Baba His Photo saying "keep it". This is the very thing my heart was desiring, to get Baba's Portrait touched by him and given to me for purposes of worship. This is now with me as a perso¬nal gift by Baba to me and I regard it with great vene¬ration.



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59.    BABA FULFILLED THE DESIRE OF CHILIM SMOKERS


Baba required only two or three chillum per year. The cost of one chillum was 2 pie. But Baba placed a heap of chillum in a corner of the Masjid (Dwarakamayee). Even if Baba refused this, the pot maker (Kumbhar) gave two hundred or three hundred chillums and stored as a heap in the corner of the Dwarakamayee and received money from Baba. One day, B. V. Deo went for Baba's darshan in the afternoon. Baba was there alone cleaning the chillum. On seeing the heap of chillum, Deo asked Baba "Baba you required only two or three chillum per year. Why you have stored so many chillum?'* Baba replied "what you have told is correct in respect of devotees coming here for smoking. But about the smoking devotees who took away the chillum unseen, are chillums not required to them ?" That is why, I stored them there.


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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on November 06, 2011, 05:19:05 PM
60.    BABA DRIVEN OUT CHOLERA FROM SHIRDI

Baba once told to Appa Kulkarni "that thieves would come and fight with you as they were very clever in selecting persons and would take away only what they wanted. Beware of it". Kulkarni thought that Baba told about thieves and made arrangements for safeguar­ding all his properties. But Baba's dictum was other­wise. At that time cholera was raging in Shirdi. Kulkarni himself suffered from Cholera. His wife came to Baba for Udi. Baba did not give Udi to her told "that he would change his shirt before me. Let him do", Afterwards Appa Kulkarni died of Cholera. People gone to Baba for remedy. Baba told them not to fear for Cholera, only seven will die of Cholera. Accord­ingly, seven died and the Cholera ceased by Baba's grace.

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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on November 06, 2011, 05:25:07 PM
61.    BABA CONTROLLED THE BLAZING FIRE AND SAFE GUARDED THE PROPERTIES OF HIS DEVOTEES FROM FIRE


Once in Shirdi, Kendya's granary in the field cau­ght fire during midday. Baba told him to go to the field and see to its closure. He has gone and returned saying that there was no fire in the field. Again Baba told him look there the blaze of the fire, your granary caught fire, go with people put up the fire. At that time wind was blowing like a storm, other granary owners came to Baba and prayed Baba to save their granaries. Baba took water in a tumbler and thrown it away saying "that this granary alone would be burnt” other granaries won't be burnt. Likewise, Kondya's granary alone was burnt to ashes. Other granaries were saved by Baba's grace.

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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on November 23, 2011, 01:26:12 PM
62.    BABA STOPPED THE RETURN JOURNEY OF SHRI NANASAHEB CHANDORKAR AFTER HIS PERMISSION AND ASTONISHED  OTHERS

In 1906 Rao Bahadur Chinthaman Vinayak Vaidya a friend of Shri Nanasaheb Chandorkar gone to Shirdi for Baba's darshan. After the congress session of 1906 in Calcutta was over, he returned and during his return journey, he got down at Manmad and he was on his way to Shirdi. At the same time, after finishing X-mas vacation with Baba, Nanasaheb Chandorkar requested Baba to return. Baba told him to go tomorrow after meals. The next day, after meals he packed all his Samans in the tonga and came to Baba for permission. Baba told "where are you going ? Your stout youth friend was coming to Shirdi"? At that time, the time was 4 P.M. At about 4-20 P.M. Vinayak Vaidya arri­ved at Shirdi and gone to Baba for darshan. He saw there Nanasaheb Chandorkar with Baba. All were astonished that Baba not even finished his prediction about Vaidya's arrival, than Vaidya arrived. They both have gone to Bombay on the next day after Baba's per­mission. At that time Baba told to Nanasaheb Chando­rkar that there was a guava fruit grove with best fruits (Peru in Marathi). All have eaten about 20 or 25 each. On the next day, I have spoiled the grove". This meant that Baba turned the domestic life of his devotees into spiritual life.

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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on November 25, 2011, 06:56:42 PM
63.    BABA MADE SHRI SAGUN  MERU NAIK TO REALISE HIS FAULT



One day Baba was wrath with Sagun Meru Naik when he had gone for Baba's darshan and scolded him that he has not done what He asked for. Naik did not know the meaning of Baba's words first and then on deep thinking he came to know that somebody may be without food and that is why Baba became angry with him. He went and enquired in the wada. There were two devotees who have not taken their food. Naik fed them in his hotel and then again went  to  see Baba. Baba then smilingly asked him "Have you now understood the meaning of My words. Be always act like that for ever".
Out of the two devotees one was always chanting the name of "Ram Murti Maharaj" who belongs to Nath Panth. He came previously in 1910 to take darshan of Baba. At that time Baba told to the devotees that His brother was coming to see him and on a witty mood that on account of quarrel with his wife, he was far away. At that time Marthanda Bhagat and Shri Nanasaheb Chandorkar were present. Ram Maruthi stayed in Shirdi. One day at Arati time, Baba beckoned him to come near him and made him alinganam made him to sit in His seat. One day Ram Murthi requested Baba for seera Prasad. On the next day Ram Murthi's seera Prasad came and Baba ordered to offer that Naivedyam first. Baba and Ram Maruthi were so intimate and made him to stay for fourteen days. At this time, Triambak Rao Karnik of Kalyan came to Baba's darshan and Baba told him to read ''Ishavasy Upanishad" and act accordingly in the presence of Ram Murthi Maharaj.
Baba allowed Ram Muruthi Maharaj to go on the fifteenth day to his place in Kalyan along with Triambak Rao Karnik.


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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on November 27, 2011, 04:54:04 PM
Leela 64


Ramchandra Maharaj was required by his Guru Gadge Maharaj to sponsor a day's expense for the 'yagna' (holy sacrifice) that he was going to perform. Ramchandra Maharaj went to Belapur, and the surrounding places, performing Kirtans. He obtained promises of sums greater than the estimated expenses. So, he was quite carefree.

When he went again, a few days later to collect them, he was disappointed. As the money wasn't forthcoming, and the people evaded him. Ramchandra Maharaj was in fix and wondered, how he could fulfill his promise to his Guru. He therefore offered an earnest prayer to Baba for help.

The next morning, a devotee brought Rs.100/- and gave it to Ramchandra Maharaj while he was performing 'kirtans'. That was the exact amount that was promised to him.

Need it be said that his faith in Baba grew by leaps and bounds!!



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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on December 03, 2011, 10:48:48 PM
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Leela- 65

Govindrao Chandorkar was Nana's father. He, like his son, was a Deputy Collector and lived in his house' in Kalyan. Once it so happened, that there was some misunderstanding between him and the local Muslims. Upset with this, he told all his family members not to associate with any Muslims. His word was law at home. So, the family distanced themselves from their Muslim friends and neighbours. At that time, Nana was away on tour.

When he returned, the family warned him about the turn of events, and informed him of his father's decision. This made Nana quite uncomfortable, as he knew that his father thought that his Guru, Sai Baba, was a Muslim. He racked his brains as to how to convince his father that Baba was neither Hindu nor Muslim, but far above that. He was uncertain of his father's response and he felt that he would rather die than to forsake Baba. Nonetheless, he told his father that he would like to discuss something with him. He couldn't believe his ears when his father said, " My Guru is Sakharam .Maharaj, but he isn't your Guru, and Baba is. So even if Sai Baba is a Muslim, he is still your Guru, and you may most certainly continue worshipping him. There is no objection from me on this." Nana gratefully thanked his father. He was overjoyed and amazed at the way Baba gripped his father's orthodox mind and changed it for the better.
What was it that his Guru could not do??

Time and again, Baba has changed people's minds, nay, and their whole life!! Megha, the Gujarati Brahmin was sent to Baba by Hari Vinayak Sathe. But Megha was sure that he would descend into hell, because he would have to prostrate before a 'Yavan'. Baba to him was 'Avindha' (whose ears aren't pierced), living in the Masjid. Megha went to Shirdi because his master forced him to. Reluctantly, he went to Dwarkamai and Baba roared at him saying, "You are a high class Brahmin and I'm the meanest of mean - a Yavan. You will be polluted.

So go back this very moment." This was a show of Baba's 'Rudra Roop'. He was waiting to develop Megha spiritually. This He did by working on him mentally and showing him Leela after Leela. Megha, on the other hand, was changed for life. He saw Shiva in the place of Baba, every time he did Arati. With utter devotion and concentration, he stood on one leg with the 'Pancharati' in the right hand and the bell in the left.

He did Baba's Arati till his samadhi (death) in 1912. (Sai Satcharitra Ch 28)

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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on December 04, 2011, 10:40:58 AM
66.    BABA  HELPED SHRI MADHU FASLE IN HIS PILGRIMAGE TO KASHI IN 1910.



Shri Madhu False was serving Baba and then Baba's Sansthan. He was in charge of Shyamsunder. Baba used to call him as Godawala. He was the person who broke Baba's brick when he was cleaning Baba's Dwarakamayee referred to in Baba's Satcharitra Chapter 43-44 English.

Once he was with pale eyes and fell senseless due to weakness when he was residing in Narayan Tellis house behind Dwarakamayee. His mother was wailing during night on account of her non-belief of the survival of Madhu Fasle. Baba on hear­ing this went  to her house and told her why do you weep ? I am by the side of you. Madhu False will ask for roti in the morning, then given him roti. He will be alright and returned to Dwarakamayee. In the morning Madhu False came into his senses and ate roti recovered his health and felt joyful as predicted by Baba. About two months after, he went to Dwaraka­mayee when Baba was smoking chillum, on seeing Madhu Fasle, Baba told him "that he has to go to Kashi". False told that he did not know the way. Baba told him from Shirdi he has to go to Paithan, Jalna, Balaji, Deval-gaom, Omkar, Ajmeer, Neemuch and then to Kashi. Afterwards he started to Kashi with Baba's blessings and Baba also gave Rs. lO/- for his expenses along with His one old Kupni. He went  by walk to Paithan with­out any trouble on the way. He gone to Jodu Pachude. There one Nandu Patel near Hanuman Mandir met him and questioned him where he was bound to. Madhu False told that he was a sevak to Shri Sai Baba, Shirdi bound for Kashi as per Baba's wish. That Nandu Patel made him to stay in his house for 4 days. During those four days, Fasle told to Nandu Patil and to all about Baba's Leelas. Nandu Patil give him a lift in his tanga upto Jalna. From Jalna he gone to Balaji Deval-gaom by walk. There he took darshan of His Holiness Ranganath Maharaj. Then His Holiness told Fasle "That he was no God and that Fasle was coming from highly elevated place".

From there he gone to Chikali. When he was walking, an officer with his pattewalah recognised Fasle and made him to sit in his tonga upto his jurisdiction. From there Omkareshwar was 12 miles. He gone to Omkareshwar by walk and from there to Mamaleshwaram and stayed there for six days. There the temple people fed him. From Mamaleshwa­ram he came to Omkareshwaram and stayed there for two days. From Omkareshwaram, he went to Rathlam by rail From Rathlam he gone to Ajmer. On the way there were plenty of dates. He was tired on the way remembered Baba by the side of a stream. A Fakir in green dress came there and enquired where he was going ? Fasle told that he was going to Ajmeer. Fakir told Fasle that in Ajmeer people were fighting with each other. Fasle told the Fakir that he was very hungry. Fakir gave some almonds, Kaju to eat and chilim to smoke and both returned to Batlam, fetched a train ticket and made Fasle to travel by train, upto Bhopal and told him if anybody gave roti eat it or else eat Margosa leaves.

From Bhopal, he gone to Jansi by walk. From Jansi, he gone to Agra by walk. Ekadashi came in the middle. He slept in a railway station without any food At 10 or 11 P.M., a man like a Bhill came and approached him and gave him "CHATTU" (a kind of flour to eat by mixing it with water etc.) and also buttermilk and requested him to eat Fasle suspected of his caste and refused to eat it, but the Bhill like man recognised it and told Fasle that there was no objection in eating as it was GORAS. Then Fasle ate it. The Bhill gone away. Fasle came to Agra. He met the same Fakir who gave him Kaju on his way to Ajmeer. Fakir told Fasle" Beta have you arrived? Go to Mathura and Brindavan and have no acquaintance with anybody and fetched a ticket to him for Mathura. He got down at Mathura and met a man who was collecting people to work in his Tea Estate. Then Fasle told him that he would not eat anything in one's hand. The Estate wala gave him money and requested him to eat at the Hotel. The Estate wala gave money for 7 or 8 days then he remembered the Fakir's word and escaped from him and went to Dhavji (Balarampuram) and from there to Kanpur by walk. On the way he was getting roti's to eat. On the bridge of a river near Kanpur when he was very hungry the same Fakir met him again and gave "CHATTU" to eat and asked him where he wanted to go. Fasle replied that he wanted to go to Lucknow. Fakir told Fasle the place where meals were , available in Lucknow and told to go to Ayodya from. Lucknow.

Accordingly Fasle went to Marwari temple at Lucknow. He was fed there and was given Rs. 21 by the 'temple people. He went to Kashi from Lucknow. When he was getting from the railway station at Kashi, Mohan pandya an unknown person met Fasle and took him to his house and served him for five days. During these days, he took darshan of Vishwanath and all other places to be seen in Kashi. From Kashi, Fasle went to Prayag in the train without a ticket and took bath in TRIVENI. As he was hungry he sat on a bench there. There also the Fakir met him and fed him and told Fasle to return to his house and fetched a ticket for him up to Manmad from Prayag and went away. From Manmad, he came to Shirdi by walk and took darshan of Baba, He mixed the Ganges water in the bathing water and in the drinking water of Baba. Baba told Fasle "that I was with you served you in so many places for these three months of your pilgrimage as the people are not good now a days". From this we have to understand that though Baba did not bodily moved ; from Shirdi, He was roaming in disguise in any form in any place to help His devotees.


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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on December 27, 2011, 12:55:29 PM

67.    BABA HELPED TRIAMBAK VISHWANATH IN  HIS RETURN JOURNEY TO  BOMBAY    FROM SHIRDI AS GANU  MARWARI

Shri Triambak Vittal Somnath,  Basen Road Bombay happened to meet Baba in 1915 and took   His  darshan and paid Re. 11- as dakshina. Baba again deman­ded Re. I/-. As he got only Rs. 5/- with him, he hesitated first and then paid Re. 1/- Then Baba said to him after a while that "Ganu Mar will do good". He came to the road and found that no tanga was there to go to Kopergaon. Then a Tonga from Rahata came with a Gujarathi devotee in it. He made him to sit in his tonga and said to him "Are you coming from Baba? what Baba He is? If we give Re.11- He was deman­ding again Re. I/- and made His devotees to drink the water drunk by Him". Triambak was astonished on hearing these words. On reaching Kopergaon, he paid tonga wala hire charges for two persons and bought two railway tickets upto Dadar. In Dadar railway Sta­tion he fed him with meals. Triambak asked his add­ress. He gave his address as "Ganu Marwari". Chawl I plot, Behind the Masjid, Bunder" and gone away. On the next day he gone to Masjid Bunder and searched Ganu Marwari but in vain he realised Baba's words that "Ganu Mar will do good" and that "Ganu Mar­wari" was none other than Baba and thought Baba was Ganpat as he was Ganapathy Devotee.


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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on March 11, 2012, 02:30:45 PM
68.    EXPERIENCE OF SHRI GOVINDASWAMY ALIAS BHAU SWAMY, MADRAS

Shri Govindaswamy alias Bhau Swamy was an em­ployee in the Madras Electricity Tramways. He took leave and started with his wife and children for all-round pilgrimage in 1916. Because his Guru's name was Rambhau of South Kaaara, he was called as Bhau Swamy. He went to Shirdi on 23-8-1915 and  took Baba's darshan on Sunday. He did bhajan with his family. Baba gave him eight annas. He would get Rs. 2/- in cash and burfi worth Rs. 2/- from Baba daily, He sold off the burfi at once for Rs. 1-12-0 to the shop­keepers. He kept a dairy for all of these. This is all the diary. On 3-9-1915 he got a wonderful dream and thereby became Baba's devotee. Dr. Pillai told him to give in writing the details of the dream. He wrote it out at Shirdi and gave it to Dr. Pillai. He used to per­form bhajan daily before Baba and sometimes before Radhakrishnamai. He was highly appreciated. He was given a Marathi Book containing life of Baba by Radhakrishnamai.

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Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on May 08, 2012, 12:32:55 AM
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Leela 69

A devotee from Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) came to Shirdi for Baba's Darshan.
He stayed in Dixit Wada and dined in Sagun Meru's hotel. He longed for Baba
to dine with him. So he reserved a plate of food everyday.

Then he went and invited Baba to dine with him for lunch and dinner. But Baba
just laughed. One night, at 10:30 p.m., just as Sagun Meru was about to close
the hotel, a Nath Panthi entered the hotel and said, " There is a plate of food
reserved for me. Can I have it?" Sagun Meru at once made Him sit comfortably,
and offered the food to Him. He ate heartily and asked to see the person, who,
had so thoughtfully reserved the food. Sagun Meru ran to Dixit Wada at once.
But the devotee was fast asleep. Try as he may, he couldn't awaken him. He
returned and told the Nath Panthi about it. "Always feed the hungry", He said
and then left.

Everyone heard about this the next day. Shama asked Baba if He had dined at
Sagun Meru's. " Yes .I had gone to the hotel yesterday and dined to My heart's
content", said Baba. Thus it was known that Baba went in other roopas (forms)
to dine in Shirdi also.

"Today, as everyday, I went to Bandra, but there was no rice, no gruel, nothing
to eat or drink; and hungry, I had to return," said Baba to Mrs.Tarkhad (Sai Satcharitra Ch. 9).

Baba often went as an athiti, and dined, in the homes of various devotees,
at different places. Sometimes, He told the devotee that he would come for lunch
and this He did, but as a sadhu, fakir or an athiti (as any living creature). It was
up to the devotee to recognize Him in that form and also to recognize Him in every
form.

Upasani was staying at Khandoba Mandir, Shirdi as per Baba's orders. Everyday,
he cooked a meal and took it to Dwarkamai and offered it to Baba. One day,
while he was cooking, he noticed a black dog watching him, prepare the food,
with great eagerness. Upasani thought that it was absurd to give food to the dog,
before offering it to Baba. The dog, however, followed him for quite a distance and
then disappeared. Upon reaching the Dwarkamai, he offered the naivedya, and Baba
said, "Why did you come all the way in this heat? I was there, watching and waiting
for you to offer Me the food." Upasani was astonished to hear these words. Baba
 refused to accept the prasad.

The next day, a sickly Shudra (low caste) was leaning against the wall watching him.
He feared the "Drishti-Dosha" (evil eye) of a Shudra watching a Brahmin cook. So,
 he said, "Go away," and the man left. Again, Baba refused to accept the prasad.
Upasani asked Him if He could have been the sickly beggar. Baba said, "I'm in
everything and beyond." (Ref: Life of Sai Baba Vol.3)

In Sai Satcharitra Ch. 40, Deo invited Baba to his home for the udyapan (concluding
ceremony of a religious observance) ceremony and Baba agreed, saying that He
would come with two others. On that day, a Bengali sanyasi and his two companions
came and dined. Although Deo was very courteous and looked after them graciously,
he failed to recognize Baba. He later wrote to Baba saying that he was disappointed
at the breach of promise, as Baba did not attend the udyapan ceremony. Baba said,
"Tell him, if he did not recognize Me, why did he invite Me ? Yet, I lunched at the function
to My heart's satisfaction. I will even give up My life for My devotee . But the words
from My mouth will never be untrue."



OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!

Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on May 08, 2012, 11:23:02 PM
OM SAI RAM !!!


Leela 70

Once Nana arrived at Shirdi at about 12:00 noon and took
Baba's darshan. Baba told Nana that He wanted to eat puran poli.
Nana was reluctant at first, as it was way past 12:00 noon. He
told Baba that he would offer it the next day. Baba wouldn't agree
to this and told Nana, "No matter how long it takes, I want puran
polis today." Nana went and searched for a lady who was willing to
prepare them for Re. 1/- each. In the evening, he came to Dwarkamai
with freshly prepared delicious puran poli and placed them before Baba.
Baba, however didn't touch it, let alone, put a morsel in His mouth.
After a while, He asked Nana to take it away as He had eaten.
Nana was vexed to hear this, as Baba hadn't eaten it, after all
the trouble he had taken to get them prepared. He went to the
Chawdi in a huff. Baba called him and told him to eat it, as He
had already partaken of it. This happened twice. Then, Baba said,
"You have been with Me for more than eighteen years. What have
you learnt from Me? I've eaten your puran poli in the form of ants."
Nana wasn't convinced. Intellectually, he knew that Baba was
everywhere and in everything. But, it was hard for him to accept it.
Then, Baba made a sign to him, and that was a secret, deep in his
heart that nobody knew about. Nana then realized that He was
indeed in his aatma and the aatma of ants and every living creature.



OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!


Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on May 09, 2012, 04:52:42 AM
OM SAI RAM !!!


Leela 71

One day, Baba was extremely angry with Sagun Meru, when he went for His darshan.
He scolded him and said that he hadn't followed His words. Perplexed, Sagun Meru
wondered at what he had done wrong. Suddenly he realized that someone must
be hungry. He went to the Wada and enquired if anyone had missed his or her
meals. Two of the devotees hadn't eaten. So he invited them for meals and after
they were satiated, he returned to the Dwarkamai. Baba smiled and said,
"Have you understood the meaning of my words? Always act thus." Baba,
by behaviour and conduct, taught the devotees that food is Brahma and that
all living creatures experience the same hunger pangs. "Know that those who
give food to one suffering the pangs of hunger , are really putting it in My mouth,
and this is true everywhere," said Baba once to Laxmibai (Sai Satcharitra Ch. 42).



OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!

Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 10, 2012, 02:09:02 AM
OM SAI RAM!!

Leela 72

In 1912, Pilaji Gurav was thirteen years old. Both his parents dreamt of Sai Baba. His mother had a vivid dream in which Baba gave her fifty paisa and asked her to keep with the rest of the coins in the prayer room. He also asked her for a torn piece of cloth to wear. His father, on the other hand, was asked by Baba to come and live in Shirdi. " There will be no dearth of food and clothing here," Baba assured him in his dream. Both the parents discussed their dreams and decided to go to Shirdi from Korala. At Rahata, they met the munim of Tatya Patil, who brought them to Shirdi.

Tatya asked Gurav (Pilaji's father) to play the clarion, which he did; but Baba would often throw stones at him; though none of them ever hurt him. Gurav would run and Baba would run after him, shouting for him to stop. When he did. Baba caught hold of him by the collar and said, " / will bury both of you, father and son." Frightened out of his wits, he did not wish to face Baba again. Gurav used to play the clarion at the arati in Dixit Wada. When he went there for the arati, he opened his heart to Kaka and told him, how he feared Baba's wrath. Kaka gently reassured him "Gurav, do not fear Baba. He wants you to settle in Shirdi. This is a blessing in disguise", Kaka said.

The next day, Gurav, with a smile played the clarion for Baba and Baba smiled benevolently. After this, he was a regular clarion player for Baba. His son got employment in Baba's Sansthan. The descendents of Pilaji Gurav still reside in Shirdi and have Baba's grace.


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on May 21, 2012, 01:48:35 PM
OM SAI RAM  

LEELA 73

BABA SAVED AND  HELPED SHRI KRISHNAJI  NARAYAN ALIAS CHOTTU BHAIYA SAHEB PARULKAROn one Mahasivarathri day Shri Krishnaji Narayan alias Chottu Bhaiya Saheb Parulkar went to Nemavaram along with his family in bullock cart for the darshan of Sri Siddhanath. They started at about 3 'O’ clock in the morning. On the way, the wheel of the cart dama¬ged and got repaired and went to Hadias from which place they have to cross the river by boat to go to the other bank of the river. As night came, the boat wala refused to take them to the other bank. They were ready even to offer the double boat charge to the boat wala. Even then he refused to take them as per his rules and regulations and added that if they want to go during night, special permission from his master is required. They decided to have shelter anywhere in the lemple nearby. At that time a Fakir came in white horse and with a tiny horse along with him and enqui¬red the man about the crossing of the river. The boat¬man refused to come as it was after sunset. The Fakir asked the boatman as to whom the place belonged. The boatman replied that it belonged to the British Empire and the other bank belonged to Holkar Sirkar (i.e.) the hereditary of Indore Raja. Then the Fakir went and asked Parulkar whether they too have to cross the river. He told "Yes" and their inability to cross the river by boat then. "I will just come with the nece¬ssary order from your Master to cross the river by boat and went away in his horse in such a manner as it trem¬bled the boat man. He came voluntarily and carried Parulkar, his men and his cart to the other side of the river in his boat. After they have started in the boat the Fakir disappeared. They have attended the Maha-sivaratri of Siddhanath and returned home safely by the grace of Shri Sai Baba.
Surrender Shri Sai Completely ! Stupendous Delectation     and   Delivervance be there !!


JAI SAI RAM
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on July 04, 2012, 01:59:43 AM
OM SAI RAM!!

Leela 74

He walked with a limp and this bothered him a lot. Shankarlal K. Bhat owned a shop in Bombay. There he tried all kinds of treatments. But he still walked awkwardly. Then he heard of Baba's wonderful powers and how He cured many diseases. He came to Shirdi in 1911 and prostrated before Baba, received His blessings and left. On his return journey, he walked a few steps to catch the ferry when he felt something snap. He took another step and was delighted to notice that he walked erect. Lo! The limp was gone and gone forever. He was so pleased and grateful to Baba that he told each and every customer about Baba's superhuman powers.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on July 05, 2012, 01:56:36 AM
OM SAI RAM!!

Leela 75

He had an intense desire to have darshan of Shree Siddhanath and spend Mahashivaratri there. So Krishnaji Narayan, also called Chottu Bhayya Parulkar, went with his family to Nemavaram. They had an early start and set out at about 3:00 A.M. by bullock-cart. Unfortunately, the wheel was damaged on the way. So they stopped at Hadias and got the wheel repaired. Thence, they had to cross a river. They reached the bank of the river, but the boatman would not take them across, as it was dusk. However much they tried, pleaded and were even ready to pay double the charges. The boatman said that he could not ferry them across at nightfall, and if he had to, a special permission had to obtained, as per the rules and regulations. Disappointed, they decided to break journey and stay in any temple or dharmashala nearby.

Just as they were retracing their steps, a Fakir galloped in on a white horse with a pony in tow. He enquired of the boatman about crossing the river. The same reply was given to him, saying that he could not ply the boat at night. The Fakir asked him to whom the banks belonged. The boatman said, " This side belongs to the British Raj, while the opposite bank belonged to the Holkar Government. The Fakir asked Parulkar if he wanted to cross the river. Parulkar replied in the affirmative, and his inability to do so at that time. The Fakir had a dynamic personality, and he said that he would return with the necessary permission at once.

This made the boatman tremble with fear and on his own accord; he came to Parulkar and said that he would take them across. So Parulkar, his family and the cart were taken across. The Fakir waited and ascertained that everyone was on board. Then He disappeared. The family had a wonderful pilgrimage and returned home safely.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: marioban29 on July 27, 2012, 06:20:05 PM
om shri sai nathay namah
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on August 02, 2012, 10:45:25 AM
OM SAI RAM !

Leela 76

Baba lived in an old dilapidated Masjid. The floor was uneven, and had pits in it. The roof was rickety and barely held together. Happily, He ate and slept there, until the devotees' repaired it. Once, Baba and three other devotees were sitting and having their lunch when Baba suddenly roared, "Wait. Stop for a while." Then He continued eating. His devotees wondered to whom Baba had shouted His command. After the meal was over, Baba started collecting His meagre belongings, like His tumrel, chillum, and tobacco bag and water pot. He brought it outside to the Sabha Mandap. Following Him, the devotees too climbed down the steps, and came to Baba's side. Just then the roof of the Dwarakamai caved in, crumbled, and fell down exactly in the spot where Baba and His bhaktas sat. Then the devotees realized to whom the orders were given.

"Whatever exists in this sentient Universe as a name, a form or a shape is only Myself bedecked as the eightfold Prakriti. It is also a marvel of My own creation!" said Baba to Dhabolkar (Sai Satcharitra Ch.3) when Dabholkar was granted permission to write the Sai Satcharitra.

SRI SAI RAM!

Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on October 20, 2012, 03:04:45 AM
OM SAI RAM!!

Leela 77

Kondaji lived in Shirdi. His love and devotion for Baba was intense. Baba reciprocated and called him Kondya. One day, Kondya was sitting with Baba and chatting. It was a hot, sultry afternoon, but there was a gusty breeze. At that moment, Baba said, "Go to Khalwadi (the place where the harvest is threshed) as your stack of wheat is on fire." Kondya rushed to the Khalwadi, checked the stacks of wheat, made enquiries and returned as everything seemed alright. He said, "Baba, why do you send me hither and thither needlessly in the" hot sun and frighten me?" Baba just pointed to the Khalwadi and said, "See the smoke rising from your granary? The central stack is on fire."

At that time, the wind started blowing fiercely. Anguished at seeing the smoke bellowing from his granary, Kondya ran to the Khalwadi, shouting for help. The villagers, hearing him shout, came out of their houses, and seeing the blaze fanned by the wind, ran to Baba. They entreated Him to come and rescue the adjacent granaries, as the sparks would soon ignite them. "Please put out the fire Baba, or all the granaries will burn down. The villagers and cattle will starve without the harvest," they pleaded. Baba was moved by their pleas for help. So He went with them to the Khalwadi. Then taking a glass of water, He drew a circle around the central stack. "Only this central stack will burn. Do not try to extinguish it. It is an offering for Agnidev," He said. No sooner did He say this, the wind calmed down and only the central stack was burnt down.

The devotees learnt a valuable lesson of making an offering to Agnidev, the sustainer of life. Baba had control over the five elements, viz., earth, wind, ether, fire and rain

His 'word' was law unto them.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on December 10, 2012, 04:35:54 AM
OM SAI RAM!!

Leela 78

Baba, in actuality, smoked very little and required only two to three chillums per year. The potter knew this. Nonetheless, he delivered two to three hundred chillums daily and demanded payment for them. The cost of a chillum was about two pie and Baba paid it. Thus the potter made a living. Baba stacked these chillums in the corner of Dwarkmai. The devotees freely took the chillums and smoked them there or took them home. One day, Deo came for Baba's 'darshan' in the afternoon and seeing the stacks of chillums, asked Baba as to why He had stored them when He Himself needed only two to three per year. Baba replied, "What you say is correct. I don't need more than two to three chillums per year. But My devotees come here and smoke. Some take them unseen by us. So, I have stacked them here."

The Magical Chillum (Clay pipe)

The magical chillum, like Baba's satka, was a constant companion of Baba's sojourn on earth. Blessed was the potter who made them, and blessed was the clay that touched Baba's hands and lips.

Chandbhai Patil was truly a blessed soul, who got the first taste of Baba's chillum. The bond and debt between them was great. As Baba, after smoking and sharing His chillum, actually went and stayed with Chandbhai. He was instrumental in bringing Baba back to Shirdi, along with the marriage party. After this event, it is history.

Baba bestowed His grace and favours on many a devotee by allowing them to smoke His chillum. The most amazing story is that of Balaram Dhurandar (Sai Satcharitra Ch.59). He was troubled by bouts of coughing fits and suffered from asthma for six years. On his visit to Shirdi, he went to Dwarkamai, one afternoon, and with great humility, began pressing Baba's feet. Baba gave him His chillum to smoke. Accepting it as prasad, Balaram took a puff. The very effort was painful and incongruous to him. But he had utmost faith in Baba; so, he smoked a while and returned the chillum to Baba humbly.

Thence, his asthma vanished completely and he was greatly relieved. The chillum was so powerful and worked like a magical mantra on him. He wasn't tormented by breathlessness or coughing bouts thereafter. However, the day Baba took Mahasamadhi, the asthma was triggered again. He coughed all day long, that day and only that day did he cough and wasn't bothered by it again. Could he ever forget the experience of the clay pipe?

Ganesh S. Khaparde was a renowned, wealthy lawyer of Amravati. He was a loyal aid to Lokmanya Tilak, who was serving a six-year sentence in Burma. He had immense faith and a deep love for Baba. Baba in turn, kept him at Shirdi and rescued him from the clutches of the British, who were waiting for a chance to prosecute him for treason and sedition. He was politically involved in several agitations against the British.

His lucrative practice dwindled and his political ambitions were also at a standstill, because of his long stay at Shirdi, But Khaparde was a spiritual man, well versed in Sanskrit and the Puranas. Time and time again, during Arati, Baba made signs and offered His chillum, when he could unravel the answers. At other times, the chillum would calm his restless mind and give him reassurances. On 22/01/1912, Khaparde says, "During the course of worship, He put two flowers in His nostrils and two others between His Ears and head. I thought this was His instruction, and when I interpreted it in my mind, He offered His chillum to me and thus confirmed it."(Shirdi diary)

Krishnaji J. Bhishma, the author of Sai Sagunopasan (Arati Book) was disgusted by the thought that the devotees were drinking Padtirtha of a Muslim, Sai Baba. He was horrified to see the Brahmin devotees puff the chillum after Baba had smoked it and mentally, he resolved not to do both. One day, Baba narrated a story to him and it was the same dream vision, he had had earlier. While doing so, Baba casually passed His chillum to Bhishma. He took a puff and was thrown into complete bliss and ecstasy and changed for life. Thenceforth, he became an ardent devotee of Baba.

Bhagoji Shinde was the first devotee to enter the Dwarkamai in the morning. He came to do seva and bandage Baba's burnt hand. Baba smoked His chillum and passed it to Bhagoji, who also accepted it.

Now, Baba is offered the chillum in the Chawdi on Thursdays and other Holy Days. On these days, the palki and rath procession is taken out with great pomp and show. Baba's 'Raj-Upchar' photograph is brought to the Chawdi and placed on the silver sinhasan and lagu-arati is performed. During Adkars 'Arati Sai Baba, Soukhyadatara Jeeva', chillum is offered to Baba thrice. The honour of offering the chillum is given to the descendants of Tatya's family (See Ambrosia in Shirdi).

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on December 11, 2012, 03:18:54 AM
OMSAIRAM!!

Leela 79

In the year 1901, Nana Chandorkar was Census Superintendent, and Vasudev Janardhan was his clerk. He asked Vasudev to accompany him to Shirdi. One day at 8.00 A.M. Vasudev, Nana and some twenty other people made a pilgrimage to Shirdi. They entered Dwarakamai, and found Baba smoking a chillum. Vasudev was the youngest and a non-smoker, while the others were eager to take a puff. Baba however, offered the chillum to Vasudev. Naturally he hesitated; Nana whispered to him to accept it, as some thing wonderful would happen thereafter. He took three puffs and returned the chillum to Baba. Baba did not offer it to the others.

After this incident, Vasudev got all the promotions he desired, and retired on a comfortable pension. After retirement, he started his own business called Sadhbai Water Supply. He was also the Managing Agent for Belapur-Kopergaon Electric Co. Ltd. He was fully convinced that any work he undertook, after taking Baba's name was bound to be successful. The miracle of the chilium and Baba's grace was with him for life.

OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on December 25, 2012, 07:53:26 AM



OM SAI RAM !


Leela 80

Madhu False was an ardent devotee of Baba. He served Baba day and night. Later, he worked in Baba's Sansthan. Baba made him in charge of His favourite horse Shyam Karan. Lovingly, Baba called him 'ghoda-wala'. Once, it so happened that Madhu False suddenly took ill. He turned pale and fell down, semi­conscious. At that time, he was residing at Narayan Teli's house, which was behind the Dwarkamai. His mother saw his condition and started weeping and wailing, as she thought her son would die. Baba heard this and He went to her house and reassured her, "Why do you weep like this? Madhu will be alright. I'm by your side always. He will ask for roti in the morning. Do give it to him." Indeed, in the morning, False regained consciousness and asked for roti. His mother, with tears in her eyes, gave it to him, and he recovered. Baba's words as always, came true.

JAI SAI RAM !
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on January 07, 2013, 02:45:38 AM
OMSAIRAM!!

Leela - 81

Out of the dakshina collected, Baba distributed about Rs.800/- or more daily. By evening, He had but a few coins left and He became a Fakir again. The news of His charity to Sadhus, Jnanis, Bhajan-singers and dancers spread far and wide. Some Brahmins from Kumbakonam came to Bombay and earned their livelihood by preaching the Vedanta. They heard of Baba's name and fame and his charitable disposition. Eager to get a huge amount of money, they decided to come to Shirdi. Unfortunately, they thought that Baba was a Muslim avalia. They were perplexed as to how they would bow to Him and further explain the Vedanta to Him. So, they discussed this amongst themselves and decided to bow to him as they would to Purna-Brahma, just so that they could amass a lot of wealth. They went to Shirdi and stood before Baba obediently. Baba just looked at them and asked them what they wanted. "We wish to explain the Vedanta in your presence and get sanmaan from you", they said. Baba agreed and asked them to start. They started explaining with a great deal of enthusiasm, but soon forgot everything. Baba patiently waited a while and asked them to continue. They looked at Baba with blank expressions for try as they may, they couldn't remember what to say next. Baba however picked up the explanation from where they had left and continued a while. Then the Brahmins finished the rest. At the time of bowing, they said "Purna-Brahma" and bowed to Baba as 'Turna-Brahma" and not Baba. Then they requested Baba for their sanmana. Baba told them, that as they bowed to "Purna-Brahma", they might receive their sanmana from that "Purna-Brahma". On hearing this vital answer from Baba, they were astonished and made Sashtanga-Namaskar. Afterwards, Baba gave sanmana to them. They went away satisfied that Baba was more than "Purna-Brahma". In fact, He was Parabrahma.

OM SAI RAM, SHRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on January 14, 2013, 03:03:50 PM


OM SAI RAM

Leela 82


Naik and Shantaram were great friends. Both went to Shirdi for Baba's darshan. Shantaram was an alcoholic and couldn't stay without liquor even for a day. Baba made him stay at Shirdi for six days. During those days, he abstained from drinking and was cured of alcoholism. He never touched liquor throughout his life, thereafter.
Naik had another friend, who was upset with his son, as he was ruining his life with alcohol. Time and again, the doctor advised him not to drink, but he said that he could live only on alcohol. Naik advised his friend Sonar to send his son to Shirdi. Sonar and his son started for Shirdi. at Manmad, his son started vomiting incessantly, all the way to Shirdi. as soon as he stepped into Shirdi, the vomiting ceased. They went to Dwarkamai and had darshan. Baba blessed his son and made him stay for four days. During this time, he developed distaste for liquor.
In the month of Bhadrapad, there was Gauri-Puja. On the last day, at the conclusion of the ceremonies, everyone drank merrily. His friends forced him to drink, but he refused, time and again. Then they forced a glass of liquor in his hand. He pleaded to be excused, as he saw Baba in the glass. Nonetheless, they forced him to drink. Ultimately, he drank unlimitedly, and fell down unconscious. At that time, he felt that his whole body was on fire and the alcohol was burning inside him. After this experience, he refrained from drinking throughout his life.


JAI SAI RAM
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on January 17, 2013, 12:32:08 AM
OMSAIRAM!!

Leela - 83

Madhavnath Maharaj asked Laxmanrao, alias Bhausaheb Pradhan to go to Baba. Bhausaheb was then working as a sub-register. He was not aware that Madhavnath Maharaj had to receive a message from Baba. Just as he entered Shirdi, the omnipresent Baba merrily said, "Nath's son has arrived and we will dine on Nath's prasad." The devotees sitting besides Baba knew that Baba spoke in riddles and parables. So they watched and waited. Just then, Laxman Pradhan walked into the Dwarkamai, bowed to Baba and sat down. Baba said, "I've got sacks and sacks of gold on a donkey's back. Thieves have stolen them on the way. A hole in the ear has to be pierced only by the goldsmith. It is very difficult to pull on, in this naughty world. Tell this much to my brother Madhavnath."

Laxman understood the message and went away satisfied.

(Possible explanation): The sacks of gold refer to the abundance of spiritual knowledge that was readily available with Baba. One had only to seek and ask for it. The thieves are the six internal enemies that keep one away from that path, and robs whatever little gain one has made. A hole on the ear has to be pierced only by the goldsmith. The remedy for it is easy. If one goes to the right person, the Guru or Jnani, the task can be accomplished. But, one has to be constantly aware of the temptations of the naughty world and not succumb to it. Laxmanrao learnt a valuable lesson from Baba.

OM SAI RAM, SHRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: SS91 on February 03, 2013, 12:08:39 PM

OM SAI RAM !

Leela 84

In 1909, Nana spent his Christmas vacation with Baba. His friend, Chintamani V. Vaidya had gone to Calcutta to attend a congress session. On his way   back,   he   got   down   at Manmad and proceeded to Shirdi. A day before this, Nana requested Baba's permission to return home. Baba said, "Nana, go tomorrow after lunch." Nana happily stayed on for another day, as   usual, he Nana Saheb Chandorkar followed   Baba's  words impli­citly. The next day, after lunch, he packed his bags and sought permission from Baba. "Nana, where are you going ? Your stout youth friend is on his way here.",

It was about 4:00 p.m. when Baba said this. Twenty minutes later, Vaidya arrived, and with great joy, met Nana. Baba then gave permission to go, the next day. At the time of departure, Baba said, "There was an orchard of guava fruit trees. Most delicious and delectable were the fruits. Everyone ate about twenty to twenty-five fruits. The next day, I spoiled the grove."

Possible meaning: The orchard of guava fruit trees signifies abundance. The fruit were delicious and delectable. Baba fulfilled all their worldly desires of name, fame and wealth. The spoiling of the grove indicates the culminating of the worldly desires and the opening of a new path of spirituality, this path being straight and narrow.


JaiSaiRam
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on June 05, 2013, 05:42:04 AM
OMSAIRAM!!

Leela - 85

Kaka Dixit and Shantaram M Fanse had an assignment to complete for the government. They had to travel by bullock-cart through thick forests, and soon, it became dusk. The darkness seemed to envelop everything. They had to traverse the Ranshet pass, and the bullocks became restless. The cart itself was being pushed backwards. This was a precarious situation as there was a deep ravine on one side, the mountains Kaka Dixit on the other. The Path sloped downhill behind them. Dixit and Fanse tried to ascertain, as to why the bullocks were moving backwards, they noticed another cart in front of them with a broken axle. If the cart in front shook even a little, it would be pused downhill or worse, down into the ravine.

Just then, Fanse pointed out to something. Dixit turned and looked straight into the glinting eyes of a tiger, perched on the hillside. The only solution was to get down from the rear and manually turn the wheels of the cart. It was a terrifying situation, for if the bulls panicked, they would roll backwards. If the tiger jumped down, he would make a meal of them. Fanse was rather bold. He handed the reins over to Dixit and signaled him to direct the bulls, while he would manually rotate the wheels. Dixit's throat was dry with fright. Nonetheless, he held the reins, thinking of Baba. Suddenly, he started shouting, " Jai Shri Sai Baba, run up." Fanse also started shouting at the top of his voice. The tiger, hearing the shout, slunk away to the other side like a timid cat. The bulls were frightened and ran as fast as they could, bringing Dixit and Fanse safely across the ghat.

That day, 31.03.1915, was etched in his memory, how Baba saved him and Fanse from injury and death from all sides. Both of them started shouting, "Shri Sat chitanand Sadguru Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai."

With tears in his eyes, he remembered Baba's assurance, "Kaka, tula kalji kasli? Mala saari kalji aahe"(Kaka, why should you have any anxiety or care? All your anxieties, cares and responsibilities are mine.).(Ref. Life of Sai Baba Vol II)

Oh! The power of His name!

OM SAI RAM, SHRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on June 06, 2013, 04:04:46 AM
OMSAIRAM!!

Leela - 86

Keshav M. Gawankar lived with his parents in Bombay. When he was 7 years old, he was seriously ill with 'nava jwara' (fever). All kinds of treatments and remedies were tried, but of no avail. The fever was relentless and his chest was congested and full of fluid and puss. He howered at death's door. A devotee called Galwankar (Dhab-olkar's son in law) lived close by, he advised his parents to pray to Baba and make a vow. His aunt who was nearby vowed to Baba that they would go to Shirdi with pedhas if her nephew recovered.

Gawankar

Gawankar Early next morning, the parents noticed that the fever had come down, and there was a tiny hole in the chest below the nipple. From this hole puss and fluid was oozing out. A few hours later the doctor came to see the patient and was astounded to see him recovering. The doctor prescribed some medicines and left. He recovered good health in a few days but a tiny scar was present on his chest.

Five years later in 1918 when Keshav was 12 years, and studying in Marathi school Standard V they went to Shirdi. He, his parents and aunt went to Dwarakamai took Baba's darshan and handed Him a packet of pedhas. Baba took the packet of pedhas and gave six pedhas to Keshav and ate the rest. Shama who was stading nearby said "What is this Deva, you are eating all the pedhas?" Baba pointing to his aunt said "She kept Me hungry for five years". Then He made Keshav sit nearby and lovingly passed His handover his back. Baba then asked Keshav for Daks-hina of two paise.

Kafni Given by Baba to Keshav M.Gavankar

Keshav didn't understand what was happening so Shama interjected and said "Keshav Rao just say; Baba I offered the Dakshina and You accepted it" Baba agreed and as Keshav said this Baba took off His Kafni and gave it to Keshav. Shama again interceded on Keshav's behalf saying "Baba Keshav is too young to accept Your Maha Prasad (Kafni) let me keep it for him till he becomes: a little older and mature. Then I will hand it over to him, Deva". Baba agreed again. So Shama preserved the Kafni with tender loving care and gave it to him at an appropriate time.

Bhakar offered to Baba in 1939

When the family was was ready for departure every one stood up and did Namaskar by folding their hands. Keshav also did the same. Baba looked at Keshav and becokened him to come near then Baba held his hand gently pulling him to be seated. As soon as Keshav sat nearby Baba swiftly slapped him across his cheek. Keshav's head reeled and he saw stars. His whole body started quivering and shaking and this lasted for a few hours. Then catching hold of his shendy (tuft of hair). He pulled his head and placed it on His feet. Baba then applied Udi to his forehead and gave him a palmfull saying "Jao beta Allah bhala karega" (Go My son Allah will do good).

Keshav's Moksha Guru was Triambak Vittal Samanth (Bahu Maharaj) who visited Shirdi in 1914 and had given Baba Rs.2/ dakshina. Baba then demanded two more rupees and said "I will send one of my sons to you" (Keshav). Under his Guru's grace Kehav studied religious books, academically he became a doctor and began to prosper. But he did not forget Baba. He prayed to Baba daily and as years rolled by he became an ardent devotee. He started celebrating Ram Navami and Vijaya Dashami in his home in Bombay. He did Anna Daan on both the festivals according to his means. In 1939 he dreamt of Baba who said "Bikshecha Bhakar le gode" (the bhakar obtained from Biksha is very sweet.) So he decided to take Biksha. This was while he was staying in Suneel mansion, Bombay. He got seven piles of Bhajri and jhumka bhakar was made from it. About 250 to 300 people ate to their hearts' content. Before Anna Daan was started 11 jhunka bhakr were offered as Naivedya to Baba. Of the Naivedya offered one bhakar was left before Baba the rest was made into small pieces and distributed. Wonder of wonders the bhakar even after 35 years or more is neither stale nor bitter or covered by fungus nor eaten by ants even now.

OM SAI RAM, SHRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on June 10, 2013, 02:54:29 AM
OMSAIRAM!!

Leela - 87

Her life seemed unbearable, as she felt she was a burden on her family. Besides all her friends and relatives were married, at, an appropriate age and even had children. She was 25 years old and still a spinster. One day she heard of Baba from one of her friends. She immediately vowed to Baba that if she got married and settled within a year she would visit Shirdi. Prostrate at Baba's feet and give Him a coconut.

The days rolled by, and before she knew it, her parents had found a suitable groom for her. Before the year was over she was married. She settled comfortably in her in-law's home. Now her vow had to be fulfilled. She told her in-law's about her desire to visit Shirdi. But they would not allow her, as they did not believe in Baba. Disheartened she told her husband at every opportunity she got. Finally her husband agreed saying 'you will have to make the pilgrimage alone' Overjoyed she made arrangements to go to Shirdi and took a coconut with her. She reached Shirdi and went for Baba's darshan. Upon returning to her room she realized that her nose ring was lost. She made a deligent search but could not find it. Also she had not given the coconut as per her vow.

Lamenting her loss and rather disgruntled with Baba she went to Dwarakamai. Upon seeing Baba's calm serene form she could not hold back her words. "Here Baba is the coconut I promised to give You, if I got married. That did come true and my devotion towards You increased by leaps and bounds. So I came all the way to fulfill my vow. Here I lost my nathi (nose ring) besides it being inauscpious I will have to face the wrath of my husband and in-laws'. Baba patiently heard what she had to say then He camly replied "Don't cry unnecessarily. The Nathi is with you". Perplexed, she shook her clothes and searched again but couldn't find it. As it was getting late and as she had to leave Shirdi, she said 'Here take this coconut. Baba replied 'The coconut is yours you break it.' The lady handed the coconut to Baba again and Baba said 'break the coconut'. This went on for some time finally the lady broke the coconut before Baba and was about to hand it over when she saw her nathi inside it. She looked at it again and again for she couldn't beleve her eyes. With tears in her eyes she looked at Baba who just smiled at her.

In Sai Satcharitra Ch.25 (Gunaji) a note is given about Damu Anna. He was dejeced as there was a theft in his home. A long time friend of his stole a jewel box including his wife's auscpious nathi. He wept before Baba's photograph. The very next day the man returned the box and begged his pardon.

OM SAI RAM, SHRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: OmkarSai on July 30, 2013, 11:41:31 AM
Leela -88

Leela -88

In Sai Satcharitra Ch.15 a lizard chirps excitedly and happily, awaiting the arrival of her sister from Aurangabad. And so it happens that the lizard comes with a devotee from Aurangabad in the mouth bag of his horse, and runs and meets her sister. Baba answers the devotee when questioned about the chirping of the lizard "The lizard is overcome with joy that her sister is coming here to meet her from Aurangabad". Be it a chirping of the lizard or the twittering of birds Baba knew and heard every thing.

Nana Saheb Dingie was a long time devotee of Baba. He loved Baba intensely and Baba would go to his home in Nigoj off and on. They would sit and chat for some time, and Baba would return to Shirdi. One day Baba in great haste went to Nigoj early in the morning. Dingle was pleasantly surprised to see Him. He made Him comfortable and both of them sat in the courtyard chatting. A few hours later some birds perched on a tree nearby started twittering excitedly. Nana fell silent and listened to them. Baba knew that Nana could understand the bird language. Baba said "Nana what are the birds saying".

Dingle was silent because he knew Baba's power. Baba knew the past, present and future let alone what the birds were saying. But because Baba asked him he replied "They say nine people will die in Shirdi today". Then Baba hired a tonga and returned to Shirdi. At Shirdi the villagers were happily preparing Prasad for Shani Dev. They had a big handi of prasad ready, and all the villagers were assembled there, to partake off it.

Baba, however, went to the Dwarakamai and sent a messenger to fetch Bhagoji Shinde immediately. Bhagoji came atonce and Baba said "Go to Shani Mandir immediately and throw all the prasad on the floor1'. Bhagoji was astounded to hear this but as Baba had commanded him, he did just that. Hurriedly he carried out the task and ran back to Dwarakamai and took shelter at Baba's feet. As expected the villagers ran to Dwarakamai and angily complained to Baba of the sacrilegious act committed by Bhagoji. Baba calmly said "/ ordered him to do so now go and see what is in the prasad". Confused they ran to the scene and taking a big ladle they swirled the prasad around only to find a dead serpent in it. Trembling with fear they ran back to Dwarakamai and prostrated before Baba. They thanked Him for saving the whole village from utter calamity and death.


Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: OmkarSai on July 30, 2013, 11:50:40 AM
Leela 89
Bala Saheb Bhate

Many incidents are given in the Satcharitra about skeptics who became ardent devotees of Baba. The Malegaon doctor (Sai Satcharitra Ch.34), Solicitor Jetha Bhai Thakkar (Sai Satcharitra Ch.35) and many others. The story of Bala Saheb Bhate is mind boggling. He was a Mamlatadar at Kopergaon, and a long time friend of Chandorkar. They knew each other since college. While Chandorkar was well versed in religious scriptures, Bala Saheb was just the opposite. Chadorkar was an ardent devotee of Baba and Bala a skeptic. Whenever they met Bala Saheb rediculed the very idea of a well educated person like Chandorkar going to pay obescience to a human. Often he tried to convince the devotees from not making the pilgrimage to Shirdi. It seemed as if his mission in life was to sabotage the pilgrimage of any devotee going to see Baba.

He was transferred to Sakori in 1894. There he heard a Kirtan about Kabir, and Thamal by Sant Bahu Maharaj. Somehow he was drawn to it and heard it attentively. He then came to Shirdi and took Baba's darshan. The very sight of Baba filled him with peace and bliss. He just sat and stared at Baba, oblivious of his surroundings. After a while his companions asked him to accompany them back to Sakori. He just said "Wait, wait a little bit". They waited but he continued sitting, and as hours rolled by, they left. So changed was he that he decided to stay at Shirdi and make it his home. The once responsible person seemed to have forgotten all about his job, family and home. He stayed on and served Baba till His Maha Samadhi.


This dramatic change caused concern amongst the other devoteess. Dixit, Chandorkar and.Shama asked Baba to intervene. Baba asked him to apply for leave for six months. This application he did write and send, but his mind was made up. Even his superios, co-workers and friends came to advice him, and take him back. He just said "Once a person finds his goal he should not leave it". His employer knowing that he was a good employee gave him pension of Rs.25/- per month on 'compassionate basis' because his mind was gripped by the Fakir of Shirdi. Balasaheb, however, progressed spiritually under the compassionate Fakir and he stayed on in Shirdi till his death.

Mention is made of him in Sai Satcharitra Ch. 1 and 44. After Baba's Mahasamadhi the thirteenth day ceremony was conducted by Balasaheb Bhate when 'til anjali, tilarpan and pinda pradan' was done.

Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: OmkarSai on August 01, 2013, 11:08:47 AM
Leela 90
A couple along with their sister-in-law went on a pilgrimage. The husband and wife were ardent devottees of Baba. But the wife's sister was not. Enroute to Rameswaram they halted at Madras. The Gujarathi Dharamshala that they stayed in was clean and well maintained. But the sister-in-law was very rigid and orthodox in her way of thinking. She observed all kinds of rituals, and pollution taboos. Though the stay was pleasant, she incessantly grumbled about the non-compliance of pollution taboos. Her sister said "You are grumbling so much about pollution taboos here. Even though this place is very good. I wonder what you will do at Shirdi? There even orthodox devotees place their heads on Baba's feet joyfully". Aghast to hear this her sister replied "If that is so my prostrations to your Sai Baba from here itself. I don't need to go there".

That very evening the sister-in-law got shooting pains in her limbs. She could not take even a few steps. Despite massages, fermentations and medicines the pain didn't subside. As night fall approached they decided to leave the sister-in-law with her sister in the Dharamshala and proceed. The devout sister said "From the time you high handedly spoke about Baba you have been suffering from this excruciating pain. You are missing Rameshwar and Baba. Sai Baba is God almighty. You salute Him and Rameshwar from here itself as you are going nowhere". The remark had a profound effect on the sister.' She thought about it. She became repentant and said "I am sorry I withdraw my words. If my shooting pain stops by morning and I am able to complete the Rameshwar pilgrimage I will immediately go to Shirdi for Baba's darshan". A few hours later the pain subsided and by morning she was well enough to proceed. Thus she realized that Baba and Shri Rameshwar was one and the same.

Baba didn't give credency to orthodoxy, taboos and fasting. All He wanted from His devotees was a heart bursting with 'Nishtha'. Baba never fasted and was extremely fond of raw onions. In fact, He kept a bag of onions in the Dwarakamai and ate them every day. In Sai Satcharitra Ch.23, the story of Ram Baba a great student of Yoga, who came to Shirdi is given. Although he had studied and practised Yoga meticulously he could not attain Samadhi even for a few minutes. He hoped that Baba would help him and bless him. He entered the Dwarakamai and was aghast to see Baba eating stale bhakri and raw onions and doubts assailed him. Baba reading his thoughts said "Only they should eat onions who can digest it".

Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: OmkarSai on August 09, 2013, 09:50:18 AM
Leela91
Kavji Patel of Andheri, Bombay, had a burning desire, to build a temple in memory of his father. He requested permission from Baba to build a temple of Vani Devi. Baba said "No". At a later date he requested again. Baba again said "No". Thenceforth he pestered Baba for permission whenever they met. Baba said "In spite of My saying 'no' repeatedly you still pester Me do what you like and suffer the consequences".
Quickly Kavji started making preparations for the Vani Devi temple, on the advice of a quack. The moment the quack entered the village plague broke out and a few villagers succumbed to it. Kavji lost faith in the quack. But still didn't believe in Baba's advice to instal his family diety. So he installed the idol of another godess.
For the next two years he was beseeched by misfortunes and illnesses. He was often at deaths door. Finally he developed faith and went for Baba's darshan. Baba said "Instal your family diety and remove the idol of the other godess". He obeyed Baba and was saved from further misfortunes. Grateful to Baba he composed a Kirtan in Marathi about this incident.

Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: OmkarSai on August 09, 2013, 09:51:19 AM
Leela 92
Bapu Saheb Jog had loaned Rs. 1,400/- to his wife's relative. At that time he was employed and earned Rs.2,000/- per month. So he gladly gave it. Interest and other details were worked out. Time rolled by, and the debtor was silent. In the meantime Jog retired. He and his wife came to Shirdi and made it their home. Jog did excellent seva and pooja of Baba. Mention is made of him in several places especially in Sai Satcharitra Ch.37 'The Chavadi Procession'. Jog wrote to the relative about the loan, but it was not forthcoming. Finally he went to Baba for permission to go personally and recover the money, or, to file a suit. Baba said "Where will the money go? The money will come to your doorstep. What is the hurry?" Jog was rather disappointed and said "12 to 14 years have passed and not a pie has been returned by him. Will he now come to my doorstep to return the money"?
Jog asked Baba time and again about the money, and Baba's reply was the same. Jog finally got tired of asking Baba. He pacified himself that there was no prospect of his ever getting the money back. A few days later the debtor came to Shirdi with a couple of friends. They went to Jog's house. Jog was astounded to see them. The relative did bring the principal of Rs. 1,400- but not the interest. He sought the help of Jog's wife, to convince Jog to accept the principal amount, and release him from the debt. At first Jog's wife was reluctant to intercede. But the relative begged and cajoled her-for help. The companions too requested Jog to forgo the interest but Jog was adament. At last both of them agreed to ask Baba and abide by His decision. They went to Dwarakamai and asked Baba about this. Baba told Jog to accept the principal and Jog agreed. He realized that he finally got the money that he had given up as lost. Then there was no legal proceedings and unpleasantness, so he accepted the money, and freed the debtor. Upon receiving the sum he took it and gave it Baba. Baba took a small amount and returned the rest.

Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: OmkarSai on August 09, 2013, 09:52:13 AM
Leela 93
"Don't be worried the boy will get a good bride and every thing will be alright in good time" said Baba. He comforted the mother of Abdul who was distraught. She had come from Nanded to complain to Baba and seek His help. Abdul was married and had a son when his Guru sent him to Shirdi. Abdul came to Shirdi to serve Baba and this he did for forty five years (he took samadhi on 2nd April, 1954). His family stayed on in Nanded. As years passed by his son came of age, and his grandmother was looking for a suitable bride for him. The elders of one household told her that, they didn't wish to give their daughter in marriage to the son of a Fakir. Disappointed she then came to Baba.
A few days later his grandmother and he went to visit some friends and relatives. There, they met a person who was interested in making an alliance for his daughter. The grandmother told him that her son was a Fakir. But the gentleman was rather keen and offered the hand of his younger daughter, although his elder daughter was unmarried. The wedding took place with great joy and merriment and Baba's predictions came true.


Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Om Sai Sri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai
Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on August 22, 2013, 05:35:20 AM

OMSAIRAM!!

Leela - 94

Moreshwar Pradhan and his wife Chotu Bai were devoted to Baba. In fact his whole family loved and revered Him. Once his elder son was sick with typhoid. The fever was relentless and the boy was weak and pale. .Seeing his condition, the aunt vowed to take the boy to Shirdi, if he recovered. Within 14 days the fever subsided and four to five days later the boy was allowed to sit in bed. The aunt, Chotu Bai and the son then set out to go to Shirdi. The doctor advised them against it. On the way the boy seemed to have a relapse. This frightened Chotu Bai and her sister. They both feared that if anything untoward happened, they would be rediculed and laughed at. The aunt who made the vow was extremely frightened about the consequences.

Nonetheless they reached Kopargaon. There a man asked "Shall I get you a tonga?" Hearing this the boy said "Have we reached Sai Baba's house? Now help me sit up'. Overjoyed his aunt laid him on her lap, and they reached Shirdi safely. They carried the boy for Baba's darshan. Baba held him with both His hands to a standing position. Quite effortessly the boy stood up, Baba gave him a banana and a mango that he ate without any problem. Baba said "Well will the world laugh at you for having brought him here?"

OM SAI RAM, SHRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM!!


Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on August 20, 2014, 05:05:43 AM
OM SAI RAM !!!


Leela 95

BABA SAVED THE SON OF A DOCTOR FROM THE HANDS OF AN EVIL SPIRIT


In 1917 during Vaisak month, a doctor, his wife and his son came to Shirdi
for Baba's darshan. The doctor thought that the throwing flour on the outskirts by Baba
to Stop the evil spirits to enter the village was unwanted. Baba asked him to come
at 3'o clock in the evening. The doctor, his wife and his son came at 3'0 clock. Baba asked
him to message his legs. The doctor and his son messaged Baba's legs. Then an ugly lady
with her hairs untied came and caught hold of his son and wanted to snap him away.
Then Baba gave her a blow with his satka. She ran away crying left the Doctor's son.
Then Baba told the doctor because she had not got her food, she came here to eat your son
and as you have also thought my throwing flour to her for food was unwanted and that was
why she came to eat your son. I drove her away. Baba given them permission to go
on the next day.

Surrender Shri Sai Completely ! Stupendous Delectation and Deliverance be there!!.


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!

Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on August 22, 2014, 06:36:05 AM
OM SAI RAM !!!


Leela 96

BABA HELPED AND FULFILLED THE WISHES OF SHRI RAOJI BALAKRISHNA UPASANI.


Shri Raoji Balakrishna Upasani was suffering from Asthama. Shri Kakasaheb
Dixit advised him to go to Baba. Accordingly, Raoji came for Baba's darshan in
1913. On seeing him Baba told that he really felt glad of his arrival and gave
blessings with His UDI. After tak ing Baba's UDI, he felt better in Shirdi itself and
gone away.

His eldest son was suffered from fever for five or six days in 1913. The
doctor advised that the fever would not be cured soon. On the sixth day night, the
boy suffered heavily and the doctor also told about the survival of the boy in
negative. Raoji sat before Baba's photo praying for the life of his son. Baba gave
darshan to him and told him "Not to worry, the boy's troubles 'would be over
within two hours." Accordingly two hours later all the rotton things inside his
stomach came out and the boy felt ease and recovered fully as told by Baba. In
the morning the doctor came, examined the boy and astonished about his
recovery. After two days, Raoji received a letter from Shirdi in which Baba stated
all the occurances about his boy. This increased the faith of Raoji towards Baba.
After fifteen days, Raoji, his wife and his son gone to Shirdi for Baba's darshan.

In Kopergaom, they took bath and wanted to go to Shirdi to attend Arati. But (he
tanga wala in the middle gone to his house and came late. They doubted
whether they can attend Arati. At that time, Baba told Sharaa to stop the Arati for
a little as your Raoji friend was coming. After they came to Baba, Arati
commenced Baba called his son by the side and asked him "whether you recognised
Me when I came to you when you were with fever". By these acts of Baba
their devotion to Baba increased more.

Surrender Shri Sai Completely I Stupendous Delectation and Deliverance be there!! .


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!


Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on August 26, 2014, 05:42:25 AM
OM SAI RAM !!!


Leela 97

BABA ACCEPTED THE OFFERING OF PURAN POLI IN THE DISGUISE
OF ANTS AND SATISFIED SHR! NANASAHEB CHANDORKAR.


Once Nana saheb Chandorkar came to Shirdi at 12 noon and took
darshan of Baba. Baba told Chandorkar that "He want to eat Puran Poli".
Cbandorkar told to Baba that the time was more than 12 Nooa and that he would
offer Puran Poli tomorrow. Baba told that he wanted the Puran poli then itself.
Even then Chan-dorkar told that it would take time upto 4PM. Baba told him
"Nevermind for the time" Then Chandorkar came out of Dwarakamayee and
searched a woman for its preparation. He secured a woman and told her to
prepare Puran poli and that he would give Re. 1/- for one Puran Poli. She
prepared the Puran polli. Chandorkar gone to Baba with the plate of Puran Poli
and placed before him. After some time Baba asked Chandorkar to take away
the plate and take his meals. Chandorkar refused to take the plate as Baba has
not eaten the Pursn poli. Baba told him that "He has eaten it and asked him to
eat." For this, Chandorkar gone angrily to Chawadi. Baba called him and asked
him to take the plate away and take his meals. Chandorkar again gone to
Chawadi. angrily. Baba called him back again and told him to take meals.
Chandorkar told that the would not take his meals unless Baba eaten the Puran
Poli ? Then Baba told him you were with me for more than 18 years, what have
you learnt from Me? I have eaten your Puran Polls in the shape of ants" and
Baba prepared somethi ng and shown to Chandorkar secretly. Chandorkar then
realised his ignorance and felt for it and then taken his meals and the Puran poli.

Surrender Shri Sai Completely I Stupendous Delectation and Deliverance be there!! .


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!


Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on August 27, 2014, 01:26:45 AM
OM SAI RAM !!!


Leela 98

BABA HELPED AND FULFILLED THE DESIRE OF DOCTOR V.G. HATE BIKANER


Dr. Hate is a total believer in Sai Baba.    He   lived for some time at Shirdi.   One evening a person named Savalram of Gwalior came to him and said that his son was missing from home. So himself and his wife were greately distressed in mind. Doctor having full faith in Shri Sai Baba told him "Go to Shirdi. Take darshan of Sal". Then you would surely see your son" Saval­ram made a wow at once, that if news of the boy's where abouts were received, he would go to Shirdi for darshan. After some time a letter was received from the boy who was in Mesopotamia, which stated that he joined the army without telling anyone and that he was returning to India. When Savalram told Doctor Hate of this, he asked him to go to Baba for darshan first. Instead of doing so savalram went to Bombay first with his wife to see the boy. No doubt he saw his son, but the latter had got emaciated due to fever. Seeing that his son was suffering from fever Savalram went with the boy to Gwalior and gone to the doctor for treatment. Doctor Hate told him "you had failed to keep up your promise you had not taken Baba's darshan. If the boy falls at Baba's feet, he will get alright" Savlaram made up his mind to visit Shirdi. He went to Doctor Hate snd asked him for an introduction letter. The doctor replied that no introduction letter was required. So saying he took a ruppe from his box and gave it to Savalram with an idea that Baba should return it to him to be kept as Prasad and such a Prasad being a rare Prasad. Savalram went to Shirdi took Baba's darshan and delivered the rupee. Baba received and kept for sometime and returned the rupee to Savalram saying "Give him his rupee". The doctor's idea was to get it back as Prasad. Baba knowing that He returned the coin. Savalram returned to Gwalior and told the doctor that he had taken darshan of Baba and that his boy's health had improved and added that Baba returned the rupee to him. The doctor took the rupee in his hand. On taking the rupee in his hand, he felt that it was not the coin he sent. So he told to Savalaram to take it back to Shirdi for that it was not his coin. Savalram was much perturbed in mind and took back the coin. Next day he went to doctor Hate with a. different rupee. When that was placed in doctor's hand, he indentified it as his own. Savalram told that by his wife's mistake (of substitution) he had given the doctor the wrong coin.

Surrender Shri Sai Completely ! Stupendous Delectation and Delivervance be there!! .


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!



Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on September 02, 2014, 06:43:48 AM
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Leela 99

HOW BABA SAVED SHRI KAKASAHEB DIXIT AND SANTHARAM
MORESHWAR PHANSE FROM THE TIGER IN A JUNGLE.


On 31-3-1915, myself and Santharam Moreshwar Phanse were going on
Government work through a thick jungle in a bullock cart at night. We packed
from Dahanu Taluka through Ranshet pass., the bulls of our cart' became restive.
The cart itself pushed backwards. We tried to find out the reasons, but could not
discover it. Beyond this place, there was a precipice. On the left side in front of
carriage, beyond the road, an axle pin was broken and visible. If the cart would
shalce then the whole of the cart would roll back and fall on us. Mean while
Santharam pointed out his finger at something. I looked in front. There was a
fierce tiger with its face to the south and its tail to the north. It started at the cart.
If we did not get down on the back side of the cart and direct the wheel by the
hand, if the bulls were only a bit terrified, then the cart could roll down the hill
side. If we got down the cruel creature in front of us was ready to jump on us with
open mouth. Phanse was bold by nature. He told me to hold the reins of the
bulls. I had not the courage to sit and hold the reins. Out of the two bulls one bent
its knees and fell on the ground as though its legs were broken. I could not see
what was to be done. My throat became dry and was strained. By Purva Punya, I
felt that Sai would do the right and Sai Baba would save us from the danger. I
shouted while in the carriage "Jaya Shri Sai Baba. Run up". Then the tiger got
up, turned its face towards our cart and jumped away on our right side. I
continued to shout aloud when the tiger passed by. Our bulls were terrified and
they began to ran fast. Thus made us escape from the danger. Instead of saying
so, it is better to say that the "Namasmaran of our Sadguru Saved us."   

Surrender Shri Sai Completely I Stupendous Delectation and Deliverance be there!! .


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!



Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: PiyaSoni on September 03, 2014, 12:57:15 AM
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Leela 100

HIS HOLINESS SHRI SAI SHARAN ANAND WAS BORN BY BABA'S GRACE AND
BABA GIVEN HIM SANYASA AND THEREBY SADGATI


Shri Prangondji and his wife Manigowri came to Baba for
His darshan. Baba blessed them. Afterwards his Holiness Shri Sai Sharan Anand
was born to them on 5-4-1889 at Mota village, Bardoli Taluka in Surat District,
and named by them as Shri Vaman Rao Prana Govind Patel. When he was three
years of age, he fell sick and the parents have faith about his survival as it was
beyond medical treatment. At that time Baba as a Fakir gone to his house and
given His UDI and asked his mother to give it to her son mixing it with water
and told her as there was a scat in his right side back, he would become a
"SATPURUSHA".   The UDl was administered to him and the   child was   
miraculously saved by Baba.   He had his primary education at Surat
and Ahmedabad. In hia age of 13, he gone to  Somanath Mandir. There
Baba given him darshan as a Fakir.   He has finished his B.A. Education
in 1910  in  Elphistone College, Bombay and he passad his LL.B. in 1912. 
He used to question his college Professors whether the God is Phenomina
or Neomina".   The Professors were   net able to reply.  The Vaman Rao
gone to Bombay along with his   father to take   darshan   of   
Sri Balakrishna Maharaj a follower of Shri Akkalkot Maharaj.  Vaman
Rao put the same question to the   Maharaj   also.   The Maharaj
got angry with him and given him two   books, one the Saritra of
Shri Akkalkot Maharaj and the other Ekanath Bhagawat and asked
him to read them. He read them and questioned his father
whether there   was any such Maharaj.   His father replied that
there was    Shri Sai Baba Shirdi.    Vaman Rao came to Baba's
darshan first in 1911. At the very first instance on seeing Vaman
Rao, Baba told him "why are you worrying that there is God or not
God".   There is God.   Vaman Rao joi­ned the Solicitors firm in 1913.   
He  came to  Shirdi in 1913 when there was vacation holidays  for the
Court. On the expiry of leave, he requested Baba for permis­sion to
go to Bombay,   but Baba has not permitted him to go nearly for one
year on one plea or   other.    As he was not gone to his house,
his parents   worried   about his whereabouts and consulted astrologers,
"They have told them he was in God's   place    (SHIRDI)   without
any fear, if not it was danger to him. Afterwards Baba given him
permission to go.   He came to Shirdi   again in 1916 all on a sudden
when he came to  the   railway station to send off his friend    for   
Shirdi Baba    told Vaman Rao that he was expected him at  Shirdi. 
After twenty one days Baba allowed him to go to   Bombay. During
this period one day a big stone was   fallen on his head bleeding
when the   building of   Buty's wada was going one.    Baba sent
medicines for this. By baba's grace no wound was visible on   
his   head.   Vaman Rao told that at that time of bleeding he was
fully   emerged in Divine joy.    Only after this incident  he became
a staunch devotee of Baba.    After  three  years, he   was made
Head Master., Model High  School, Ahmedabad. He came to Bombay
in 1921 and became Managing Clerk in Messrs Ganga And Sayani Co.
Bombay.   He   wrote books on Baba (viz.) Gurusmriti in 1932   in   
Gujarathi language and in 1946 about Baba's life in Gujarathi  by
 name Sai baba.   Baba has given him Sanyasa in 1952 in Dakor
as a   Fakir,    and   thereby   he   was   named   as Shri   Sai   
Sharan   Anand.   In   the   year   1961,   He wrote   a   book   
in   English   Called   "Sai    Baba the Superman".    A   devotee   
has   given   Baba's   padukas telling that Baba wants to
handover them to Him.   At first He refused and then  accepted
and installed it in a place in Ahmedabad wherein a pucka Sai
Baba Mandir was   errected and   named   as  "Vishnu   Dharamalaya''
where so many devotees  are now flocking   there to get Baba's darshan.
He told "That from 1952 Baba was with-Him and getting His service to
the devotees through Hi'-n After many years of Baba's   service  to the 
devotees as His Holiness  Shri Sai Sharan Anand, He merged   with Baba
on 25-8-1982.   Such a blessed  soul by   Baba has given foreward to this book.

Surrender Shri Sai Completely ! Stupendous Delectation  and Deliverance be there !!.


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!



Title: Re: Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before1918
Post by: ShAivI on September 03, 2014, 03:11:38 AM
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Leela 101

BABA'S MAGNANIMITY IN ALLOWING OTHER SAI BABA'S TO ACT
AS HIMSELF EVEN IN HIS TIME.


When the Almighty Shri Sai Baba was in flesh and blood, there were other
Sai Babas. One Sai Baba was in Kopargaom, called as Kopargaom Sai Baba; One
Sai Baba was in Bandra called as Bandra Sai Bab a; One Sai Baba in Nagpur
called as Nagpur Sai Baba. They were all telling to the devotees that they were
Shri Sai Baba and thereby making their own ends to meet. Even knowing
all their acts and affairs, Baba tolerated and allowed them to go on in their own way as
He pretty knew the ins and outs of their actions. Gradually, all Sai Babas were
vanished without name and place, but the Almighty Shri Sai Baba Shirdi has
thrown out His mortal body on 15-10-1918 and acting more vigorously to help His
devotees even after His Mahasamadhi and remained Immortal
Hereafter, we may read how Baba helped His devotees after His Mahasamadhi.

Surrender Shri Sai Completely ! Stupendous Delectation  and Deliverance be there !!.


OM SAI RAM, SRI SAI RAM, JAI JAI SAI RAM !!!