DWARKAMAI's LEELAS(She is our Mother)

[Dipika]

SaiBaba - Saving a Child from furnace


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।। श्री सद्रगुरु साईनाथार्पणमस्तु । शुभं भवतु ।।


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

16 अक्टूबर को प्रातःकाल बाबा ने दासगणू को पंढरपुर में स्वप्न दिया कि मसजिद अर्रा करके गिर पड़ी है । शिरडी के प्रायः सभी तेली तम्बोली मुझे कष्ट देते थे । इसलिये मैंने अपना स्थान छोड़ दिया है । मैं तुम्हें यह सूचना देने आया हूँ कि कृपया शीघ्र वहाँ जाकर मेरे शरीर पर हर तरह के फूल इकट्ठा कर चढ़ाओ । दासगणू को शिरडी से भी एक पत्र प्राप्त हुआ और वे अपने शिष्यों को साथ लेकर शिरडी आये तथा उन्होंने बाबा की समाधि के समक्ष अखंड कीर्तन और हरिनाम प्रारम्भ कर दिया । उन्होंने स्वयं फूलो की माला गूँथी और ईश्वर का नाम लेकर समाधि पर चढ़ाई । बाबा के नाम पर एक वृहद भोज का भी आयोजन किया गया ।

लक्ष्मीबाई को दान

विजयादशमी का दिन हिन्दुओं को बहुत शुऊ है और सीमोल्लंघन के लिये बाबा द्घार इस दिन का चुना जाना सर्वथा उचित ही है । इसके कुछ दिन पूर्व से ही उन्हें अत्यन्त पीड़ा हो रही थी, परन्तु आन्तरिक रुप में वे पूर्ण सजग थे । अन्तिम क्षण के पूर्व वे बिना किसी की सहायता लिये उठकर सीधे बैठ गये और स्वस्थ दिखाई पड़ने लगे । लोगों ने सोचा कि संकट टल गया और अब भय की कोई बात नहीं है तथा अब वे शीघ्र ही नीरोग हो जायेंगे । परन्तु वे तो जानते थे कि अब मैं शीघ्र ही विदा लेने वाला हूँ और इसलिये उन्होंने लक्ष्मीबाई शिन्दे को कुछ दान देने की इच्छा प्रगट की ।

।। श्री सद्रगुरु साईनाथार्पणमस्तु । शुभं भवतु ।।


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

अंतिम क्षण

बाबा सदैव सजग और चैतन्य रहते थे और उन्होंने अन्तिम समय भी पूर्ण सावधानी से काम लिया । अपने भक्तों के प्रति बाबा का हृदय प्रेम, ममता यामोह से ग्रस्त न हो जाय, इस कारण उन्होंने अन्तिम समय सबको वहाँ से चले जाने का आदेश दिया । चिन्तमग्न काकासाहेब दीक्षित, बापूसाहेब बूटी और अन्य महानुभाव, जो मसजिद में बाबा की सेवा में उपस्थित थे, उनको भी बाबा ने वाड़े में जाकर भोजन करके लौट आने को कहा । ऐसी स्थिति में वे बाबा को अकेला छोड़ना तो नहीं चाहते थे, परन्तु उनकी आज्ञा का उल्लंघन भी तो नहीं कर सकते थे । इसलिये इच्छा ना होते हुए भी उदास और दुःखी हृदरय से उन्हें वाड़े को जाना पड़ा । उन्हें विदित था कि बाबा की स्थिति अत्यन्त चिन्ताजनक है और इस प्रकार उन्हें अकेले छोड़ना उचित नहीं है वे भोजन करने के लिये बैठे तो, परन्तु उनके मन कहीं और (बाबा के साथ) थे । अभी भोजन समाप्त भी न हो पाया था कि बाबा के नश्वर शरीर त्यागने का समाचार उनके पास पहुँचा और वे अधपेट ही अपनी अपनी थाली छोड़कर मसजिद की ओर भागे और जाकर देखा कि बाबा सदा के लिये बयाजी आपा कोते की गोद में विश्राम कर रहे है । न वे नीचे लुढ़के और न शैया पर ही लेटे, अपने ही आसन पर शान्तिपूर्वक बैठे हुए और अपने ही हाथों से दान देते हुए उन्होंने यह मानव-शरीर त्याग दिया । सन्त स्वयं ही देह धारण करते है तथा कोई निश्चित ध्येय लेकर इस संसार में प्रगट होते है ओर जब देह पूर्ण हो जाता है तो वे जिस सरलता और आकस्मिकता के साथ प्रगट होते है, उसी प्रकार लुप्त भी हो जाया करते है ।


।। श्री सद्रगुरु साईनाथार्पणमस्तु । शुभं भवतु ।।

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

OMNIPRESENT NATURE OF

SHRI SAI BABA

Sai Baba called Nanasaheb’s wife as ‘Aai’ (mother). However, in 1906, when she visited Baba, He said, “Welcome Aaji-bai (granny) !” She was amused by the new name. On reaching home, she narrated the incident to Nanasaheb. He immediately realized the significance of this and said, “Then our daughter Dwarka must have delivered a baby !” Very next day, the couple received a letter conveying the same news ! In Shirdi Baba had referred Nanasaheb’s wife as Aaji-bai, at the same time in Pandharpur, Nanasaheb’s daughter Dwarka had delivered a child.

Once, Nanasaheb suffered a boil on his back-side. It was very painful and moreover, the place was very embarrassing and awkward.
Nanasaheb consulted various doctors and Vaidyas; but to no avail. Ultimately, he was advised to get it removed through surgery at Mumbai.

Nanasaheb had firmly resolved in his mind – ‘It is not proper on my part to pray Baba for every trivial matter. I must not become burdensome for Him. This time I must not bother Him.’ Nanasaheb preferred to suffer from the pains created by the boil; but he did not pray to Baba to come to his rescue.

The date for the operation was fixed and on the appointed day he came to Mumbai. He was lying down on a cot. His sufferings began to increase. So much so that he felt that he will not come out alive from the ordeal. He kept Baba’s photograph near his pillow and looked forward to the doctor’s arrival.
Only 10-15 minutes were left for the surgeon to arrive. And, an unexpected event took place. As he was lying down with faced down, a small piece of tile from the roof fell down exactly on the boil and it burst open. Slowly the puss oozed and drained out of the boil and the pain started subsiding. When the surgeon arrived, he was also amazed at the turn of events. He declared that the operation was no longer necessary.

After a few days, Nanasaheb went to Shirdi. Baba said, “Even if one decides not to give me the trouble, ultimately I have to burst the boil with my own hands.”



IMPORTANCE OF NAAM JAP

As advised by Nanasaheb, his wife used to do Naam-jap regularly. Once, when she was sitting near Baba, He said, “My mother, you grind a lot of grains, but the outcome is useless.” She could not understand the meaning of this. On reaching their place of residence, she narrated the incident to Nanasaheb. He clarified “Baba is correct. You do a lot of Jap, but your attention moves to a hundred things. Along with Jap, Swarup-anusandhan is also necessary. And this advice is not only for you but for all of us.”

NANA, WHERE AM I GOING ?

In 1912, Baba got seriously ill. At that time, Nanasaheb was nearby. He was worried about Baba’s condition and about chances of His coming out safely from the ailment. He, therefore, sent messages to all prominent devotees and called them to Shirdi. They began various religious rites such as Japa-japya, Anushthan, Ved-mantra-pathan, Laghu-rudra, Chandi-havan.

In spite of all this, one day Baba’s condition worsened. Every one thought that Baba is going to leave them. Devotees like Kakasaheb Dixit, Bapusaheb Jog, Balasaheb Bhate, Madhavrao Deshpande, Tatya Patil gathered together in Dixit Wada.

Some of them started discussing future course of action, in case something untoward happens. Some of them felt that they must take Baba’s opinion about whether His body should be taken to Darga or Wada. They felt that in the absence of clear directions from Baba in this regard, there is a likelyhood of a major dispute between Hindus and Muslims. But, who will ask such a question to Baba. Ultimately, this difficult task fell upon Nanasaheb. But, he also was reluctant to ask such a delicate and embarrassing question.

Just then, an amazing event took place. An unknown person came to Dixit Wada where these devotees had gathered together. He said, “Are you Nanasaheb ? Baba has sent a message. He said, ‘Do not discuss the issue of my death so soon. I am not going to die just now. But, continue the religious rites that you have begun. Don’t worry. Where am I going to go ?’ ”

Hearing these words, the devotees took pity on their own poor intelligence and limited wisdom. Tears of love and affection started flowing from their eyes.


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।। श्री सद्रगुरु साईनाथार्पणमस्तु । शुभं भवतु ।।


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

IMPORTANCE OF NAAM JAP

As advised by Nanasaheb, his wife used to do Naam-jap regularly. Once, when she was sitting near Baba, He said, “My mother, you grind a lot of grains, but the outcome is useless.” She could not understand the meaning of this. On reaching their place of residence, she narrated the incident to Nanasaheb. He clarified “Baba is correct. You do a lot of Jap, but your attention moves to a hundred things. Along with Jap, Swarup-anusandhan is also necessary. And this advice is not only for you but for all of us.”


।। श्री सद्रगुरु साईनाथार्पणमस्तु । शुभं भवतु ।।


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Baba said, “Even if one decides not to give me the trouble, ultimately I have to burst the boil with my own hands.”


।। श्री सद्रगुरु साईनाथार्पणमस्तु । शुभं भवतु ।।


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Balaram Mankar

There was a house-holder devotee of Baba by name Balaram Mankar. When his wife passed away, he got dejected and entrusting his household to his son, left his home and came to Shirdi and lived with Baba. Being pleased with his devotion, Baba wanted to give a good turn to his life and He did this in this wise. He gave him Rs. 12/- and asked him to go and live in Macchindragad (District Satara). Mankar was first unwilling to go and stay away from Baba, but Baba convinced him that he was giving the best course for him and asked him to practise mediation thrice a day on the Gad. Believing in Baba's words, Mankar came to the Gad. He was much pleased with the lovely sight, pure water, healthy air and the surroundings of the place, and began to practice assiduously the meditations as recommended by Baba. After some days he got a revelation. Generally Bhaktas get revelation in their Samadhi or trance states, but in Mankar's case he got it, when he came down to his ordinary consciousness from his trance. Baba appeared to him in person. Not only that Mankar saw Him, but he also asked Him why he was sent there. Baba replied - "In Shirdi many thoughts and ideas began to rise in your mind and I sent you here to rest your unsteady mind. You thought that I was in Shirdi with a body composed of the five elements and three and a half cubits in length, and not outside of it. Now you see and determine for yourself whether the person you see here now is the same you saw at Shirdi. It is for this reason that I sent you here." Then after the period was over, Mankar left the Gada and proceeded to his native place Bandra. He wanted to travel by rail from Poona to Dadar, but when he went to the booking office to get a ticket, he found it very much crowded. He could not get his ticket soon, when, a villager with a langoti (piece of cloth) on his waist and kambali on his shoulder turned up and said - "Where are your going?" "To Dadar." replied Mankar. Then he said - "Please take this Dadar ticket of mine; as I have some urgent business here, I have cancelled my Dadar trip." Mankar was very glad to receive the ticket and was just taking out money from his pocket, when the rustic disappeared in the crowd. Mankar tried to find him out in the crowd, but it was in vain. He waited for him till the train left the station but found no trace of him. This was the second revelation Mankar got in a strange form. Then Mankar after visiting his home, again returned to Shirdi and remained there at Baba's feet, always following His biddings and advice. In the end, he was very fortunate to leave this world in the presence, and with the blessings of Baba.

।। श्री सद्रगुरु साईनाथार्पणमस्तु । शुभं भवतु ।।


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Seven days before Baba passed away, a wonderful incident occured at Shirdi. There came a country-cart and stopped in front of the Masjid. A tiger was on the cart, fastened with iron chains, with its fierce face turned to the rear. It was suffering from some pain or agony. Its keepers - three Derveshis - were taking it from place to place and making money by exhibiting it. It was the means of their subsistence. They tried all sorts of remedies to cure it from the malady it was suffering from, but all was in vain. Then they heard of Baba's fame and came to Him with the animal. They got it down the chains in their hands and made it stand at the door. It was naturally fierce, besides, disease ridden. So it was restless. The people began to look at it with fear and amazement. The Derveshies went in, told Baba everything about the animal and with His consent, brought it before Him. As it approached the steps, it was taken aback on account of the lustre of Baba and hung its head down. When both saw each other, it got on the step and looked at Baba with affection. Immediately it moved the tuft of its tail and dashed it thrice against the ground and then fell down senseless. On seeing it dead the Derveshis were first much dejected and full of sorrow, but on mature thought they came to their senses. They considered that as the animal was diseased and nearing its end, it was very meritorious on its part that it should meet its death at the feet and in the presence of Baba. It was their debtor, and when the debt was paid off it was free and met its end at Sai's Feet. When any creatures bow down their heads at saints' feet and meet death, they are saved; and unless they have got a good store of merit on their account, How could they get such a happy end?

Bow to Shri Sai - Peace be to all

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

When Megha died, all the villagers followed the funeral procession. Baba also accompanied them and showered flowers on Megha's body. After the obsequies were performed, tears flowed from Baba's eyes and like an ordinary mortal, Baba showed Himself overcome with grief and sorrow. Then covering the body with flowers and crying like a near relation, Baba returned to the Masjid.

Many Saints have been seen giving Sadgati to men, but Baba's greatness is unique


।। श्री सद्रगुरु साईनाथार्पणमस्तु । शुभं भवतु ।।


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

I will settle him.

Sai baba


Narke travelled far for his job but there was no stability in one place.Here the post is related to Narke's job stability....

Narke's relatives were asking what will happen of him seeing that he had such unsettled course of life .Narke would go long distant so his mother also wished and prayed to Baba for him to settle near home or Shirdi .Baba answered and told them "I will settle him at thingya”

Same time Narke got many job offers and each time he would go to Baba ,relying on his foresight and all seeing wisdom to guide he would go .Baba's choice was very strange at times.When once Narke went to ask baba about the choice between Calcutta and Burma Baba chose Burma ( distance more than Calcutta).He always would say "Go to Burma and thingya or go to such and such a place and thingya" adding thingya every time he made the selection.

Once In 1916 he had to choose between an offer from Banares of a professorship and a prospecting job at Burma. Baba told him "Go to Burma and thingya".Narke always laughed within himself at the addition of thingya as he was a Mining Engineer and thingya held no prospects for him.

It was in 1917 that the announcement was made that a Professor of Geology for the College of Engineering at thingya was wanted. He asked Baba if he should apply for the post. He said "yes' and went to thingya to see all people concerned. It was a tough work, as the applicants for the post were many and were supported by various influential persons.

After Narke left Shirdi. Baba inquired of the men there" Where is Narke gone?" They told him " He has gone to thingya, to try for the appointment" "Allah will bless" was Baba's remark.

He then asked whether Narke had any children and was informed that several were born but none survived (they died after a very short life). "Allah will bless" was again his remark..He secured the appointment in 1918 and was made permanent in 1919 in Pune; and children born since then were not short lived. Four sons he had secured by Baba's grace.In this way Babas foresightedness came true and Narke's life gained stability.

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रक्षा साईं बाबा!
    

साईं बाबा अपने पवित्र चरणकमल ही हमारी एकमात्र शरण रहने दो.ॐ साईं राम

[Dipika]

OMSAIRAM!Dwarkamai always protect me and Guide me 

Dwarkamai is Dwarawathi...those who climb the steps of Dwarkamai will get happiness,good health and will have their path freed of obstacles 

रक्षा साईं बाबा!
   

साईं बाबा अपने पवित्र चरणकमल ही हमारी एकमात्र शरण रहने दो.ॐ साईं राम

[Dipika]

रक्षा साईं बाबा!
   

साईं बाबा अपने पवित्र चरणकमल ही हमारी एकमात्र शरण रहने दो.ॐ साईं राम

[Dipika]

sab bhagya kakhel hai


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रक्षा साईं बाबा!
   

साईं बाबा अपने पवित्र चरणकमल ही हमारी एकमात्र शरण रहने दो.ॐ साईं राम

[Dipika]

Dwarakamai Tere Angan Mein Dhuni Jalai


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रक्षा साईं बाबा!
   

साईं बाबा अपने पवित्र चरणकमल ही हमारी एकमात्र शरण रहने दो.ॐ साईं राम

[Dipika]

Baba gave a suggestion that Dasara was the proper time for Him to cross the border of life, but none understood its meaning

Shri Sai Satcharitra

Chapter 42

Baba's Passing Away

Previous Indication - Averting Death of Ramachandra Dada Patil and Tatya Kote Patil - Charity to Laxmibai Shinde - Last Moment.

This chapter describes the Passing away of Baba.

Preliminary

The stories given in the previous chapter have shown that the light of Guru's grace removes out fear of the mundane existence, opens the path of salvation and turns our misery into happiness. If we always remember the feet of the Sad-guru, our troubles come to an end, death loses its sting and the misery of this mundane existence is obliterated. Therefore those who care for their welfare should carefully listen to these stories of Sai Samarth, which will purify their minds.

In the beginning, Hemadpant dwells on Dr.Pandit's worship and his marking Baba's forehead with Tripundra, i.e., three horizontal lines; but as this has been already described in chapter XI, this has been omitted here.

Previous Indication

The readers up till now heard the stories of Baba's life. Let them now hear attentively Baba's Passing away. Baba got a slight attack of fever on 28th September, 1918. The fever lasted for 2 or 3 days, but afterwards Baba gave up his food and thereby He grew weaker and weaker. On the 17th day, i.e., Tuesday, the 15th October 1918, Baba left His mortal coil at about 2-30 p.m. (Vide Professor G.G. Narke's letter, dated 5th November 1918, to Dadasaheb Khaparde, published in "Sai Leela" magazine, Page 78, first year). Two years before this, i.e., in 1916, Baba gave an indication of His Passing away, but nobody understood it then. It was as follows:- On the Vijayadashmi (Dasara) day Baba at once got into wild rage in the evening when people were returning from 'Seemollanghan' (crossing the border or limits of the village). Taking off His head-dress, kafni and langota etc., He tore them and threw them in the Dhuni before Him. Fed by this offering, the fire in the Dhuni began to burn brighter and Baba shone still brighter. He stood there stark naked and with His burning red eyes shouted - "You fellows, now have a look and decide finally whether Iam a Moslem or a Hindu." Everybody was trembling with fear and none dared to approach Baba. After some time Bhagoji Shinde, the leper devotee of Baba, went boldly near Him and succeeded in tying a langota (waist-band) round His waist and said - "Baba, what is all this? To-day is the Seemollanghan, i.e., Dasara Holiday." Baba striking the ground with His satka said - "This is my Seemollanghan (crossing the border)." Baba did not cool down till 11-00 p.m. and the people doubted whether the chavadi procession would ever take place that night. After an hour Baba resumed His normal condition and dressing Himself as usual attended the chavadi procession as described before. By this incident Baba gave a suggestion that Dasara was the proper time for Him to cross the border of life, but none understood its meaning. Baba gave also another indication as follows:-

Averting Death of Ramachandra and Tatya Patil

Some time after this, Ramachandra Patil became scriously ill. He suffered a lot. He tried all remedies, but finding no relief, despaired of his life and was waiting for the last moment. The one midnight Baba suddenly stood near his pillow. Patil held His Feet and said - "I have lost all hopes of life, please tell me definitely when I shall die." Merciful Baba said - "Don't be anxious, your hundi (death-warrant) has been withdrawn and you will soon recover, but Iam afraid of Tatya Patil. He will pass away on Vijayadashami of Shaka 1840 (1918 A.D.). Do not divulge this to anybody, nor to him, for he will be terribly frightened." Ramachandra Dada got well, but he felt nervous about Tatya's life, for he knew that Baba's word was unalterable, and that Tatya would breathe his last within two years. He kept this hint secret, told it to none but one Bala Shimpi (a tailor). Only these two persons - Ramachandra Dada and Bala Shimpi were in fear and suspense regarding Tatya's life.

Ramachandra Dada soon left his bed and was on his legs. Time passed quickly. The month of Bhadrapad of Shaka 1840 (1918 A.D.) was ending and Ashwin was in sight. True to Baba's word, Tatya fell sick and was bed-ridden; and so he could not come for Baba's darshana. Baba was also down with fever. Tatya had full faith in Baba and Baba in Lord Hari, who was His Protector. Tatya's illness began to grow from bad to worse and he could not move at all but always remembered Baba. The predicament of Baba began to grow equally worse. The day predicted, i.e., Vijayadashami was impending and both Ramachandra Dada and Bala Shimpi were terribly frightened about Tatya and with their bodies trembling and perspiring with fear, thought that as predicted by Baba, Tatya's end was nigh. Vijayadashami dawned and Tatya's pulse began to beat very slow and he was expected to pass away shortly. But a curious thing happened. Tatya remained, his death was averted and Baba passed away in his stead. It seemed as if there was an exchange. People said that Baba gave up His life for Tatya; why He did so? He alone knows as His ways are inscrutable. It seems, however, that in this incident, Baba gave a hint of His passing away, substituting Tatya's name for His.

Next morning (16th October) Baba appeared to Das Ganu at Pandharpur in his dream and said to him - "The Masjid collapsed, all the oilmen and grocers of Shirdi teased me a lot, so I leave the place. I therefore came to inform you here, please go there quickly and cover me with 'Bhakkal' flowers." Das Ganu got the information also from Shirdi letters. So he came to Shirdi with his disciples and started bhajan and kirtan and sang the Lord's name, all through the day before Baba's samadhi. Himself weaving a beautiful garland of flowers studded with Lord Hari's name he placed it on Baba's samadhi and gave a mass-feeding in Baba's name.

Charity to Laxmibai

Dasara or Vijayadashami is regarded by all the Hindus as the most auspicious time and it is befitting that Baba should choose this time for His crossing the border-line. He was ailing some days before this, but He was ever conscious internally. Just before the last movement He sat up erect without anybody's aid, and looked better. People thought that the danger had passed off and He was geeting well. He knew that He was to pass away soon and therefore, He wanted to give some money as charity to Laxmibai Shinde.

Baba Pervading All Creatures

This Laxmibai Shinde was a good and well-to-do woman. She was working in the Masjid day and night. Except Bhagat Mhalasapati, Tatya and Laxmibai, none was allowed to step in the Masjid at night. Once while Baba was sitting in the Masjid with Tatya in the evening, Laxmibai came and saluted Baba. The latter said to her - "Oh Laxmi, Iam very hungry." Off she went saying - "Baba, wait a bit, I return immediately with bread." She did return with bread and vegetables and placed the same before Baba. He took it up and gave it to a dog. Laxmibai then asked - "What is this, Baba, I ran in haste, prepared bread with my own hands for You and You threw it to a dog without eating a morsel of it; You gave me trouble unnecessarily." Baba replied - "Why do you grieve for nothing? The appeasement of the dog's hunger is the same as Mine. The dog has got a soul; the creatures may be different, but the hunger of all is the same, though some speak and others are dumb. Know for certain, that he who feeds the hungry, really serves Me with food. Regard this as an exiomatic Truth." This is a ordinary incident but Baba thereby propounded a great spiritual truth and showed its practical application in daily life without hurting anybody's feelings. From this time onward Laxmibai began to offer Him daily bread and milk with love and devotion. Baba accepted and ate it appreciatingly. He took a part of this and sent the remainder with Laxmibai to Radha-Krishna-Mai who always relished and ate Baba's remnant prasad. This bread-story should not be considered as a digression; it shows, how Sai Baba pervaded all the creatures and transcended them. He is omnipresent, birthless, deathless and immortal.

Baba remembered Laxmibai's service. How could He forget her? Just before leaving the body, He put His hand in His pocket and gave her once Rs.5/- and again Rs.4/-, in all Rs.9/-. This figure (9) is indicative of the nine types of devotion described in chapter 21 or it may be the Dakshina offered at the time of Seemollanghan. Laxmibai was a well-to-do woman and so she was not in want of any money. So Baba might have suggested to her and brought prominently to her notice the nine characteristics of a good disciple mentioned in the 6th verse of chapter ten, skandha eleven of the Bhagwat, wherein first five and then four characteristics are mentioned in the first and second couplets.* Baba followed the order, first paid Rs.5/- and then Rs.4/- in all Rs.9/-. Not only nine, but many times nine rupees passed through Laxmibai's hand, but Baba's this gift of Nine, she will ever remember.

Being so watchful and conscious, Baba also took other precautions in His last moment. In order that He should not be embroiled or entangled with love and affection for His devotees, He ordered them all to clear off. Kakasaheb Dixit, Bapusaheb Booty and others were in the Masjid anxiously waiting upon Baba, but He asked them to go to the Wada and return after meals. They could not leave Baba's presence, nor could they disobey Him. So with heavy hearts and heavy feet they went to the Wada. They knew that Baba's case was very serious and that they could not forget Him. They sat for meals, but their mind was elsewhere, it was with Baba. Before they finished, news came to them of Baba's leaving the mortal coil. Leaving their dishes, they ran to the Masjid and found that Baba rested finally on Bayaji's lap. He did not fall down on the ground nor did He lie on His bed, but sitting quietly on His seat and doing charity with His own hand threw off the mortal coil. Saints embody themselves and come into this world with a definite mission and after that is fulfilled they pass away as quietly and easily as they came.

Bow to Shri Sai - Peace be to all

साईं बाबा अपने पवित्र चरणकमल ही हमारी एकमात्र शरण रहने दो.ॐ साईं राम