Haji Siddique Palke and Baba.

Shama(Madhava Rao Deshpande) was a humble school master, who was very close to Baba. People who want the blessings of Sai, some times could not get it. Hence they sought the intercession from Shama. Since Baba was very kind to Shama, his help was sought by some devotees. Haji Siddique Palke was an aged Muslim, who had sought nearness to Baba. He was not allowed to climb the steps of the Mosque instead he was asked to take Dharsan from the open area in front of the mosque. The Haji was greately perturbed by the neglect of Baba. He was staying there in Shirdi for many months with the hope of seeking an audience with Baba and to remain near Him. He thought of a way. He approached Shama and requested him to intervene on behalf of him. Shama said, "Baba's Dharbar is open". However, he will intercede and request Baba at an appropriate occasion. Once Shama asked Baba, "Baba! many people come here and climb the mosque and take your Dharsan. The Haji is waiting for several months, anxious to get your Dharsan. But you have not allowed him to climb the mosque. Baba told Shama, "Oh Shama! You are really ignorant. If the Fakir is not allowing some to come near, what i can do? :You go and ask him whether he will give Me Rs 40000/- in four instalments. Then Shama went to the Haji and enquired from him about Baba's question. The Haji humbly replied that he is prepared to give even 40 lakhs. Again Baba asked him through Shama, Baba is going to prepare the meat of a goat. What part of the goat, the Haji would like to receive? To this question, the Haji replied, He would be very glad to accept even a small bit of meat from Baba's colombo(vessel). After hearing about the replies, Baba threw the mud pots and colombo and came near the Haji and told him, "You are proud of your pilgrimage to Mecca but you do not know Me! After uttering these words, Baba sent the Haji, one basket full of fruits and allowed the Haji to come near Him. He gave the Haji money and dined with him.Thus the Haji was admitted into the Durbar of Sai. That is the way and love of Baba to the Haji.