Mega, a humble devotee of Baba.

Mega was a humble devotee of Saibaba. He was employed as a cook with a devotee of saibaba. He used to always utter the "Panchakshara mantra "Namasivaya". He was sent to Shirdi with an introduction. Mega was against visiting Shirdi since he had heard that Saibaba was a Muslim. He pleaded with his master, not to send him to Shirdi. However he could not. He was sent there against his wish and he was brought in front of Saibaba. Immediately Baba shouted, "Drive away the fellow! He thinks he will be polluted thinking that Saibaba is Muslim". Mega was bewildered at the revelation by Baba. He found that Baba knows his innermost thoughts. However he stayed there for few days and he was praying in his own way. Since he was mentally immature, Baba sent him away. He went to "Triambakeswar" and stayed for one and half years. Subsequently he came back to Shirdi. This time due to the intercession of one more devotee, Mega was allowed to enter into the Masjid and he was praying Baba in his own way. He used to visit all the temples of shirdi and finally came to Baba, washed his feets, applied perfumeries and worshipped him. Baba has not blessed Mega openly. But invisibly he showered his grace on Mega. Mega used to worship daily with Bilwa leaves since Baba was his Shiva. One day while still in the bed but awake, Mega saw Baba in his dwelling who showered the rice grains on Mega's head and told him to draw Trisoolam" in the wall. When Mega went to Baba, he asked permission to draw Trisul". Baba told him that he has already asked to draw it in the morning. My words have definite meaning. Then Mega told him how he could enter in his dwelling when it was bolted inside. Baba told him, I have no form and I am everywhere. Hence nothing can prevent my manifestation. After serving Baba for many years, Mega reached the abode of Shiva. Baba went to the burial ghat, and passed his hand on the body of Mega and told, "This is my true Devotee. Baba showered flowers on the body of Mega and shed tears as if a relative. Baba fed many due to the passing away of Mega. Sairam.