Sai's initial years recalled here.

Shirdi Avatar is not an isolated one. In fact, Sai Avatar are Three. Lord Shiva manifested as Shirdi Sai as per the boon granted to Devagiri amma. Though she left the baby under the care of mother nature after delivery to follow her Dharma of following her husband, Baba came under the care of one Muslim gentleman who had no issues. He handed over the baby to his Bivi who brought Sai with great affection and care. But the boy Sai was mischivous in his own way. He went to the Hindu temple and start saying Ram is Allah! People got offended by his audacity. He went to the mosque and said, Shiva is Allah!. Both the communities got offended by such pranks of Sai and they started complaining about the boy to the mother who was helpless. She already lost her husbend who predeceased her. Now she was contemplating on how to set right the behaviour of the boy. She heard about one "Venkusa", a preceptor who tend young boys and teach them spirituality. Hence she brought young Sai under the care of Shri Venkusa, who readily accepted the boy under his benign care. It is another episode how he came to Shirdi and finally settled there in the old dilapidated mosque! Saisaran, Sairam.

How Baba cured Beemaji Patel?

Many people approached Saibaba in Shirdi when He was in physical presence. Most of them went there to seek remedy for the problems that assail them in the world and family. Many sought wealth, some went for progeny, many more went for seeking cure of their diseases both minor and major nature. Baba entertained most of them and allowed them to pour their sufferings in front of Him. He remedied many of their problems. To some, he was not inclined to interfere in their karma. Still, when the devotees persisted and cried for the help, his heart melted and He assured them His protection saying; "Stay, cast off anxiety, the benevolent mother Masudi Mai removes the suffering of those who climb their steps. Those who climb the steps of the Mosque will never be perturbed any more. To Bheem bai, who was suffering from TB and vomiting blood every now and then, Baba was keeping silent initially but when Beemaji cried, He said, "Cast of your anxiety, go and stay in a devotee's place. Beemaji went as per the instruction of Baba. The place lacked cleanliness and hygeine. However he dreamt two horrible dreams. In one dream, some body was rolling a big stone over his chest. In the next dream, he suffered beatings from the teacher for not learning the lessons. These two dreams removed his past karma and he was thus cured by Baba's grace. He went back to his native and started performing "Sai Sathya vrata' instead of Satyanarayana Vrata as prevelant in Maharashtra. Saisaran, Sairam.

His tombs looks after the welfare of the devotees.

Though His holy form has been entombed in Butiwada, He has assured the devotees, "My tomb shall speak to the needs of my devotees. My skeleton will discuss the devotee's welfare. "I am ever active, even after leaving this earthly body. Yes, many past devotees who had the good fortune of remaining in the Divine Presence when He was physically present in the Masjid, do enjoy His benign protection from all troubles and calamities. The prayers of devotees are fulfilled in a miraculous manner. Devotees throng in thousands every day to see Baba's Dharsan and to touch the Samadhi. Offerings are made in the form of garlands, flowers, cloths, sweet meat etc. Everything is offered back to the devotees as Prasad after Divine consecration. People enjoy His Divine grace mysteriously though his physical form has vanished from our midst. Reading the Satcharita in the Dwarakamai has cured many melodies that assail the devotees. Make it a point to visit Shirdi atleast once in your life time. Saisaran, Sairam.

The text Ramavijayam was read before Baba.

Saibaba followed the custom of ordinary people before He embarked on His final journey. He asked one "Vaje" to read "Ramavijayam", a text read at the presence of dying people. Vaje read it thrice and got tired. Baba asked him to take rest and was waiting for the final moments. On the day, He asked his close devotees to go and take their meals. They were unable to leave His Presence, since they were fearing the imminent event. Still, they left with heavy heart and partook their meals silently. While they were eating, news came that Baba breathed His last! Filled with agony, they left the meals and rushed to the place. Baba was lying on Bade baba's shoulder. Those who were present at the scene were dumbstruck. Soon news spread like wildfire. Entire village gathered near the masjid. Many wept uncontrollably. Many were rolling on the ground. People were expressing their sorrow in several ways. Sai Maharaj has clearly spelled out before passing away, "Take me to the Takadhi wada, i will become alright. Catching the significance, His mortal remains were entombed in Buti Mandir(Wada) in the place resereved for the deity"Muralidhar". In fact, Baba became Muralidhar for the devotees. Saisaran, Sairam.

Baba's predictions about His passing away.

In Saisatcharita, we come across at least three occasions on which he predicts about His departure from this world. It was during Dusserah, Vijayadasami day, he roared and tore all his cloths including the langot and thrown them in the sacred fire. The fire after consuming the cloths Baba wore, emitting bright flame. Immediately his lepor devotee Bagoji tried to wind a new groyn cloth and he succeeded. The devotees asked Baba the reason for His anger. Baba said, this is my "Sillangan" meaning crossing the border. Exactly after two years, Baba cast aside His Physical Frame. Thirty two years before his Mahasamadhi, Baba was deeply affected by Asthma complaint. He wanted to raise his spirit above to get relief. He asked his close devotee, Mahlsapathi to guard his body for three days. If he returns, every thing will be well, otherwise, he instructed that His body may be interred under a tree and two flags may be planted on it. Shri Mahlsapathi by his single hearted devotion, kept the body on his bosam without stirring. The villagers told Mahlsapathy to hand over the body for disposal. But Mahlsapathy kept the body for 72 hours and fortunately Baba returned to the Physical Frame. In a third prediction, he told one of his devotee Ramachandra Dada that Tatya will pass away during Vijayadasami two years later. Hence Ramachandra Dada kept this secret in his mind and he was greately perturbed about the health of Tatya Kote Patil. As predicted by Baba, Tatya fell ill two years later and he was unable to stir from his bed. Tatya had faith in Baba and Baba had faith in Hari. Tatya's pulse started beating very slowly and it seemed that his end is imminent. But suddenly, Baba passed away on Vijayadasami and Tatya became well. People thought that Baba has taken the illness of Tatya and passed away to save him. Only God alone know the Truth. Saisaran, Sairam.

Baba conveyed a message in a dream!

Kaka saheb Dixit and Madhava Rao were reading Bagawata Purana. They were reading the chapter depicting the greatness of Nadas of Rishaba family. Each Nada was narrating about various spiritual topics. After listening to the greatness of Nadas, Kaka Saheb was sour, thinking that Nadas were highly evolved souls and for ordinary souls, how redemption will come? But Madhava Rao and Ananda Rao Pagade did not like the depressed mood of Kaka Saheb. They said we have got the Diamond "Saibaba". We have our love towards Sainath. Why should we weep when He will redeem us. Still Kaka Saheb was disturbed in the mind. The next day, the reading of Bagawata continued. At that time, Ananda Rao came and sat besides Madhava Rao, explaining a dream he has seen in murmur. Since Kaka saheb felt it as a disturbance, he too wanted to know the matterr. Then Ananda Rao was explaining his beautiful dream. It seems he was standing in waist deep water. Mysteriously Saibaba was sitting in a diamond bedecked throne and his feet was beneath the water. Madhava Rao was also seen in the dream. Ananda Rao wanted to prostrate to the feet of Baba. Seeing this, Madhava Rao requested Baba to take out the feet above water. Immediately Baba removed his feet from water and Ananda Rao laid his head on Baba's feet. Baba blessed him stating that there is no further fear. You will attain your goal. Present Shama with a Dhoti with Jari. When Ananda Rao explained this, Kaka Saheb was happy. However Madhava Rao declined to accept Jari Dhoti unless there is some indication. Kaka saheb then cast two chits in which he has written 'to accept and on the other chit, 'not to accept'. A child was asked to pick up one. To their astonishment, they got the chit which has 'to accept' message. Thus Madhava Rao accepted Jari Dhoti. The above episode explains that Baba will look after our spiritual welfare though we are ordinary house holders. Om Sai Ram.

Baba has indicated about his departure during 1916.

During Vijayadasami day of 1916, people were celebrating 'Seemolangan'(crossing the border). On that day Baba suddenly got wild, tore his 'kafni and the cloth wound around his head including the loin cloth and thrown them on the fire place. The fire started burning furiously after and he was standing stark naked. Everybody present in the mosque were stunned at the behaviour of Baba. The lepor devotee Bagoji went near him and succeeded in tying the loin cloth and the devotees told Baba, to day is "Seemolangan day". Baba thundered, to day is my "Seemolangan day". People thought that Baba will not calm down. Around 11 pm, Baba calmed down. Exactly two years after Baba left his mortal coil. Only to denote the future event, Baba got wild during 1916 Vijayadasami. Om Sai Ram.