How Mirikar was forewarned by Baba?

Saibaba's ways are very peculiar and none can gauge his words or warnings. Once Shri Mirikar came to the Masjid to take Dharsan of Baba before leaving for some official tour to Chitali. Baba gave him Dharsan and gave him permission. While doing so, he asked Mirikar, "Do you know lamba bhava? He is very cruel. But what harm it will do to the children of Dwarakamai and Baba made some signs with his hand and palm that resembles a snake. Baba asked Mirikar to take Shama alongwith him. But when Shama asked Mirikar whether he would accompany him, Mirikar said that it would be inconvenient to him. Shama went to Baba and told him, Mirikar's views. Baba said, O.K., we have to tell people good things, If they don't listen, what we can do. Things will happen as destained. After contemplating a while, Mirikar changed his mind and consented to take Shama with him to Chitali. Shama again went to Baba and obtained his permission to leave for Chitali. Then both of them proceeded to Chitali in a tonga. When they reached there, the officials have not yet turned up. Hence they were sitting in the Maruti temple, reading newspaper. Mirikar's upper cloth was near his waist and one snake was silently lying on one portion of the cloth. Some peon noticed the snake and started shouting as Snake! Then Mirikar moved away without causing disturbance. The snake was immediately killed by the peon and others. Thus Baba saved Mirikar from an impending danger which he foresaw and warned him ahead. This is the way of Saibaba. Sairam, Saisaran.

Sai Sath Charita parayan.

Shri Hemadpant(Govinda Ragunath Dabolkar) has explained in his book "Sai Sath charita", his incompetability to write a book on Saibaba. He laments that he is not able to understand the mind of his friend nor he is able to understand his own mind. How he can attempt to write about the 'inscrutable Sai". One must be a jnani to write about a jnani. But he is an ordinary house holder with medium capacity. However, he adds that "Baba's grance alone can make his attempt to succeed. Hence, he requested another devotee to intercede on his behalf to get the permission from "Sai". The request was made to Baba when Hemadpant was present. Baba atonce approved the plan. He said, "let him keep notes of the events. "I have to myself write the Satcharita through him. Let him be devoid of 'ego or ahamkar and consider himself as my instrument. Let him not try to emphasize his own views. Let him avoid all arguements and remain humble. Then I will enter him and get it written through him. Now we all know and read the beautiful Sat Charita which is being read in thousands of households as a "Parayana"(daily reading). It is published in many languages. Those who read it dutifully daily atleast one chapter will realize the aim of life.-Baba. Sairam, Saisaran.

How Baba cured Beemaji Patel of TB?

One Beemaji Patel from Junnar Taluk, Narayangao village was suffering due to various ailments and he developed Tuberculosis. There was no end to his sufferings. Desparately he was searching for Divine help. Fortunately, he was guided to Baba. Initially, Baba was not willing to interfere in the karma of Beemaji. But Beemaji cried out loudly and held Baba's feet. Baba softened and told him, "Do not cry! your sufferings will come to an end. By uttering these words, Beemaji found great relief. Actually he was vomitting blood every five minutes. But after Baba's assurance, he was relileved to a great extent. Baba asked him to stay in the house of Bheembai. Though it was not a hygenic place, yet Beemaji obeyed the instructions. During his stay there, he dreamt two horrible dreams. In one dream, his school teacher was thrashing him with a cane for not memorizing some poem. In the second dream, one huge stone was pressed against his chest up and down. He underwent great pain during the dream itself. By these two dreams, he was completely cured! As a mark of thanksgiving, Beemaji started observing, "Sai Satya Vrata Puja" instead of Satya Narayana Puja!. Sairam, Saisaran.

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.

Saibaba's assurances.

Saibaba's mood can never be predicted by anybody. At times he will be serene and exude all warmth and love. At times, without any provocation or reason, he used to abuse all and throw the mud pots etc. At those times, his eyes will be red and rotating with anger. None prefer to go near Saibaba at those times. Soon he will become calm. He will tell his devotees, "I never get angry! If i get angry with my children, where they will go. A mother never gets angry with her children. I love my devotees. I take care of their needs.He has uttered, "If you look to Me, i look to you! If you cast your burden upon Me, I shall surely bear it. If you seek my advise and help, it shall be given to you atonce. "Those who climb the steps of my mosque will become happy. They will not suffer any more. Those who have full faith upon his words reaped immense benefits. Sairam, Saisaran.

Radhakrishna Ayi, a humble devotee!

Radhakrishnaayi or mai is one woman devotee who served Baba in her own humble way. During the festival times like "Ramanavami" her house will be buzzling with cooking for the devotees and visitors. She will be assisted by several rich devotees who provide the resources for the cooking. Many people helped her in actual cooking by way of cutting the vegetables and other preparations. Whenever Baba slept in the Chavadi which is nearer to the Dwarakamai, she will remove the burned items neately, apply whitewash to the walls darkened by the soot and clean every thing and replace them neatly. She also participated in the Namasaptaha that was conducted for seven days during the Ramanavami celeberations. She was very much devoted to Sai. She managed the many events single handedly and she was responsible for gathering many things for the worship of Baba. Baba disapproved all the materials that was kept in the worship. He used to say that his property is the chilm and tin and the satka. Unnecessarily people dump many unwanted things in the masjid. Sairam, Saisaran.

Nana's thirst was quenched!

Nanasaheb Chandorkar was one influential devotee. He was a Deputy Collector. He came to Shirdi hearing about the fame of Baba. He was very much impressed with what he has seen. He was sincere and humble and he could gain Baba's love and his faith in Baba grew into leaps and bounds. Once he was on tour. On the road, he heard that one devotee's wife has developed pleague and was high with fever. Unfortunately, Nana was not having any Udhi given by Baba. Hence, he prayed Baba and took some mud and applied on the forehead of his wife. Immediately at the same time, the wife of the devotee was relieved from fever and she started to recover speedily. Once Nana went to Harischandra Hill to take Dharsan of a deity on the hill. It was severe summer. Nana was suffering from thirst. He could not find even a drop of water anywhere. He thought within himself, If Baba was there, he would definitely provide water. As soon as the thought struck him, a bill(a hilly tribe) was seen. Nana asked him if there is any water source nearby. The bill told him just below the very rock he was sitting, water will be found. With difficulty the rock was removed and lo! there was handful of water to quench the thirst of Nana. At the same time in the Masjid at Shirdi, Baba made some peculiar sound and when asked, he said, Nana is in need of water at a distant hill! Exactly at the same time, the Bill was seen by Nana. What a Divine Miracle. Sairam, Saisaran.