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Shri Sai Sat Charitra - Chapter 13 - Part II
Bhimaji Patil
One Bhimaji Patil of Narayanagaon, Taluka Junnar, Dist. Poona, suffered in the year 1909 A.D. from a severe and chronic chest-disease which ultimately developed into Tuberculosis. He tried all sorts of pathies (remedies), but to no effect. Losing all hopes, he ultimately prayed to God - "Oh Lord Narayana, help me now". It is a well known fact that, when our circumstances are well off, we do not remember God, but when calamities and adversities overtake us, we are reminded of Him, So Bhimaji now turned to God.
Sai Ram. Happy events are the clouds that cover our vision. On a hot sunny day, a cloud cover or a tree shade does give happiness for a while. But at nightfall the cloud cover continues, we lose our way. Or even during the day, if the cloud cover continues for days together, we pine for the sunlight. Similarly, problems are like a strong breeze that blow off the cloud cover and bring sunlight into our life.
It is mentioned in a story from Mahabharatha that Kunti Devi, the mother of Pandavas, when asked by Lord Krishna to seek a boon, asked for more troubles so that she can remember Him that much better. Problems and difficulties are our real spiritual friends. And when we pray to God, He sends us to spiritual Sadhakas and through them to Saints for relief. We are indeed fortunate to be attracted and attached to Sai's feet. If ever, we tend to forget, Sai Himself reminds us so that our vision doesn't get clouded for long. Thus in this case, Sai pulled Bhimaji Patil to Him through this disease. Sai Ram.
It occurred to him that he should consult Mr. Nanasaheb Chandorkar, a great devotee of Baba, in this respect. So he wrote to him a letter, giving all details of his malady, and asking for his opinion. In reply, Mr. Nanasaheb wrote to him that there was only one remedy left, and that was to have recourse to Baba's Feet. Relying on Mr. Nanasaheb's advice, he made preparations for going to Shirdi. He was brought to Shirdi and taken to the Masjid, and placed before Baba.
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