Shri Sai Sat Charitra-Chapter XXV-Part III (Continued)

Sai Satcharitra

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Thursday, April 19, 2012, 14:17

He had no issue. He consulted many astrologers and himself studied astrology to some extent and found that as there was a 'papi' (inauspicious) planet in his horoscope, there was no prospect of any issue to him in this life. But he had great faith in Baba. When he went to Shirdi, two hours after the receipt of the mango parcel, for worshipping Baba, He said, "Though other people are looking for the mangoes, they are Dammya's. He whose they are, should 'eat and die'." Damu Anna on hearing these words was first shocked, but on Mhalsapati (a prominent Shirdi Sai"s devotee) explaining to him that death meant the death of the little self or ego, and to have it at Baba's Feet was a blessing, he said that he would accept the fruits and eat them.

Sai Ram. A beautiful explanation given by a Sai devotee inspired by Sai. Sai Ram.

But Baba said to him. "Do not eat yourself, but give them to your junior wife. This Amra-Leela (mango miracle of 4 mangoes) will give her four sons and four daughters. This was done and ultimately in due course it was found Baba's words turned out true and not those of the astrologers.

Sai Ram. Sai showed how the Guru can change the destiny of a disciple. Similar incidents are found in Shri Sai Satcharitra and in Shri Guru Charitra also. Sai Ram.

Baba's speech established its efficacy or greatness while He was living in the flesh, but wonder of wonders! It did the same even after His passing away. Baba said - "Believe Me, though I pass away, My bones in My tomb will give you hope and confidence. Not only Myself but My tomb would be speaking, moving and communicating with those who would surrender themselves whole-heartedly to Me. Do not be anxious that I would be absent from you. You will hear My bones speaking and discussing your welfare. But remember Me always, believe in Me heart and soul and then you will be most benefited.

Sai Ram. What a beatiful assurance to people like us who did not have the benefit of association with Him when He was in His physical body? Sai Ram.