Shri G. S. Khaparde Diary

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(Diary of the Hon’ble Mr. G.S. Khaparde (events between 1910 December and 1918 March)

 

5th December 1910We reached shirdi about 4p.m. We put in the Wada built for the

convenience of people by R.B.Sathe. Madhavrao Deshpande was very obliging and

helped us and treated us like guests. There are in the Wada Tatyasahib Nulkar

with his family,Bapusahib Jog, and Bahasahib Sahasrabuddhe. We all went to see

the Sayin Maharaj soon after our arrival. He was in the Musjid. After

salutation I and my son offered the fruits brought by us and gave some money at

his request. The Sayin Saheb then said that he has not been well for the last

two years and

more, that he used to eat only barley cake and take a little water. He showed

his foot and pointed to a small sore, said it was the stringworm, that it

wasextracted but string snapped and then it reaopeared and so on. He said he

heard that it would not be well with him till he went to his native town. He

said he kept it in view but that was all, he cared more for his people than

even for his own life. It could not be helped. Then he told us to withdras

which we did. Towards evening he passed by the Wada, and we went and saluted

him. I and Madhavrao Deshpande were together. After we saluted, he said "Go to

the Wada and sit quiet". So I and Madhavrao returned. We all Sat Talking. They

have many Miracles to relate.

 

6th December 1910 In the morning I had a walk and after ath we all saw Sayin

Maharaj going out with an embroidered big umberella held over his head. later

on we went to musjid. Sai Baba appeared to be somewhat excited. Then he got up,

distributed the food accumulated there, and after giving Udi-ashes, requested us

to withdraw. We did so. The Midday meal was not served till nearly half past two

in the afternoon. After it we sat talking, say sayin Maharaj in the evening when

he came out for a walk. Lettar on we went to the Chavadi where Sayin Maharaj

sleeps tonight. He was accompained by the Umbrella of state, Sliver stick,

Chavaris and Fans etc,etc. The place was tastefully lighted. The lady who is

known as

Radhakrishna came out with lights. I saw her from distance. Madhavrao Deshpande

said he would be away tomorrow and return the day after. He asked for and

obtained Syain Maharaja's permission to go.

 

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