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Power and Efficacy of Udi

Once it happened that at Balaji's death anniversary day, a certain number of

guests were invited and the dinner was prepared for them. But at the

dinner-time it was found that thrice the number of people invited had turned

up. Mrs. Newaskar was in a fix. She thought that the food would not suffice for

the people assembled and that if it fell short, the honour of the family would

be at stake. Her mother-in-law comforted her by saying, "Don't be afraid, it is

not ours, but Sai's food; cover every vessel with cloth, putting some Udi in it,

and serve from the same without opening it : Sai will save us from ignominy."

She did as she was advised and it was found to their surprise and joy that not

only did the food suffice for all, but plenty of it remained after serving. "As

one feels intently, so he realizes accordingly" was proved in this case.

Sai Appearing as Serpent

Once Raghu Patil of Shirdi went to Balaji Patil at Newase. That evening he found

that a serpent entered the cowshed hissing. All the cattle were afraid and began

to move. The immates of the house were frightened, but Balaji thought that it

was Sai Who appreared in his house as a serpent. Without being afraid in the

least he brought a cup of milk and placing it before the serpent said, "Baba,

why do you hiss and make noise? Do you want to frighten us? Take this cup of

milk and drink it with a calm mind". Saying this, he sat close by unperturbed.

The other members were frightened and did not know what to do. In a short time

the serpent disappeared. Nobody knew where it went. It was not found though a

search was made in the cowshed.

Balaji had two wives and some children. They sometimes went to Shirdi from

Newase for taking Baba's darshana. Then Baba bought saris and other clothes

which were given to them with His blessings.

Bow to Shri Sai - peace be to all"Gurur Brahma Gurur VishnuGurur Devoh

Maheshwar;Gurur Shakshat ParambramhaTashmai Shri Gurur Veh Namah"May the

Merciful Sri Sai Baba always shower His grace on us and our families and remove

our problems and anxieties by giving us all - strength , goodluck, success and

happiness with peace of mind.Sai bhakt,Deepa Hdebu7366

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