Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before 1918

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Dasganu an Ex. Police Constable turned into a 'Keertankar' by Baba's grace.

Ch.15 of SaiSatcharita describes 'Dasganu established in Naradeeya Keertan

Padhati'. Baba admonished Dasganu for his elaborate dress, and outward show.

The only pre-requisite was the purity of heart and soul, with intense

passionate and fathomless bhakti.Once Jothinder and his mother were

sitting in the Dwarakamai when Dasganu came to seek permission from Baba.

He was going to some village to perform 'keertans'. Baba gave Dasganu

per­mission and turning to Jothinder said "Bhavu, take mother and accompany

Ganu on this trip". Surprised, but pleased they bowed at Baba's feet and

accompa­nied Dasganu.

The devotees who had invited Dasganu had made all arrangements. The keertan

began and a huge crowd had come to hear Dasganu's rendition. Suddenly there was

a commotion some huge well built Bhils walked upto Dasganu and demanded that he

stop 'all this noise’. Calmly Dasganu replied that he was singing praises unto

the Lord. The leader of the gang said "This is all non­sense" and pointing to

the Baba's photograph he shouted "Who is this?" Dasganu rose to the occasion

and gave a glorious account of 'the Shirdi Sai Baba'. The leader said "All

these Babas and saints are rouges and scoun­drels". Pat came Dasganu's reply

"My Baba is the liv­ing God of Gods. You have only to witness His power,

compassion and love. Only then will you believe". The leader then challenged

Dasganu saying "Our relative has just died and we are about to take him to the

cre­mation ground. If your Baba is so great he will bring him back to life.

Failing this we will take the life of the

three of you. Agreed". Dasganu politely asked him to be seated and wait

patiently. They went and sat next to the body.

Dasganu turned to Jothinder and his mother and won­dered "I have given them the

assurance of Mother Sai. Now what to do?" Without hesitation Jothinder said

"Maharaj let us seek refugee in Baba. You just sing 'Sayi Raham Nazar Kama,

bachho ka palan karna'. They bowed to Baba and shifted the burden on Him. Then

Dasganu sang with all his love, devotion and faith, beseeching Baba to look

after His children. Soon he was dancing in exctacy and 'laya' for Baba. All the

while Jothinder was looking at Baba and the Bhill leader. Wondering what would

happen! After about 15 minutes and what seemed like Eternity. The dead man

started looking around. He was as alive as could be.

The Bhill leader came forward and prostrated be­fore Baba."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

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