Faith Can Move Mountains (January 1984)

[Guest guest]

I had been to Shirdi before, on three occasions, but with a different

problem, each time all of which were satisfactorily solved by my Lord Sai

Baba.

The very next day, with my husband and children, I reached

Shirdi.

Entrusting my husband with the problem of lodging, etc. I immediately

ran to my dear father's abode, There in His royal presence I forgot

all my worries and woes and found peace of mind. I looked at His

Majestic personality with tear-streaming eyes, and placed my problem in

His care.

Later on in the calm and serene atmosphere of Dwarkamai I poured my heart

out to Him. I spoke to Him as I would to the elders in my family and called

upon Him to help. Sai never sends anyone empty-handed, I too returned home

with His Udi and His blessings, thrilled with the joy of His protection.

"Cast all your burdens on me and I shall bear them". He had said and I

believed Him. So, I knew that when one enters the Dwarkamai his goal is

achieved.

In November '81 my maternal aunt (one of the quarters I had knocked before,

seeking help), a widow now, came to stay with us.

Casually she asked me when I would perform the Navjote of my sons. I

appraised her of my mother-in-law's dream and how difficult it was for me to

realise the cherished dream.

Deeply moved by my sincerity, she, of her own accord, promptly offered

financial assistance to pay for the costs.

I was taken aback and all agog to hear this. The offer had come from the

blue, What a Leela ! What a Miracle ! My father 'Sai’ had heeded to my

prayer and set the ball rolling, grinds slow but sure.

Besides our own contribution of Rs. 10.000/- (from society etc.) my

aunt had offered another Rs. 11,OOO/-, The monetary side was

solved in a jiffy. When Baba wills, it does not rain, it pours.

The occasion could be now celebrated with pomp.

I had set my heart on having the Navjote on the 26 January

1982. But the hotel was fully booked for the next months. Not a

single date was available, I could see my hope going up in flames.

That night as I lay in a semi-awake state, wondering what would happen, I

suddenly felt Baba's presence in the room. His image on the wall glowed-a

strange Mona Lisa Smile played on His face. "Do not fear child. My eye is

ever on those who love me, I am always aware of everything. Try again

tomorrow' He assured me. A great calm fiilled me. I went to sleep.

I tried again the next day and was told that the hotel could be available

on the 25th of January 1982 (A Monday husband's Off-day)

due to a cancellation. A second bolt surprise. I was humbled.

He was right. I must trust Him, made the necessary bookings immediately,

>From then on everything, connected with the occasion, went well and we were

able to make the dream of my mother-in-law come true, through the

benevolence of my father 'Sai’. My sons moved about, bedecked in the

richest of clothes, smart as ever proud as a pair of peacocks.

Yes, dear Sai - brothers and Sai-sisters, faith in Sai, had made the

impossible possible. Without a single farthing in the month of October, we

had performed a grand Navjote in the month January - a span of only four

months.

See how faith in Sai moved mountains.

 

Mrs. H. K. Chhapgar

Thane

 

 

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