Guest guest Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 APPA KULKARNI in the same year, like Nanasaheb, Baba also brought Shri Narayan Krishna Pendse and his devout wife through Appa Kulkarni to His Darbar. Pendse’s wife was very pious. Everyone called her ‘Maai’. Hearing about Baba ’s reputation, she was keenly anxious to take His Darshan. But, Pendse himself never believed in such matters. He said to her, “There is no saint in Shirdi that you talk of. However, in a Masjid there, a mad and pretentious Muslim Fakir sits. The villagers are crazy after him. According to the information that I have received, this beggar from the Masjid goes from door to door, collects alms and survives.” However, his wife was restless. Considering her anxiety, Baba managed a coincidence. Pendse was required to go to Shirdi for some Govt. work. His wife accompanied him and when he proceeded for his work, she came to the Masjid and took Baba’s Darshan. On returning home, she narrated the incident to Pendse and said, “He is really a saint. Do not criticize Him or blame Him. Take His Darshan and enjoy the bliss !” Then Pendse came to the Masjid. When he came near to the steps, Baba roared, “I am warning you. Do not come forward. I am pretentious and mad Muslim. You are high caste Brahmin. Then why do you come to take my Darshan ?” Pendse was stunned to hear his exact words coming out of Baba’s mouth. He became restless to have Baba’s Darshan. He caught hold of Appa Kulkarni and with his influence availed Baba’s Darshan. Once, Appa was sitting with Baba in the Masjid as per his usual practice. While chitchatting, Baba said to him, “You see Appa, thieves are going to visit our village today. They are not going to commit dacoity; but they are concentrating on the main wealth. They commit their act so fast and with such expertise that even if you are alert, you get cheated. Go and see, what precautions you can take. Because, today they are going to raid you !” At that time, there were signs that an epidemic of cholera was likely to break-out. But, nobody could see it coming. Taking Baba’s words literally, Appa started making preparations. He put guards to protect property. It was night time and Appa started having vomits and loose motions. His hands and legs became cold turned stiff like wood. His pulse slowed down. Seeing that his end is near, his wife panicked. She was sure that soon she would become a widow. She rushed to Baba and pleaded to save her husband. She asked for Udi. But, Baba consoled her that “One day every living being has to face death. But, the soul lives for ever. Take courage and face the reality.” Hearing these words, the lady took control of herself. She went home and after some time Appa went to his heavenly abode. Next day, 2-3 more people took ill. The villagers rushed to Baba. He said, “Totally seven persons will die and then the disease will leave this village.” Accordingly, seven persons passed away and the epidemic disappeared. Appa was fortunate to have the love and affection of his Sadguru. (Source Sai Leela Magazine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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