Sai Satcharitra - Ovi to Ovi english Translation - Chp- IX

July 20, 2007

61. While cleaning the pot, scrubbing and rubbing with the hands, unwittingly life is destroyed. This is the fourth sin of “udkumbhi”. 62. Similarly, when bathing in lukewarm water or while sprinkling cow-dung (on the floor), life is destroyed pitiably. This sin is called “marjani”. 63. In

order to be free from these five sins, a householder has to perform these five ‘maha yagnas’, after which the sins are destroyed and he attains purity. 64. This is the power of purity of mind. The pure knowledge that is gained is sinless. After knowledge, liberation is secured. This is the attainment of the goal of life. 65. So be it. This was Baba’s philosophy of mendicancy, writing about which has increased the pages of this book. Listen to a different type of story. Then we will close this

chapter. 66. There should be only love in your heart. If any one sent anything (for him) with someone, and if that person forgot, Baba would not forget to ask. 67. Whether it was a vegetable or ‘bhakri’ or sweetmeats, the devotion should be strong. When Sai came across such a devotee, in whom there was such faith, then his love would swell. 68. This is the story of a loving devotee, which will be a pleasure to hear. If anyone forgets the task assigned to him, Baba himself guides him to the right path. 69. His teaching was so agreeable. He gave necessary and timely awakening. Fortunate were those who experienced it and their bliss was inexplicable. 70. For one of his leading devotees, Ramchandra whose father was Atmaram and whose surname was Tarkhad, Sai was a haven of

refuge. 71. But as he was known as Babasaheb Tarkhad by all, we will use the same name in this book, as it is not necessary to use the other name. 72. With overflowing love for Sai, Tarkhad used to be overwhelmed and, as it were, be annointed by it; and when he described his experiences listening to them was a pleasure. 73. Oh, how great was his devotion! At every step he would experience Sai, and each one would be more marvellous than the other. He would relate these experiences accompanied by appealing gestures. 74. Babasaheb was an unparalleled devotee. He had a painting of Sai’s image, at his home in a huge beautiful sandalwood shrine, which he worshipped thrice a day. 75.

Tarkhad was very fortunate in having a son equally devoted to Sai. He did not even eat his food till he offered “naivedya” to Sai.http://www.saileela s.org/books/ sss/index.

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