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

July 21, 2007

76. Having taken a bath early morning, he would always perform the puja of the picture with his whole heart, mind, speech and body and offer “naivedya”, full of devotion. 77. This was his daily routine, which was carried on without exception. His labour bore fruit. He had excellent experiences. 78. Even his mother was a great devotee of Sai. She had a desire to go to Shirdi and the father wished that the son should accompany her. 79. She wished to go to Shirdi – take darshan of the powerful Lord – spend some days there – and actually serve at his feet. 80. Although his father wished it, the son did not wish to go, as he was worried as to who would perform the puja regularly at the home. 81. His father was a Prathnasamajist14. Would it be right to ask him to take the trouble to do image worship15. This was a big dilemma for the son. 82. Nevertheless, knowing his wishes16, the son got ready to leave. He entreatingly and lovingly requested his father. Listen to that wonderful story. 83. “Unless Sai is offered “naivedya”, no one should eat the food at home. Until this is promised, I won’t be able to go carefree”. 84. The father already knew the son’s daily ritual; he said, “Go, I will do the

“naivedya” regularly. You may remain without any anxiety. 85. Before making the offering to Sai, no one will partake of the food. Take this as my word of honour and do not hesitate. Go at ease”. 86. Having been thus assured, the boy left for Shirdi. Then from the next day, Tarkhad himself did the puja. 87. The next day, before starting the puja, Babasaheb Tarkhad came before the portrait, prostrated himself and prayed. 88. “Baba accept my services in the same way, as my son was doing the puja. Let it not be just a drill, on my part. Pour your love into my heart”. 89. Having bathed early morning, Tarkhad began doing the puja with devotion every day and offering naivedya

also. 90. Babasaheb used to offer a piece of rock sugar in the naivedya regularly. This practice continued uninterruptedly. But one day it was broken.

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