Sai Satcharitra - Ovi to Ovi english Translation - Chp- X I

August 21, 2007

76. I am under my devotees’ obligations. I am always beside them (standing close). I am always hungry for love. I am at their beck and call”. 77. In the course of writing this part of the narration, I am reminded of an apt story, which is exemplary. Listen to it with respect. 78. Once a Muslim,

resident of Kalyan, by the name of Siddique Falke, after a pilgrimage to Mecca – Medina, arrived at Shirdi. 79. That old Haji stayed in the Chavadi4 facing the north. For the first nine months Baba was displeased with him and was not ready to meet him. 80. The auspicious hour

did not come for him. His wearisome trips were futile (i.e. between the north Chavadi and the Masjid). He tried different ways and means but could never exchange glances (with Baba). 81. The Masjid was always open to everyone. No one was debarred or prohibited. But that Falke had no permission to mount the steps of the Masjid. 82. Falke became internally dejected. ‘What kind of karmas have been instrumental that my steps cannot enter the masjid. What sins have I

committed? 83. By what turn of events, will Baba be propitious towards me and come forward towards me’ – that was the sole thought, day and night, in Falke’s mind, like the throbbing of his own heart. 84. In the meanwhile, somebody advised him not to be dejected like this ‘Take Madhavrao’s help and your heart’s desire will be fulfilled’. 85. Before taking Nandi’s darshan, can Shankar become propitious? He approved of following this method and liked the idea of using this means. 86. On the face of it, the listeners will think this to be an exaggeration. But, this was the experience, in Shirdi, at the time of darshan. 87. Whoever desired to be with Baba, without any disturbance, to have a dialogue, he was required to go with Madhavrao, at the

outset. 88. Who has come, from where, and wherefore? – for the purpose of telling all this in a sweet and suitable manner and to introduce (Madhavrao was required). Then Samartha became willing to talk. 89. The Haji heard all this and persuaded Madhavrao. He said: “Once, at least, dispel my turmoil. Help me to attain the unattainable”. 90. With this pressure on Madhavrao to find a suitable opportunity, he made a firm decision. Whether the task was difficult or not, he would make an effort.http://www.saileela s.org/books/ sss/index.

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