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

September 16, 2007

106. Sairaya, whose all desires were fulfilled and who had worn out his body in the service of the Lord, what need did he have for palmistry? He who was both mother and father to his devotees! 107. Noticing Baba’s detached nature, and his indifference to palmistry, Shatry buva drew back his hand and desisted from further importunating him. 108. For a while he sat quietly, then went to the wada along with the rest of the group, took his bath, wore the ‘sovala’8 and started doing Agnihotra. 109. On the other hand, as was his custom, Baba started for the Lendi. He said : “Take some ochre powder with you. I wish to wear saffron coloured garments”. 110. Everyone was surprised. What would Baba do with

ochre powder? Everyone started thinking why was he reminded of ochre colour to-day? 111. Baba’s words are euphemistic. What meaning could one derive? But if you bear them in mind after listening, the correct meaning would be revealed (in due course of time). 112. Such are the words of saints which are never futile. They are full of deep meaning. Who can evaluate them? 113. First is the thought, then the speech. This is their normal practice. The conduct of the saints is exactly in accordance with their speech. 114. According to the well-known principle, the words of saints are never meaningless. If we keep them in mind, at the right time they will become clear. 115. So be it. Baba returned.

The horn began to blow, as an indication. Bapusaheb Jog quickly made a timely suggestion to Muley. 116. “It is time for the Arati. Would you like to come along to the Masjid?” But Shastrybuva found it a rather difficult situation because of his ideas of purity and cleaniness, as associated with his ‘sovala’ 117. In response, he said: “I will take darshan later in the afternoon”. Then Jog started to make preparations for the arati. 118. Meanwhile, Baba had returned and resumed his seat, while chatting. Then everybody whose individual puja had finished gathered at the venue for the arati. 119. Just at that time, Baba said: “Go and bring ‘dakshina’ from the newly arrived Brahmin.” Immediately, Bapusaheb Butti himself left to ask for the dakshina. 120. Just then, Muley had finished

his bath, worn his ‘sovala’, and was seated cross-legged, with a calm and tranquil mind. 121. When he received the message, Muley had vacillation. “Why should I give dakshina, when I am a pure agnihotri? 122. Maybe, Baba is a great saint. But am I under his obligation in any way? Why is he asking for dakshina from me?” He began wavering thereby. 123. However, a person like Sai was asking for dakshina. The message was brought by a millionaire. Though Muley was in doubt, he took the dakshina along with him. 124. Besides there was a further doubt. How could he interrupt his own worship and go to the Masjid. At the same time he could not say no. 125. A sceptic has no peace. His mind is always wavering. For him there is neither this nor that way. His

state is like a Trishanku9. 126. Inspite of all this, he finally decided to go. He went inside the courtyard but stood at a distance. 127. Thinking himself holy and pure and the Masjid otherwise, how could he go near Baba? He remained at a distance, joined his hands and threw flowers at Baba. 128. At that moment, a miracle took place. In front of his very eyes, Baba disappeared from his seat and in his place there was his revered Guru Gholap10. 129. For every one else, it was Sai Samartha, as usual, but for Muley’s eyes it was Gholapnath though he had expired long ago. Muley was greatly astounded. 130. Although the Guru had actually taken samadhi, he had appeared in front of his eyes. Therefore, Muley was greatly bewildered and naturally had doubts. http://www.saileela s.org/books/ sss/index.

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