Shri Sai Baba's Divine Grace

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Shri Sai Baba's Divine Grace

Narrated by: Shri Madhavdas, Bangalore

Written by: Dr. S. D. Parchure

Shri Madhavdas met me at Shirdi in January 1977, when I had been there for

the third gathering of the contributors to Shri Sai Leela. On coming to know

that I was the executive Editor of Shri Sai Leela, Shri Madhavdas said that

he is what he is today because of the divine grace of Shri Sai Baba. He

further said that he had been reading with interest the experiences of the

devotees, that are being published in Shri Sai Leela, and that he would also

like to send his experiences for publication. On informing Shri Madhavdas

that he was welcome to send them, he said that he would not be able to pen

his experiences due to his little education. He added that he would be able

to narrate his experiences and that he would be thankful if I would do the

job of composing an article from the experiences that would be narrated by

him. I jotted down the points and promised Shri Madhavdas that I would write

the article as early as possible. However, due to other jobs in hand, this

work somehow could not be accomplished.

 

For the inauguration of the life-size marble statue of Shri Sai Baba in the

month of May 1978, I happened to go to Bangalore and it was expected that I

would meet Shri Madhavdas at the Sai Spiritual Centre, Bangalore during the

function. As expected, I met Shri Madhavdas at Bangalore and with regrets I

had to say that I was not able to keep my promise of publishing his

experiences. I, however, promised him to do the needful very soon and hence

I am narrating the experiences of Shri Madhavdas in his own words.

- S. D. Parchure.

 

I was born in Pakistan at Karachi. I was leading a happy and peaceful life

there; but in 1947, Bharat got independence and anti-Hindu riots broke out

on large scale in Karachi, In order to save the life of myself and my

family, I had to run away from Karachi and I thus came to Bangalore at the

end of August 1947. While coming to India, I had brought some money with me.

So I decided to start money lending business. I was a novice to India and

hence slowly and slowly I started losing money. Though I did the

money-lending business from 1947 to 1958, I lost all my money during this

period. Though I had with me a bundle of promissory notes, passed by the

people, still they refused to honor them and I was completely non-pulsed to

know the way to recover my money. Legal action to recover the money seemed

to be out of question, due to heavy legal cost. So ultimately I gave up the

hope of getting back my money and thought of finding some other business for

my livelihood.

 

When I was so much in a dejected mood, my friend from Bombay advised me to

go to Shirdi in order to end my woes. I therefore went to Shirdi and prayed

to Shri Baba in right earnest. I had thought that I was brought to this

condition due to my past sins. I therefore sincerely requested Shri Baba to

pardon me for my sins and to show me the new light to start a fresh page of

my life. After prayer, I slept and had a dream that same night. I saw Shri

Sai Baba with white clothes and snow white beard. Shri Baba had also worn a

white cloth on his head. In the dream, Shri Baba consoled me and said, " My

son, all your way hereafter is very clear. There is nothing to worry. I will

take care of you in future. You will not feel any want hereafter " . The dream

was over. However, on awakening I found that my mind was quite at ease.

 

I stayed at Shirdi for three days; but the dream did not repeat. I came back

to Bangalore with full confidence that prosperous days were going to dawn

very soon. Immediately I started searching for a job. After a period of

about two months, I god a job on a monthly salary of Rs. 200/-. I continued

my job for eight years and my salary rose to Rs. 315/- per month when I left

the job.

 

(to be contd.....)

 

Shri Madhavdas Narayand

Bangalore

 

Source Shri Sai Leela Magazine Sep 1978)

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