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

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106. Just as the worm by constantly thinking of the bee itself becomes the

bee, in the same way, when a disciple constantly contemplates upon his Guru

he becomes similar to his Guru.

 

107. By using the word ‘similar’, still a distinction remains. Even that is

not tolerated by the Guru, even for a moment,

because Guru’s existence is not possible without the disciple; and the

disciple is not separate from the Guru”.

 

108. So it was. The one whom I was ordered to worship, he explained who he

was. In support of what I have been saying I am reminded of an incident

which I will relate now.

 

109. A Rohilla (Pathan) came to Shirdi and was attracted by Baba’s virtues.

He stayed there for a long time and lovingly devoted himself to Baba.

 

110. He was hefty like a male-buffalo. He was self-willed, and cared for no

one. He wore only a ‘kafni’ upto his ankles and came and lived in the

Masjid.

 

111. Whether it was day or night, whether it was in the Masjid or the

Chavdi11 he would recite the verses from the Koran at a high pitch, with

extreme enthusiasm and full freedom.

 

112. Maharaj was Peace Incarnate. But the villagers were very weary. Even at

midnight his continuous recitation would disturb everybody’s sleep.

 

113. During the day, the people had to toil in the hot sun, in the fields

and forests. At night, they could not get undisturbed sleep. Therefore the

people were annoyed.

 

114. May be, Baba was not troubled. As for the people, they felt that they

had committed a great sin. No peaceful sleep at night. They were annoyed

with the Rohilla.

 

115. They were on the horns of dilemma. How long could they endure this? Day

and night, this nuisance was a big problem for them. They were greatly

worried.

 

116. Rohilla was, as it is, a head strong person. To make matters worse, he

had Baba’s strong support. He became more uncontrollable than what he was

before and gave himself airs.

 

117. He became arrogant and disdainful and behaved insolently with the

people. He behaved more recklessly than before and the whole village turned

against him.

 

118. Sai being very kind hearted, like a mother, always shielded those who

surrendered to him. Therefore all the villagers came to him and entreated

him.

 

119. But Baba paid no attention. On the contrary he told the villagers: “Do

not harass the Rohilla. He is very dear to me.

 

120. This Rohilla’s wife is a virago and not ready to stay with him. She is

eager to come to me by eluding him.

 

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