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

April 17, 2007

61. We will recall the same stories, over and over again, assimilate

whatever we can, weave them together with bonds of love and later share them

between us.

62. In this (book), I have written nothing on my own. It is all Sainath’s

inspiration. Whatever he wants me to say he ensures that I speak.

63. To say “I speak” is egotism. Sai himself is the puppeteer who holds me

by his strings. It is he who speaks through me. Who am I to say then, that I

speak?

64. When the ego is completely surrendered at his feet, infinite bliss will

ensue. The whole of worldly existence will be blissful when egotism

vanishes.

65. When this thought arose I did not have the opportunity nor the courage

to ask Baba about it. As Madhavrao came up the steps (of the Masjid) I told

it to him.

66. At that very time, seeing no one around, Madhavrao took the opportunity

to ask Baba.

67. ‘Baba, this Annasaheb says that he has in mind to write your biography,

according to his ability, provided he has your consent’.

68. “I am just a fakir, wandering from door to door for alms, eating

bhakri16 with or without vegetables, and passing my days. Then why should

there be my biography?

69. It will invoke ridicule”. “Do not speak like this about this jewel. It

must be put in a setting befitting it.

70. May it be howsoever. Your permission is important. He will write if you

give him your co-operation. Or your grace will write it through him,

vanquishing all evil forces.

71. Only with the blessings of saints can the composition of a book begin.

Without your grace the writing will not progress smoothly”.

72. Knowing my innermost wish, compassion arose in Sai Samartha and he said:

“His wish will be fulfilled”. And I placed my head at his feet.

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