Follow Baba's instructions.........

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The following incidents that the devotees who left Shirdi without

Baba's permission had to pay for their deed.

 

Once, a religious story-teller, Nanasaheb Chandorkar and two other

gentlemen went for Darshan of Sai. After Darshan, the story-teller

was eager to leave early; as he had a story-telling program in

Ahmednagar the next day. When Nanasaheb asked Baba's permission,

Baba said, " Have your lunch and go! " Nanasaheb requested the story-

teller to stay; but he would not agree and left with his friends to

reach the station.

 

Sai then commented to Nanasaheb, " See how selfish people can be!

When the time comes they leave their friends and stick to their own

vested interests. That is why one should choose a friend, who will

never ever leave one's side. "

 

Who else, but a Sadguru can be such a life-long friend! So, one

should be devoted to a Sadguru only. You may love all living things;

and only the company of a Sadguru will bring real happiness.

 

As per Sai's wish, Nanasaheb and his friends took leave only after

having lunch. Sai said, " There is still some time for the train. "

When they reached the station, they found that the train was late

and the story-teller and his friends were waiting with sour faces

for the train. Nanasaheb asked, " Did you miss the train? " The story-

teller replied, " No, the train is three hours late. You did well to

listen to Sai Maharaj. We did not and had to go hungry. " Later, the

train arrived and everyone left for Ahmednagar.