Chapter 20 :Sri_Sai_Sat_Charitra_Concise(Version)

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Om Sai Ram

Chapter 20:::

Das Ganu's doubt

 

*When Das Ganu was writing a commentary in Marathi on Ishopanishad he could

not grasp the core theme of the said Upanishad. When he asked Baba, He told him

that Kaka's maidservant at Bombay would clear his doubts. Every one felt that

Baba was joking. When Ganu returned to Bombay and stayed in Kaka's house, he

heard next morning the servant girl singing thus: 'What a nice dark red sari!

How beautiful is its embroidered border'etc. But Ganu saw her wearing rags and

taking pity got her a nice silk half sari, through Mr. Pradhan. Next day she

came in the new dress, joyously singing and dancing. Then on the third day she

came back in the old rag as joyfill as the previous day. Das Ganu's initial pity

on her became admiration. What a lesson she taught- Happiness or Sorrow depends

upon one's mental make up. If some one asks why Baba did not give this advise

Himself, we would reiterate that Baba did the right thing because Ganu got

direct perception of the core theme of the

Upanishad,

We too learn that: 'God pervades all and whatever is given by Him is for our

good only. We should accept humbly His blessings.'

 

By A. Govindakrishnan

 

 

"Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu

 

Gurur Devoh Maheshwar;

 

Gurur Shakshat Parambramha

 

Tashmai Shri Gurur Veh Namah"

 

May the Merciful Sri Sai Baba always shower His grace on us and our families and

remove our problems and anxieties by giving us all - strength , goodluck,

success and happiness with peace of mind.

Sai bhakt,

Deepa H

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