BABA'S REMINISCENES

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BABA’S REMINISCENES

Baba: Once I was a little boy and I tried to earn my bread. I started in quest

of employment. I went to bid and got employed in weaving lace cloth. I was

never wearied in my work. By my fakir’s (master’s) ways, there was

no feeling of fatigue. Each day I turned out as much work as four boys together

tuned out. One boy produced Rs. 50/- cloth per diem, another Rs. 100/-, another

Rs.150/- and I Rs. 600/- worth. My employer was pleased. He loved me and

praised me to others. He gave me nice dress, a pagota for my head and shawl for

upper cloth. I did not use them, but gave them away to others. What Sircar (God)

gives lasts forever, not what man gives. (BCS 476)

I was Kabir and used to spin yarn. (BCS 477)

I had four brothers. The eldest had all the money. His wife starved us all. I

earned money by a contract and fed all including the eldest brother. He became

a leper and was shunned by all and cast out. I attended on him, fed him and

looked after his comforts. Ultimately he died. (BCS 478)

I was with 4000 persons. Then an epidemic broke out. They were in fear. Then I

assured the 4000 and said, "I will die rather than let you die. I will not let

you die." (BCS 479)

In the place, where this Shirdi Masjid (i.e., Baba’s) stands, one Muzafar

Shah lived. He owned property extending for miles, i.e., upto Nandurki, where

his son lived. I stayed with him and cooked for him. He died where the Dhuni

(fire) is glowing now in the mosque. (BCS 480)

A devotee: Baba, what is your native place? Baba: I came here from Aurangabad.

My maternal uncle (Mama) brought me down here.

Devotee: What is the name of that Mama? Where is he now?

Baba (Laughing): He was a mad man, having no name. He must be living somewhere now. (BCS 481)

(by HH Pujyasri B V Narasimha swamiji in Sri Sai Baba’s Charters and Sayings)