Ambrosia in Shirdi Part-1-Baba's Leelas before 1918

June 17, 2005

Leela 59

Ganeshji Mahajan of Sawantwadi worked as a clerk at Khatau Mahajan Mills,

Bombay. He earned a meagre salary of Rs.15/- per month. To add to all this, he

frequently fell ill with some malady or the other. His mother worried greatly

and fervently hoped that her son would go to Shirdi and gain good health.

Ganesh too wished likewise. But, he felt that he couldn't afford the trip.

Once, the water pump in Shirdi required urgent repair. So, his mill manager,

R.A.Tarkhad decided to send an engineer to Shirdi. The engineer seized the

opportunity and decided to take his family with him. Mrs. Tarkhad, on hearing

that the family was going, decided that she would accompany them.

Tarkhad booked seats and made arrangements for both the families to go to

Shirdi. Ganesh knew all this. So, on the date of departure, he came to V.T.

station to see them off. He also brought some fruits, flowers and prasad to be

offered to Baba. The families were comfortably seated, and there were just a

few minutes for the train to depart. When Tarkhad asked Ganesh whether he would

like to go, as one of the family members could not make it and there was a spare

ticket. Ganesh couldn't believe his ears. He jumped into the compartment saying,

"Yes! Yes! Of course I'll go!" Then he sent word to his mother about the

wonderful news, at long last, his chance to go to Shirdi. His delight knew no

bounds and he thanked his manager and Baba for making all the arrangements for

the

pilgrimage.

He reached Shirdi, took Baba's Darshan. From that time, the illnesses took to

their heels and he was in robust health."Gurur Brahma Gurur VishnuGurur Devoh

Maheshwar;Gurur Shakshat ParambramhaTashmai 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 Hdebu7366

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