9 Coins given to Laxmibai by Sai Baba

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BABA' written by Sonavi Desai to reach my hands.The above book is 'a collection

of stories, portrayed through the eyes of Laxmibai, one of Sai Baba's closest

devotees, and to whom Baba gifted the silver coins that I have mentioned

earlier. Keeping material facts intact, an element of fiction has been

introduced, (in the book) to weave events from Baba's life into a narrative.'

According to the research done by the author: .the story of Baba's birth

remains shrouded in mystery. But it is believed that he was born in a Hindu

Brahmin family and that when he was eight years old, he was taken away by a

Sufi Fakir (holy men of Muslim Faith). When I met Sonavi, a few of us asked

her, what, in particular, had inspired her about Sai Baba. She answered that

Baba was one who had crossed the barriers of caste and creed, and spoke the

universal language of love. I cheered. Sonavi continued that while in Shirdi,

Baba spent most of his

time in a Masjid ( mosque) and called it Dwarkamai! (Mother Dwarka, the home of

Lord Krishna) Mostly everyone who knows Baba, is aware that Baba came to

Shirdi, accompanying Chand Patil, whose sister was to be married to a boy in

Shirdi. What a lot of people may not know is that, Baba predicted accurately,

where Chand Patil's lost mare was. Chand Patil watched in amazement, as Baba

hit the ground, and out came a spurt of water. Sai thrust a pair of tongs into

the ground, and drew out a burning ember. Various were the miracles that Baba

performed, but they were not performed to impress. What others would describe as

miracles, came naturally to him. Baba lit lamps with the aid of water instead of

oil, much to the delight of the local children. Dropping some leaves with some

blessed food, into a dry well, Baba made the water in it, overflow, and the

celebration of the birth of Sri Rama during Ramnaomi, was not cancelled. Baba

lit a fire, that until today

burns constantly, in Dwarkamai. The udi (ash), that comes out, is known to have

cured many ailments. When Baba was asked, what power the 'udi' possessed, he

answered: 'The power of faith!" There are many miraculous and touching

stories of the faith, of his devotees, in the 'udi' that Baba gave them. Baba

would often say that he was one with all living creatures. Thus, Baba would

continue, if one fed a beggar, dog, pig or even an insect, he (Baba) would

receive the nourishment. Baba taught that God is everything. He is perfect

infinite and eternal. He is the one who creates, He is the One who protects and

He is the One who destroys. He is all pervasive. He just Is. One must seek Him

within Oneself and in every form of Creation. One must only develop the ability

to recognize Him. Baba said that One was not required to be very knowledgeable

or highly intellectual

to recognize the Lord. In fact, He said: "The simpler the mind, the easier it is

to find God. Entrust your mind to the Guru. Let him be your guide on this

journey. And you shall find God. All you need is Patience (Saburi) and Faith

(Shraddha). It's simple really." I ask: "Is it? To be simple? To be

transparent? To have childlike faith? To have the Patience to wait? It could

be. If we take a moment to ponder, and take the first step towards Him.

Courtesy: http://www.dalsabzi.com/Message/shirdi_sai_baba.htm

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