Sai Satcharitra - Ovi to Ovi english Translation - Chp- X II

September 1, 2007

31. The craving of such people will be partially fulfilled by listening to these stories with reverence and faith. They will have to be content with minor acquisitions4. 32. Those who went in good time, by good fortune, and were able to take darshan and touch his feet, were content, but did they stay there at their sweet will? Baba had to allow them. 33. None could go there of his own will or stay there at his own will. If allowed, then only could he stay, and left when told to go. 34. On one occasion, Kaka Mahajani went to Shirdi from Bombay. He intended to stay for one week at Shirdi and then return. 35. It was at the time of the festival of the birth of Lord Krishna. The chavadi was beautifully decorated. The cradle was hung before Baba and the devotees were dancing with joy. 36. Kaka arrived at Shirdi at the opportune time of the Gokul

Ashtami festivities, desiring to enjoy and witness the festival. 37. Immediately on going for Baba’s darshan, Baba asked him: “When are you returning to your home?” Kaka was astonished. 38. Kaka was surprised and perplexed at this question being asked at the first moment of the meeting, because he had intended to stay at Shirdi for eight days. 39. When Baba himself has asked, it was obligatory for Kaka to answer. As if Baba himself suggested the answer, he gave a suitable reply. 40. “When Baba grants permission, I will return to my home”. When Kaka gave the reply, Baba said: “Go tomorrow”. 41. Obeying the order with profound reverence, bowing down to Baba, he departed the same day inspite of the Ashtami festival. 42. Later on when he returned to the town and went to his office, he found that his employer was eagerly awaiting Kaka’s return. 43. The Munim had suddenly taken ill and the employer needed Kaka. He had sent a letter to Shirdi to Kaka, recalling him. 44. After Kaka had left from Shirdi, the postman had inquired and the

letter was re-directed, which was received by Kaka at home. 45. Now, listen to this short story which is the exact opposite of the one just narrated. Devotees did not realise their own good but Sai knew it clearly.http://www.saileela s.org/books/ sss/index.

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