Sai Satcharitra - Ovi to Ovi english Translation - Chp-III

May 2, 2007

61. While reading and listening, with devotion and faith, let me be able to

meditate on Sai. Let him appear before my eyes in his saguna form8 and let

it be imprinted on my mind.

62. In this way, let my devotion to the Guru grow and let me attain

detachment from the world. Let the urge to remember his name become intense

and make my mind pure.

63. With this object in mind, Sainath conferred grace on me and made me the

instrument, while he himself wrote the book.

64. Although the cow’s udder is full of milk to overflowing, it is natural

for her to release the milk only to her calf. So is Sai’s love.

65. For the sake of my longing like the ‘Chatak’ bird9, Sai mother showered

happiness, quenching my modest thirst and he will quench that of his

devotees abundantly.

66. How marvellous are love and devotion! Overflowing with the instinctive

love for her child, the mother forces her milk into its mouth, even when the

child does not ask for it.

67. Who knows her fatigue? The child is not aware of it. Who else but the

mother will take the child to her breast without asking?

68. When a baby is decorated with ornaments, the baby knows no significance

of it. Only the mother knows the pleasures. Similar is the way of the

Sadguru.

69. This child-like feeling that I have, who will lovingly satisfy? Who else

but the mother will have a real concern? That kind of affection is rare.

70. To be born to a virtuous mother is a great fortune bestowed by God. Yet

the child is blissfully ignorant of the mother’s pangs and its birth.

71. May that be whatever. Baba said something more in this regard which I

will tell you. Oh! You good listeners, please listen to it with due respect

and attention.

72. In the year 1916, my service with the government came to an end and a

suitable pension was fixed. The time came for me to take a trip to Shirdi.

73. It was the day of the Guru purnima. The devotees had gathered to

perform the Guru puja. Anna Chinchanikar10, on his own, made a request to

Baba. Listen to what his recommendation was.

74. Anna was very worried about me. He pleaded before Baba; “As his family

is increasing, have compassion on him.

75. Give him another service. This pension will not suffice. Ward off

Annasaheb’s worries. Do something of this sort”.

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