The Miracle of Sai Baba's Udi By:- Mahesh Chandra Srivastava

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The Miracle of Sai Baba's Udi

By:- Mahesh Chandra Srivastava

 

Inscrutable are the ways of Providence To get the blessings of choicest

Heaven is the rare bliss.

Since October, 1973, I have the privilege of enjoying Baba's blessings in

various ways and find Him guiding my darkened path, everyday, specially when

I am in difficulty. Whenever my thoughts go to Him, irrespective of where I

am, I find His Photograph, before me, conveying His blessings.

 

A day earlier, than the fall of KOJAGIRI POORNIMA, It was Wednesday and I

was bound for Shirdi the very night. At 10 .30 A. M, a thought came to my

mind that while at Shirdi, I should buy a silver ring with 'Baba's Emblem'

over it. At about 1.30 PM, the same day, I called on a friend of mine, who

deals in Diamonds, with a mind to have lunch with him and also to inform him

of my intending visit to Shirdi, since I would not be able to see him for a

couple of days. After finishing the lunch, he got up and at his own accord,

came out with an offer of a Platinum ring with 'Baba's Emblem' over it. The

ring could be classed as one of the rarest mould of its kind. Even after

spending a fortune, I could not have made this precious ring. It has got a

beautiful emblem of Baba in 'Gold' on it, and is made of platinum, silver

and a couple of other hardening metals. The ring consists of five elements

which is supposed to be 'THE MOST SACRED'. Since Baba never wanted me to

wear a silver ring, that is why, He arranged, its presentation to fulfil my

thoughts.

 

My friend was just an instrument in its presentation, since this ring came

to him from someone Though this friend of mine used to meet me everyday

for the past one month or so, still the thought of presenting this sacred

ring came to his mind only that day, when Baba wanted my desire to be

cherished. My friend made this offer of his own accord. With the ring on my

finger, Baba brought me to His Lotus feet on 'KOJAGIRI POORNIMA' day which

luckily was Thursday, at His shrine at Shirdi.

But the miracle that I am going to narrate to my brother devotees, has its

own significance and characteristic meaning. It has brought a great change

in my life and has left a rich imprint on my mind, which no word can

express. lam overwhelmed with His benign blessings which He has been

gracious enough to shower upon this humble self.

 

On the morning of 23rd February, 1974, I reached the holy place, named

Shirdi with my few friends, all intending to stay together. Somehow, on

reaching Shirdi, I decided to stay separately, and I did. After finishing

the morning rituals, I went to my friend's place with a mind to go with them

to 'Maha Samadhi Mandir' for ABHISHEK. Since they were not ready, I told

them to meet me at Samadhi Mandir, where I would be awaiting them.

 

While buying garlands for Baba, a vibration came to my mind as if Baba was

instructing me in person, saying " Go to Dwarka Mai first, then to Chaudi and

then to Samadhi Mandir. I am still alive.

 

After prostrating on His Lotus feet and garlanding His Portraits at Dwarka

Mai and Chaudi, I came to Samadhi Mandir for 'ABHISHEK' and to attend the

noon arti

 

No sooner the noon arti was finished, at Samadhi Mandir, I retired to my

room with a mind to get up at 4 p. m. or 4.30 p. m. to go to Dwarka Mai for

reading the religious books at His Lotus feet. But some unknown force woke

me up at about 3.00 p. m , and directed me to get ready and go to Dwarka

Mai. It was about 3 30 p. m, when I reached at the 'Sacred Place' where I

was asked by the 'Blessed Attendant' to serve Baba by cleaning and wiping

His two portraits and five Padukas, which adore the holy shrine. My joy knew

no bounds, while serving Baba this way, since I never expected this service

to come at that hour.

 

(to be contd....)

 

 

Source Shri Sai Leela Magazine April 1978)

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