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My experiences and the leelas that I witnessed during this trip to India::My this trip to India was much more interesting than what I had planned or anticipated.It was definetly filled with leelas and miracles of Saibaba. I went to Shirdi on Ramnavami and I not only had a very good darshan over there but I also attended the Aarti as a VIP.Thanks to the two messengers of Sai without whom I would have been totally lost. They helped me in every possible way to make sure that I get whatever I needed in Shirdi and Baba thru them made sure that I am able to do everything in Shirdi to my hearts content. Infact at one point, one of them wandered and said to the other- I have never met Deepa before but I wander why am I doing all this !!!!!!!!... He carried on his shoulders 700 plus Sai Vrat Katha books and other stuff that I had purchased and walked bare foot from Dwarkamai to Prasadalaya.It was abt 10:30 pm and they made sure that I safely reached my hotel and on the Ramnavami day before saying good bye to me-They presented me with a big framed picture of Baba which was one of a kind and not easy to get. It seems they had got that picture for some other devotee but that devotee never showed up.. Ofcourse, to me this was a leela of Sai - I had tears in my eyes when I saw that picture cos just before leaving for India-- I had sent a very big picture of Sai to a father whose daughter was not feeling well and in my mail to Him- I had written to him that Sai is coming to ur house!!!! And there I was in Shirdi on Ramnavami day and a Sai bhakt presented me with Babas big picture -- I felt as if Baba is coming with me to my house. May be it was a blessing from the heart of that father that Sai has come to my house or perhaps it was a blessing from Sai that on Ramnavami day He showered His grace on me. No matter what the truth is but when ever I see that pic in my house in my temple -I just say to myself -Great is Baba and even greater are his leelas. Inspite of the huge crowds of devotees everywhere, I also was able to do the Satyanarayan pooja and do everything else that I normally do in Shirdi. This reminds me of another leela that happened the next day after Ramnavami .I woke up at 7:30 am or so and the first thing that came to my mind was that I wish I could do the Satyanarayan pooja so I hurried to the sansthan to get the parchi for the 8:30am pooja but when I reached there - I was told that there was no place-the hall was full and they could give me the parchi only for the pooja that will be at 1:30 in the afternoon.I knew I can not attend the 1:30 pooja cos by then I had to leave for Mumbai.I had completely lost hope and just then Sai alone knows what happened-it was like Sai Commanded and the person sitting way inside the office suddenly instructed the clerk to give me the parchi for 8:30 am ... I was so so so happy- I immediately got the parchi and ran to the place where the pooja was going to be held -it was already 8:30 by then -when I reached the hall- the guy inside the hall saw my parchi and gave me the seat in the very first front row and I sat just across the pandit who was performing the pooja..
Many leelas kept happening during this trip to Shirdi.Out of which one also happened on Ramnavami during the day. I had never ever met or seen or even spoken personally to the designer of the above Sai Picture whom I often refer as the True Sai Devotee.....But on that day, I met him in Shirdi outside Dwarkamai- of course that meeting was planned --- anyways, we both then went to Shri Abdul Baba's cottage which you see in the below picture and sat there to chat.But before entering Abdul Baba's cottage, I saw everyone eating pulao outside Dwarkamai. It sure looked tasty so even I wanted to have that prasad but could not find who was distributing it.Anyways, Is it possible that you sit in Baba's Darbaar on Ramnavami day and you go without eating the Prasad??? Nope Not Possible!!!! Anyways, The true Sai devotee who designs the pictures everyday for the Shirdi Sai Speaks mails and I were chatting in Abdul Baba's cottage and suddenly the person who was distributing the pulao came inside with her dish-- filled the plate with pulao and offered it to us. Vow!!! What more could I ask !! Nobody knew except Sai, that I was dying to have that tasty pulao and there it was in my lap..Baba's Prasad to me along with jalebi and udi while sitting in Abdul Babas cottage!! To others, this may be a co incidence but to me they are leelas which make me feel as if Sai is with us at every step we take .
This is the picture of Abdul Baba's cottage which is across Chavdi.The name of Abdul Baba is prominent amongst the Muslims who were ardent devotees of Sadguru Shri Sai Maharaj. It was around 1989-90 that Abdul Baba first arrived in Shirdi. His age was around 19-20 years. The moment Abdul Baba set his foot in the Masjid, Sai Baba was overjoyed and spontaneously uttered, ‘‘Mera Kauwa Aaya (My crow has come) !” This appears to have some relation with the story of Dr. Pillay which appears in Adhyay 34 of Shri Sai Satcharita. The doctor’s leg had contacted a disease called Naaru. Sai Baba had told the doctor that “Now the crow will come and nibble with his beak.” And so it happened - Abdul Baba accidentally stepped on the wound, it burst open and the contaminated blood flowed out. The doctor was confused and asked Baba, “Will a crow again pierce the wound with his beak ?” Baba replied, “No ! He came just now and touched your wound with his leg.”
Abdul Baba had a earnest desire that, every moment of his life, he should be able to use his mortal body in service of Sadguru Shri Sai Nath. To achieve this goal of his life, he was willing to do any sort of work. Dasya Bhakti was seeped in every pore of his body. It was the only aim of his life. While Shri Sai Baba was in the mortal form, there was a tremendous strain of work on Abdul Baba. But, he did all the chores with pleasure - washing Baba’s clothes at the village brook, cleaning the path on which Baba traveled, cleaning the Masjid and Chavdi, fill oil in the lamps and light them, bring water for Baba’s bath as well as for Him to drink etc. At times, Abdul Baba even cleaned the toilets. Therefore, with great affection, Baba sometimes referred to him as Halalkhor (Bhangi)/ Mariambi.Abdul Baba looked after the maintenance of Nandadeep at the Lendi Baug. Baba followed a practice of sitting behind the lamp. Abdul Baba always accompanied Baba there. He then filled water in to Ghagari. Baba watered the garden with these. Only Abdul Baba alone accompanied Him at such times.
Abdul Baba’s was steadily progressing on the path of Vairagya due to the Sahavas of his Sadguru and the Adhyayan carried under His guidance. In those days, he resided in a stable near the Masjid. At nights, he slept with Baba in the Chavdi. During the day time, besides carrying out his daily chores, he sat in the Masjid and recited the holy Quran. Many times, Baba directed him to recite specific parts of Quran while sometimes, - as Baba knew Arabic language - Baba taught or reeled out the part by heart.Throughout the night, Abdul Baba slept very lightly - as he wanted to be alert and promptly attend to Baba’s needs. Therefore, during the day time, sometimes he was unable to control his sleep and dozed while reciting Quran. Baba used to say - “Abdulla, control your sleep ! Eat a little less ! Think over the part you are reading ! Think who you are !”
Abdul Baba narrated a very touching incident in this regard. “One night, I was extremely tired and was unable to control my sleep. I held my head in both hands and tried to get over my sleep. Seeing this, Baba said, ‘Are you trying to see the moon ?’ That night ultimately I almost collapsed on Baba Who was sleeping on a mattress. Baba affectionately patted me on my leg. I woke up. Next night, to wash my face I took some water in my palms and I really saw the moon in that water. Whatever Baba had said earlier had come out to be true.”
Abdul Baba had great faith in each and every word uttered by Baba. Therefore, he noted down (in Devnagari or Modi) several sentences spontaneously uttered by Baba from time to time, with Baba’s prior permission in his diary of 137 pages. That is his gospel known to us as Sai Quaran . Later on, if someone posed a question or was in difficulties, Abdul Baba referred to one of the pages of his Sai Quran. He always got the answer that he was seeking.This is an event after Baba’s Mahasamadhi. A well had been dug in Baba’s Mandir; but its water was muddy. Some one posed this question to Abdul Baba. As per his usual practice, he opened a page of his diary and said, “Dig further two feet deep and you will find sweet water.” And so it happened.
One more such experience. Barrister Annasaheb Gadgil’s son had gone abroad. The father enquired, “Whether my son will return back to India ?” Abdul Baba referred his diary and replied, “He will return.” And really he returned with his wife and children within no time.
After the Mahanirvan of Shri Sai Baba, Abdul Baba lived for 36 years and passed away on 2nd April 1954.
During his lifetime Shri Abdul Baba had attained Sahaj Samadhi Avastha. After demise, he continues to be in the Sahavas of Sai Baba, as his Samadhi is at the entrance to Lendi Baug.
Not a Probing Mind but a Pure Mind
During his lifetime Shri Abdul Baba had attained Sahaj Samadhi Avastha. After demise, he continues to be in the Sahavas of Sai Baba, as his Samadhi is at the entrance to Lendi Baug.
Not a Probing Mind but a Pure Mind No one can completely grasp the mystery of God. There is as big a difference between Heaven and Earth as between our limited intelligence, thinking and the path of heavenly vision. In order to realize God, either searching Him or singling out His Omnipresence or installing Him in a particular place is not possible. It would be better to desist from such futile attempts.To have firm faith in Baba who is the Living God visible to our eyes and apply His teachings in our lives is the right method. Baba laid emphasis on austerity and purity. Time and again Baba proved that by neither reading the scriptures nor by scientific research or even by dry logic can God be realized. One should give up logical debate, futile research and become an innocent child. Then, our heart becomes pure and selfless and can easily grasp Baba. The taste of sugar will instantly be felt on the palate. No knowledge, test or research is needed. The books on sugar making, scientific principles and equipment can only help produce sugar, but can never reveal its sweetness. Instead of searching for God, it is better to know oneself through soul-searching. Then, Baba within us will be felt. Don't regret that you have wasted time in searching for Baba who dwells within you. Unalloyed bliss can be an experience when you love Baba with a pure heart and sense His presence within you.
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