AFTER HIS MAHASAMADHI.....

IS BABA LIVING AND HELPING NOW ?

DEVOTEES EXPERIENCES AFTER BABA’S MAHASAMADHI ON 15th OCTOBER, 1918 from book entitled ‘AMBROSIA IN SHIRDI’ written by Shri Ramalingam Swami, inspired by SHri Sivanesan Swamiji of Shirdi

(Contd. from March-April, 2006 issue)

93. Baba CURED THE CHICKEN-POX AND OTHER DISEASES OF THE DAUGHTER OF SMT. P. JANARDHANAmmA, CHENNAI.....

My daughter Akkila, aged seven years, had chicken-pox (Atalamma) last July. After three days, she had high temperature, and was raving. No medicine was given as none was supposed to be given for a disease of this sort.

We prayed to Sai (having got faith in Him after reading ‘Sai Leela’), and put some Udi in her mouth. She felt some relief within 2 or 3 minutes. She herself told us so at once. During the next 3 or 4 days, whenever there were some troublesome symptoms, she herself asked for the Udi, used it and got relief. Then she became alright.

My other daughter Yashoda, aged five years, is very devoted to Baba. She plucks flowers from our garden and worships Baba’s picture with them. After Akkila’s recovery, Yashoda too had an attack of chicken-pox and we gave her Baba’s Udi. It was a mild attack and soon disappeared.

Yashoda’s faith in Baba was so great that when her elder sister had jaundice and was taking medicines, Yashoda said, “Why not simply take Baba’s Udi and discard the medicine ?’’

One day, our gardener complained of a severe stomachache due to which not only was he unable to do any work, he had to be carried home. We gave him some Udi which he used. By evening he had recovered.

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94. Baba CURED THE TYPHOID OF SHRI MOHANAKRISHNAN, S/O SMT. K. ARUNDATI AMMAL, Chennai.....

My son Shri Mohanakrishnan, aged five years, was suffering from typhoid. He was under allopathic treatment and there were various complications.

I had faith in Shri Sai Baba, having read the ‘Sai Leela’. Finding medicines useless, I used Baba’s Udi for the boy.

One night, his temperature was high and he was in a delirium, raving loudly. I was helpless. I prayed to Baba to save the boy, and gave the Udi, vowing we would take the boy when cured, to Shirdi. Within fifteen minutes the symptoms subsided. The delirium and raving ceased and the patient slept. Gradually, the fever left him and he recovered.

Every year, during the last quarter, my health has been giving great trouble. I prayed to Baba for help, seeing how He had helped my boy. In October 1938, my trouble began as usual. I then prayed and vowed that I would remit Rs. 100/- to Shirdi and also make a pilgrimage to Shirdi, if the disease was cured. Then, it disappeared completely, not even leaving a trace behind.

A calf of mine had dysentery earlier in this month. I did not wish to send it to the Veterinary Hospital despite numerous suggestions from friends. I put some of Baba’s Udi in its mouth. Then, the dysentery which had troubled it for six or seven days ceased and the calf was cured.

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95. Baba CURED THE FEVER AND HELPED IN THE SAFE DELIVERY OF THE YOUNGER AND ELDER SISTERS OF SHRI ABDUL SATTAR SAHEB, SCENTS DEALER, WORIYUR TRICHY.....

I learnt of Shri Sai Baba’s greatness from Shri A. S. Gopalkrishna Iyer. I used to offer Naivedya and light scented sticks manufactured by me before Baba’s picture in Shri A. S. Gopalkrishna Iyer’s office.

One of my younger sisters had fever for a whole week. Shri Iyer asked me to apply Baba’s Udi, but I forgot to take it from him. When I reached home without it, I lay thinking of my omission. Baba appeared in my dream. He applied His Udi and blessed the patient. Next morning she recovered her health.

Another younger sister of mine was pregnant. It was her first conception. We were all anxious when the labour pains began. I gave her Baba’s Udi. A little bit was given to be swallowed and some was smeared on her body. Within an hour she had a safe delivery.

Four days later, my elder sister was about to deliver. On previous accasions it had been observed that she would have fits at the time of delivery. We were, therefore, afraid that history would repeat itself. But, I was assured of the efficiency of Baba’s Udi and in three hours she had an easy delivery, without any fits.

The younger sister, who had delivered earlier, developed an abscess. The doctor treating her feared there may be a fractured bone below the abscess. We prayed to Baba and vowed to send Rs. 1-4-0. Later, another doctor examined her; but found no fracture and cured it by an operation.

Due to my firm faith in Shri Sai Baba, I have named my scents manufacturing unit as ‘Sai Baba Udi Works’.

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96. Baba cured the liver of Miss Santha, cousin of Miss K. V. Lalitha.....

In 1937, October, my two year old cousin Santha of Erode had been suffering from an enlarged liver for three months and the case was serious. The medical treatment continued. Baba’s Udi was applied to her body and given in small doses for her to eat. The disease became less severe and in a year, she was cured.

Another cousin Gururajan had liver and spleen enlargements ever since he was one or two years old. Gradually, he got better and seemed to be cured in his seventh year. But, two years later (when he was nine) he had a sudden relapse and passed blood in his urine. We despaired for his life. We gave him Baba’s picture and Udi. We also advised his parents to make vows to Shri Sai Baba. He was also treated by Dr. D. Mac Roberts. The boy had a vision of someone visiting him. He is now alright for the past eighteen months, thanks to Baba’s grace.

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97. Baba made a Mohammedan devotee win his appeal (writteN by SHri Swaminathan Iyer, 19, Town Hall, CHENNAI).....

The remittance of Rs. 100/- by money order is the amount I have received from a Mohammedan friend of mine on account of his success in an appeal. The appeal was prepared by me and at that time he promised to pay me this sum if he succeeded.

But, since I am a staunch devotee of Shri Sai Baba (though I was not fortunate enough to see Him when He was living), I had told my friend at that time that the amount would be paid to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan as charity.

As I am just in the receipt of that amount, I am remitting the same to be utilised for any charitable purpose as would have been utilised by the Master Himself (Shri Sai Baba when He was in human form). I, therefore, leave it to you to take a suitable decision.

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98. Baba fulfilled the wishes of Shri T. Balanagi Reddi, Reddy Street, Old Town, Anantapur (A. P.).....

There was a civil litigation pending for the last eleven years. We had failed in all courts and there was no chance of recovering anything, even to maintain ourselves.

After we turned to Sadguru Shri Sai Baba, it has now been possible to retain some property for our livelihood. The litigation was launched in the name of my wife Smt. P. Subhamma.

She now wants to join Shri Sai Baba Sansthan as a life member. It seems she had vowed thus and has achieved it. The case ended about 10 days ago and she is sending the amount of Rs. 100/- without delay. Please accept and make her a life long member of your esteemed Sansthan.

As soon as we get back the property and we have repaid our debts, our whole family of three will be joining as members, as bright days commence.

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99. Baba made His Holiness B. V. Narasimhaswamy suffer for not adhering to His Instructions.....

His Holiness B. V. Narasimhaswamy was getting particulars  from the devotees in Shirdi and began to write about the devotees’ experiences. One day, Baba ordered him in his dream to stop the writing.

But, in his zeal to serve Baba, he continued writing ignoring Baba’s definite order in his dream. As a result, Swamiji somehow became senseless and dumb. All the devotees joined together and took him to Manmad to arrange to send him to his native place in Chennai. At Manmad, they asked him, whether he would drink some milk. Swamiji made signs to say ‘‘yes’’.

They fetched him milk from a nearby tea shop and made him drink. After drinking the milk he became fully conscious and spoke well. He asked for some more milk. After that he returned to Shirdi and stayed there for some time. He finished his work with Baba’s grace and returned to Chennai. With Baba’s blessings he formed the All India Sai Samaj, Mylapore, Chennai - 4. He has written many authentic books on Shri Sai Baba’s Creed.

We can dare say that none in the world till now has done so much as Swamiji in propagating Sai’s worship and thereby obtained Sadgati with Baba’s grace.

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100. BaBa Himself proved that He exists even after His Mahasamadhi on 15th October, 1918 as per letter written by Prof. G. G. Narke to Shri G. S. Khaparde, dated 5th November, 1918.....

Prof. G. S. Narke wrote a letter to Shri G. S. Khaparde stating that he had been to Shirdi on 2nd October, 1918 and that Shri Sai Baba was suffering from fever since 28th September, 1918, and had given up eating food from that day. However, He had not given up His begging round (Bhiksha). He became weak and was unable to walk.  Shri Butti and Shri Nimonkar helped Baba in walking during His round to Lendi Baug and His daily round of Bhiksha. Baba stopped His round of Bhiksha from 13th October, 1918.

Baba’s health grew worse and He asked His devotees to take their meals in their residences. Shri Bhagoji Shinde, Lakshmanmama, Nanasaheb Nimonkar and Laxmibai were present. Four days prior to leaving His mortal coil, He told that He no longer wanted to stay at Dwarkamai or in the Chavadi, but at Butti’s Wada. His condition grew worse on 15th October, 1918. He sent everyone to their residences for their meals and asked two Shirdi villagers to seat with Him..... Sai Baba called Laxmibai Shinde and gave first Rs. 5/- and then Rs. 4/- in all Rs. 9/-..... One of the villagers, present in the Masjid, came out and said that Baba was having trouble breathing. Nanasaheb Nimonkar came and put some water in Baba’s mouth; but the water came out. On seeing this Shri Nimonkar cried, ‘‘Oh, Deva..... !’’ Baba opened His eyes and wanted to speak; but was unable to do so. He breathed His last on Bayaji’s lap.

The next morning, i.e. on 16th October, 1918, Baba appeared in Lakshmanmama’s dream and told him, “That Jog thinks I am dead and so, you come and do Kakad Aarati.’’

After a long discussion about the disposal of the body, it was decided to keep Baba’s body in Butti’s Wada as per His last words. The Samadhi ceremony of Shri Sai Baba took place in Butti’s Wada on 18th October, 1918.

Even though His mortal coil is no longer there, He is alive and active as aforesaid and effecting the welfare of His devotees as we have read so far.

- Jyoti Ranjan

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       That was the only seat and the bed. He wore a ‘kaupin’ (langoti or loin cloth) tied at the waist and had no other garment. Only the ‘dhuni’ was there to ward off the cold II91II Baba would sit cross-legged, facing South, with His left arm resting on the railing in the Masjid, gazing intently into the dhuni in front of Him II92II Along with ego and passion, all kinds of desires were offered as oblation; and, also, worldly aspirations were thrown into the dhuni; by different ways and means II93II - Chapter 5 Baba’s ‘dhuni’ was kept burning, all the twentyfour hours in the Masjid, whether it be summer, winter, monsoon or spring II84II How strange was Baba’s determination ! Just as the Agnihotri performed his agnihotra, similarly Baba’s sacred dhuni remained lit in the Masjid, day and night II85II Chapter 23 Baba repeatedly asked and took dakshina from which He did charity, helping the poor and the needy. From the balance, He purchased a lot of firewood which He piled in heaps II5II He offered the dry wood as an oblation in the dhuni, in front of Him. The ashes from the burnt wood which were considerable, were distributed to the devotees II6II - Chapter 33 In order to keep the dhuni lit, Baba bought bundles of wood and kept them stacked against one of the walls in the courtyard II86II - Chapter 23 –– Shri Sai Satcharita   

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