GUIDELINES TO SHIRDI YATRA
"I draw to ME MY devotees from far off distance a thousand koas away from ME like a sparrow with the thread tied to its feet".
SAIBABA
Today SAI's name and fame has spread far and wide and people of different faiths from various parts of India and abroad are visiting SHIRDI. If places like Kashi, Pandaripur, Tirupathi, Nasik, Jagannath are holy places of pilgrimage to Hindus, Macca to Muslims, Jerusalem to Christs, Gurudwara to Sikhs, SHIBDI to all religions in the world-It has become an international divine centre. SAI's Darbar is open to all creeds and isms. The main reason for such a huge pilgrimage every day shows how popular SAI BABA is. He is fulfilling the desires of people in every walk of life. This is a novel feature worth appreciating; SAI is evergreen and ever lasting.
It is better to know the important places to be visited in SHIRDI.
As soon as one-steps in to the sacred soil of SHIRDI he may contact the SHIRDI Sansthan authority who will arrange for boarding and lodging. Then we can have the darshan of Gurusthan. Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai Chavadi, Lendibaig and memorable persons like Bhagat Mhalasapati, Laxmibai Shinde and others, Each one of them has its own story to tell us and remind the glorious and most fortunate days of the past and a call for the future prosperous and peaceful life.
At SHIRDI the entire process of visiting all the above places may be completed within bo time. A few words about each make us understandable the significance and practical utility of the sacred place like. SHIRDI.
(1) GURUSTHAN
"My Guru never expected anything from ME except Dakshina i.e. NISTHA (Faith) and Saboori (patience)".
SAI BABA
BABA himself told many a times that he served his Guru for 12 years and performed penance beneath the earth and came out and sat under the Neem tree.
On the advise of God Khandoba, a particular place was dug out and he bricks were found and underneath a flat stone. When the stone was removed a corridor was seen in which four lights were burning. The corridor led to a cellar where cow mouth shaped structure wooden boards necklaces were seen. Khandoba said this lad (that is SAI BABA) practiced deep penance here for 12 years. When people asked, BABA said that is his Guru's place. Bhagat, Mhalasapati and other dear devotees of BABA bowed to Baba's Guru at first.
Under the neem tree the padukas foot prints of Akkalkotkar Maharaj were installed by the will of SAI BABA. It is believed that he who burns incense on every thursday and Friday before Gurusthan will be blessed.
(2) SAMADHI MANDIR
"He who steps in to MY SAMADHI MANDIE all his troubles cease".
SAI BABA
On Wednesday 16-10-1918 BABA's body was taken in procession and brought to the wada and was inferred there with due formalities in the garbha i, e. the central portion reserved for, Murlidhar. Infact BABA became Muridhar and the wada became a temple (holy shrine) At present it is known as Samadhi Mandir where hundred of people prostrate everyday before it and pray. On the Samadhi beautiful marble statue of BABA is installed. Devotees who visit Samadhi Mandir are apt to remember the these golden words of BABA. "Believe me though I pass away my bones in tomb will give you hope and confidence. Not only myself but my tomb would be speaking moving and communicating with those who surrender themselves whole heartedly. Don't be anxious that I would, absent from you. You will hear MY bones speaking and discussing your welfare. But always remember ME belive in ME heart and soul then you will be most benefited",
Thanks to SHIBDI Sansthan for maintaining it very neatly and awaking elaborate arrangements for providing Darshan of Lord Shri Nath to hundreds of devotees daily, through a well organised queue system In the Samadhi Mandir the articles used by BABA are kept, safely.
Hundies are also placed in Samadhi Mandir. The devotees whose cherished desires are fulfilled by the grace of BAB A place the offerings Gold, Silver or Rupees in the Hundies. Even a flower placed on Samadhi Mandir with greatest love is accepted by BABA.
Pilgrims are requested to attend arati in the morning, noon, evening, night without fail.
(3) DWARKAMAI
"He who rests in her lap (Dwarkamai) all the sufferings end"
SAIBABA
Dwarkamai the (Mosque), where BABA stayed for nearly (60) years 's very near to Gurusthan.
About Dwarkamai BABA said many a times "She wards off all dangers and anxieties of the devotees. This Masjid Mai is very merciful-She is the mother of all the devotees whom she will save in calamities-Once a person sits on her lap all his troubles are over. He who rest in her shade gets bliss". In Dwarknmai, BABA used to sleep alternatively. He used to lit the earthen lamps and kept burning through out nights. baba sat on Gadi (stone) and blessed the devotees. HE prepared prasad in a Hundi and distributed to the devotees. In Dwarkamai he kept the DHUNI burining day and night. HE always sat in front of DHUNI facing south with his left hand resting on the wooden railing-A beautiful photo of BABA is placed before DHUNI. BABA himself distributed the sacred ashes Udi from Dhuni to the devotees. Some times passed Udi in the palms of devotees, and marked their fore heads with Udi with HIS finger. Udi cured the most dreadufl diseases during his life time and now also. The articles such as grinding stone, garment etc. are also kept in Dwarkamai.
Devotees who visit Dwarkami may kindly feed the Dhuni with fire wood and the earth lamps with oil.
Dwarkamai stands a living symbol today for national integration and solidarity to Hindu Muslim unity with a consciousness’ of SABKA MALIK EK HAI.
(4) CHAVADI
"My words are always pregnant with meaning and never Hallow".
SAI BABA
Chavadi is located at a distance of about 106 feet from Samadhi Mandir and 50 feet from Dwarkamai. Chavadi is sanctified by BABA due to his stay. It has two small portions. Qn the right side a big portrait of BABA in a sitting posture is placed on a wooden stool. Infront of this portrait we can see the padukas of BABA. One oil lamp is kept burning at all, times before BABA. In the left portion one wheel chair of white colour and one wooden bed stead are kept. one plauquin is also kept. These are preserved as memento.
During the life time of BABA His aarati was being sung in the Chavadi. On every thursday BABA is taken in planquin (palki) in procession. One day he slept in masjid and next day in chavadi. Bapu Saheb Jog washed the feat of BABA in a silver plate and worshipped HIM with due formalities then besmeared His arms with sandalpaste and offerred tambal betel leaves. Shama then prepared a chillam and handed over to Tatya Kote who drew a flame by a puff and gave it to BABA. After baba had smoke it was passed on to Mhalasapati and then to others. Tatya Kote who addressed BABA as Mama, threw :a golden embroidered beautiful shaal over BABA's body and cool him from- Chavadi-Then Kaka Saheb Dixit came forward with a silver plate containing flowers besmeared with gulal (Red powder) and threw on BABA's face. There after Tatya Kote and Mhalasapati held the left and right hand respectively. Devotees both men and women put a mugut (Crown) placed garlands flowers and jewels round HIS neck. The devotees conducted Bhajan dances with all musical instrument before BABA, and shouted the victory of BABA. Finally Bapu Saheb Jog waved the Aarti over baba and after the Aarati was over the devotees returned homes with Sai's blessings.
In short words fail to describe the scene and splendour of the occasion.
(5) LENDIBAGH
"He who rests here gets peace of mind".
SAI BABA
sai BABA never sat idle. He was always busy some times mediating GOD, on many occasion 'attending to his devotees. He brought Jasmines and marigolds from Rahata and planted, watered them and transferred the wilderness in to a lovely garden. Now this garden is known Lendi Bagh with beautiful surroundings and attractions. The pilgrims can spend time most pleasantly in this garden. It is a resting place for relaxation and a place of interest to photographers.
In Lendibagh BABA kept a lamp burning known as NANDIDEEP. It is kept burning since then and the devotee may pour oil in it during their visit to SHIRDI as a token of devotion and worship.
(6) BHAGATH MHALASAPATI
'Allah Rakhega Vaisa Ho Rehena".
SAI BABA
Out of all the devotees who were nearest to BABA Bhagat Mhalasapat and Tatya Kote were the fore most. These two slept with BABA. in Dwarkanmi and Chavadi. BABA loved these two equally. BABA addressed Mhalasapati as Bhagat for his noble qualities. As Sri Veeranjaneya is to Sri Rama so Mhalasapati to SAI. He was a priest in Kandobha temple at SHIRDI and the first who recognised BABA’s worth.
He applied sandal paste to BABA's forehead daily and worshipped. It is he who had given the name of SAI, with which all the devotees through out the world remember. He faced poverty during the whole life. Ho never bothered about worldly life; He dedicated his whole life in spiritual matters; serving BABA with all his might and main. In Chavadi procession he caught hold of the right hand of BABA.
SAI BABA had full confidence in Mhalasapati. In 1886 when BABA tried to yogic exercise of facing his Prana high up in order to free himself from a severe attack of Asthma he requested him to look after his body as it would remain motionless for about seventy two (72)hours. Mhalasapati guarded the body of BABA in his lap for three (3) days.
As per the order of BABA Mhalasapati put his hand on BABAs' heart chanting the name of GOD. BABA made him alert from dosing whenever HE felt his hand heavy on HIS heart,
In spite of leading a very miserable life he never accepted huge money offered by devotees. HE believed in the famous dictum of BABA i.e. Poverty is far better than prosperity. He preferred spiritual life to material and setup a model example to all others. To him each word of BABA proved a reality.
SAI BABA gave to Mhalasapati HIS satka (stick) kafni and coins which are preserved at his house. Devotees can see them even now.
Mhalasapati left his body on sacred day Ekadashi Monday 11-9-1922 and his soul merged in SAI.
(7) LAXMIBHAI SHINDE
"My devotees will never perish".
SAIBABA
Another devotee whom BABA loved was Laxmi Bhai Shindee BABA in return of her meritorious services just before leaving the mortal coil on 15-10-1918 gave her 4+5 = 9 rupees. These nine are the characteristics of a good disciple. The nine coins which are framed and kept at her house are open to the devotees to be worshipped. The pilgrims may kindly visit the house of Bhagat Mhalasapati and Laxmibhai. Shinde which are very near to Dwakamai.
All the above most important places are within one to two furlongs in SHIRDI and can most conveniently be visited within an hour
(8) BABA's INTIMACY WITH OTHEE DEVOTEES
BABA used to get Biksha from five selected households in SHIRDI Sri Vaman Tatya, Sri Sakhram Sheke. Sri Nandu Marwadi, Sri Appaji Kote and Sri Tatya Kote. These -were the lucky persons from whom BABA accepted Biksha. The devotees -who dined with BABA wore Kakasaheb Dixit, Gopal Rao Booti, Tatya Patil Kote, Nanasaheb Nimmonkar, Bimchanda Patil Madhobosle, Peer Mohammed Yaseen, Madhava-Rao Deshapande alias (SHAMA) and Bhagat Mhalasapati.
(9) FESTIVALS
The important festivals hi SHIRDI are PUJNIYA THITHIC babe's crossing the border of life) (Dasara Festival) Guru Pournima, Sri Rama Navami and Gokul Ashtami. The Puniya Thithi festival is celebrated for four days. It is a very big gathering where nearly 4 lakns of people .participate and worship BABA through paying homage, Keetan, singing, taking procession.
In order to see that the above festivals come out; most; successfully the court receiver holds a number of meetings well in advance for preparing the ensuing amazements. The work will be assigned to the responsible officers of SHIRDI SANSTHAN.
(10) SAI BHOJAN HALL
We thank SHIRDI SANSTHAN for arranging meals as SAl PRASAD at a very cheaper and nominal rate. Thousands of devotees who went to SHIRDI expressed complete satisfaction for a bellyful meals. This is one of the wonders of SAI. At a time hundreds of people can dine in SAI Bhojan Hall. Let him be a rich or poor, big or small all stand and make in a 'Q'. No VIP treatment. We are very lucky to have such facilities. We feel as if we are at home and more than this_ It is all due to SAI's karishma,
While returning from SHIRDI devotees are requested to bring along with them UDI, SAI PHOTOS, SAI rings, SAI literature etc., as per the likings,
(11) SOME WORTH REMEMBERING SERVICES IN SAI DABBAB AT SHIRDI
1 Bhagat Mhalasapati Slept with SAI BABA at Dwarkamai and Chavadi. Applying sandal paste on the forehead of BABA daily. In Chavadi procession he caught hold of BABA's right hand.
2 Tatya Koto Slept with bAba in Dwatkamai and Chavadi. In Chavadi procession he threw a golden embroidered shaal over BABA's body and caught hold of BABA'a left hand.
3 Madhavrio Despande Introduction of devetees to BABA, Reading out the letters addressed to BABA
4 Das Ganu Maharaj Spread of SAI's teachings through Kirtans, Bhajans.
5 Bayaj Bai Feeding BABA with Jawar ki Boti.
6 Bapu Sabeh Jog Performing Aarati to BABA daily,
7 Kashiram Shimpi Stiching BABA's garments.
8 Bhagoji Shinde(Leper) Messaging BABA's body.
9 Abdulla Lighting the lamps at Dwarkamai.
10 Radhakrishrw Aayi Cleaning the streets where BABA used
to walk daily.
11 Solicitor Dikshit and Sathe : They built Wada for the convenience of devotees.
12 Gopalarao Buti Resting place of BABA's body.
13 Shri Hemadpant Writings of the most sacred hook "SRI SAI SATCHARITA". in Marathi.
"SUBMILKAR BOLO SAMARATH SAD GURU SHRI SAI NATH MAHA BAJ KI JAI".
(N.M. DAS in his book SAI THE GOD ON EARTH)
"I draw to ME MY devotees from far off distance a thousand koas away from ME like a sparrow with the thread tied to its feet".
SAIBABA
Today SAI's name and fame has spread far and wide and people of different faiths from various parts of India and abroad are visiting SHIRDI. If places like Kashi, Pandaripur, Tirupathi, Nasik, Jagannath are holy places of pilgrimage to Hindus, Macca to Muslims, Jerusalem to Christs, Gurudwara to Sikhs, SHIBDI to all religions in the world-It has become an international divine centre. SAI's Darbar is open to all creeds and isms. The main reason for such a huge pilgrimage every day shows how popular SAI BABA is. He is fulfilling the desires of people in every walk of life. This is a novel feature worth appreciating; SAI is evergreen and ever lasting.
It is better to know the important places to be visited in SHIRDI.
As soon as one-steps in to the sacred soil of SHIRDI he may contact the SHIRDI Sansthan authority who will arrange for boarding and lodging. Then we can have the darshan of Gurusthan. Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai Chavadi, Lendibaig and memorable persons like Bhagat Mhalasapati, Laxmibai Shinde and others, Each one of them has its own story to tell us and remind the glorious and most fortunate days of the past and a call for the future prosperous and peaceful life.
At SHIRDI the entire process of visiting all the above places may be completed within bo time. A few words about each make us understandable the significance and practical utility of the sacred place like. SHIRDI.
(1) GURUSTHAN
"My Guru never expected anything from ME except Dakshina i.e. NISTHA (Faith) and Saboori (patience)".
SAI BABA
BABA himself told many a times that he served his Guru for 12 years and performed penance beneath the earth and came out and sat under the Neem tree.
On the advise of God Khandoba, a particular place was dug out and he bricks were found and underneath a flat stone. When the stone was removed a corridor was seen in which four lights were burning. The corridor led to a cellar where cow mouth shaped structure wooden boards necklaces were seen. Khandoba said this lad (that is SAI BABA) practiced deep penance here for 12 years. When people asked, BABA said that is his Guru's place. Bhagat, Mhalasapati and other dear devotees of BABA bowed to Baba's Guru at first.
Under the neem tree the padukas foot prints of Akkalkotkar Maharaj were installed by the will of SAI BABA. It is believed that he who burns incense on every thursday and Friday before Gurusthan will be blessed.
(2) SAMADHI MANDIR
"He who steps in to MY SAMADHI MANDIE all his troubles cease".
SAI BABA
On Wednesday 16-10-1918 BABA's body was taken in procession and brought to the wada and was inferred there with due formalities in the garbha i, e. the central portion reserved for, Murlidhar. Infact BABA became Muridhar and the wada became a temple (holy shrine) At present it is known as Samadhi Mandir where hundred of people prostrate everyday before it and pray. On the Samadhi beautiful marble statue of BABA is installed. Devotees who visit Samadhi Mandir are apt to remember the these golden words of BABA. "Believe me though I pass away my bones in tomb will give you hope and confidence. Not only myself but my tomb would be speaking moving and communicating with those who surrender themselves whole heartedly. Don't be anxious that I would, absent from you. You will hear MY bones speaking and discussing your welfare. But always remember ME belive in ME heart and soul then you will be most benefited",
Thanks to SHIBDI Sansthan for maintaining it very neatly and awaking elaborate arrangements for providing Darshan of Lord Shri Nath to hundreds of devotees daily, through a well organised queue system In the Samadhi Mandir the articles used by BABA are kept, safely.
Hundies are also placed in Samadhi Mandir. The devotees whose cherished desires are fulfilled by the grace of BAB A place the offerings Gold, Silver or Rupees in the Hundies. Even a flower placed on Samadhi Mandir with greatest love is accepted by BABA.
Pilgrims are requested to attend arati in the morning, noon, evening, night without fail.
(3) DWARKAMAI
"He who rests in her lap (Dwarkamai) all the sufferings end"
SAIBABA
Dwarkamai the (Mosque), where BABA stayed for nearly (60) years 's very near to Gurusthan.
About Dwarkamai BABA said many a times "She wards off all dangers and anxieties of the devotees. This Masjid Mai is very merciful-She is the mother of all the devotees whom she will save in calamities-Once a person sits on her lap all his troubles are over. He who rest in her shade gets bliss". In Dwarknmai, BABA used to sleep alternatively. He used to lit the earthen lamps and kept burning through out nights. baba sat on Gadi (stone) and blessed the devotees. HE prepared prasad in a Hundi and distributed to the devotees. In Dwarkamai he kept the DHUNI burining day and night. HE always sat in front of DHUNI facing south with his left hand resting on the wooden railing-A beautiful photo of BABA is placed before DHUNI. BABA himself distributed the sacred ashes Udi from Dhuni to the devotees. Some times passed Udi in the palms of devotees, and marked their fore heads with Udi with HIS finger. Udi cured the most dreadufl diseases during his life time and now also. The articles such as grinding stone, garment etc. are also kept in Dwarkamai.
Devotees who visit Dwarkami may kindly feed the Dhuni with fire wood and the earth lamps with oil.
Dwarkamai stands a living symbol today for national integration and solidarity to Hindu Muslim unity with a consciousness’ of SABKA MALIK EK HAI.
(4) CHAVADI
"My words are always pregnant with meaning and never Hallow".
SAI BABA
Chavadi is located at a distance of about 106 feet from Samadhi Mandir and 50 feet from Dwarkamai. Chavadi is sanctified by BABA due to his stay. It has two small portions. Qn the right side a big portrait of BABA in a sitting posture is placed on a wooden stool. Infront of this portrait we can see the padukas of BABA. One oil lamp is kept burning at all, times before BABA. In the left portion one wheel chair of white colour and one wooden bed stead are kept. one plauquin is also kept. These are preserved as memento.
During the life time of BABA His aarati was being sung in the Chavadi. On every thursday BABA is taken in planquin (palki) in procession. One day he slept in masjid and next day in chavadi. Bapu Saheb Jog washed the feat of BABA in a silver plate and worshipped HIM with due formalities then besmeared His arms with sandalpaste and offerred tambal betel leaves. Shama then prepared a chillam and handed over to Tatya Kote who drew a flame by a puff and gave it to BABA. After baba had smoke it was passed on to Mhalasapati and then to others. Tatya Kote who addressed BABA as Mama, threw :a golden embroidered beautiful shaal over BABA's body and cool him from- Chavadi-Then Kaka Saheb Dixit came forward with a silver plate containing flowers besmeared with gulal (Red powder) and threw on BABA's face. There after Tatya Kote and Mhalasapati held the left and right hand respectively. Devotees both men and women put a mugut (Crown) placed garlands flowers and jewels round HIS neck. The devotees conducted Bhajan dances with all musical instrument before BABA, and shouted the victory of BABA. Finally Bapu Saheb Jog waved the Aarti over baba and after the Aarati was over the devotees returned homes with Sai's blessings.
In short words fail to describe the scene and splendour of the occasion.
(5) LENDIBAGH
"He who rests here gets peace of mind".
SAI BABA
sai BABA never sat idle. He was always busy some times mediating GOD, on many occasion 'attending to his devotees. He brought Jasmines and marigolds from Rahata and planted, watered them and transferred the wilderness in to a lovely garden. Now this garden is known Lendi Bagh with beautiful surroundings and attractions. The pilgrims can spend time most pleasantly in this garden. It is a resting place for relaxation and a place of interest to photographers.
In Lendibagh BABA kept a lamp burning known as NANDIDEEP. It is kept burning since then and the devotee may pour oil in it during their visit to SHIRDI as a token of devotion and worship.
(6) BHAGATH MHALASAPATI
'Allah Rakhega Vaisa Ho Rehena".
SAI BABA
Out of all the devotees who were nearest to BABA Bhagat Mhalasapat and Tatya Kote were the fore most. These two slept with BABA. in Dwarkanmi and Chavadi. BABA loved these two equally. BABA addressed Mhalasapati as Bhagat for his noble qualities. As Sri Veeranjaneya is to Sri Rama so Mhalasapati to SAI. He was a priest in Kandobha temple at SHIRDI and the first who recognised BABA’s worth.
He applied sandal paste to BABA's forehead daily and worshipped. It is he who had given the name of SAI, with which all the devotees through out the world remember. He faced poverty during the whole life. Ho never bothered about worldly life; He dedicated his whole life in spiritual matters; serving BABA with all his might and main. In Chavadi procession he caught hold of the right hand of BABA.
SAI BABA had full confidence in Mhalasapati. In 1886 when BABA tried to yogic exercise of facing his Prana high up in order to free himself from a severe attack of Asthma he requested him to look after his body as it would remain motionless for about seventy two (72)hours. Mhalasapati guarded the body of BABA in his lap for three (3) days.
As per the order of BABA Mhalasapati put his hand on BABAs' heart chanting the name of GOD. BABA made him alert from dosing whenever HE felt his hand heavy on HIS heart,
In spite of leading a very miserable life he never accepted huge money offered by devotees. HE believed in the famous dictum of BABA i.e. Poverty is far better than prosperity. He preferred spiritual life to material and setup a model example to all others. To him each word of BABA proved a reality.
SAI BABA gave to Mhalasapati HIS satka (stick) kafni and coins which are preserved at his house. Devotees can see them even now.
Mhalasapati left his body on sacred day Ekadashi Monday 11-9-1922 and his soul merged in SAI.
(7) LAXMIBHAI SHINDE
"My devotees will never perish".
SAIBABA
Another devotee whom BABA loved was Laxmi Bhai Shindee BABA in return of her meritorious services just before leaving the mortal coil on 15-10-1918 gave her 4+5 = 9 rupees. These nine are the characteristics of a good disciple. The nine coins which are framed and kept at her house are open to the devotees to be worshipped. The pilgrims may kindly visit the house of Bhagat Mhalasapati and Laxmibhai. Shinde which are very near to Dwakamai.
All the above most important places are within one to two furlongs in SHIRDI and can most conveniently be visited within an hour
(8) BABA's INTIMACY WITH OTHEE DEVOTEES
BABA used to get Biksha from five selected households in SHIRDI Sri Vaman Tatya, Sri Sakhram Sheke. Sri Nandu Marwadi, Sri Appaji Kote and Sri Tatya Kote. These -were the lucky persons from whom BABA accepted Biksha. The devotees -who dined with BABA wore Kakasaheb Dixit, Gopal Rao Booti, Tatya Patil Kote, Nanasaheb Nimmonkar, Bimchanda Patil Madhobosle, Peer Mohammed Yaseen, Madhava-Rao Deshapande alias (SHAMA) and Bhagat Mhalasapati.
(9) FESTIVALS
The important festivals hi SHIRDI are PUJNIYA THITHIC babe's crossing the border of life) (Dasara Festival) Guru Pournima, Sri Rama Navami and Gokul Ashtami. The Puniya Thithi festival is celebrated for four days. It is a very big gathering where nearly 4 lakns of people .participate and worship BABA through paying homage, Keetan, singing, taking procession.
In order to see that the above festivals come out; most; successfully the court receiver holds a number of meetings well in advance for preparing the ensuing amazements. The work will be assigned to the responsible officers of SHIRDI SANSTHAN.
(10) SAI BHOJAN HALL
We thank SHIRDI SANSTHAN for arranging meals as SAl PRASAD at a very cheaper and nominal rate. Thousands of devotees who went to SHIRDI expressed complete satisfaction for a bellyful meals. This is one of the wonders of SAI. At a time hundreds of people can dine in SAI Bhojan Hall. Let him be a rich or poor, big or small all stand and make in a 'Q'. No VIP treatment. We are very lucky to have such facilities. We feel as if we are at home and more than this_ It is all due to SAI's karishma,
While returning from SHIRDI devotees are requested to bring along with them UDI, SAI PHOTOS, SAI rings, SAI literature etc., as per the likings,
(11) SOME WORTH REMEMBERING SERVICES IN SAI DABBAB AT SHIRDI
1 Bhagat Mhalasapati Slept with SAI BABA at Dwarkamai and Chavadi. Applying sandal paste on the forehead of BABA daily. In Chavadi procession he caught hold of BABA's right hand.
2 Tatya Koto Slept with bAba in Dwatkamai and Chavadi. In Chavadi procession he threw a golden embroidered shaal over BABA's body and caught hold of BABA'a left hand.
3 Madhavrio Despande Introduction of devetees to BABA, Reading out the letters addressed to BABA
4 Das Ganu Maharaj Spread of SAI's teachings through Kirtans, Bhajans.
5 Bayaj Bai Feeding BABA with Jawar ki Boti.
6 Bapu Sabeh Jog Performing Aarati to BABA daily,
7 Kashiram Shimpi Stiching BABA's garments.
8 Bhagoji Shinde(Leper) Messaging BABA's body.
9 Abdulla Lighting the lamps at Dwarkamai.
10 Radhakrishrw Aayi Cleaning the streets where BABA used
to walk daily.
11 Solicitor Dikshit and Sathe : They built Wada for the convenience of devotees.
12 Gopalarao Buti Resting place of BABA's body.
13 Shri Hemadpant Writings of the most sacred hook "SRI SAI SATCHARITA". in Marathi.
"SUBMILKAR BOLO SAMARATH SAD GURU SHRI SAI NATH MAHA BAJ KI JAI".
(N.M. DAS in his book SAI THE GOD ON EARTH)
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