Vinayak Appaji Vaidya

I listened to Das Ganu’s Kirtan and so went to Shirdi for Baba’s darshan in 1912 during Easter. Later visits were after Baba passed away since 1923, I go there every year especially for Ramnavami.

In 1933, I stayed at Shirdi for 20 days. I have given an account of my experience in Sai Lila Masik, about visions I had and the use of udhi.

In 1927, my wife suffered from consumption. She suffered 8 months and there appeared to be no hope of her recovery. I took her to Shirdi. In 4 days, her fever stopped. I returned to Andheri at once. Ten days later, fever started again. That is, there was a relapse. I thought that her case was hopeless and that I should only take her to a village. But, Baba came to her in a dream and said that she would be alright. In fifteen days’ time, the fever stopped. Thereafter her weight began to increase. She recovered completely and has begotten 4 children thereafter. She is in good health even now.

In 1923, Baba appeared in a dream to my wife and told her that a case would be brought against me and that she should tell me not to fear. A case soon after was brought against me. But it ended in my favour.

Once on a Thursday in June, Baba appeared before my wife and wanted a patka (a towel to tie round the head) She had none. So she gave him some rice and dhal. He received that and disappeared. My wife has not seen Baba. But from her description of the visitor, I infer that it must be Baba. I am sure Baba is behind me, in everything. Every time difficulties come, I get over them with his help. In 1933, he appeared to me in a dream. I gave him Rs.1 then. He returned it to me and said, "Take as much as you want’. In one month of that, I got promotion unexpectedly.

Ten years ago, my brother’s daughter, aged 3, had fever for several days. Doctor’s treatment availed nothing. It was at 105. The end was thought to be nearing. I gave her Baba’s udhi. In 3 or 4 days’ time she got alright. She is healthy and vigorous even now.