Baba grinding wheat to ward off cholera. What could be the connection between wheat and disease? Having seen this inconceivable incident, Hemadpant thought of writing Sree Sai Samartha Satcharita (Ch. 1, ovi 138)Grinding StoneGovind R. Dabholkar alias Hemadpant
Chapter 2
Madhavrao Deshpande alias Shyama. Madhavrao takes an opportunity to ask Baba – 'this Annasaheb (Dabholkar) says that he has in mind to write your biography, according to his ability, provided he has your consent.' (Ch.2, ovi 67)Savitri Bai R. Tendulkar
Chapter 3
Blessed are the tales of the saints that penetrate into the consciousness through the ears and cleanse the bodily ego and destroy the sense of duality. (Ch.3, ovi 47)
Chapter 4
After the seventh day of the chanting, Baba's words came true and it is said that Das Ganu had darshan of Lord Vitthal at Shirdi. Thus Baba's prediction was experienced and verified. (Ch.4, ovi 88)Das Ganu Maharaj
Chapter 5
The fakir asked Chandbhai Patil what was the saddle for and he answered that he had lost his mare. Then he told him "Go and search for it near the stream". The horse was found immediatelyKhandoba Mandir, ShirdiWhen the youthful fakir got down from the cart, and was first seen by Bhagat (Mhalsapati), he went forward to him saying "Welcome Sai". Since then he has been called by that name. (Ch.5, ovi 29)MhalsapatiPadukasSagun Meru Naik
Chapter 6
Tatya Ganpat Kote PatilOriginating from the Urus, Ramnavami was celebrated for the first time in 'shake' 1833; and, since then, it continues uninterruptedly to be held to this day. (Ch.6, ovi 59)K.J.Bhisma
Chapter 7
"O deva, what have you done?" At these words, Baba became aware of the circumstances. "A child suddenly slipped into the furnace from the arms being astride the waist (of the mother). (Ch.7, ovi 77)Bhagoji ShindeDadasaheb KhapardeNanasaheb Chandorkar
Chapter 8
KushalchandHow can one describe the strength of her devotion?! Dry or curried vegetables and 'bhakri' she (Bayjabai) fed Baba with her hands, in the woods, in the noon or late afternoon. (Ch.8, ovi 108)Bayjabai G. Kote PatilTatya G. Kote PatilKolambaMhalsapati
Chapter 9
Ram Chandra Atmaram alias Babasaheb Tarkhad
Chapter 10
On such a plank Baba slept. Earthen lamps would burn at his head and his feet. (Ch.10, ovi 16)
Chapter 11
Seeing the blazing flames, he took the satka in his hand and started forcefully striking, blow after blow, saying "Get back". (Ch.11, ovi 146)Raghunath Dopeshwar alias Kaka Puranik
Chapter 12
Lakshman Ganesh alias Kaka MahajaniBhausaheb Dhumal or Nanasaheb Nimonkar (figure in book is ambiguous)
Chapter 13
Kaka MahanjaniHe is the compassionate mother of all, who comes running at your call, takes pity on you and picks you up in her arms, understanding the need of the children. (Ch.13, ovi 58)Bala ShimpiDr.Pillay
Chapter 14
Ganesh Dattatreya Sahasrabudhe alias Das Ganu Maharaj
Chapter 15
The meeting of the two sisters after a long time took place. They kissed and hugged each other closely. Their affection was exhibited in an incomparable way. (Ch.15, ovi 94 )'Ever blessing' Padukas of Baba.
Chapter 17
Shri Sai Baba (This portrait was sent by Baba to Saddu Bhayya on 8.02.1915)
Chapter 18
Taking the tumrelin one hand and the jholi in the other, he himself moved from doorstep to doorstep of the particular houses every day. (Chp. 8, ovi 93) Blessed are those at whose doorstep, Baba as a mendicant spread his hand, calling "Oh, lassie, bring me a quarter of a bhakri". (Chp. 8, ovi 92)Kakasaheb Dixit
Chapter 19
Jog waving the five-wick lamp. Afterwards, Bapusaheb Jog would take the five-wick lamp in his hand and lovingly wave it before Baba with devotion, while the devotees sang the arati compositions. (Ch. 19, ovi 82)Madhavrao Deshpande alias Shyama
Chapter 20
Kaka MahajaniDas GanuKakasaheb Dixit
Chapter 21
Nanasaheb Chandorkar
Chapter 22
Abdullah/Abdul Baba There, behind Baba's living quarters, was a store-room in which a devotee called Abdul, a very detached person, lived. He was always ready to serve Baba. (Ch.22, ovi 158)Das GanuBalasaheb Mirkar
Chapter 23
Kakasaheb DixitThen to test Kaka's mind Baba ordered him: "Go, you bring a big knife to cut. Let the goat be freed from its misery". (Ch.23, ovi 134)Madhavrao Deshpande alias ShyamaNanasaheb Nimonkar
Chapter 24
D.G.Babre
Chapter 25
Damodar Rasane alias Damu AnnaDattatraya D. Rasane alias DaulatshahTrimbak D. Rasane alias ThanashahMadhavrao Deshpande alias Shyama
Chapter 26
Hail, hail to you the One who has fulfilled all desires. Enjoin my love at your feet. O abode of Auspiciousness, may this inconstant mind find complete peace at your feet. (Ch. 26, ovi 19)Sagun Meru Naik
Chapter 27
At the opportune time, he would put the book in Baba's hands. Just as Baba knew the importance of the book, he also knew about the devotee's abilities. (Ch.27, ovi 41)Dadasaheb KhaparadeKaka Mahajani
Chapter 28
Till Megha was in Shirdi, he performed the noon arati regularly. But before that he worshipped all the village deities and then went to theMasjid (Ch.28 ovi 156)Upon getting the 'lingam' in this manner, immediately after the vision of the trident, Megha kept on gazing at the 'lingam' overcome with emotion. (Ch. 28, ovi 205)
Chapter 30
Khushalchand of Rahata
Chapter 31
Tatyasaheb Nulkar
Chapter 32
Gururaya left me suspended over the well in such a way that my hands did not touch the water and neither could the water enter my mouth. (Ch.32, ovi 70) Gururaya tied the other end of the rope to a tree which was on the side of the well and went away confidently. No one knew where. (Ch.32, ovi 71) He returned after four or five hours and took me out quickly. He asked me if I was fine. (Ch.32, ovi 72) Then I replied to him: 'I was in supreme bliss. The joy I experienced is beyond my poor powers to describe'. (Ch.32, ovi 73)
Chapter 33
Baba distributing Udi in DwarkamayiAppa KulkarniM.V.Adkar
Chapter 34
Dr.Pillay
Chapter 35
Getting up early in the morning, taking the broom in her hand, she (Radhakishanmai) would sweep all the paths used by Baba. Blessed was her service! (Ch.35, ovi 179)
Chapter 36
Mhalsapati alias Bhagat. He was not a worshipper of money. He only yearned for spirituality. He had surrendered to Sai with body and mind, unselfishly and with a loving heart. (Ch. 36 ovi 70)
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
When the steam came out of the cooking vessel and the contents of the cauldron was fiercely boiling, Baba rolled up his sleeve and pushing his arm inside churned the whole mass from side to side and up and down. (Ch. 38, ovi 81) Seeing the vessel bubbling, and in need of stirring, Baba would show this incredible 'leela' at such a time. (Ch. 38, ovi 82) Imagine the hand of flesh and blood and that boiling hot vessel – but there was not a mark of scalding or burning on his hand or any expression of fear on his face! (Ch. 38, ovi 83) How could that hand, whose touch to the foreheads of the devotees removed their three-fold calamities, be troubled by the fire? Would it not know its greatness? (Ch. 38, ovi 84)
Chapter 39
Samadhi MandirGopal Rao alias Bapusaheb Butti
Chapter 40
"I will be coming for lunch today". Hearing these clear words from Sai I was filled with joy. I told my wife about it. (Ch. 40, ovi 118) All the leaf plates were filled with the rice, 'poli' and 'varan', except for the central leaf plate, or place of honour, which was empty. Otherwise, there was no dearth of anything at that place. (Ch. 40, ovi 136) I knew that some guest or unexpected visitor would come, so I waited for the arrival. But I began to wonder how long I should wait. (Ch. 40, ovi 137) Just at the time of 'Pran-ahuti'7 footsteps were heard on the stairs and someone called out "where is Raosaheb?" All the invitees sat quietly. (Ch. 40, ovi 139) Then I immediately went to the door as I realised someone had come. As I slowly unchained the door, I saw two persons at the stairs. (Ch. 40, ovi 140) Speaking thus, Alli took out a packet from under his arm, and placing it on the table, began to unwrap it. (Ch. 40, ovi 145) Seeing Baba's picture, I got goose pimples and I placed my head at his feet. I was choked with emotion. (Ch. 40, ovi 147)Balasaheb Deo
Chapter 41
While singing the greatness of one's own Guru and listening about him, the mind will be purified. The repetition of his name with steady concentration, will result in the manifestation of the embodiment of bliss. (Ch. 41, ovi 3)
Chapter 42
When the oil of the span of life finished, the flame of life dimmed. The body found rest on the lap of Bayaji Appa Kote (Ch.42.ovi 140)Bayaji Appa KoteLakshmibai with the 9 coinsRamachandra Dada PatilTatya G.Patil Kote
Chapter 43
Ramachandra Dada PatilAlso, how it would have been if this event had taken place thirty-two years back, when Baba had raised his 'prana' high up (and gone into samadhi). It would have been a difficult situation! (Ch.43, ovi 182) How devotee Mhalsapati took care of Baba day and night; and how when all had given up hope Baba had got up all of a sudden. (Ch.43, ovi 183) How can the glory be described of that Yogacharaya, who practised Brahmacharaya till the end of life and who was the foremost of the wise! (Ch.43, ovi 184)
Chapter 44
Shyamrao Jayakar. Shyamrao Jayakar had painted Baba's Dwarakamai portrait, which was very pleasing and constantly reminds one of Baba (Ch.44.ovi 127)Balasaheb Bhate. Then, the thirteenth day rites were performed by Balasaheb, the gem amongst the devotees, with the help of the Brahmins from the village (Ch.44 ovi 119)Upasani Baba
Chapter 45
"I was standing in an ocean in waist-deep water. There, Sree Samartha appeared before me, all of a sudden. (Ch. 45, ovi 80) Sai was gracing a throne which was closely studded with gems, while his feet were immersed in water. I visualised such a beautiful figure. (Ch. 45, ovi 81)Anandrao Pakhade
Chapter 46
Nanda Deep in Lendi BaghRamakrishna Dixit alias BabuMadhaorao Deshpande alias (Shyama)
Chapter 48
Mahadeo V.SapatnekarParvatibai M.Sapatnekar. Take this one coconut. Place it in your wife's sari end. Then you go happily, leaving aside all worries of life". (Ch. 48, ovi 166) Then, after a year had passed, a son was born to them. They both came again for darshan, when the boy was eight months old. (Ch. 48, ovi 167)
Chapter 49
Nanasaheb ChandorkarThis movable and immovable world is full of celestial musicians, the servants of Kuber, the deities and the demons. In the whole universe Sai is the all-pervasive One, filling it uninterruptedlyandtruly. (Ch.49,ovi143)
Chapter 50
Baba explaining to Nana the meaning of 'Tadviddhi Pranipatena - Gita ovi 34'Nanasaheb Chandorkar
Chapter 51
Picking up a coconut from there, he gave it to Pundalik Rao and said : "Bowing down at the lotus feet of my brother, offer this, whenever you go to Shirdi. (Ch. 51, ovi 132)Dixit's end came about as assured by Sai's words. He died with the words of Sai's glory on his lips. It happened before my (Hemadpant) very eyes. (Ch. 51, ovi 103) We were both sitting on a bench in a train next to one another, engrossed in the stories of Sai Samartha, when he seemed to take off suddenly in the plane. (Ch. 51, ovi 104)Madhavrao Deshpande alias Shyama
