Sai Baba and Shama

Sai Baba and Shama the stories continues. There are two stories described well in the sacred text, Shri Sai SatCharitra. One story when Shama was bitten by a poisonous snake, described in chapter number 23, and another one in chapters dedicated to the sacred udi, in chapter number 34 how the then dreaded disease of Shama's sister in law, Bubonic plague was treated within a night with Sai Baba's Udi and grace, is described.

Bubonic plague was too feared a disease in those days, chances of survival were very less. when Shama (Madhavrao Deshpande) herd the news of her sister in law affected by it, he was much disturbed and wanted to see her. As it was a custom to go and ask Sai Baba before leaving Shirdi, Shama went straight to Masjid, to ask Sai Baba for the leave. It was late night hours and Shama was one of the handful of devotees who could meet and talk with Sai Baba at any time. So he went to Sai Baba and with tearful eyes and heavy heart he told what has happened to Sai Baba.

Sai Baba aware of everything that was happening and about the future happenings, asked Shama not to go at late hours, but to go and visit his brother's house next morning and He added to return quickly. Shama attacked by the fear did not understood the meaning of return quickly. Also Saibaba gave a handful of sacred udi and said, ' Give this Udi to Bapji (Shama's elder brother) Malik will do good.'

He spent the night in the fear, next early morning he rushed to Sai Baba for the permission to go. Again Shri Saibaba said, 'You may go, but come back quickly.' again due to the fear of what condition his sister in law would be, Shama did not get the later statement in his mind.

On the other side Bapji somewhat disturbed as Shama did not came with him, went home with the sacred udi. He applied some on the developed buboes, some udi he mixed with water and gave it to his wife, the patient. Within few minutes her body perspired greatly, the fever was gone and she slept peacefully. On waking up another morning she found herself to be totally healthy. No trace of fever, no buboes and no signs of physical weakness. It was a miracle of Sai Baba's Udi and grace. She took to her house hold duties.

Shama on reaching saw this and got enraged. He thought he was cheated by wrong information. when he herd about the miracle, tears flowed from his eyes, once again knowing the immense love of Shri Sai Baba.

Read more - Stories of Shama – Madhavrao Deshpande


Om SatChitAnanda SadGuru SaiNath Maharaj Ki Jai.

Surekha - Devotees experiences

ONE RUPEE--BABAS GIFT:
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Once in a week, I used to go to the Sai Baba temple in Shenoy Nagar (Chennai).I feel so relieved when I am there & not to exaggerate, I would say it's the heaven on earth.

One such evening, I went to the temple …..I was admiring Baba's portrait in the temple & I was
engrossed in my own world. The Poojari was distributing the prasatham & when he came next to me, I took out my wallet & offered Rs.20 on the pooja plate. I didn't even realize that it was the only money I had in my wallet to return home. I was so worried & started digging my wallet
to see whether, I have some cash…..but no go.

I just had Rs.2.50.If I had to take a city bus, I would need Rs.3.50 (i.e one rupee extra). I was terribly upset & was above to cry. It was 6.45 pm then. I was so confused & helpless & didn't know what I need to do. I thought of asking the poojari for one rupee, but I felt disgraceful to do that. I went to one corner in the temple & sat quietly & prayed to Baba ( I prayed that if somebody whom I know comes to the temple ,I could ask them the one rupee which I needed. But nobody came.)

I started crying & literally spoke to Baba." This is what you want to do to me. I have no money. I am in need of just one rupee & like a beggar I am expecting that someone would help me" …………after some time I consoled myself saying I shall start walking home( it takes at least 2 ½ hrs from Shenoy Nagar to my home in Anna Nagar).Before leaving I wanted to go around the temple once.

When I reached the place, exactly behind the temple, I saw 'one rupee coin' on the wall. I was shocked to see a coin on the wall. (I went close to the wall to see whether the coin was stuck by someone, using gum or chandan. But nothing was used. I was literally shocked, for I am sure that no object can just stay on any vertical wall).I kept on starring at the coin & didn't want to
take it, because I thought it was someone else's money. The moment, I thought that way, I could hear Baba saying in a kind tone "It is for you. Take it".

And when I took the coin from the wall, I could feel Sai Baba's palm. My Baba had given me what I wanted right away from his own hands. I didn't want to spend that coin & so I walked home that night. I have that coin safe with me & will treasur it till I die. I can earn millions & crores in my lifetime …but that coin is priceless & is always special to me!

Om Sai Jai Jai Sai !

Warm Regards,
Surekha