BABA
USED BAADE BABA AS MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION-Baba treated Bade Baba as one
of His near and dear ones. He was accorded the honor reserved for guests
and friends. Baba always kept a seat next to Him for Bade Baba. A lot
of amount was everyday donted to Him.But, Bade Baba wasted all the
opportunities because of his bloated ego.
While giving money,
Baba always cautioned, "This belongs to Allah. Eat, but don't defecate".
The money given by Sai Baba was not to be used for seving
self-interests. Those who used it for the betterment of others,
prospered. However, Bade Baba spent money received from Baba for his
family. However, within two months after Baba laid down His mortal
physical form - Bade Baba became pennyless. He had to go begging from
village to village..
Pride
arouse in Bade Baba's mind as he was respected by Baba in the form of
highest Dakshina of more than Rs. 100 everyday. At times Bade Baba even
acted against Baba's wishes. The devotees felt that Bade Baba must use
his language carefully and politely while at least speaking to or about
Baba.Once Baba's devotee Shri Raghuvir Bhaskar Purandare was suffering
from severe headache. whole night, he was restless. In the same
condition, he went to Baba. Bade Baba, who was sitting nearby, told
harshly to Baba, "Purandare has suffered during the entire night. He has
got a sever headache. Look after him. Don't make him so much ill." "Why
are You getting so angry with Purandare? He is dying for You day and
night. he forgets to even drink or eat while serving You. You also
remember him at all times. But, when he comes to You, You act as if You
are upset. What is this strange behaviour?"
After having his
lunch it was Bade Baba's practice to get ready to go. Everyday, Baba
would bid him good bye by walking a few steps with him. After the
previous said arrogant utterance, Bade Baba further added as usual,
"Achchaa, I am going now. Are You coming or not?" Baba did not take
offence at these words; but quietly got up and saw him off.
Badebaba continued his abstainace from participating in Arti. Many
Hindu devotee disliked this. Bade Baba's bloated ego had become a
nuisance to other devotees.It is only the fortunate few who are able to
spend time with saints. But, even they must strive to overcome ego. It
appears that Baba used Bade Baba as a medium of instruction. Through
this, Baba wanted to set an example, from which other devotees could
draw a lesson.
While giving money, Baba always cautioned, "This belongs to Allah. Eat, but don't defecate". The money given by Sai Baba was not to be used for seving self-interests. Those who used it for the betterment of others, prospered. However, Bade Baba spent money received from Baba for his family. However, within two months after Baba laid down His mortal physical form - Bade Baba became pennyless. He had to go begging from village to village..
Pride arouse in Bade Baba's mind as he was respected by Baba in the form of highest Dakshina of more than Rs. 100 everyday. At times Bade Baba even acted against Baba's wishes. The devotees felt that Bade Baba must use his language carefully and politely while at least speaking to or about Baba.Once Baba's devotee Shri Raghuvir Bhaskar Purandare was suffering from severe headache. whole night, he was restless. In the same condition, he went to Baba. Bade Baba, who was sitting nearby, told harshly to Baba, "Purandare has suffered during the entire night. He has got a sever headache. Look after him. Don't make him so much ill." "Why are You getting so angry with Purandare? He is dying for You day and night. he forgets to even drink or eat while serving You. You also remember him at all times. But, when he comes to You, You act as if You are upset. What is this strange behaviour?"
After having his lunch it was Bade Baba's practice to get ready to go. Everyday, Baba would bid him good bye by walking a few steps with him. After the previous said arrogant utterance, Bade Baba further added as usual, "Achchaa, I am going now. Are You coming or not?" Baba did not take offence at these words; but quietly got up and saw him off.
Badebaba continued his abstainace from participating in Arti. Many Hindu devotee disliked this. Bade Baba's bloated ego had become a nuisance to other devotees.It is only the fortunate few who are able to spend time with saints. But, even they must strive to overcome ego. It appears that Baba used Bade Baba as a medium of instruction. Through this, Baba wanted to set an example, from which other devotees could draw a lesson.
