As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XXXII Page 171

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

After 10 or 12 ghatakas (4 or 5 hours) he returned, and after taking Me out quickly asked Me how I fared, "In Bliss supreme, I was.  How can a fool like Me describe the joy I experienced?"  I replied.  On hearing My answer the Guru was much pleased with Me, drew Me near him and stroking My body with his hand kept Me with him!  He took care of me as tenderly as a mother-bird does of her young ones.

Bow to Shri Sai - Peace be to all