As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLVIII Page 248

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

The son was named Murlidhar.  Two others (Bhaskar and Dinkar) were born afterwards.  The Sapatnekar pair thus realized that Baba's words were never untrue and unfulfilled, but turned out literally true.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLVIII Page 248

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

"Oh, Sainath, we do not know how to redeem Your obligations, therefore, we prostrate ourselves before You.  bless us poor helpless fellows, henceforth, let Your holy Feet be our sole refuge.  Many thoughts and ideas trouble us in waking and dream states, so turn away our minds from them to Your bhajan and bless us."

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLVI Page 236

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

"after doing Banares and Prayag We would be ahead of Shama", Now mark these words for they show Baba's all-pervasiveness.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLVI Page 237

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

That Baba's words came out true to the letter; and unbounded was His love towards the devotees.  But leave this aside.  He also loved all creatures equally, for He felt that He was one with them.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLVI Page 237

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Baba was, once, returning from Lendi, when He saw a flock of goats.  Two of them attracted His attention.  He went to them, caressed and fondled them and bought them for Rs. 32/-.  The devotees were surprised at this conduct of Baba.  They thought that Baba was duped in this bargain, as the goats would fetch Rs. two each, at the most Rs. 3/- or 4/- each, ie.e., 8/- for both.  They began to take Baba to task for this, but Baba kept calm and cool.  Shama and Tatya Kote asked Baba for an explanation.  He said, He should not store money, as He had no home, and any family to look after.  He asked them to purchase, at His cost, 4 seers of dal; (lentil) and feed the goats.  After this was done, Baba returned the goats to the owner of  the flock and gave out the following reminiscences and story of the goats.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLVI Page 237, 238

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

"Oh Shama and tatya, you think that I have been deceived in this bargain.  No, Listen to their story.  In their former birth, they were human beings, and had the good fortune to be My companions, and sit by My side.  They were uterine brothers, loving each other at first, but later on, they became enemies.  The elder brother was an idle fellow, while the younger one was an active chap and earned a lot of money.  The former became greedy and jealous and wanted to kill his younger brother and take away his money.  They forgot their fraternal relations, and began to quarrel with each other.  The elder brother resorted to many devices to kill his younger brother; but all of his attempts failed.  Thus they became deadly enemies and finally on one occasion the elder gave a deadly blow with a big stick on the latter's head, while the latter struck the former with an axe, with the result that both fell dead on the spot.  As the result of their actions, they were both born as goats.  As they passed by Me, I at once recognized them.  I remembered their past history.  By taking pity on them, I wanted to feed them, and give them rest and comfort, and for this reason I spent all the money for which you blame Me.  As you did not like My bargain, I sent them back to their shepherd."  Such was Sai's love for the goats!

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLIII & XLIV Page 230

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Sai Baba expounded many a time Who this ME (or I) is.  He said, "You need not go far or anywhere in search of Me.  Barring, your name and form, there exists in you, as well as in all beings, a sense of Being or Consciousness of Existence.  That is Myself.  Knowing this, you see Me inside yourself, as well as in all beings.  If you practise this, you will realize all-pervasiveness, and thus attain oneness with Me."

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