As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter L Page 257

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

"To-day many of my Darbar people are coming".  The Dhurandhar brothers were astonished to hear this remark of Baba, from others; as they had not given any previous intimation of their trip.  All the other people prostrated themselves before Baba.  and sat talking with Him.  Baba, said to them- "These are my Darbar people to whom I referred before" and said to the Dhurandhar brothers-  "We are acquainted with each other for the last sixty generations."  All the brothers were meek and modest, they stood with joined hands, staring at Baba's Feet.  All the Sattwic emotions such as tears, horripilation, choking etc., moved them and they were all happy.  Then they went to their lodging, took their meals and after talking a little rest again came to the Masjid.  Balaram sat near Baba, massaging His legs.  Baba Who was smoking the chillim advanced it towards him and beckoned him to smoke it.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter L Page 257

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Balaram was not accustomed to smoking, still he accepted the pipe, smoked it with great difficulty; and returned it reverentially with a bow.  This was the most auspicious moment of Balaram.  He was suffering from Asthma for six years.  This smoke completely cured him of the disease, which never troubled him again.  Some six years later, on a particular day, he again go an attack of Asthma.  This was precisely the time when Baba took His Mahasamadhi.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter L Page 257

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

The day of this visit was a Thursday; and the Dhurandhar brothers had the good fortune of witnessing the Chavadi procession that night.  At the Arti-function in the Chavadi, Balaram saw the lustre of Pandurang on Baba's face and next morning at the Kakad-Arti time, the same phenomenon - the same lustre of his Beloved Deity-Pandurang was visible again on Baba's face.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLIX Page 251

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

"Let all our humbug (paraphernalia) be with us, you go back to your home, beware! if you come back to this Masjid.  Why take the darshan of One, Who flies a flag over His Masjid?  Is this a sign of Saint-hood?  Remain here not a moment."

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLIX Page 252

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

On seeing veiled ladies with him, Nanasaheb wanted to go away, but Baba prevented him from doing so.  The ladies came and took the darshan of Baba.  When on of the ladies removed her veil in saluting Baba's Feet and then resumed it again, Nanasaheb, who saw her face, was so much smitten with her rare beauty, that he wished to see her face again.  By knowing Nana's restlessness of mind, Baba spoke to him, after the lady had left the place as follows-

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLIX Page 252

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

"Nana, why are you getting agitated in vain?  Let the senses do their allotted work, or duty, we should not meddle with their work.  God had created this beautiful world, and it is our duty to appreciate its beauty.  The mind will get steady and calm slowly and gradually.  When the front door was open, why go by the back one?  When the heart is pure, there is no difficulty, whatsoever.  Why should one be afraid of any one, if there be no evil thought in us?  The eyes may do their work, why should you feel shy and tottering?"

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLIX Page 252

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

"That our mind is fickle by nature, it should not be allowed to get wild.  The senses may get restless, the body, however, should be held in check, and not allowed to be impatient.  Senses run after objects, but we should not follow them and crave for their objects.  By slow and gradual practice, restlessness can be conquered.  We should not be swayed by the senses, but they cannot be completely controlled.  We should curb them, rightly and properly, according to the need of the occasion.  Beauty is the subject of sight; we should fearlessly look at the beauty of objects.  There is no room for shyness or fear.  Only, we should never entertain evil thoughts.  Making the mind desireless, observe God's works of beauty.  In this way, the senses will be easily and naturally controlled, and even in enjoying objects you will be reminded of God.  If the outer senses are held in check, and if the mind be allowed to run after objects and be attached to them, our cycle of births and deaths will not come to an end.  Objects of sense are things harmful.  With Viveka (discrimination) as our charioteer, we will control the mind, and shall not allow the senses to go astray.  With such a charioteer, we reach the Vishnu-pada-the final abode, our real Home from which there is no return". 

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