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Once a Mamlatdar came to Shirdi, with a Doctor friend of his.  The Doctor said that his Deity was Rama and that he would not bow before a Mahomedan, and so, he was unwilling to go to Shirdi.  The Mamlatdar replied, that nobody would press him to make a bow, would ask him to do so.  So he should come and give the pleasure of his company.  Accordingly, they came to Shirdi, and went to the Masjid for Baba's darshana.  All were wonder-struck to see, the Doctor going ahead and saluting Baba.  They asked him how he forgot his resolve, and bowed before a Mussalman.  Then the Doctor replied that he saw his beloved Deity, Rama, on the seat, and he, therefore prostrated himself before Him.  Then as he was saying this, he saw, Sai Baba there again.  Being dismayed, he said.  "Is this a dream?  How could He be a Mahomedan?  He is a great Yogasampanna (full of Yoga) Avatar."

Next day, he made a vow and began to fast.  He absented himself from the Masjid, resolving not to go there, until Baba blessed him.  Three days passed and on the fourth day, a close friend of his from Khandesh, turned up and with him, he went to the Masjid for Baba's darshana.  After the salutation, Baba asked him, whether anybody had gone to call him, so that he had come,  Hearing this vital question, the Doctor was moved.  The same night he was blessed by Baba, and he experienced the Bliss supreme, in his sleep.  Then he left for his town, where he experienced the same state of a fortnight.  Thus his devotion to Sai Baba increased manifold.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XIII Page 73

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He then often came to Shirdi, gratefully remembering what Baba did for him, and prostrated before Him.  Baba also did not expect anything from devotees, but grateful remembrance, unchanging faith and devotion.  People in the Maharashtra, always celebrate Satya-Narayana Puja in their homes every fortnight or month.  But it was this Bhimaji Patil, who started a new Sai Satya-vrata Puja, instead of Satya-Narayana-vrata Puja, in his house, when he returned to his village.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XIII Page 73

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Then Baba's heart melted and He said, "Stay, cast off your anxiety, your sufferings have come to an end.  However, oppressed and troubled one may be, as soon as he steps in the Masjid, he is on the pathway to happiness.  The Fakir here is very kind and He will cure the disease, and protect all with love and kindness."

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Mr. Nanasaheb and Shama (Madhavarao Deshpande) were then present.  Baba pointed out that the disease was due to the previous evil karma, and was not at first desposed to interfere.  But the patient cried out in despair that he was helpless, and sought refuge in Him as He was his last hope, and prayed for mercy. 

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In reply, Mr. Nanasaheb wrote to him that there was only one remedy left, and that was to have recourse to Baba's Feet.  Relying on Mr. Nanasaheb's advice, he made preparations for going to Shirdi.  He was brought to Shirdi and taken to the Masjid, and placed before Baba. 

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XI Page 61

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There was in Shirdi, a very quaint and queer fellow, by name Nanavalli.  He looked to Baba's work and affairs.  He once approached Baba who was seated on His Gadi (seat) and asked Him to get up, as he wanted to occupy the same.  Baba at once got up and left the seat, which he occupied.  After sitting there a while Nanavalli got up, and asked Baba to take back His seat.  then Baba sat on the seat and Nanavalli felt at His feet, and then went away.  Baba did not show the slightest displeasure in being dictated to and ousted.

The Nanavalli loved Baba so much that he breathed his last, on the thirteenth day of Baba's taking Maha-Samadhi.

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Saint Ramdas (1608-1681) flourished in the 17th century, and fulfilled to a great extent his mission of protecting cows and Brahmins against the Yavanas (Mohamedans), but within two centuries after him, the split between the two communities - Hindus and Mohamedans widened again, and Sai Baba came to bridge the gulf.

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