As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLII Page 222, 223

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This Laxmibai Shinde was a good and well-to-do woman.  She was working in the Masjid, day and night.  Except Bhagat Mhalsapati, Tatya and Laxmibai, none was allowed to step in the Masjid at night.  Once while Baba was sitting in the Masjid with Tatya in the evening, Laxibai came and saluted Baba.  The latter said to her - "Oh Laxmi, I am very hungry."  Off she went saying- "Baba, wait a bit.  I return immediately with bread. "  She did return with bread and vegetables and placed the same before Baba.  He took it up, and gave to a dog.  Laxmibai then asked- "What is this, Baba, I ran in haste, prepared bread with my own hands for You:  and You threw it to a dog without eating a morsel of it;  You gave me trouble, unnecessarily."  Baba replied- "Why do you grieve for nothing?  The appeasement of the dog's hunger is the same as Mine.  The dog has got a soul; the creatures may be different, but the hunger of all is the same.  though some speak and others are dumb.  Know for certain, that he who feeds the hungry, really serves Me with food.  Regard this as an exiomatic Truth." 

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLII Page 222

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Dasara or Vijayadashami is regarded by all the Hindus, as the most auspicious time; and it is befitting that Baba should choose this time, for His crossing the border-line.  He was ailing some days before this, but He was ever conscious internally, Just before the last moment.  He sat up erect without anybody's aid, and looked better.  People thought that the danger had passed off; and He was getting well.  He knew, that He was to pass away soon; and therefore, He wanted to give some money, as charity, to Laxmibai Shinde.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLI Page 219

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The matter did not end here.  Baba did not stop with only issuing an order to read.  Within a year, He went to Deo and enquired about his progress.  On 2nd April 1914, on Thursday morning Baba gave him a dream-vision.  He sat on the upper floor asked him whether he understood the Pothi.  "No" answered Deo.  Baba  "Then when are you going to understand?"   Deo burst into tears and said, "Unless, You shower Your grace, the reading is mere worry, and the understanding is still more difficult.  I say this definitely."  Baba, "While reading you make haste, read it before Me, in My presence" Deo "What shall I read?"  Baba, "Read Adhyatma (spiritualism),"  Deo went to bring the book when he opened his eyes and was awakened.  We leave the readers to imagine what ineffable joy and Bliss Deo felt after this vision.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XL Page 214

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This story clearly shows, that when the devotees surrender themselves completely to their Sadguru,  He sees that the religious functions in their houses are duly executed, and complied with all the necessary formalities.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XXXIX & L Page 208

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Why does Krishna refer Arjuna to Jnanis or Tattwadarshis to do his prostration, interrogation and service?  Was not Krishna a Tattwardarshi, in fact Jnana itself.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XXXIX & L Page 208

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(3)  Seva is not rendering service, retaining still the feeling that one is free to offer or refuse service.  On must feel that he is not the master of the body, that the body is Guru's and exists merely to render service to him.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XXXIX & L Page 208

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(2) Mere questioning is not enough.  The question must not be made with any improper motive or attitude or to trap the Guru and catch at mistakes in the answer, or out of idle curiosity.  It must be serious and with a view to achieve moksha or spiritual progress.

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