As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter IX Page 51

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One special peculiarity of Shirdi-pilgrimage was this, that none could leave Shirdi, without Baba's permission; and if he did, he invited untold sufferings, but if any one was asked to quit Shirdi, he could stay there no longer.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter VIII Page 46

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Ultimately when their merits and demerits both drop down (are got rid of) completely, they get their deliverance and become free.  To put the matter in a nutshell, souls get their births or transmigrations according to their deeds and intelligence (development of their minds).

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter VIII Page 46

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In this wonderful universe, God has created billions of creatures or beings inhabiting heaven, hell, earth, ocean, sky and other intermediate regions.  Of these, those creatures or souls, whose merits preponderate, go to heaven and live there till they enjoy the fruits of their actions, and when this is done, they are cast down; while those souls, whose sins or demerits preponderate, go down to hell and suffer the consequences of their misdeeds, for so long a time, as they deserve for it.  When their merits and demerits balance each other, they are born on earth as human beings and are given a chance to work out their salvation.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter VII Page 40

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Such a unique and wonderful incarnation was Sai Baba.  On account of the merits in my past birth, I had the good fortune to sit at His Feet and enjoy His blessed company.  The joy and delight I derived therefrom was incomparable.  In fact Sai Baba was pure Anand and Consciousness.  I cannot sufficiently describe Him, His greatness and uniqueness.  He who took delight at His Feet, was established in His own self.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter VI Page 37

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Another important idea occurred to Gopal Gund.  Just as he started the Urus or fair, he thought that he should put the Masjid in order.  So in order to carry out the repairs, he collected stones and got them dressed.  But this work was not assigned to him.  This was reserved for Nanasaheb Chandorkar, and the pavement-work for Kakasaheb Dixit.  First, Baba was unwilling to allow them to have these works done, but with the intervention of Mhalsapati, a local devotee of Baba.  His permission was secured.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter VI Page 37

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First about 5000-7000 people used to collect, but that figure went up to 75000 in some years; still there was no outbreak of any epidemic disease nor any riots worth the name during so many past years.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter VI Page 37

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It is to be noted that both the Hindus and Mahomedans have been working in unison in both the processions, and during the entire festival, and there has been no hitch or quarrel between them at all so far.

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