As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter V Page 24

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

When the marriage-party came to Shirdi, it alighted at the foot of a banyan tree in Bhagata Mhalsapati's field near Khandoba's temple.  The carts were loosened in the open court-yard of Khandoba's temple, and the members of the party descended one by one, and the Fakir also got down.  Bhagat Mhalsapati saw the young Fakir getting down and accosted Him "YA SAI" (Welcome Sai).  Others also addressed Him as Sai and thenceforth he became known as Sai Baba.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter V Page 28 & 29

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Sai Baba was very fond of lights.  He used to borrow oil from shop-keepers, and keep lamps burning the whole night in the Masjid and temple.  This went on for some time.  the Banias, who supplied oil gratis, once met together and decided not to give Him oil.  When, as usual, Baba went to ask for oil, they all gave Him a distinct No Unperturbed.  Baba returned to the Masjid and kept the dry wicks in the lamps.  The Banias were watching Him with curiosity.  Baba took the Tumrel (tin pot) which contained very little (a few drops) of oil, put water into it and drank it and then forced it fall in the container.  After consecrating the tin-pot in this way, He again took the water from the tin-pot and filled all the lamps with it and lighted them.  To the surprise and dismay of the watching Banias, the lamps began to burn and kept burning the whole night.  The Banias repented and apoligized and Baba forgave them and asked them to be more truthful in future.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter IV Page 21

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

(1) The site with the Neem tree and surrounding space was bought by Mr. Hari Vinayak Sathe, and on this site a big building styled Sathe's Wada was erected.  This Wada was the sole resting place for pilgrims, who flocked there.  A Par (platform) was built round the Neem tree and lofts with steps were constructed.  Under the steps, there is a niche facing South and devotees sit on the Par (Platform facing north.  It is believed, that he who burns incense there, on Thursday and Friday evenings will, by God's grace, be happy.  This Wada was old and dilapidated and wanted repairs.  The necessary repairs, additions and alterations have been made now by the Sansthan.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter IV Page 21

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

(2) Then after some years another Wada, Dixit's Wada was constructed.  Kakasaheb Dixit, Solicitor of Bombay had gone to England.  He had injured his leg by an accident there.  The injury could not be got rid of by any means.  Nanasaheb Chandorkar advised him to try Sai Baba.  So he saw Sai Baba in 1909 A.D., and requested Him to cure rather the lameness of his mind than that of his leg.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter IV Page 21

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

He was so much pleased with the darshana of Sai Baba, that he decided to reside in Shirdi.  So he built a Wada for himself and other devotees.  The foundation of this building was laid on 10-12-1910.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter IV Page 22

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

On this day, two other important events took place.  (1) Mr. Dadasaheb Khaparde was given permission to return home, and (2) the night Arti in Chavadi was commenced.  The Wada was complete and was inhabited on the Rama-Navami day in 1911 A.D., with due rites and formalities, (3) Then another Wada or palatial mansion was put up by the famous building, but all the amount was well utilized, as Sai Baba's body is resting in this Wada, which is now called the Samadhi Mandir.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter IV Page 22

Om Sai Shri Sai - Jaya Jaya Sai

The site of this Mandir had formerly a garden, which was watered and looked after by Baba.  Three Wadas thus sprang up, where there was none formerly.  Of these, Sathe's Wada was most useful to all, in the early days.

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