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Shirdi Sai and Sathya Sai are One
and the Same
By Arjan D. Bharwani
41. PARTHI PRASADAM FOR SHIRDI
ARPANAM (OFFERING)
One Bhateja family came to learn of
Bhagavan at Bangalore. Their destination was Bombayand included
enroute a pilgrimage to Shirdi.Having heard of Sathya Sai, they
changed their itinerary and first went to Prasanthi Nilayam.
Darshans in abundance were bestowed upon them along with the
others. However, despite a deep yearning - they were not fortunate
to get an interview. In a novel manner of seeking Baba's consent
to depart, they called out to the Parthi Lord, as He moved in the
Mandir. In response, Baba sent for Shri N. Kasturi, gave him some
'vibhuti'packets and said, "Go and give these to the mother and
daughter fromBombay, waiting below". Baba further added, "They
have brought a piece of cloth for Me. Tell them they can take it
back and use it, stitched as items of dress, as My Prasad".
Kasturiji carried out Baba's behest. Bhatejas were wonderstruck,
for the piece of cloth that they were carrying, locked up in their
suitcase, was intended for 'Arpanam' as a 'chaddar' on the samadhi
of Sainath. No one except the family had any about this offering,
nor had they spoken to any one about it Though they remained
stunned with the impact of the 'Sarvantaryami' attribute of Baba,
yet they realised that the purpose for which they wanted to go to
Shirdi, had been fulfilled and the offering for Shirdi had been
accepted and reciprocated as the 'blessed prasadam'.
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