This Chapter continues the subject "Greatness of Udi"
and describes cases in which the application of Udi was
most efficacious.
Dr's Nephew:
At Malegaon (Dt. Nasik) there lived a doctor (qualified
and degree-holder). His nephew suffered from an
incurable disease - Tubercular bone-abcess. The doctor
himself and his brothers, the medical practitioners,
tried all sorts of remedies and even an operation. There
was no relief and there was no end to the little boy's
suffering. Friends and relations advised the parents of
the boy to seek divine aid and recommended them to try
Sai Baba, who was known to have cured such incurable
cases by His mere glance. The parents, therefore, came
to Shirdi. They prostrated themselves before Baba,
placed the boy before Him and pleaded humbly and
respectfully, and implored Him to save their son. The
merciful Baba comforted them saying "Those who resort to
this Masjid shall never suffer anything in this life and
to the end of time. Be now care-free. Apply Udi on the
abcess and within one week he will recover. Believe in
God. This is no Masjid, but Dwarawati. He who steps here
will soon get health and happiness and his sufferings
will come to an end". The boy was made to sit before
Baba, Who moved his hands on the affected part and cast
His loving glances on him. The patient was pleased and
with the application of the Udi, he began to recover,
and was all right after some days. The parents then left
Shirdi with their son, thanking Baba for the cure, which
was effected by Udi and Baba's gracious looks.
After knowing this, the doctor, the uncle of the boy
became wonder-struck and desired to see Baba while he
was on his way to Bombay for some business; but at
Malegaon and Manmad somebody spoke to him against Baba
and poisoned his ears. He therefore, dropped the idea of
visiting Shirdi and went to Bombay direct. He wanted to
spend the rest of his leave at Alibag, but at Bombay he
heard three successive nights, a voice crying out,"Still
you disbelieve me?". Then the doctor changed his mind
and resolved to go to Shirdi. He had to attend in Bombay
to a case of Infectious Fever, which showed no signs of
abatement soon. So he thought that his Shirdi trip would
be postponed. He however proposed a test in his mind and
said,"If the patient gets all right today, I start for
Shirdi tomorrow." The wonder is that exactly at the time
when the determination was taken, the fever began to
abate and the temperature became normal. Then he went to
Shirdi as per his determination, took Baba's darshan and
prostrated himself before Him. Baba gave him such
experiences that he became His devotee. He stayed there
for four days and returned home with Baba's Udi and
blessings. Within a fortnight he was transferred on
promotion to Bijapur. His nephew's case gave him an
opportunity for seeing Baba and this visit engendered in
him a neverfailing love for the Saint's feet.
Dr. Pillay
One Dr. Pillay was an intimate Bhakta of Baba. He was
much liked by Baba, Who always called him Bhau
(brother). Baba talked with him off and on and consulted
him in all matters and wanted him always at His side.
This Pillay suffered once very badly from guinea-worms.
He said to Kakasaheb Dixit, "The pain is most
excruciating and unbearable. I prefer death to it. This
pain, I know, is for repaying past Karma, but go to Baba
and tell Him to stop the pain and transfer the working
of my past Karma to ten future births of mine." Mr.
Dixit went to Baba and told Him his request. Then Baba,
being moved by his request, said to Dixit,"Tell him to
be fearless. Why should he suffer for ten births? In ten
days he can work out the sufferings and consequences of
his past Karma. While I am here to give him temporal and
spiritual welfare, why should he pray for death? Bring
him here on somebody's back and let us work and finish
his sufferings once for all".
The doctor was brought in that condition and was seated
on Baba's right side,where Fakir Baba always sat. Baba
gave him His bolster and said,"Lie calmly here and be at
ease. The true remedy is, that the result of past
actions has to be suffered and got over. Our Karma is
the cause of our happiness and sorrow; therefore put up
with whatever comes to you. Allah (God) is the sole
Dispenser and Protector, always think of Him. He will
take care of you. Surrender to His feet with body, mind,
wealth and speech, i.e. completely and then see what He
does." Dr. Pillay said in return that Nanasaheb had put
a bandage over the leg, but he found no relief. "Nana is
a fool" replied Baba. "Take off that bandage or else you
will die. Now a crow will come and peck you, and then
you will recover."
While this conversation was going on, one Abdul, who
always cleaned the Masjid and trimmed the lamps, turned
up. While he was attending to his work of training, his
foot accidentally fell upon the stretched leg of Dr.
Pillay. The leg was already swollen and when Abdul's
foot fell upon it and pressed it, all the seven
guinea-worms were squeezed out at once. The pain was
unbearable and Dr. Pillay bawled out loudly. After some
time, he calmed down and began to sing and cry
alternately. Then Pillay enquired when the crow was
coming and peeking. Baba said, "Did you not see the
crow? He won't come again. Abdul was the crow. Now go
and rest yourself in the Wada and you will be soon
allright."
By application of the Udi and by taking it in the
stomach with water, and without taking any other
treatment or medicine, the disease was completely cured
in ten days as predicted by Baba.
Sharma's Sister-in-law
Shama's younger brother Bapaji was staying near Sawool
well. Once his wife was attacked with Bubonic plague.
She had high fever and two bubos in her groins. Bapaji
rushed to Shama at Shirdi and asked him to come and
help. Shama was frightened, but according to his wont,
he went to Baba, prostrated himself before Him, invoked
His aid, and requested Him to cure the case. He also
asked His permission to go to his brother's house. Then
Baba said, "Don't go there at this late hour (night),
send her Udi. Why care for the fever and bubos? God is
our father and master; she will be alright easily. Do
not go now, but go there in the morning and return
immediately."
Shama had full faith in Baba's Udi. It was sent with
Bapaji. It was applied on the bubos and some of it was
mixed with water and was given to the patient for
drinking. No sooner was it taken in, than perspiration
set in profusely, the fever abated and the patient had a
good sleep. Next morning Bapaji was surprised to see his
wife alright and refreshed with no fever and bubos. When
Shama went there next morning with Baba's permission he
was also surprised to see her at the hearth and
preparing tea. On questioning his brother, he learnt
that Baba's Udi cured her completely in one night. Then
Shama realized the significance of Baba's words. "Go
there in the morning and return immediately.
After taking tea, Sharma returned and after saluting
Baba said,"Deva, what is this play of Yours? You first
raise a storm and make us restless and then calm it down
and ease us". Baba replied "You see mysterious is the
path of action. Though I do nothing, they hold Me
resonsible for the actions which take place on account
of Adrista (destiny). I am only their witness. The Lord
is the sole Doer and Inspirer. He is also most merciful.
Neither I am God nor Lord. I am His obedient servant and
remember Him often. He, who casts aside his egoism,
thanks Him and he, who trusts Him entirely, will have
his shackles removed and will obtain liberation".
Irani's Daughter
Now read the experience of an Irani gentleman. His young
daughter got fits every hour. When the convulsion came
she lost her power of speech, her limbs got shrunk and
contracted and she fell down senseless. No remedy gave
her any relief. Some friend recommended Baba's Udi to
her father and asked him to get it from Kakasaheb Dixit
at Vile Parle (suburb of Bombay). Then the Irani
gentleman got the Udi and gave it mixed with water to
his daughter daily for drinking. In the beginning the
convulsions, which were coming on hourly, came every
seven hours and after a few days the daughter recovered
completely.
Harda Gentleman
An old gentleman of Harda (C.P) was suffering from a
stone in his bladder. Such stones are generally removed
by surgical operations and people recomended him to
undergo one. He was old and weak, lacked strength of
mind and could not think of submitting himself to
surgical treatment. His suffering was soon to end in
another way. The Inamdar (City Officer) of that town
happened to come there at this time. He was a devotee of
Baba and had always a stock of Udi with him. On the
recommendation of friends, his son got some Udi from and
mixing it with water, gave it to his old father to
drink. Within five minutes the Udi was assimilated, the
stone was dissolved and came out through his urine and
old man was soon relieved.
Bombay Lady
A woman of the Kayastha Prabhu caste in Bombay always
suffered terrible pain at her delivery. She was very
much frightened each time she became pregnant and did
not know what to do. Shri Rama-Maruti of Kalyan, who was
a devotee of Baba advised her husband to take her to
Shirdi for a painless delivery. When she next became
pregnant, both husband and wife came to Shirdi, stayed
there for some months and worshipped Baba and got all
the benefit of His company. After some time the hour of
delivery came and as usual there was obstruction in the
passage from the womb. She began to suffer labour pains,
did not know what to do, but began to pray to Baba for
relief. In the meantime, some neighbouring women turned
up and after invoking Baba's aid, gave her Udi-mixture
to drink. In five minutes, the woman delivered safely
and painlessly. The issue was still-born according to
its fate; but the mother who got rid of the anxiety and
pain, thanked Baba for the safe delivery and ever
remained grateful to Him.
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