Shirdi Diary Of GS Kharpade: When I Shampooed Sai's Legs, The Softness Of His Limbs Is Wonderful

20-12-1911

I got up very early in the morning and went to Kakad Aarti. Towards the close of the Aarti I noticed Waman Rao there with surprise and learnt that he, on the way near Kopargaon, sent the driver of his cart to purchase guavas and the bullocks ran away. He wandered about, and had good deal of trouble.

The story was very amazing. Sai Maharaj left Chawadi without any audible remark except that Allah is the lord of all. I returned to the lodging, prayed, and saw Sai Maharaj got out and again on his return to Masjid. He was in a very pleased mood. Durvesh Sahib told me that Sai Baba saw him at night and granted his wish.

I mentioned this to Sai Maharaj and he said nothing. I today shampooed the legs of Sai Maharaj. The softness of his limbs is wonderful. Our meal was somewhat late. After it I sat reading the papers received today.

Towards evening I went to Musjid received Sai Baba's blessing, saluted him in front of Chawadi and returned to my lodging. We had Bhishma's Bhajan attended by Ram Maruti Baba and Ramayan read by Dixit.

(Text Submitted By Sudiksha Dubey)