Those
who serve Baba, without selfish motives, thinking that Baba knows
their wants and He only fulfils them are devotees of superior quality.
Those devotees who at times doubt whether or not their preceptor
is really God, belong to the middle level. Many devotees lived in
Shirdi merely to enjoy the benign looks and divine smile of Baba.
Kaparde used to say that one can live in Shirdi as many years as
possible, just to have a glimpse of the soul-enrapturing smile of
Baba. Buti served Baba for twelve years. Mhalsapathy, though poor,
did not seek anything from Baba. His firm faith was that Baba is
aware of his wants.
Once a person gave two rupees to Shyama to be offered to Baba. But, inquisitive Shyama wanted to test Baba and buried the two rupees. Few days later, Shyama's house was robbed. He went to Baba and narrated his woes. Baba observed, "Two rupees offered to Me were also robbed, to whom should I complain"? Shyama was aghast at Baba's omniscience. Though Shyama served Baba for many years, an iota of doubt in him, denied the privilege of feeling the Presence of Baba. Such disciples belong to the third category. Disciples who serve God just with an aim to get their desires fulfilled are of the inferior category. Despite having a golden opportunity to be in Baba's Divine Presence, they feel content by merely getting their worldly desires fulfilled.
"Bow to Shri Sai and Peace Be to all"
|ॐ| Om Sai Ram |ॐ|
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