Generally, the form, incarnation of God, in which the divine
powers (Omnipotence, Omnipresence, Omniscience) were
exhibited is worthy of our worship. In that form, God had
established Dharma and saved the poor, weak and
oppressed from evil forces. He showed his love and
affection to all and granted many rewards to his devotees.
That form is pious and worthy of our adoration (Puja) from
top to toe. We can worship that form as a photo or as an
idol. The results are the same even if we had worshipped
Him, when he was physically present He will grant the
fruits we deserve in whatever form we seek Him. People
should understand the preachings of Sri Sai Baba, try to
see Him in all living beings and show love and affection
to all in practice in their day to day life. They will surely
get his Divine grace and reach nearer to their Goals.
Sai Baba's arrival at the Masjid - Naming it Dwarakamayee
Sai Baba wanted to stay at Khandoba temple, located at the
outskirts of Shirdi. As he was about to enter the precincts of
the temple, Mahalsapathi objected to it considering him to be
a Muslim. Baba paid respects to Khandoba from outside, and
left the place to take refuge in a dilapidated Masjid on the
other side of Shirdi .In its front yard, there existed a neem tree
which was the seating place of Baba four years ago when he
had first arrived The Masjid was the living place of Baba and
he named it Dwarakamayee (the mother, named Dwaraka).
Baba used to spend some time in the masjid and some time
under the neem tree. The Dwarakamayee had its doors open
to all at all times. It became a famous place for all devotees
to visit and pay respects, as it gave shelter to Sri Krishna Sai
(Baba). Baba identifying himself with it (Dwarakamayee -
Divine mother), gave his assurances and blessings to the
devotees.
Bhagavatha Purana Says: (Skanda 10 - 11 to 17)
"The seer who is engrossed wholly in God (Atma) wanders
like a foolish person".
Always in meditation, Baba used to wander about in the near
by forests without caring for food and sleep. Some villagers
considered Baba to be a mad man. Some even hurled stones
him. Baba received the praises and condemnations with
equanimity and behaved exactly like the Bikshu as mentioned
in the Bikshu Gita.
The headman of the village Shirdi, Ganapathirao Patel Kote
and his wife Bayaji Bai were attracted by Baba's divine form.
Mahalsapathi, who initially objected Baba from entering the
Khandoba temple, became his first disciple. His two friends
Tukaram Darge and Appa Bhil showed utmost devotion to
Baba. Others treated Baba as a mad fakir.
Baba, used to wander in the forest without food. Bayyaji Maa;
(Patel's wife) used to search for and feed him with great
affection Baba reciprocated it in a similar manner stating that
she was hi sister in her earlier birth. Her son Tatya Patel used
to address Baba as uncle. Mahalsapathi and Tatya are said to
be the two arms of Sai Baba.
To be contd....
(Source : http://www.saileelas.org/book/agod.htm
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