SEE, THE LORD BEGS ALMS IN SHIRDI!

At times certain writings are so powerful that makes one to read as well to experience god himself, and one among such is “The Divine glory of Shirdi Saibaba” a book by Chakor Ajgoankar (edited by P.S.Ruhela.) Very poetic, devotional, emotional as well a very powerful writing on Shirdi SaiBaba Some of theessences are shared here ……

In the hot hours of midday Lord Sai used to move from door to door begging for alms. Why was he begging for a loaf of bread, when he was Kalpataru himself? Did he want Bhikksa really? No. He was begging for love devotion dedication and surrender. Blessed where the householders who greeted him at their doors and donated food to him fully, willingly and magnificently their entire mind, intellect ego and self.

“Behold, the wonderful paradox occurs in the mundane life. The lord is setting

Out to beg!

The lord of wealth guards his treasure the goddess Lakshmi herself is with him. Yet the divine majesty spreads his hand to receive alms.

The wonderful thing is taking place in Shirdi soil. The lord is out to beg!

The Master holds a jholi in his hands and moves from door to door. All quarters are dusky with the dust blowing with the wind

The wonderful occurs on the earth’s soil. The Lord goes out to beg. He is the master who etches the lines of fate on the forehead and at the same time suspends the working of destiny by his own volition, for he is the supreme lord of the world of creation.

Yet he is begging at each door. See the wonder! The master is out to beg! This Idol of Compassion represents the distress of the hungry world! Only the wise know that this Brahman itself set out to beg!

His majesty is kalpatharu himself it is our great fortune that He is standing at our door Does he care for a loaf of bread? He is only searching the hearts of his devotees. The wonder unfolds the master is out to beg!

He is the Lord of the three worlds. What can the donors donate to Him? Light the lamp of devotion and donate to Him your lovelorn heart.

This moment would never return. This opportunity will not come back again. Part with everything you have. Part with your mind, Buddhi, Ego. Be at the feet of the great Master, at the feet of this compassion Incarnate.”

- Chakor Ajgoankar