“I will give you hundred times of what you give Me” These are the words of Shirdi Sai Baba when He asked for Dakshina as per Sai Satcharitra Chapter 14.
Initially Bhagat Mhlasapti introduced Kashiram to Baba. He used to give some Dakshina regularly to Baba from his daily income. Sai Baba used to keep His desirable amount and returned the remaining amount to Kashiram. This practice was followed for many days.
After few days proud took birth in Kashiram’s mind. The thought that “I have the ability to give Dakshina to my Guru”. In this way an ego arose. If anyday Baba did not take Dakshina, Kashiram became morose. If such feeling arises in a devotee’s mind, it is considered as an obstruction in attaining Parmatma. Baba, who was omnipotent and who had great love for His devotees, knew every thought and feeling of His devotee’s mind and heart. So He started demanding Dakshina from Kashiram many times. At last, Kashiram’s economic condition declined to such an extent that he was unable to offer even a small gift to Baba.
Even Baba asked him to take loan for offering Dakshina. Day by day the debt increased. Not a single person of Shirdi allowed Kashiram to stand near the door of his house. All this was Leela of Baba!!! In the end Kashiram repented. All his proudness melted like wax and said “I cannot give anything to Sai Baba. I dont have anything to give to my Sadguru”. Henceforth as if some miracle happened and Kashiram’s situation changed completely. He succeeded to such a extent that he lived his entire life happily and satisfactorily.
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I also love Baba a lot , a lot means a lot , frankly speaking He has done a ot of miracles in my Life. I sometimes think how to thank him. Now I have a wish that I prayed to Baba. Its about my dad who is in trouble , a court case is against him. My entire family is very upset with this. I want Baba to resolve this matter. My dad never believes in God , It is only to Baba's Temple that he visits and its to only Baba who he Trust's and Believes. Baba please help our family by solving this court case. We have lost all money , Home , respect in publice , now a court case. We dont know how to handle this. Please help us. Our give us the strenght to bear the pain atleast. We are helpless and trust only You now.
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Your loving Daughter