As described in Chapter 34, the nephew of the Malegaon doctor suffered from a difficult malady known as a bone-cyst (Hadyavarn). Before seeking Sai Baba's help, they exhausted all conventional options. The boy's uncle, a doctor himself, along with his physician friends and expert surgeons, tried various treatments. The text specifies that all native and foreign treatments were attempted, including surgery, but every effort was in vain. When these medical remedies reached their limit, relatives suggested worshipping deities. However, the chapter notes that prayers to gods, deities, and the family god also seemed to provide no relief, which ultimately led them to hear about the great saint in Shirdi.
According to Chapter 34, what medical and non-medical steps were taken to cure the doctor's nephew before the family decided to visit Shirdi?
📖 Chapter 34