Can you describe the initial arrival of Sai Baba in Shirdi and the role of Chand Patil as detailed in this chapter?

📖 Chapter 39

As recounted in Chapter 39, Sai Baba first appeared in the Nizam State under a mango tree. His eventual arrival in Shirdi was unexpected, as he came along with the wedding party of Dhupkheda. A meritorious man from that village named Chand Patil was the first to find this 'treasure' (Sai). The chapter alludes to a prior story of how Patil lost his horse, met Sai, was made to smoke a chillum, and then recovered his horse. It clarifies, however, that Chand Patil was merely an instrument, as Sai came to Shirdi of his own accord for the upliftment of his devotees.


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