Certainly. The narrative in Chapter 5 begins with Chand Patil of Dhup village, who, after losing his mare, encounters a mysterious Fakir under a mango tree. This Fakir, who would become Sai Baba, demonstrated his divine power first by telling Patil exactly where to find his lost horse and then by miraculously producing fire and water from the earth to prepare a chillum. Deeply moved, Patil invited the Fakir to his home. Later, when Patil’s nephew’s wedding was arranged in Shirdi, the Fakir accompanied the wedding party. After the festivities concluded and the party departed, the Fakir chose to remain in Shirdi, staying under a banyan tree near Khandoba's temple, thus beginning his long and legendary stay in the village.
Can you provide a comprehensive summary of the events leading from Chand Patil's lost horse to Baba taking up residence in Shirdi?
📖 Chapter 5