According to the narrative in Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, a fortunate Muslim man named Chand Patil from Dhup village had lost his mare. After searching for two months, he was returning home disappointed when he came across a Fakir under a mango tree. This Fakir, who was Sai Baba, was described as wearing a cap and a kafni, with a short stick (satka) under his arm. Baba miraculously told Patil the exact location of his lost mare. This event led Chand Patil to recognize Baba as a great saint. Later, as mentioned in the prologue of Chapter 5, Baba returned to Shirdi within Chand Patil's Muslim wedding party, bringing the hidden "gem" back into the public eye.
How did Chand Patil first encounter Sai Baba, and what led to Baba's return to Shirdi?
📖 Chapter 5