According to Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba's return to Shirdi is a fascinating story. He was rediscovered under a mango tree near Dhup village by a man named Chand Patil, who had lost his mare. After Baba miraculously helped him find the animal, Chand Patil recognized him as a saint. The text reveals that Baba later traveled with a Muslim wedding party, and it was through this party that the 'gem,' as the book calls him, was found again in Shirdi, where he would eventually settle.
How did Sai Baba, after being hidden for a while, find his way back to Shirdi?
📖 Chapter 5