According to the Shri Sai Satcharitra, after a period of being hidden, Sai Baba returned to Shirdi in the company of a man named Chand Patil. Chapter 5 explains that this "gem" was found within a Muslim wedding party that was traveling to Shirdi. The narrative introduces the story of Chand Patil, a fortunate Muslim man from the village of Dhup, and promises to detail how his encounter with Baba led to Baba's return. This event is presented as a significant part of the holy story, marking his reappearance in the town that would become central to his life.
How did Sai Baba end up returning to Shirdi after being hidden for a while?
๐ Chapter 5