According to Chapter 39 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi was connected to a man named Chand Patil. Sai first appeared under a mango tree in the Nizam State. He later accompanied the wedding party of Chand Patil's nephew, which was traveling from Dhupkheda to Shirdi for the marriage ceremony. The text describes Chand Patil as a meritorious man who was the first to find this "treasure" (Sai). It was through this connection with Chand Patil's family event that Sai Baba unexpectedly arrived in the village of Shirdi, where he would eventually stay for the rest of his life.
How did Sai Baba first arrive in Shirdi, and who was instrumental in his journey there?
๐ Chapter 39