Chapter 4 recounts a beautiful story about Sai Baba's respect for Vitthal worship through His interaction with Bhagwantrao Kshirsagar. Baba mentioned that Bhagwantrao's father, a great devotee of Vitthal, was a friend of His. After the father's passing, the family's worship of their household Vitthal idol, including food offerings (Naivedya) and the annual death anniversary (Shraddha), had ceased. Baba explained that He had pulled Bhagwantrao to Shirdi because he was neglecting his duties. Baba stated that Bhagwantrao was not only keeping the household Vitthal hungry but was also keeping Baba hungry. Baba's stated intention was to remind him of this neglect and put him back to the practice of worship.
How did Sai Baba guide Bhagwantrao Kshirsagar back to his family's tradition of Vitthal worship?
📖 Chapter 4