Sai Baba's statements played a crucial, prophetic role in the destiny of the Buti wada. According to Chapter 39, upon granting permission for the Murlidhar temple, Baba joyfully said, "After the temple is complete, we too shall come to stay there" and "After the mansion is finished, we will use it for ourselves." While this was likely interpreted as a promise to visit, these words took on a deeper meaning. The ultimate direction came with his final, unambiguous command as his end drew near: "Place me in the mansion." These last words from Baba's own mouth resolved all uncertainty and directly orchestrated the wada's transformation. His holy body was placed in the inner sanctum, making the mansion his permanent residence and turning his earlier, seemingly casual remarks into a profound prophecy that was fulfilled in an unexpected way.
How did Sai Baba's own words foreshadow and ultimately direct the transformation of the Buti wada into his Samadhi?
π Chapter 39