The transformation of the Buti Wada from a temple for Murlidhar into Sai Baba's Samadhi Mandir happened through what Chapter 39 calls "a stroke of fate and by Sai’s command." While Bapusaheb Buti was despairing during Baba's final illness, the situation changed dramatically. Baba’s own last words were, "Place me in the mansion." Honoring this final directive, the devotees placed his holy body in the inner sanctum of the mansion—the very spot that had been built for the Murlidhar idol. In this profound turn of events, the mansion's purpose was forever altered, becoming the sacred Samadhi Mandir.
How did the Buti Wada, originally intended for a Murlidhar idol, transform into Sai Baba's final resting place?
📖 Chapter 39