The author, Hemadpant, was profoundly moved by the incident of the wheat grinding, which is recounted in Chapter 1. He marvelled at the mysterious nature of Baba's actions, questioning, 'How should one coordinate cause and effect? What is the relation between wheat and disease?' Seeing this 'inconceivable cause and effect,' where grinding grain led to the eradication of the cholera epidemic, sparked a deep inspiration within him. The text states, 'Seeing the inconceivable cause and effect, I felt like writing a book.' This event, which showcased Baba's divine power to operate beyond ordinary logic, filled Hemadpant's heart with love and a strong desire to document and sing the sweet stories of Sai Baba for the benefit of all devotees.
How did the inconceivable connection between grinding wheat and curing a disease inspire Hemadpant to write the Shri Sai Satcharitra?
📖 Chapter 1