How does Chapter 39 describe Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi and his initial connection with Chand Patil?

📖 Chapter 39

According to Chapter 39 of the Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi was linked to a man named Chand Patil. The text states that Sai first appeared under a mango tree in the Nizam State and later arrived in Shirdi with the wedding party for Chand Patil's nephew. Chand Patil is described as a meritorious person who was the first to discover the 'treasure' that was Sai. The chapter briefly alludes to a prior incident where Sai helped Chand Patil find his lost horse after making him smoke a chillum. However, it also clarifies that Chand Patil was merely an instrument, suggesting Sai's coming to Shirdi was a pre-ordained event for the benefit of his followers.


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