Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra explains that Sai Baba had been 'hidden' for a period before his reappearance. The text poetically states that this 'gem' was eventually 'found' in Shirdi, arriving as part of a Muslim wedding party. This wedding party belonged to the family of Chand Patil, the man from Dhup village who first encountered Baba under a mango tree. Therefore, the narrative in Chapter 5 directly links the chance meeting with Chand Patil and the recovery of his lost mare to Baba's subsequent return to Shirdi, which would become his permanent home.
The Satcharitra says Baba was 'hidden' and then 'found' in Shirdi. How does Chapter 5 explain his reappearance?
📖 Chapter 5