The story of the Jyotishi Buwa from Shirdi is a clear example of developing faith through direct experience. According to Chapter 33, he initially visited Maharaj for Darshan but his attention was primarily on monetary gain, and he didn't expect to receive any money there. He quickly left for Rahata, where he was stung by a scorpion, causing severe pain. In his desperation, he applied the Udi given by Maharaj and chanted Sai's name. The pain subsided, and this miraculous relief firmly established his faith in Maharaj. He then returned to Shirdi and, by Maharaj's grace, ended up receiving nearly three hundred rupees, a complete reversal of his initial expectations and a testament to his newfound faith.
What can you tell me about the Jyotishi Buwa from Shirdi? How did his perspective on Maharaj change?
📖 Chapter 33