The Introduction, or Chapter 0, recounts the events that brought Maharaj to Shirdi. It begins with him assisting a man named Chandbhai by miraculously locating his lost horse. Later, in a forest with no fire, Maharaj struck his tongs on the ground to produce flames for his chillum. After staying at Chandbhai's house for a few days, Maharaj joined a wedding procession for Chandbhai's wife's nephew, which was traveling to Shirdi. As detailed in the chapter, the procession stopped near the Khandoba temple, where Maharaj met Mhalasapati, a pivotal figure who would give him his renowned name.
What key events leading to Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi are described in the introductory chapter?
📖 Chapter 0