As recounted in Chapter 9, a devotee sent eggplants to Shirdi with the Purandare family, giving very specific, loving instructions for their preparation. She requested that some of the eggplants be made into a 'bharit' (a mashed dish) and that others be fried into crisp 'kachrya' (slices) to be served to Sai Baba. Later, at mealtime, after the Naivedya of the bharit was offered and enjoyed, Baba specifically asked for the 'kachrya' to be brought. This request demonstrated his intimate knowledge of the devotee's original wish, even the part that had not been acted upon, confirming his deep connection to the hearts of his followers.
What specific instructions did a devotee give for preparing the eggplants she sent to Shirdi, and how did Baba's subsequent actions reveal his knowledge of her request?
๐ Chapter 9