Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra provides a clear and vivid description of Sai Baba at the moment of his rediscovery by Chand Patil. When Patil was traveling back from Aurangabad, he saw a Fakir sitting under a mango tree. The text describes the Fakir as wearing a cap on his head and a 'kafni' on his body, which is a long robe. He also had a short stick, known as a 'satka', tucked under his arm. At that very moment, he was engaged in the simple act of preparing a 'chillum' (a pipe) by crushing tobacco in his hand. This humble and rustic appearance belied the immense spiritual power he was about to display to Chand Patil.
What was Sai Baba's appearance and what was he doing when Chand Patil first saw him under the mango tree?
📖 Chapter 5