The Shri Sai Satcharitra, in Chapter 5, gives a distinct description of Sai Baba when Chand Patil first saw him under a mango tree. He is depicted as a Fakir, wearing a cap on his head and a kafni (a long robe) on his body. He also had a short stick, known as a 'satka', tucked under his arm. At that moment, he was occupied with preparing a chillum by crushing tobacco. His initial words to the passing Chand Patil were not of inquiry but of warm hospitality. Baba called out, "Come here, smoke the chillum and then go forward," immediately followed by the kind offer, "Rest a while in this shade." This welcoming and gentle opening set the stage for the miraculous events that followed.
What was Sai Baba's appearance and what were his first words to Chand Patil as described in the Satcharitra?
๐ Chapter 5