As detailed in Chapter 34, the family's decision to visit Shirdi was born out of complete desperation and the failure of all other options. Having tried all native, foreign, and surgical treatments for the boy's bone-cyst to no avail, the family was distressed and saw no way out. It was then that they heard about Sai Baba. Their thought process, as described in the text, was that of a last resort. They said, "He is a great Avaliya. If he applies Udi with his own hand, even incurable diseases perish. What is there to lose in gaining this experience?" They saw this as their last hope and the only possible way to overcome the calamity, leading them to pack their things and travel to Shirdi to seek refuge at Sai's feet.
What was the family's thought process for deciding to visit Sai Baba in Shirdi after all the doctors gave up?
📖 Chapter 34