The approval process was rooted in Bapusaheb Buti's unwavering principle of never starting any work without his Guru's command. As described in Chapter 39, despite his strong desire to build a temple for Murlidhar, Buti insisted that Baba's opinion must be sought first. He entrusted Madhavrao (Shama) with the task of presenting the plan. Shama approached Baba during his stroll and explained the proposal to break the hall's walls to install the idol. Baba's reaction was one of joyful acceptance, saying "Very well!" To formalize the permission and mark the auspicious beginning, Baba then instructed, "Break it, break it!" referring to a coconut. A coconut was immediately brought and broken, signifying the official start of the work on the inner sanctum.
What was the formal process for getting approval from Sai Baba to begin construction of the Murlidhar temple within the Buti Wada?
📖 Chapter 39