In Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, the term 'gem' is used metaphorically to refer to Sai Baba himself. The person who 'found' this hidden gem was Chand Patil, the man from Dhup village. The narrative describes how Baba had been hidden for some time before this encounter. While traveling in disappointment after losing his mare, Chand Patil came across this 'gem' sitting under a mango tree. Although Baba later formally arrived in Shirdi with a wedding party, this encounter with Chand Patil marks his rediscovery in the story.
Who does the Satcharitra refer to as the 'gem' found in Shirdi, and who was the person that found him?
📖 Chapter 5