Chapter 28 introduces Laxmichand as a devotee whose journey to Shirdi serves as a perfect illustration of Sai Baba's power. The text describes Laxmichand as a trustworthy and obedient munshi (clerk) who worked for the Ralli Brothers, Greek merchants in Mumbai, after previous jobs in the railways and at a printing press. His story is framed by Baba's famous declaration: 'My person may be in distant lands... I will bring him like a sparrow's chick, binding a string to his feet.' The chapter explicitly identifies Laxmichand as one of these 'pious chicks' that belonged to Baba. His arrival in Shirdi is presented not as his own doing, but as a result of Baba's divine will, reinforcing the theme that meeting a Guru is a destined event orchestrated by the Guru's grace.
Who is Laxmichand, and how does Chapter 28 use his story to exemplify Sai Baba's divine ability to draw His followers?
📖 Chapter 28