Real Spiritual Treasures

Aum Sairam

One would wonder what was going on in Tatya's mind as the angry fakir tore apart his headgear and threw it in the fire. Did it occur to him that he was going to be rewarded with a new headgear by his beloved Deva? Probably not. Why does this Master of Cryptic messages resort to this sort of blessing that only seems like cursing? No one knows. Shri Hemadpant illustrates several incidents of Sri Sai Baba's strange behavior that were mistaken for His indifference in the beginning only to spell relief later.

Some times the reason was to teach a lesson. Some times it was to make a point. Most of the times, it is not known. When He dissuaded Damu Anna from grain dealing business, Sri Sai Baba saved him the agony of losing money in an unprofitable venture. When the Haji was kicked out, it was only to make him more closer. When He burnt Tayta's pheta, it was only to give him a better one. Burning is symbolic of the end. The end of perhaps a forgettable past, the closure to an unappealing present? May be just a reminder as to who calls the shots. Nevertheless, it is the new beginning. Anger of the mad fakir can only be a miracle that is unseen. A short move in His bigger plan. Towards bigger and better.

Allah Malik