With this the third chapter of Sri Sai Satcharitra called as Sai Baba’s permission and assurance is complete. In the next chapter Hemad Pant tells us about Sai’s advent in Shirdi, appearance of Vithal, Dasganu’s bath in Prayag, about the three Wadas in Shirdi and other events || Sri Sadguru Sainatha arpanamasthu | Shubam Bhavatu || Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
I will at all times protect the interests of those who fix their thoughts on Me. To those who meditate My nama with love, I will fulfill all of their desires and enhance their love. To those who sing My Leelas and My story, I will bless them with unending bliss. To those who surrender to Me completely, I will give them peace and prosperity. I will uplift those who prostrate to Me and sing My devotional songs. How can those who always think of Me with devotion be distracted by worldly ways? All diseases will be cured by listening to My stories. I will protect My devotees even from death. Those who are dedicated and think of Me will always have a very pleasant countenance. By listening, meditating and thinking about Me, peace will dawn on them. Matkarmakrunmatparamo madbhaktasanga varjitaha Nirvairasarvabhooteshu yassamaMethi Pandava Ch. 11 Sl 55 O son of Pandu, he who works for Me, accepts Me as the supreme Goal, is devoted to Me, is devoid of attachment and free from enmity towards all beings-he attains Me.
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