3 October 1922 Baba explains his previous night of fever and weeping as necessary as he must suffer 28 times like this for the various members of his circle. 3 October 1929 On Thursday, 3 October 1929, Baba decided to leave for Isfahan. Three cars were hired. Baba ordered that the cars follow closely behind one another, but due to a disagreement between the drivers, the three cars took off in thre... »
2 October 1922 From Monday, 2 October, all the men awoke at 4:00 A.M. and queued in front of the three bathrooms. The brisk, cold bath made them wide awake, and they sat still for one hour “in worship.” Exactly at six o’clock, the breakfast gong was sounded and they went to have tea. This turned into the morning routine, although there were some humorous incidents. Behramji would... »
1 October 1946 Baba contacted Lal Sain, the fattest mast any of them had ever seen. He looked to be at least 500 pounds, and was always seated on a sidewalk, opposite a restaurant (which must have fed him regularly!) This mast was so obese, he even slept in a seated position, as he could not lie down due to his tremendous size, nor could he get up on his feet and walk. Despite his strange shape an... »
30 September 1926 On 30 September, Baba humorously named the deer Dhadak (Palpitation) and the mongoose Dhoojara (Shivering) because of the trouble and the emotional stress the animals caused Sailor. 30 September 1931 On Wednesday, 30 September 1931, Baba went to the studio of a Japanese photographer named Kinye Imai to have his picture taken. The six portraits he took of Baba turned out superbly... »
29 September 1926 On 29 September, a Hindu gentleman whose son had disappeared came to Baba and brought with him a printed handbill with his son’s description. Though sincerely interested in finding the boy, he also wanted to test Baba. He asked, “Where is my son and when will I find him?” Baba replied, “Your son will be found tomorrow and for that you should start for Shol... »
28 September 1918 As World War I was approaching its end, on 28 September 1918, Sai Baba, was stricken with a fever which lasted for two days. Afterward, the Master began fasting, well aware of his impending death. 28 September 1922 On Thursday, 28 September, Baba put up this notice on the board which was kept in the Manzil: The following will come in force from October 1 — till God knows when! 1.... »
27 September 1922 Baba recovered completely after a fortnight (two weeks), as he had predicted in Ajmer. On 27 September, he sang sweetly with the men during a session of devotional songs, as Adi played the sitar and he played the dholak. 27 September 1933 On 27 September while Baba was discussing matters with the mandali after dinner, there was a knock at the cabin door at 9:00 P.M. Chanji opened... »
26 September 1926 On the morning of 26 September, there was a decision among the other mandali to make one arrangement for everyone’s drinking water and do away with such distinctions. But the Brahmins were not ready to accept such a proposal. With the possibility of having only one water facility for all, the Brahmin students were prepared to return home. So Baba gathered all together and a... »
25 September 1928 On Tuesday, 25 September 1928, the sixteenth day of Baba’s fast, while playing a game of cricket in the evening at six o’clock, Baba gave the cricket ball to Pendu though it was Chanji’s turn to bowl. He then handed it back to Chanji, and in this way went on changing the order of bowling. Khak Saheb was sent from one team to another and again transferred to his ... »
24 September 1947 Baba departed for Mount Abu, arriving on Wednesday, 24 September 1947. One of the reasons Baba went to Mount Abu was to rest at the pleasant hill station, but as usual, Baba spent more time in contacting masts in the area than in relaxing. 24 September 1961 Baba called the group of singers back a week later, on Sunday, 24 September 1961. This time more people had been invited and... »