Here are a few incidents which elaborate that not only the living beings but also the powerful elements of nature are obedient to the word of Baba. One evening when darkness began to fall, heavy storm and heavy rain suddenly hit Shirdi. In half an hour the streets were flooded. The floodwaters inundated homes in low-lying areas.
The wheat flour and other food items that people had kept at home dissolved in the water. Unable to withstand the speed of the storm, the roofs were blown away. People came out of their homes in despair. Men, women and children were drenched in the pouring rain.
‘What are we going to do now and how do we escape from the disastrous storm and rain?’, worried the people of Shirdi. Crowds of cattle rushed towards their saviour Baba at the mosque. When they witnessed the miraculous scene of the cattle praying for Baba’s mercy at the gate of the mosque, it was then that the people came to their senses. Aren’t they beings with six senses, after all?
They realised the faith and reverence that even the cattle had that Baba was there to protect them and regretted not having it themselves. They followed the cattle and ran towards the mosque. Everyone called out to Baba ‘Save us, Baba!’ and took refuge in him. Baba looked at the people and cattle who had surrendered to him with compassion. Then he suddenly got up in a rage and came out of the mosque and stared at the sky.
Thunder, lightning, and ghastly storm were tossing and turning the whole town of Shirdi. His eyes reddened in rage. “Stop! Enough of your fury!” Baba roared towards the sky. “Who do you think you’re playing with? Don't you know that everyone here, including the cattle and plants of Shirdi, is under my protection?” Baba's voice sounded beyond the sound of thunder. The people were stunned at this sight.
The next moment a huge change appeared in the sky. Suddenly the downpour stopped. The storm turned into a gentle breeze, as if apologizing for its mistake. The people rejoiced and bowed to Baba. Then they slowly went home.
Baba then gently carrassed the cattle standing around him. Baba stood at the gate of the mosque as he looked with compassion on the people, cattle, reluctantly leaving. The full moon that adorned the sky, not only made the atmosphere peaceful, but also the hearts of the people.
Baba controlled not only the rain but also the fire. One day, people had gathered at the mosque. The mosque always had a fleck of fire burning. Suddenly, that fire started to blaze. The flames touched the top of the mosque. People were appalled to see this fire now spreading everywhere
Baba took his hand-whip known as Jhatka and struck it on a nearby pillar. He then roared, “Hmmm! Fire! Get down! What is the anguish about? I command you, get down immediately”! For every blow he struck on the pillars, the flames came down and gradually descended. Then without any fuss, it started burning normally. The disciples who were frozen in panic until then, were amazed. Realizing that Baba was also in control of the natural elements, they humbly worshiped him.
Our Beloved Sai, who controlled the storm and rain to protect the people of Shirdi who surrendered to him; would he now go without mercy for his devotees who are suffering in draught caused by lack of rain? Won't he shower his grace upon us by blessing us with rain to quench the thirst of his children? Let us all surrender with love at the foot of Sai and pray for rain. With Baba’s blessings, the sky will yield. Let nature flourish green.
Shri Sachithananda Satguru Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai …