A beautiful incident that happened on 8th October in Shirdi at Baba's feet exactly 97 years ago.
On October 8th,1918 which was 7 days before Baba passed away in His physical form, a beautiful incident occured in Shirdi which had everyone in awe. A country-cart had stopped in front of the Masjid and on it was a Tiger fastened with iron chains with a fierce face. It was also suffering from some pain and was in great agony. It had three keepers who were taking it from place to place and making money by exhibiting it, It was also their only means of subsistence.
As the Tiger was suffering from some ailment which they could not fathom they tried all sorts of remedies but in vain, they had heard of Baba and has come to HIM with the animal.
They got the Tiger down with the chain in their hands and made it stand at the door. The Animal was fierce but also very restless. As it approached the steps, it suddenly hung its head down and saw towards Baba, it continued looking at Baba and also Baba was looking at it. When it got on the step of the Masjid, it moved the tuft of its tail and dashed it thrice against the ground and then fell down senseless.
People were taken aback as to how such a fierce animal could fall down like that and merge at His Lotus Feet. Then everyone understood that the Animal must have known that it was nearing its end and wanted to die at the feet and in the presence of Baba. It was their debtor, and when the debt was paid off it was free and met its end at Sai's Feet.
When any creatures bow down their heads at saints' feet and meet death, they are saved; and unless they have got a good store of merit on their account, how could they get such a happy end?
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