BHAGAWAN BABA OF SHIRDI

More prominently, it is this Shirdi that enshrined his Guru's valuables under ground near a neem tree, and it is that treasure that gave him asylum for nearly 60 years, and it is this Shirdi that shot him up into firmament to shine like the Dhruvanakshatra. So he cannot and shall not disassociate himself from it. His physical absence is fittingly compensated by the gigantic statue installed just right above his Samadhi, which practically blesses now more with compassionate look than his words. Rarely samadhis lure such huge numbers both Hindus and Muslims, but it is an exception here and people are worshipping him with greater fervour than during his time. As his presence is felt and found to be more efficacious in warding off miseries, there is a phenomenal growth of his cult. Beneficiaries are not only visiting his Samadhi but erecting temples in several hundreds of places; for, as said, he is not bound by space and time. And wherever he is adored, and whenever remembered he is extending succour and keeping up his promise - "knock thou art answered; implore, thou art bestowed; cry thou art consoled, and it is immaterial whether from your place, or visiting my samadhi". Though prayers are answered without visiting the shrine, yet a visitation pays. The inexplicable bliss it confers, remains an unforgettable experience throughout life.

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