|| Shri Swami Samarth ||
A Brahmin from Vai was staying in Gangapur, offering service for many days. On hearing the glories of Shri Swami, he decided to make the trip to Akkalkot to receive His darshan. When he arrived in Akkalkot, he was joyous on seeing Swami's leela.
One day when he was seated near Shri Swami, he narrated to Him an incident where he had been cheated.
The Brahmin said, "Some days ago there was a man who had come to Vai to perform some rituals and to fulfill his vows. After completing the rituals, he planned to serve meals to Brahmins, which is known to be pleasing to Lord Dattatreya. "
"However, he was short of money, and he asked me for twenty-five rupees, which I promptly lent him. He assured me that he would return the money in one or two days once his hundi came through but he left without paying me. I was cheated."
He then continued, "I gave him the money in your name. Is it right that I am cheated!?"
Maharaj did not reply but in the crowd of people who had come to seek his darshan, he pointed to one person.
When the Brahmin from Vai looked in the direction that Swami was pointing, he saw a miracle. The man who had cheated him was amongst the crowd. He got up and held the man and they got into a heated argument. Finally, he admitted that he had cheated the Brahmin of twenty-five rupees but said that he did not have that amount of cash.
Govindrao Tol and some other gentlemen mediated between them and the man handed over his cap, Gurucharitra Pothi, tambya, pela, and some other items to the Brahmin in lieu of the amount owed.
The Brahmin then asked Maharaj, "By your grace, I have received my money. Please instruct me on what I should do with it."
Maharaj replied, "I don't know, go your way!" The Brahmin promptly left.
|| Shri Swami Samarth ||
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