|| Shri Swami Samarth ||
Bapurao was a devotee of Shri Swami Samarth, from Solapur. He would offer hospitality to any devotee who would come on pilgrimage to either Gangapur or Akkalkot.
Once, he, and two other gentlemen, were making their way to Akkalkot. One of them was unmarried but wealthy, and the other was poverty-stricken.
The first man said to the second man, "I have heard the Swami is an Avatari. I am over forty years old, and wealthy, but still haven't been able to get married."
The second man said to the first man, "I am literate but am unable to find gainful employment. If both our desires are fulfilled, we can believe that Swami is an Avatari."
Bapurao, who was overhearing them speak, said, "No point in the hollow talk. You should both take a vow!"
On hearing this, both said, "If our work is done, we will make the pilgrimage to Akkalkot!"
When they reached Akkalkot, they received darshan from Maharaj, and with folded hands, the trio stood before Him.
Shri Guruvarya, the all-knowing Swami Maharaj, with a smiling face said, "Randi Lev, tu ek thikani bais! Sanyashachi kay pariksha karto landachi!"
On hearing these words, both panicked and slapped themselves, and stood holding their ears, thus admitting that they had committed an offense in doubting Shri Maharaj. They sought his refuge and prayed for forgiveness.
Shri handed the three of them prasad and blessed them. The trio stayed in Akkalkot for a few days and then returned to their respective villages.
Within the next two months, the first one got married, and the second one secured decent employment. As vowed, they continued their pilgrimage to Akkalkot.
|| Shri Swami Samarth ||
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