|| Shri Swami Samarth ||
Nanabua Tandulvadkar of Satara was a Pandharpur Varkari. He performed devotional service with great love and had many spiritual experiences. On hearing that Shri Datta Avatar Swami Samarth Maharaj was residing in Akkalkot for the upliftment of His devotees, Nanabua decided to seek His darshan.
Shri Swami Samarth was at Cholappa's home when Nanabua arrived there. He offered his obeisances and then sat down in front of Maharaj. On seeing the effulgent ajanabahu form of Shri Maharaj, tears of joy rolled down his cheeks. When his heart with contented with the darshan, Nanabua went to Ganpatrao Joshi's place, which is where he was staying in Akkalkot. He thought to himself that he should perform a bhajan for Shri Swami Samarth but was unsure if He would sit for the bhajan, and this worried him.
Maharaj knows what is in everyone's hearts and knowing Nanabua's desire to perform bhajan for Him, Shri went to Joshi's home. An ecstatic Nanabua arranged for the mrindanga, veena, and other instruments, and commenced his musical devotional offering. As the evening went on, all listeners experienced devotional love arising in their hearts, as tears of love flowed from Nanabua's eyes.
Suddenly, he collapsed to the ground but kept looking at Shri Swami Samarth. He lay there for a ghatika (approximately twenty-four minutes) as the attendees rushed to his aid. Soon, he was up and performing again as before. When the bhajan ended, Nanabua performed the aarti for Shri Swami Samarth, and after offering his obeisances, sat down.
Joshi asked him why he fell to the ground and did not move for almost a ghatika. Nanabua explained that mid-way into the bhajan, Maharaj disappeared, and in His place stood, Shri Panduranga, with arms on his waist, crown on his head, and wearing pitambar. Nanabua explained that he had entered into a samadhi state on seeing this most beautiful form. He continued and confirmed that Shri Swami Samarth is undoubtedly a Datta Avatar and has appeared in human form solely for the purpose of uplifting all of mankind.
Nanabua stayed in Akkalkot for a few more days and served Maharaj with great love and devotion. Then with Shri Swami Samarth's permission, went back home.
|| Shri Swami Samarth ||
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