|| Shri Swami Samarth ||
There was an old Brahmin who had been offering worship to an earthen Shiva Linga for many years. One day Maharaj said to him, "For how long will you worship clay!?", and then instructed him in sadhana to progress him on the spiritual path. Sometimes, Maharaj would instruct a follower to worship Ganapati or Samba Sadashiva, depending on where the person was on their spiritual journey. Maharaj would also sometimes instruct devotees, that it was better to worship the Sadguru rather than spend time on idol worship.
Once, Balappa was performing Ganapati japa at four in the morning. Maharaj was seated on the nearby cot and His attendant, Shivbua, was seated at His feet.
Shivbua asked Maharaj, "What is Balapaa up to nowadays?", having observed the latter engrossed in japa.
Maharaj replied, "To tarat vinat ahe!".
Balappa overheard Maharaj's words and understood that this was an instruction to him to perform the japa of Shri Swami Samarth instead of Ganapati naam japa. He immediately began the japa of Swami's name.
After some time, Shivbua again asked Maharaj, "What is Balappa up to now?", having observed that the latter was now engrossed in a different japa.
Maharaj replied, "To kambli vinat ahe!".
On overhearing this Balappa understood that Maharaj was pleased that he had understood and promptly followed His instructions.
The sole purpose of Shri Swami Samarth's avatar is for the upliftment of those that have deviated from or have not yet found a spiritual path. Swami bhakti, the devotional service to Shri Swami Maharaj, is the easiest way to liberation.
Maharaj used to say, "Sarva Sadhu pota khali ani chota khali ahet!"
|| Shri Swami Samarth ||
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