108. Maharaj accepts naivedya from a woman

|| Shri Swami Samarth ||

There was once a poor Brahmin lady who had prepared naivedya for Shri Swami Samarth with great love and devotion and brought it to where He was in order to offer it to Him. Her only desire was for Maharaj to taste at least a morsel of what she had prepared. However, as she was poor, she was not ignored and was not allowed to approach Maharaj and found a seat far away from Him.

She silently prayed to Maharaj, "Please accept a few morsels of what I have prepared for You."

Maharaj roared, "Who dares hold up the Brahmin woman's offering!? I will kick those that are arrogant."

Then, pointing to her said, "Come here!"

The most compassionate Maharaj showed great respect to the offering that the woman had brought and ate some of her naivedya. He then said to her, "You will have a mischievous son!"

Her joy knew no bounds and she placed her head on Maharaj's feet and said, "I have met many divine personages over the years but after receiving your darshan, my heart is contented!"

The woman was forty-five years old when she gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Whenever she would remember Maharaj, her eyes would well up with tears of joy.

|| Shri Swami Samarth ||

107. Vamanbua bathes Shri Maharaj

|| Shri Swami Samarth ||

Early one morning, Vamanbua presented himself before Maharaj with a desire of offering him a bath. Shri Samarth was already seated and prepared for His bath. However, Cholappa and Sundarabai did not allow Vamanbua to bathe Him. 

Just then, Maharaj scolded addressing Vamanbua, "Why are you scared of the Jain and the widow? Bathe me!"

Maharaj had provided clear instructions and they were to be promptly obeyed. Vamanbua poured the Ganga over Shri Maharaj's head, then offered his obeisance, and then went home.

In the evening, when Vamanbua was performing kirtan, Maharaj chastised him, "Why this show of performing kirtan when you don't even offer naivedya!?"

The next day, Vamanbua offered naivedya to Shri Swami Samarth.

|| Shri Swami Samarth ||