At the end of Chapter 32 in Satcharitra, Baba is again at his cryptic and Symbolic best. This paragraph is titled Baba's Sarkar (Master). Baba narrates a story of his boyhood, where in he had gone to Beedgaon to earn his bread and found an Embroidery job. He worked very hard and did his work really well and his employer was quite pleased with him. Three other boys used to work here before him and were paid Rs 50, 100 and 150 respectively.But Baba was paid Rs 600, thrice of the other three. For Baba's dedication and skill, the employer praised him and honoured him with a Turban and new dress.
Baba however kept the new dress intact. He felt that what man gives does not last long and is not perfect. But whatever his master gives lasts long and is perfect. He told, " My lord says "Take,Take", but everybody comes to me and tells "Give,Give". Nobody understands the meaning of what I say. My Master's treasury is overflowing. Dig and take away the cartloads of this treasure. Oh thy fortunate sons of the pious mothers, you must fill your houses with this treasure. The Leela of my Fakir, my master is unmatchable. What about me? this body of earth will mix with earth and breath will mix with the air. This time will not come again. Wherever I go the ruthless Maya troubles me, but I am always anxious for my devotees. Those who understand this words will of Mine will get invaluable happiness.
This story if of great spiritual benevolence. As usual, Baba asks us to have utmost faith in him. When Baba refers to his master here, he means the Universe. In this great cosmic play, different avatars have different roles. Sai baba is the Chintamani, a wish fulfilling jewel. He will remove all your worries and fulfil all the desires of those devoted. But by this story he asks us to take rather than ask. The treasure is open, yet nobody takes it. Take Arjuna's case here. Prior to the final Mahabharata war, Duryodhana and Arjuna had visited Shri Krishna for his assistance in the War. Krishna was having his Siesta. Duryodhana arrived and sat near Krishna's head and Arjuna arrived moments later and humbly waited at Krishna's feet. Krishna woke up and saw Arjuna first, and asked Partha, what brings him here? Arjuna asked his assistance in the war. Duryodhana intervened and said I came here before him and hence his desire must be fulfilled first. Krishna said that though he came first, Arjuna was standing near his feet and saw him first. Besides also Arjuna was younger and had the right. Hence, Krishna told Arjuna that he would not be picking up a weapon in this war, but he can be his charioteer or He can have his formidable Narayani Sena.
Now here, Krishna-Partha's was pure Guru-Shishya bond. An ordinary soul with a warrior's mind would definitely opt for the Narayani Sena led by Kritavarma, the commander in Chief of the Yadavas. But Arjuna had utmost faith in his Guru and asked him to be his Charioteer. Esoterically, Krishna was the charioteer and held the reins (Indriyas or Sense).
Similarly, Baba knows the best for us and we should place all our worries in his lap and let him take care.
