He said that he had no faith at all on Baba… but finally left his life at the feet of the great yogi Sri Sai. That blessed soul is Tatya Saheb Noolkar.

Tatya Saheb Noolkar was working as sub judge of Pandaripuram in 1909. At the same time Nana Saheb Chandorkar used to work as Mamaltadar there. Tatya Saheb had little faith on yogis. But Nana had deep devotion on yogis. Nana conveyed Tatya about the great leelas of the God - Sai and persuaded him to go to Shirdi.

At last Tatya accepted to go to Shirdi on two conditions. One is they should get an excellent Brahmin cook. The second condition is that he must get the oranges of Nagapur in Shirdi to distribute among all. These two conditions are fulfilled one after another. With this Tatya went to Shirdi.

At first Baba showed anger on Tatya. Later on Baba showed a number of instances to make Tatya get strong confidence on him. Since then Tatya Saheb remained in Shirdi. In the last stage of his life Tatya used to listen regular readings of religious books. Before his death he asked and received the sacred water of ablutions of Baba?s feet.

When Baba heard about the news of Tatya?s death he exclaimed “alas! Tatya left even before us. He has no next life”. Those who have received Baba?s grace will be blessed in this life itself!

Sri Sainathaya Namah.