One pleasant morning, Galuji woke up to the sounds of birds chirping and a cool morning breeze. However, he soon found that his elderly mother had passed away during the night. Being a strong satsangi, Galuji was well prepared for the cycle of life that Shriji Maharaj had always explained to his disciples. He was not sad and, with the help of relatives and neighbours, Galuji started making preparations for the cremation ceremony. It was at this moment that he got news that would test his true faith.

He received news that Shriji Maharaj was on his way to Dadusar.

“What should we do now?” Galuji’s brothers asked.

“If we start the funeral rites, then Maharaj will not stay and we will lose this opportunity of Maharaj’s company,” reasoned Galuji. “So, let’s cover the body and place it in the loft.”

The brothers agreed and without any sign of sorrow, they placed their mother’s body in the loft and waited with other villagers for Maharaj’s arrival. Shortly, Maharaj arrived with a large group of sadhus and devotees. Galuji called for a procession through the village and gave a grand welcome to Maharaj and his group. Singing kirtans with the shanai (a wind instrument), the procession arrived at the Sheth’s house.
While Brahmins prepared food for Maharaj and the rest of the group, a large sabha was held. Everyone gathered to hear Maharaj’s discourse. Maharaj looked with approval and pleasure at Galuji and said, “Galuji, today we’re in a hurry to reach Vadtal. So we’ll come again to spend more time here.”

“Whatever you wish Maharaj,” said Galuji.

After Maharaj and his sadhus had eaten, they left for Vadtal. Galuji accompanied them for several kilometres. Maharaj told everyone to stop and said, “Galuji, now return home and finish off your incomplete duty.”

Galuji was speechless. He had not told Maharaj about his mother’s passing, yet the all-knowing Bhagwan knew. After Galuji had left, Muktanand Swami asked, “Maharaj, what duty does Galuji have to complete?” Before Maharaj answered he asked, “What I tell you won’t create doubts in your mind, will it?” He then continued, “Galuji’s mother passed away this morning, so he placed the body in his loft and received us. Only Galuji could do this. For others, this would be extremely difficult.” Muktanand Swami listened with amazement.

If one has staunch faith in Bhagwan, only then is it possible not to fall to social pressures. And during a time when society enforced very strict traditions, Galuji’s actions revealed his absolute faith in and love for Shriji Maharaj.