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Vajiba
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| Vajiba, one
of Maharaj’s foremost female devotees, was of the Sathvara community.
She lived in Vijapur and readily and devoutly served food and provided
clothes for all sadhus. Once, she had understood the qualities of a true
sadhu and the principles of Satsang, she became a very staunch devotee.
She realised the futility of feeding and clothing wayward bawas and thus
stopped entertaining them.
Once, Shriji Maharaj arrived with Mulji Brahmachari to Vajiba’s house. As she had never seen Shriji Maharaj, she did not recognise Him. Maharaj tested the extent of her faith by showing several miracles. Through His powers of omniscience, He asked for rotlas, a bed and a mattress. Even when He extended His feet to touch a pipal tree, she did not waver in her faith towards Maharaj. In fact, her firmness increased, even though she did not know that Maharaj Himself was her visitor. A few days after Maharaj had left, she decided to go to Gadhada for
His darshan. There, Maharaj asked her, “Do you recognise these
charnarvind? Maharaj said, “These are the feet that stretched out to touch your pipal tree.” Surprised, Vajiba responded, “Oh Maharaj! Was it You who came that day? I didn’t even recognise You. And I treated You very harshly.” Maharaj smiled as He listened and then comforting Vajiba, said, “I had come to test you. Your faith did not waver in the slightest. Even if devotees like you treat Me harshly, I find it very soothing!” Devotees who have firm faith are not deflected from their conviction, even if tested by God Himself. God showers His love on such staunch devotees. |
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