Experiences with Saint Gadge Maharaj
A saint of service, cleanliness, and devotion to Vithoba who became part of the Tarkhad family’s later life
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Saint Gadge Maharaj, remembered for his patched robe, staff, devotion to Lord Vithoba, and tireless service, visited the Tarkhad family home in Khar. He taught cleanliness, compassion, and practical help for the poor.
After Sai Baba’s Mahanirvana, the family supported Gadge Maharaj with cloth, and the household shared simple meals with him. He also encouraged Jyotindra to purchase a bungalow that became the family home.
On a pilgrimage to Pandharpur, Jyotindra accompanied Gadge Maharaj and witnessed his service to pilgrims and villagers. The chapter remembers an encounter there as an experience through which devotion, social service, and the presence of Vithoba became closely connected.
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