Baduma Kasim Valekar, an old lady
of 60 was admitted as an in-patient on 30th Oct 61 in my Nursing Home,
seriously ill with acute double pneumonia and I treated her for three
days, 30th, 31st and 1st Nov ‘61 during which she registered some
improvement. But, on the fourth day, about midnight, her condition
suddenly turned precarious and I was hastily summoned to her side. She
was in great distress, her heart was sinking and I gave her a Coramin
injection. That did not improve matters and I tried an additional
internal dose of Coramin too. Her condition continued to worsen and I
could see no sign of hope. I returned with a heavy heart to my house
about 1 a.m.
Baba was
my Only Refuge. I took bath at that late hour, and entered the Puja
Room. I performed the Astothra Puja to Baba and prayed, “I have tried
all drugs and cures known to me; now, I am helpless. I do not know any
more. The responsibility is yours now; save her, O’ Baba. Save me and my
reputation.” I then went to bed, but, I could not sleep on account of
anxiety. The picture of grief around the sick bed haunted me. I hurried
before dawn to the Nursing Home and what a surprise!... when I found
Baduma sitting up on the cot! I gave her the Vibhuti that Baba had given
me when I took leave of Him at Puttaparthi and asked her what had
happened at night. Had anyone come? I asked. She replied that she did
not remember much, but, someone came and placed His hand on her cheek
just below the ear, and also stroked the head. She said, “I felt great
relief.” She said that the person had a heavy load of curly hair!
He had sat on the cot by her side for some time and disappeared.
I was
overcome by surprise and thankfulness. I ran into my room and bringing
with me the picture of Baba, I asked her, “Is this The Person Who came?”
“THE SAME,” she cried.
Needless to say, “Baduma recovered quickly...”
“Oh! What
a blessed soul is that lady! She had the good fortune of being treated
by the Loving All- merciful Hand of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba!”
