Shree Swami Samarth Maharaj

A Short Biography of Shree Swami Samarth 186
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Slowly and steadily, all his diseases started getting cured. After this, when he
went to Akkalkot, Sri Swamiji roared at him “Bua, are you that same person who
wanted to give up his life in the Sursagar water tank?”. Vamanbua felt ashamed and
prayed for forgiveness. After this event, Vamanbua renounced everything and became
an ascetic. He built a temple of Sri Swamiji at Baroda. He took samadhi during the year
1901.
Nana Rekhi
Nana Rekhi of Ahmednagar was a great astrologer of his time. He was familiar
with the language of owls and hence he was known as ‘Pingala Astrologer’. Once when
Nana Rekhi was visiting Mumbai, he had the privilege of meeting Saint Swamisut. Since
then he had a strong desire to go to Akkalkot. Therefore, later he went to Akkalkot with
his wife. Sri Swamiji was sitting in a Dargah at the time. When they prostrated at
the lotus feet of Sri Swamiji to pay their obeisance, his wife Sakhu
remembered her past life and Sri Swamiji gave her ‘Darshan’ in the form of a
Balyogi who had manifested Himself from the pillar of Chelikheda in her past
life.
Upon meeting them, Sri Swamiji said, “Make my horoscope and also read my
palm”. Rekhi prepared the horoscope and immediately presented the same with due
respect to Sri Swamiji. Sri Swamiji then ordered Rekhi to throw that horoscope in the
loft. At that moment, there were Bhajans in progress at the temple. Once the Bhajans
were over, they brought the horoscope from the loft and opened it. It now contained
Haladi-Kumkum 281 as well as Akshata. Sri Swamiji then agreed with the horoscope and
ordered to play the large kettledrum. This was a great respect for Nana Rekhi. Sri
Swamiji placed his hand on the right hand of Rekhi and displayed the
Vishnupad 282 in blue colour on his palm. This mark remained on his palm until
the end. Sri Swamiji then said, “I have given you my Atmalinga. You may go
now.”
Nana Rekhi attained Vaaksiddhi 283 . He had also received the Charna- Paduka’
worn by Sri Swamiji. After coming back to Ahmednagar, he built a Temple and installed
those charmapadukas. The learned Pandits of the region raised an objection to this and
harassed Nana Rekhi to a very great extent. However, due to the kind mercy of Sri
Swamiji, all opposition cooled down. Sri Swamiji manifested Himself in the form of
Adimata 284 and showered blessings on Nana Rekhi.
Nana Rekhi performed a number of religious sacrifices. In the end he renounced
everything and finally took Samadhi. During his entire lifetime, he held the banner
of devotion for Sri Swamiji. Nana Rekhi was able to predict future events
281 Haladi-Kumkum: Turmeric powder and red powder. Considered auspicious and are used in sacred and religious
ceremonies.
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Vishnupad: The lotus foot of Lord Vishnu
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Vaaksiddhi: A superhuman power that turns everything a person says into truth or reality
284 Adimata: Goddess Parvati. Divine consort of Lord shiva
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