Divine Restoration: Sai Baba’s Grace
A true incident from the life of Smt. Subbalakshmi Sattiraju
Throughout her lifetime, Smt. Subbalakshmi Sattiraju experienced many profound miracles that deepened her unwavering devotion to Shri Sai Baba. One remarkable incident—often recounted in our family—shows Baba’s loving intervention in the most practical of ways.
The Stolen Notebook
One afternoon in Delhi, Amma was travelling with a friend in a slow-moving cycle rickshaw. Tucked safely in her handbag was a precious notebook: over 60 bhajans—lyrics and melodies she received directly through Sai Baba’s divine inspiration and had never copied anywhere else.
Suddenly, two thieves on a motorcycle snatched the handbag and sped away through the crowded lane. The loss was devastating—not for material belongings, but for the irreplaceable bhajans entrusted to her by Baba.
A Prayer of Surrender
Heartbroken, Amma returned home, knelt before Baba’s image, and prayed:
“Baba, all these songs are yours. If you wish them to live, please bring them back.”
Miraculous Return
That very evening, around 7 PM, a Delhi Police officer arrived at her door with the handbag—completely untouched. No police complaint had ever been filed. The officer explained that he found a doctor’s prescription inside, visited the nursing home listed on it, and there obtained Amma’s address.
Such an outcome, especially in bustling Delhi, was nothing short of a miracle—Sai Baba safeguarding the devotional treasures He had bestowed.
Lasting Significance
This incident remains an unforgettable testament to Baba’s continual protection and a reminder that sincere devotion is always recognised by the divine.