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Written by a man Shri Sai Baba himself dubbed Hemadpant to both bless him and destroy his ego, the Shri Sai Satcharita is the story of the life of the Hindu saint who lived in a mosque and changed India forever. Summary of the Book A sadhu by appearance, what was it that set Sai Baba of Shirdi apart from those who came before him? He was considered a mad fakir at first, but soon people came to see him for what he was. His home in the mosque he dubbed Dwarakamai and the land around it has become one of India's most frequented temple complexes in the present day. Temples to Sai Baba are found in almost every corner of the world and his songs are sung by the millions. The Shri Sai Satcharita is a collection of stories about the life of Sai Baba which show how simple he was and yet how his spiritual teaching permeated through the very way that he led his life. Reading the Satcharita, Hemadpant tells us, is the quickest way to achieving what we want and to finding happiness in life. About the Authors Govindrao "Hemadpant" Dabholkar was a follower of Sai Baba at Shirdi. He first heard of Sai Baba in 1910 through his friend and quickly felt the desire to see him. After a strange coincidence saw him transferred to a nearby district, he met the saint and began following his teachings and spending time amongst his disciples. His Sai Satcharita has been translated in many languages and is followed by Sai Baba worshippers everywhere. Indira Kher is a retired Professor of English and Marathi translator. She held the office of Editor of the Sri Sai Leela magazine and is also the author of Avadhuta Yogi Pant Maharaj. For her services to Marathi literature, she was awarded The Radhabai Paonasakar Silver Medal and The Hari Pundit Prize.