The biography of Shree Baba Maharaj is full of miracles and experiences of the devotees. The life style of Shree Baba Maharaj was very simple like a common man. His attire was also very simple. Most people considered him as mad or crazy due to his disembodied state. But the devotees who had placed implicit faith in him and experienced his virtuousness were always aware of the boundless spiritual wealth of Shree Baba Maharaj.
In Pune, there was a contractor by name Shri Khanderao Raghoba Wagh. His first visit to Shree Baba Maharaj was in 1953 when he went to seek his blessings. After making all enquiries, Shree Baba Maharaj asked him for dakshina. Shri Wagh gave one rupee as dakshina to him. Shree Baba Maharaj asked Shri Wagh whether he would like to take back his rupee, but Shri Wagh kept quiet.
The same Shri Wagh gave his plot, on a long lease, to Shree Baba Maharaj. This is the same plot where the current temple shrine is located. Shree Baba Maharaj gave one rupee as an annual rent of the plot to Shri Wagh. Later on Shri Wagh gave that plot as a gift to Shree Baba Maharaj through deed of gift. Shree Baba Maharaj said a number of times. “I would be dwelling in this plot for one thousand years for the sake of my devotees”
There were a number of anthills, with serpents inside, on the plot. Nobody was ready to clear the anthills because of the likelihood of poisonous serpents residing within them. When Shree Baba Maharaj was asked- “What should we do if serpents are residing in the anthills?” Shree Baba Maharaj replied, “What is the problem? Put your hand in the anthills and check for serpents. If you find any serpent then don’t destroy that anthill”. After a short pause, he further said, “Don’t be afraid. I have already ordered those serpents to go a thousand feet away from this plot”
Next day, Shri Wagh and some people went to the plot to clear the anthills. A thought crossed Shri Wagh’s mind, “It would be great if a labourer was available to do this job”. No sooner the thought crossed his mind, a labourer appeared out of nowhere with a hoe! Shri Wagh told this labourer to get rid of all the anthills. The labourer agreed and started breaking all the anthills. He was very watchful while breaking and clearing the anthills. From each of the anthill, he collected a spring like (spiral structure) plant and packed the same in his dhotee.
When questioned by Shri Wagh regarding these plants, the workman did not reply. This went on for a long time, until all the anthills were cleared. After completing the work the labourer disappeared from the scene, the same way as he had mysteriously appeared near the plot. The surprising thing was that he did not even care to wait for collecting his wages. This was the most unusual occurrence, since usually labourers always collect their wages in exchange for their labour.