Maharaj

One time at Kainchi ashram, Habibulla, the driver of Baba's car, told Baba that there was no petrol in the car. He asked permission to go and get the tank filled in case Baba wanted to go somewhere. Baba said, "I do not have to go anywhere." The next night Baba got into the car and asked him to drive. It was a cold night, and Baba had covered himself with two blankets. Habibulla kept his blanket on one side and started driving. He said, "Baba, you did not allow me to put petrol in the car. How will it move now? Where do you want to go?" Baba said, "I have to go to Almora. Now drive."

The car ran for about five kilometers, and after crossing the slope at Ratighat, it stopped. There was no petrol. The driver was very worried, for they had no alternative except to spend the night in the desolate forest. He picked up his blanket and sat huddled in a corner of the car until Baba said, "Bring water from the nearby spring and pour it into the petrol tank." On hearing those words, Habibulla said, "Maharaj, the car will be damaged. I am ready to do whatever you say, but I shall leave this job tomorrow morning. I will not stay with you anymore." Baba coaxed him saying, "Not much, pour only three cans of water in." The driver did as Baba told him. Baba said, "Now start the car." Habibulla said, "The car is ruined now. It will not start." Baba again politely asked him to start the car. As soon as he started the car, it moved without any problem. He drove all night with Baba and brought the car back to the ashram in the morning. Habibulla regretted telling Baba he would leave his job.