After Dadi passed away in May 2003, the rooms upstairs in new block were completely demolished and new were constructed. On insistence of some devotees, Sai reconstructed His room too, with new A.C. and attached bathroom. But, soon Sai had to shift to a room downstairs, due an injury in His leg.
For this room too, the devotees again pointed out that the A.C. is old, room and the bed are small, making it difficult to even turn on it, the TV too is old, papers and clothes are are also lying out. Really speaking, you should be having the best of facilities. As He is, a complete picture of simplicity and humility, He smiled and said, agreed the bed is small, so I get up to change my side and so mattress too remains straight, the A.C. is old but is working fine, in fact I feel cold if it is on full, if the room is small, cleaning it is easier and as all the papers, laptop etc are out, it is easier for me to locate and pick it up. The moment I lie down, I go off to sleep!
When requested to repair the bathroom, which is very small, He replied that the municipal authorities have said, they will be putting a new pipeline shortly, so once that is done, I shall get all the bathrooms repaired, why unnecessarily spend so much now on my bathroom! He agreed that since many years nothing has been changed in the bathroom, but it is well maintained. After bathing, I put the towel down to keep it dry.
He does not approve of any wastage or unnecessary spending. He says, I may spend any amount on the right thing, but will do it in limits and without wastage.
This is how our Sai is, very simple, humble, not willing to spend anything for His comforts or luxury! What status, but what simplicity!