Sai Mahabhakta Capt. Jahangir F.Daruwala was an ardent devotee of Shri Sai Baba. During World War I Capt. Jahangir F. Daruwala was at sea with his fleet of ships. To his utter dismay he realised that all but three of his ships were hit by the enemy and were sinking fast. Soon these three ships with the passengers and himself would meet the same fate. Being a good captain he hoped to ferry the remaining ships to safety.

Capt. Jahangir F.Daruwala was carrying Baba's photograph in his pocket. He promptly took it out and earnestly prayed to Him to come to their rescue.

In Chapter 15 of Holy Sai Satcharita Baba has said to Cholkar "I may be here in My physical body, and you may be far away beyond the seven seas. Yet whatever you do there I know instantly. Wherever you may be, when you spread your hands before Me in supplication with faith and devotion, there I stand behind you day and night, as steadfast as your faith and devotion is".

As per the promise made by Baba to Cholkar, Baba who was sitting in the Dwarakamai shouted, "Haq, haq!" the moment Capt. Jahangir F.Daruwala was earnestly praying to Him.

The devotees surrounding Baba were astonished to see Baba completely drenched from head to toe. Water started to flow in torrents ad the Dwarakamai soon became a pool of water. For about an hour the devotees emptied buckets and buckets of water from the Dwarakamai. Then they gave Baba dry clothes to wear.

As Baba was silent about the cause of His being drenched., one of the devotees drank the water as teerth and found it extremely salty. He wondered agbout it but remained quiet. Meanwhile at the sea, Capt. Daruwala saw Baba in person pull and tow his ships to safety. On the third day, after this incident Baba received a telegram from the Captain thanking Him for the rescue operation.

Immediately upon his return, the captain came to Shirdi and fell at Baba's feet. He thanked Baba for answering his prayers so swiftly and saving the lives of his crew and the passengers.

Capt. Jahangir F. Daruwala was an ardent devotee and he took a great deal of interest in Baba's affairs. He donated Rs.2,200/- in two instalments for the repair of the Sabha Mantap as a small gesture of gratitude.

(Source: Ambrosia in Shirdi by Dr.Vinny Chitluri)