KESHARBAI SAWASE (60) - SHIRUR KASAR, BEED

Kesharbai's work is steeped in tradition, spirituality, and an unwavering commitment to serve. She practices on Thursdays, attending to around 50 people weekly, offering remedies such as ash-infused lemons, mantras, and sand associated with Revannath. 

Her journey as a healer began under extraordinary circumstances. Years ago, while recovering from an illness, a healer recognized the presence of divine power within her. Despite being deceived by a fraudulent healer once, her faith persisted. Her experiences resonate with the legendary tales of the Samadhi in Pimpalner Village, where a saint proclaimed that anyone who touched the site would be healed for 700 years.

Name - Kesharbai Sawase

Age - 60

Location - Shirur Kasar, Beed. 19.05011, 75.43646

Stories abound of her miraculous cures:

Anandgaon Village: A woman suffering from Joint Pain was healed after being advised to wear a silver ring.

Bhalgaon Village: A woman, tormented by unexplained forces and hung upside down,  was saved when Healer unearthed negative influences buried at her house.

Vasu Jalgaon Village: A man afflicted by kidney stones, mouth infections, and diarrhea found relief through her intervention.

Her guidance has extended beyond healing physical ailments. In Jalgaon, she advised a boy who inherited divine possession from his grandmother to visit Madhi, a significant spiritual site.

Kesharbai draws strength and knowledge from her guru, honoring the spiritual lineage she belongs to. Her practices remain humble; she expects no material reward, aspiring only to build a temple and a serene space for prayer where people can find solace and hope. 

Despite her simplicity—living without modern distractions like television, radio, or mobile phones—she remains attuned to the needs of her community. Her commitment to farming and civic duties, such as voting, underscores her rootedness in society.

The Story of Jalindarnath Kund in her journey of spiritual practice, the Kesharbai mentioned her connection with Jalindarnath, one of the revered Navnath saints. According to her, Jalindarnath appeared to her in a vision, guiding her to construct a Kund in his honor. This Kund, she claims, holds divine significance and is meant to provide spiritual purification and healing for those who visit. She describes the experience as deeply transformative, reinforcing her faith and commitment to serving others.

Like any spiritual leader, She has faced skepticism. Even her daughters-in-law, initially doubtful, claimed to witness divine presence in the form of a snake—a symbol  tied to Nagnath. Her knee pain, which she attributes to a breach in spiritual protocol, has not deterred her resolve. She believes it will heal in time, just as she trusts in the divine timing of all things.

Her fearlessness is evident in her exposure of fake healers, including one who demanded ₹50,000 for curing her knee pain. Her integrity shines as a beacon for those navigating the blurred lines between faith and exploitation.

Kesharbai's story is a mirror to rural India’s interplay of tradition, faith, and the gaps in medical infrastructure. Women like her embody resilience, addressing loneliness and fear with spiritual solutions where conventional medicine falters. Her life raises important questions about the balance between modern education and age-old traditions, the role of awareness in preventing exploitation, and the need for accessible healthcare in remote areas.

Her work highlights the enduring power of human connection and faith in a world often defined by isolation and doubt. At the same time, it serves as a call to action: to bridge the gaps in education, empower women, and ensure that rural communities have access to the support they need—both spiritual and medical.

The banyan tree that Healer 1 planted decades ago is more than a tree; it symbolizes growth, strength, and shelter. Her life, rooted in sincerity and service, offers lessons in compassion, resilience, and the profound impact of faith.

In her quiet corner of the world, she continues to heal not just ailments but the hearts and spirits of those who seek her. She reminds us that, even in the face of challenges, the human spirit is capable of extraordinary kindness and connection, guided by the simplest yet most powerful of beliefs: hope.