In chapter 27 of Sri Sai Satcharita, we come to know of the Khaparde family. Mr. Khaparde was a very learned person and a very humble and modest devotee of Baba. He was proficient in Panchadasi and also English but he never opened his mouth before Baba. He came with his wife to Shirdi. His wife was also a faithful devotee of Baba. They stayed in Shirdi for four months, serving Baba everyday and offering Naivaidya. After four months, Mr. Khaparde wanted to go home. When he asked Baba for permission to leave, Baba asked Mr. Khaparde to go home and made Mrs. Khaparde stay in Shirdi for another three months. Pleased with Mrs. Khaparde's sincere service, Baba gave her a mantropadesa .and asked her to chant "Rajaram" daily. By this incident, Baba teaches us two important lessons. Firstly, the husband must love his wife and should be affectionate. But he should not have too much attachment for his wife and use her to only to share his physical intimacy. Enjoyment of marital pleasure is permissible, but one should not be enslaved by it. Secondly, the husband should not restrict his wife's progress and she should be left free to progress in her own way spiritually within the rules of our sastras. She should also be allowed to spend time with her parents whenever time permitted., Baba wanted both the husband and the wife to climb the spiritual ladder. A man can share all his material wealth with his wife and children but he cannot share his spiritual wealth. Each individual has to work on their own to achieve their spiritual goal. Baba by this incident implies that man should treat his wife as his co practioner of Dharma .He should allow his wife to participate in all acts of righteousness and help her also gain spiritual progress.