Tukavipra completed his penance at Bor-ban in Saka 1690 and he returned to Brahmapuri. Chhatrapati Ramraje Bhosle of Satara and Thorle Madhavrao Peshwa had invited him for celebrating the festival of Diwali in Saka 1691. Tukavipra stayed there for a week. He used to discuss various topics with the royal family members for whole day and at night he used to preach people. There is a reference of his programs of Kirtan in front of Lord Ganesh, royal palace and fort in 'Abhang Gatha' of 1691.
Tukavipra's aim in visiting Satara was to increase public awareness. From Kirtans, he gave message to society to forget personal differences and and give preference to patriotism and service to the Peshwa throne
 

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In those days Sardar Baburao Purandare was head of special protection force of Chhatrapati of Satara. He was old and issueless. He was aware of Tukavipra's spiritual fame. He used to attend every Kirtan program with his wife to get the blessings of Saint Tukavipra. Saint Tukavipra came to know of his grievances. He was sure about his loyalty and devotion of Baburao Purandare. So he told him to wait till completion of Kirtan.
When all people went out, he called Baburao and said, "Your wish will be fulfilled but you have to hand over your eldest child to me. He will be my disciple. Both husband and wife nodded their heads in yes, without any sort of hesitation in their mind. They saluted saint Tukavipra with tears of joy in their eyes. Saint Tukavipra blessed both and saw them off.

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