According to Chapter 16, what is Sai Baba's attitude towards offerings and rituals performed by his devotees?

📖 Chapter 16

Chapter 16 explains that the Sadguru is 'Aptakama,' meaning his desires are always fulfilled, and he needs nothing from a disciple. However, his reaction to offerings depends entirely on the devotee's inner state. The text states that if a simple leaf or flower is offered with genuine faith, He accepts it with great love and satisfaction. Conversely, if the same offering is made with pride, He will immediately turn his face away. Chapter 16 clarifies that while He is an 'ocean of Truth, Consciousness, and Bliss' and beyond outward rituals, he still enjoys them with deep satisfaction when they are performed with sincere faith, demonstrating that the underlying emotion is more important than the ritual itself.


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