After the Madrasi sannyasi, Vijayananda, had his darshan, Sai Baba's mood inexplicably shifted. He addressed the assembly and instructed them to send the sannyasi away, cryptically remarking, "there is no companionship for work." This perplexing command is a key event in the narrative. The text of Chapter 31 explicitly notes that because the sannyasi was new to Shirdi, he "did not know Baba's nature." This lack of familiarity is presented as the reason for his subsequent distress. He couldn't comprehend the deeper meaning or purpose behind Baba's seemingly harsh words, and though his heart was troubled, he remained seated to observe the proceedings.
According to Chapter 31, what was Sai Baba's initial reaction to the Madrasi sannyasi, and how does the text frame the sannyasi's lack of understanding?
π Chapter 31