According to Chapter 35 of the Sai Satcharitra, how did some skeptics view Sai Baba's practice of asking for Dakshina, and what happened to their convictions when they met him?

📖 Chapter 35

Chapter 35 describes how some individuals, particularly those who worshipped a formless God, were skeptical of Sai Baba. They considered saints with form to be rooted in illusion and felt that saints who accumulate wealth diminish their saintliness. As detailed in the chapter, these individuals resolved to visit Shirdi but decided they would not bow at Baba's feet or offer any monetary offerings (Dakshina). However, the text reveals that upon having a direct experience and receiving Sai Baba's Darshan, their firm resolve would completely vanish. They would forget their previous logic and surrender at his feet, demonstrating that pride in one's path is a formidable obstacle that is overcome by the power of a direct spiritual encounter.


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