Chapter 35 of the Sai Satcharitra describes a group of people who were initially very skeptical of Sai Baba. They held the belief that saints are merely human and that one should not bow or give monetary offerings (Dakshina) to them, viewing it as a "mockery of devotion." As mentioned in the chapter, they were proud of their own spiritual path, believing in a formless God, and were critical of stories they heard about Sai Baba asking for Dakshina. They resolved to go to Shirdi but decided they would not bow or offer anything. However, the text explains that upon having Sai Baba's darshan, their firm resolve would completely vanish. They would forget their pride and skepticism, surrendering at his feet and becoming devoted.
According to Chapter 35, what was the initial attitude of certain visitors towards Sai Baba, and how did their perspective change after meeting him?
📖 Chapter 35