Chapter 5 describes Devidas as a wise teacher who had settled in Shirdi twelve years before Baba's return. He was a Guru to prominent villagers like Tatyaba and taught others. The Fakir initially arrived with a sense of superiority, challenging Devidas to a debate, which he lost. This Fakir, who had a delusion that he was Sai's Guru, fled but later returned humbled, bowing to Sainath. As the chapter explains, Sai Baba's role was to demonstrate profound humility. He consistently treated the Fakir with respect, embodying the lesson "His Guruship to him, and my discipleship to me." This interaction, narrated by Mahalsapati, showed the Fakir's transformation from arrogance to repentance and Sai Baba's consistent grace.
According to Chapter 5, what were the roles of Devidas, the Fakir, and Sai Baba in their interactions, and how did their relationships evolve?
📖 Chapter 5