The incident of Baba's cough in Chapter 28 is a profound leela that reveals the depth of his omniscience. When Laxmichand privately speculated that Baba's cough might be from an 'evil eye,' it was a fleeting, internal thought. Baba's leela unfolded the next morning when he verbalized this exact idea. The text describes this as an 'echo without sound,' highlighting that Baba could perceive even the most subtle thoughts in a devotee's mind. This reveals that Baba's leelas were not just grand miracles but also intimate, personal interactions designed to show his constant awareness and connection, thereby reinforcing a devotee's faith by proving that no thought or concern, no matter how small, went unnoticed by him.
Analyze the incident where Laxmichand thinks about Baba's cough. What does this 'echo without sound' reveal about the nature of Baba's leelas?
📖 Chapter 28