Chapter 33 clarifies that Sai Baba's continuous maintenance of the Dhuni and distribution of Udi was not a random ritual but a deliberate act with deep meaning. By giving Vibhuti (sacred ash), Baba conveyed a specific message about the nature of existence. His intention was to teach that the body is temporary, like wood made of five elements, destined to become ash after its purpose is served. The Udi was a constant reminder for devotees to maintain this awareness day and night, helping them rise above worldly attachments and the sense of "this is mine" and "this is another's." The chapter explicitly states that the Udi is a sign that Brahman alone is real in a universe pervaded by Maya, and this was the truth Baba wished to impart.
Based on Chapter 33, what was Sai Baba's intention in constantly maintaining the Dhuni and distributing its ash as Udi?
📖 Chapter 33