Chapter 7 highlights the deep ambiguity surrounding Sai Baba's religious identity through several conflicting attributes. For example, if one were to call Him a Hindu, His appearance resembled that of a Yavana (Muslim). Yet, if one were to call Him a Muslim, He had pierced ears—a custom not typical in Islam—and bore the noble marks of a Hindu. Furthermore, while many devotees saw Him as a Hindu Guru, His circumcision was evident. The most significant contradiction mentioned was his choice of residence: though revered by Brahmins and Hindus, He always lived in a mosque, making it impossible to definitively categorize him.
Based on Chapter 7, what were some of the conflicting physical and residential attributes of Sai Baba that made it impossible to determine if he was Hindu or Muslim?
📖 Chapter 7