The events in Chapter 9, which a chapter note suggests is about 'Obstacles from disregarding orders,' show Sai Baba's compassionate method of guidance. The devotee's forgetfulness of the pedha his mother gave him can be seen as a form of disregarding a loving instruction. The consequence was a spiritual lapse and a moment of shame. However, Baba does not punish him. Instead, he gently guides him back by asking a 'clear question' that jogs his memory. This act of divine omniscience prompts the devotee to realize his own error. He becomes 'extremely ashamed,' asks for forgiveness, and corrects his mistake. Baba's method is not punitive but educational; he provides a personal 'experience accordingly' to the devotee's state of mind, which ultimately 'increases the glory of the devotee' and reinforces the spiritual lesson.
Based on the events in Chapter 9 and its accompanying notes, what happens when a devotee disregards an order or loving instruction, and how does Sai Baba guide them back?
๐ Chapter 9