The description in Chapter 36 of Sai Baba being "indifferent to the 'I am He' (So-ham) attitude" is philosophically significant because it positions him beyond a key stage of spiritual realization. While 'So-ham' signifies the profound realization of oneness with the Supreme, clinging to this identity can be a subtle form of ego. The text suggests Sai Baba has transcended even this, being a "swan in the lake of the Supreme" who instead "delights in the service of those liberated in Brahman." This implies a state of pure, selfless service that is not attached to the personal attainment of non-duality, but rather uses that realized state to redeem infinite beings, as Chapter 36 explains.
Based on the introductory verses of Chapter 36, what is the philosophical significance of Sai Baba being described as indifferent to the 'I am He' (So-ham) attitude?
📖 Chapter 36