Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra provides a clear description of Sai Baba's appearance when Chand Patil first saw him. Patil found him sitting under a mango tree. Baba was described as a Fakir wearing a cap on his head and a kafni (a long robe) on his body. He also had a short stick, known as a satka, tucked under his arm. At that very moment, the sacred text notes he was engaged in the simple act of preparing a chillum by crushing tobacco, just before he called out to Patil.
Based on the Satcharitra, what was Sai Baba's appearance and what was he doing when Chand Patil first encountered him?
📖 Chapter 5