Based on the story of Boss Dharamsee, what can be inferred about the nature of Sai Baba's omniscience and how it relates to a devotee's ego?

📖 Chapter 35

The account of Boss Dharamsee in Chapter 35 provides a deep insight into Sai Baba's omniscience and its function in spiritual development. Baba's knowledge wasn't just a passive awareness; it was an active, transformative force. He was acutely aware of Dharamsee's specific aversion to seeded grapes, his doctor's advice, and, most importantly, the skeptical thought: "If he is a saint, how does he not know That I do not like these grapes?" Instead of simply giving him what he wanted, Baba deliberately challenged him by giving him more of the seeded grapes, pushing his ego to a breaking point. The resolution—turning the grapes seedless—was not merely a miracle but a precise surgical strike on Dharamsee's "clinical scrutiny" and ego. As the text states, "All his ego dropped away, and love for the saint was born." This implies Baba's omniscience is used to create situations that force a devotee to confront and surrender their ego, which is the primary obstacle to experiencing divine love.


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