Based on the text, what are the defining characteristics of a Saint like Sai, and how do they differ from the described attributes of Gods?

📖 Chapter 44

Chapter 44 outlines several defining characteristics of a Saint by contrasting them with Gods. While Gods like Rama and Krishna are described as beautiful and handsome, Saints are said to be "the form of bliss." A key difference lies in their interaction with the world; the text notes that the eyes of Gods are in their ears, meaning they are attentive to prayers, but there is "no end to a Saint’s vision." Perhaps the most significant distinction is in their capacity for mercy. The scripture says that God's principle is, "As they approach me, so I receive them," whereas Saints like Sai possess a more radical compassion, as they "melt even for their detractors."


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