Sai Baba's description of his twelve years with his Guru in Chapter 19 paints a picture of an ideal spiritual relationship built on mutual love and devotion. The Guru provided complete care, ensuring there was no shortage of food or clothing, and offered constant protection. He is described as a 'veritable idol of devotion and love' with immense affection for his disciple. In return, the disciple's devotion was total and unwavering. He explains, 'I would gaze at my Guru's face with love day and night; I felt neither hunger nor thirst.' The disciple's only goal and constant contemplation was the Guru, and this focused devotion was all the Guru desired in return.
Can you describe the ideal Guru-disciple relationship based on Sai Baba's account of his time with his own Guru?
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