In Chapter 6 of the Sai Satcharitra, the power of the Sadguru is shown to lead devotees toward the experience of non-duality, or Advaita. The text explains that the Sadguru's touch is so powerful it can burn away the subtle body, which is identified as the ego, into ashes. This is a metaphorical description of spiritual purification. The chapter states that by placing His hand on a devotee's head, Sai Baba awakens the sense of 'Soham' or 'I am He,' which is a core non-dual realization. This awakening directly leads to the dissolution of the sense of 'me and mine,' which is the very foundation of the ego. By dissolving this separateness, the Sadguru manifests the harmony of non-duality right there for the devotee.
Can you explain the concept of non-duality (Advaita) and the dissolution of ego as described in Chapter 6?
📖 Chapter 6