Can you explain the paradox presented in Chapter 49 about using words to praise Sai Baba?

📖 Chapter 49

Chapter 49 introduces a profound paradox regarding the praise of a Sadguru like Sai Baba. The author initially posits that because the Guru's greatness is so immense that even the Vedas and Puranas grew weary of praising Him, "maintaining silence is the real praise of the Sadguru." This suggests that words are inadequate to capture His true nature. However, the author immediately counters this by stating that "each quality of Sai makes me forget that silence." The sight of Sai's "unfathomable Leela (play)" is so compelling that he cannot remain still and feels an overwhelming urge to write, comparing it to the need to share bliss with others. This highlights the tension between the limitations of language and the devotee's irresistible impulse to express love and devotion.


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