Can you explain the story of Dada Kelkar being asked to buy meat on Ekadashi? What was the purpose of this test?

📖 Chapter 38

Chapter 38 recounts an incident where Sai Baba tested a devotee's faith. On Ekadashi, a fasting day, Baba ordered Ganesh Damodar Kelkar, a devout Brahmin, to personally go and fetch meat. This order was a novelty and a challenge to Dada Kelkar, who was known for his perfect conduct and adherence to Vedic duties. The text implies that this was a profound test of surrender and obedience. The narrative suggests that the true offering, or 'Dakshina,' to a Guru is not merely material but the faithful performance of the Guru's command without question. This incident was used by Baba to make his devotees experience the principle that a disciple's faith should be firm enough to transcend personal doubts about what is considered edible or inedible when acting on the Guru's word.


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