Chapter 23 of the Sai Satcharitra recounts the story of a practitioner of Yoga (Yogabhyasi) who accompanied Nanasaheb Chandorkar to Shirdi. This Yogi was well-versed in the Yoga Shastras of Patanjali but struggled to achieve the state of Samadhi (intense meditation) despite his knowledge. He came with the hope that Sai Baba, whom he considered a "King of Yogis," would show him grace and help him overcome his spiritual obstacles. However, upon arriving at the Masjid for darshan, what he saw surprised him. Instead of a conventional yogic display, he found Sai Baba simply eating bread (bhakar) with onions. This initial observation highlights that a saint's true state is beyond external appearances.
Can you tell me about the Yogi who came to see Baba in Chapter 23, and what he witnessed?
📖 Chapter 23