Chapter 23 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra presents this seeming paradox by explaining that while devotees considered Sai Baba an Incarnation (Avatar) due to the presence of all the required signs and characteristics, He Himself maintained a position of extreme humility. The chapter notes that He would often say, 'I am a humble servant in the court of Allah,' and his frequent chants were 'Allah Malik' (God is the Master). He never proclaimed 'Anal Haq' (I am God), but rather called Himself a 'poor servant.' This shows that even if He were an Avatar, He chose to display perfect human conduct, prioritizing service to God over any claim to divinity.
Chapter 23 describes Sai Baba as both an Avatar and a humble servant. How does the text reconcile these two different views?
π Chapter 23