According to Chapter 23 of the Sai Satcharitra, devotees considered Sai Baba to be an Incarnation (Avatar) because he displayed all the necessary signs. However, the chapter beautifully contrasts this divine status with his chosen human conduct. He practiced pure Varnasrama (social and religious duties) and encouraged appropriate behavior in others. He never saw himself as superior, instead seeing Narayana, the form of Consciousness, in all living beings. While being a divine actor who could color devotees in his hue, he simultaneously called himself a "poor servant" of God. This chapter illustrates that even as an Avatar, he embodied perfect human conduct, demonstrating humility and harmony with all of creation.
Chapter 23 says Sai Baba was considered an Avatar. How did his behavior reflect both his divine status and his human conduct?
๐ Chapter 23