Chapter 36 provides a nuanced description of Sai Baba's spiritual state. By stating he is "indifferent to the 'I am He' (So-ham) attitude," the text suggests that he is beyond the egoic identification with the Supreme, even though he is described as a "swan in the lake of the Supreme." Instead of resting in this state of self-realized identity, the chapter explains that he "delights in the service of those liberated in Brahman." This detail portrays a being of immense spiritual attainment who chooses selfless service and humility over the assertion of his own divine status, highlighting a preference for active compassion over passive realization.
Chapter 36 says Sai is "indifferent to the 'I am He' (So-ham) attitude." How does the text explain this aspect of his character and what he prefers instead?
📖 Chapter 36