Chapter 5 discusses a lesson about the Guru-disciple relationship. Can you explain this lesson using the events described?

📖 Chapter 5

Chapter 5 provides a profound lesson on the Guru-disciple dynamic, primarily through the story of a Fakir and Sai Baba's own conduct. The chapter explains that a Fakir, who was defeated in a debate by Devidas, later returned to Shirdi. Initially, he held the delusion that he was the Guru and Sai was the disciple. However, he eventually repented and bowed to Sainath. Baba, in his profound play, maintained the feeling of "he is the Guru and I am the disciple" until the Fakir's delusion was dispelled. As Chapter 5 states, Baba himself practiced the lesson: "His Guruship to him, and my discipleship to me." This illustrates the importance of surrendering one's pride and the necessity of having a Guru to cross the ocean of worldly existence.


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