Chapter 7 provides several examples of Sai Baba's paradoxical nature. If one called Him a Hindu, He looked like a Muslim (Yavana), but if called a Muslim, He had the noble marks of a Hindu. He lived in a mosque, yet a sacred fire (Dhuni) burned there day and night, and Hindu practices like ringing bells, blowing conches, and bhajans occurred. Furthermore, the text points out that if He was considered a Muslim, one had to account for His pierced ears (a Hindu custom), and if considered a Hindu, one had to explain His circumcision. This made His holy incarnation impossible to define by a single religion.
Chapter 7 describes Sai Baba as a paradox that transcends religious labels. What specific examples are given to show why he couldn't be defined as solely Hindu or Muslim?
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