Chapter 7 presents a paradox regarding Sai Baba's religious identity. What contradictory evidence does the chapter provide to suggest he was neither Hindu nor Muslim?

Chapter 7 masterfully illustrates the enigma of Sai Baba's identity by presenting a series of contradictions. The text states that if he was called a Hindu, he looked like a Muslim (Yavana), and if called a Muslim, he bore the noble marks of a Hindu. A significant paradox mentioned in Chapter 7 is that he resided in a mosque, yet maintained a constantly burning sacred fire (Dhuni) within it, a Hindu practice. The chapter also points out the physical contradictions: he had pierced ears, a Hindu custom, but also evidence of circumcision. This deliberate ambiguity reinforced the idea that Sai's incarnation was holy and transcended conventional religious labels.