Chapter 7 provides numerous examples of the paradoxes surrounding Sai Baba's religious identity. If one called him a Hindu, he appeared like a Muslim (Yavana), yet if called a Muslim, he bore noble Hindu marks. The text states that although he resided in a mosque, a sacred fire (Dhuni) burned there day and night, bells were rung, conches were blown, and his feet were washed in worship—all practices contrary to Islam. Conversely, if one considered him a Hindu, his ears were pierced, but there was also evidence of circumcision. This chapter concludes that Sai’s incarnation was holy and transcended both religious classifications.
Chapter 7 presents a series of paradoxes about Sai Baba's religious identity. What specific examples are given to show why he could not be definitively labeled as either Hindu or Muslim?
📖 Chapter 7