Chapter 7 provides a profound insight into Sai Baba's spiritual power by describing how he transcended the rigid social and religious structures of his time. Despite his ambiguous identity—residing in a mosque yet following many Hindu customs—he was deeply revered by the highest echelons of Hindu society. The text explicitly states that 'the best of Brahmins would worship Him' and that even Agnihotris, who are keepers of the sacred fire and pride themselves on ritual purity, would abandon their pride and prostrate before him. As detailed in this chapter, people who came to investigate or find proof of his origins would be so moved by his presence that they too would become silent and humble, abandoning their initial skepticism.
Considering the rigid social structures of the time, how does Chapter 7 describe the reaction of high-caste Brahmins and Agnihotris to Sai Baba's ambiguous religious identity?
📖 Chapter 7