In a powerful demonstration of his omniscience and to teach a lesson about attachment, Baba addressed a gentleman. As recounted in Chapter 17, Baba stated, "While sitting right here, you have fifty times more money in your pocket; take it out now—Brahman is right there in your pocket." The man, initially unaware, reached into his pocket and was astonished to find a bundle containing twenty-five ten-rupee notes. Deeply moved by this, the man placed his head at Baba's feet. It was then that Baba delivered the crucial lesson, saying, "Roll up your bundle of Brahman; unless greed is completely destroyed, you will not find Brahman." This incident illustrates how worldly wealth, which Baba metaphorically called the man's "Brahman," serves as a significant obstacle to attaining true spiritual knowledge.
Could you recount the story of the gentleman with money in his pocket and explain the spiritual lesson Baba imparted through that incident?
📖 Chapter 17