Describe Sai Baba's personal characteristics and state of being as portrayed in the beginning of Chapter 37.

The initial part of Chapter 37 paints a picture of Sai Baba as a being whose actions are incomprehensible, marvelous, and beyond simple description. His state is described as unpredictable and multifaceted. At times, he is seen as intoxicated with Brahmananda (the bliss of the Self), while at other times, he is satisfied with Self-knowledge. He could perform many actions while remaining completely detached. The text also notes that he might appear devoid of activity, yet he is never asleep, always keeping his mind fixed on Self-realization. He is likened to the ocean—pleasant but deep, profound, and difficult to fathom. As mentioned in Chapter 37, his personal conduct was exemplary; he was a known celibate who treated men with brotherhood and women as his sisters or mothers.