In a fascinating incident detailed in Chapter 1, Sai Baba, a detached saint with no possessions, unexpectedly began grinding wheat in the mosque. This drew the attention of villagers, and four women rushed in to take over the task, singing his praises. Once the grinding was complete, their minds became greedy, and they assumed Baba would give them the flour. They even began to divide it into four parts for themselves. At this point, Baba, who had been silent, became angry and scolded them for trying to loot him, ordering them to throw the flour on the village boundary. The women were humiliated because of their greed. This story teaches that patience is rewarded, as the true, wonderful purpose of Baba's actions—eradicating a cholera epidemic—was revealed only in the end.
Describe the incident of the wheat grinding and what it teaches about waiting for results instead of being greedy.
📖 Chapter 1