Does the Shri Sai Satcharitra suggest that a community should reject the world to follow Sai? What is the value of living in the 'earth-world'?

The Satcharitra does not advocate for a simple rejection of the world. In fact, Chapter 37 argues that the 'earth-world is of profound importance,' even more so than heavenly realms from which one eventually falls. The text highlights Sai Baba's own example of performing everything while remaining detached, demonstrating that engagement with the world is possible without attachment. The key is not to reject the world but to transform one's actions within it. Chapter 37 states that he who offers every action performed in a moment to God attains the place of fearlessness. Therefore, a community should focus on living a dedicated life on earth, seeing it as the primary arena for spiritual practice and offering all actions to God.