Baba's instruction to give Cholkar 'cups of tea, well-filled with sugar' was profoundly significant because it acted as undeniable proof of his divine insight, thereby confirming Cholkar's faith. As Chapter 15 recounts, Cholkar's vow to abstain from sugar was a secret, personal act of penance for delaying his promised pilgrimage. By specifically mentioning sugar at the precise moment Cholkar had fulfilled his main vow, Baba demonstrated that He was intimately aware of not just the public vow, but also the devotee's secret thoughts and struggles. The text states this was done so that 'Cholkar’s faith would be confirmed and the stamp of devotion would be impressed,' turning a simple cup of tea into a powerful, personal experience of divine omniscience for Cholkar.
From the perspective of confirming a devotee's faith, why was Baba's instruction about the sugary tea for Cholkar so significant?
📖 Chapter 15