Sai Baba established the daily reading of scriptures as a core spiritual practice in Shirdi for the benefit of his followers. According to Chapter 18, he specifically assigned this task to devotees like Sakharam Hari Jog. The readings took place in Sathe's Wada, making the wisdom accessible to many. The primary books emphasized were the Bhagavad Gita and the Bhagavat. Specifically, the texts mention Jnandeva's commentary on the Gita, known as Jnaneshwari or Bhavartha Deepika, and the eleventh Skandha of the Bhagavat, referred to as Nath Bhagawat. Chapter 18 highlights that Baba considered these divinely inspired books a way for devotees with faith to attain God instantly.
How did Sai Baba establish the practice of daily scripture reading in Shirdi, and which texts were emphasized?
π Chapter 18