According to the account in Chapter 31, Sai Baba's initial reaction to the sannyasi Vijayananda was quite startling and seemingly negative. After the sannyasi took darshan and sat down, Baba's disposition changed, and He told the assembled devotees to send the sannyasi away, stating, "there is no companionship for work." As the chapter explains, the sannyasi, being new to Shirdi, did not understand Baba's unique ways or nature. This unexpected dismissal caused him to become distressed and worried. However, despite his inner turmoil, he did not leave immediately but chose to sit and continue observing the proceedings, watching the service.
How did Sai Baba initially react to the sannyasi from Madras, and what was the sannyasi's response to this reception in Chapter 31?
π Chapter 31