The story of Boss Dharamsee in Chapter 35 provides a clear example of how Sai Baba engaged with skeptics. Dharamsee came to Shirdi with a 'clinical interest' and was full of doubt. When offered grapes with seeds, which he disliked, his skepticism grew, and he mentally challenged Baba's status as a saint. Instead of a direct verbal lesson, Baba orchestrated a personal experience. He gave Dharamsee more of the grapes and then commanded him to eat them. As detailed in Chapter 35, the miracle of the grapes turning seedless in his mouth directly addressed Dharamsee's unspoken thoughts. This powerful, personal demonstration caused his 'ego to drop away' and replaced his scrutiny with love, showing that Baba often used such leelas to transform doubters into firm devotees.
How did Sai Baba typically interact with skeptics? For instance, I heard about a man named Dharamsee.
📖 Chapter 35