The provided text gives a powerful example of Sai Baba's views on continuing family worship and rituals through the story of Bhagwantrao Kshirsagar. As described in Chapter 4, Baba expressed concern that Bhagwantrao had neglected his duties after his father's passing. Baba, who considered Bhagwantrao's father a friend, stated that Bhagwantrao had stopped offering food (Naivedya) and had even skipped the Shraddha, or death anniversary. Baba explained that he had specifically drawn Bhagwantrao to Shirdi to remind him of these obligations, stating, "He keeps Vitthal hungry too, that’s why I brought him to Shirdi. Now I will remind him and put him back to worship." This shows Baba placed great importance on honoring one's ancestors and continuing established family devotional practices.
How did Sai Baba view the observance of family rituals like the Shraddha, or death anniversary?
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