In Chapter 36, Madhavrao, also known as Shama, was present when Sai Baba accepted Dakshina from one gentleman from Goa and rejected a larger, voluntary offering from his friend. Seeing this apparent partiality, Shama was greatly surprised and directly questioned Baba about his actions. He asked, "Baba, why do you do this?" and pointed out the inconsistency of asking for money from one person while returning it from another who gave it willingly. Shama expressed his confusion, asking why a saint would show such partiality and cause disappointment, and even stated, "If I were in your position, I wouldn't act this way," highlighting his very human and direct relationship with Baba.
How did Shama react to Sai Baba's interaction with the two gentlemen from Goa, and what did he say?
📖 Chapter 36