The scene in the mosque, described in Chapter 35, illustrates how a communal gathering could still be the setting for intensely personal experiences with Baba. Everyone present was part of the group receiving grapes from Kaka's offering. However, the experience was not uniform. While most devotees, like Babasaheb Tarkhad, received ordinary grapes with seeds, Boss Dharamsee was singled out for a miracle. When Dharamsee, amazed by his seedless grapes, asked Tarkhad about his, Tarkhad's confirmation that his had seeds left Dharamsee "extremely surprised." As Chapter 35 shows, this contrast highlighted that Baba was interacting with each person according to their specific needs and inner state. This simultaneous shared and personal experience fostered a dynamic community where devotees witnessed Baba's grace collectively while also feeling his uniquely personal touch.
How did the shared experience in the mosque, specifically regarding the grapes, demonstrate the unique relationship each devotee had with Sai Baba?
📖 Chapter 35