Chapter 14 identifies lust, anger, and greed as inauspicious for self-progress and notes that victory over them is very difficult. Sai Baba provides a simple, one-syllable remedy based on the instruction 'Da' to combat these faults. By advising his devotees to 'be merciful, give charity, and be self-controlled,' Baba offers a direct plan to destroy these three negative traits. This simple remedy, which is aligned with the wisdom of both Shruti and Smriti texts, is a technique planned by the Guru for the disciple's own benefit, leading them toward extreme happiness and spiritual advancement.
How do Sai Baba's teachings on charity and self-control serve as a remedy for the 'inauspicious' traits of lust, anger, and greed?
๐ Chapter 14