Baba directly confronts the greed of Veerabhadrappa and Chenbasappa over the money from the land sale intended for Gauri. He tells them, "Do not fall into useless greed and confusion," as the land and its proceeds belong to Shankara (God). Baba emphasizes that the property is God's and that desiring what belongs to God will only invite His anger. As shown in Chapter 47, he clarifies that Gauri has the inherited right, and Veerabhadrappa has no authority to act independently. Even when Veerabhadrappa accuses Baba of wanting the money for himself, Baba remains silent, trusting in the "deeds of Allah-miya." This entire episode serves as a powerful lesson on the futility of greed and the importance of recognizing God as the true owner of all wealth.
How does Baba advise against greed and attachment, using the story of Veerabhadrappa and Chenbasappa?
📖 Chapter 47