Chapter 10 explains that Sai Baba's ability to sleep on a flimsy plank was not a physical feat but a demonstration of his great Siddhis, or divine powers. The plank was very narrow and hung from the rafters by mere rags, making it seem impossible for it to support his weight. The text resolves this paradox by stating that the plank was 'merely for name’s sake' because of the 'Great Siddhis residing within Him.' As Chapter 10 elaborates, this included the power of 'Anima,' the ability to become minute. This power allowed his movements to be as easy and imperceptible as those of flies or ants, explaining how he could ascend and descend without anyone knowing.
How does Chapter 10 explain the physics-defying feat of Baba sleeping on a suspended plank?
📖 Chapter 10