Chapter 12 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra explains that while a typical divine incarnation is for protecting the virtuous and destroying the wicked, saints are uniquely distinct. According to the text, saints treat the virtuous and the wicked as equals, their minds not distinguishing between who is great or small. The chapter states that their hearts are filled with compassion, and they strive to set the wicked on the right path first. As described in Chapter 12, they are like the sun dispelling the darkness of ignorance and are considered inseparable from the Supreme Soul. Sai Baba is presented as an example of such a saint, who incarnated for his devotees.
How does Chapter 12 distinguish between saints and other divine incarnations, and what are their key characteristics?
📖 Chapter 12