Chapter 20 presents a nuanced view of Sai Baba's divine nature. It explicitly states that 'Sai is originally formless, but took form for the sake of his devotees.' This concept is further explained using the metaphor of an actor, saying Baba accepted the 'role of the actress "Maya,"' skillfully playing a part for the benefit of his followers. Immediately following this esoteric description, the chapter encourages meditation on his physical form, detailing his loving actions like distributing Udi after the Aarti. This juxtaposition in Chapter 20 illustrates how the formless, supreme reality compassionately manifested in a tangible, accessible form to interact with and guide humanity.
How does Chapter 20 describe the nature of Sai Baba in both his formless and manifest aspects?
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