Chapter 20 addresses this by stating that Sai Baba is 'originally formless.' The text clarifies that he took on a physical form specifically 'for the sake of his devotees.' To explain this, the chapter uses a powerful metaphor, suggesting that Baba accepted the role of the actress 'Maya' and 'truly played like an actor.' This implies that his physical manifestation was a deliberate act of grace, a role he assumed to interact with and guide his followers, while his true nature remained beyond form and delusion.
How does Chapter 20 explain the paradox of Sai Baba being both formless and having a physical body?
π Chapter 20