Chapter 23 of the Sai Satcharitra presents a nuanced view of Sai Baba's nature. It states that devotees considered Him to be an Incarnation (Avatar) because He possessed all the necessary signs and characteristics. However, the chapter also highlights Baba's profound humility. He Himself would say, "I am a humble servant in the court of Allah" and constantly chanted phrases like "Allah Malik" (God is the Master). He never claimed divinity by stating "Anal Haq" (I am God). Instead, as detailed in this chapter, He displayed perfect human conduct, saw the divine Narayana in all living beings, and never disregarded anyone, embodying the role of a servant of God while being perceived as an Avatar by his followers.
How does Chapter 23 describe Sai Baba's nature, and was he considered an Avatar?
๐ Chapter 23