Chapter 28 draws a clear distinction between a father and a Guru. It states that a father gives birth to the physical body, a body which is subject to death. In contrast, the Guru's role is far more profound as he "removes both birth and death," which is described as an act of "additional compassion." This chapter further illustrates the Guru's compassion by explaining how Baba would appear in devotees' dreams to guide them, break their addictions to substances like liquor, and ultimately create love for his own feet, thereby removing their many troubles.
How does Chapter 28 differentiate the role of a Guru from that of a father, and how does it describe the Guru's compassion?
π Chapter 28