Chapter 31 vividly portrays the powerful atmosphere of devotion during the morning darbar in the Shirdi masjid. The visiting sannyasi, Vijayananda, witnessed a dense assembly of devotees engaged in acts of pure reverence. The text details how some would wash Baba's feet and drink the holy water, while others touched His eyes in service. Devotees applied sandalwood paste and sprinkled fragrant perfumes. A significant aspect highlighted in Chapter 31 is that in this sacred space, all social distinctions, such as those between Brahmin and Shudra castes, were completely forgotten in the shared relationship of devotion to Baba. This overwhelming scene of selfless service stunned the sannyasi and filled him with a devotion so profound that he was unable to leave.
How does Chapter 31 describe the atmosphere of devotion in Sai Baba's presence at the Shirdi masjid?
๐ Chapter 31