Chapter 35 of the Sai Satcharitra explains that pride in one's own spiritual path is a "terrible forest" and a formidable obstacle. Some people, who consider themselves worshippers of the formless, initially look down on saints like Sai Baba, viewing them as mere humans and questioning the practice of offering Dakshina. These skeptics often resolve to visit Shirdi without bowing or giving any offerings, deciding to test their experience directly. However, the chapter reveals that upon receiving Sai Baba's darshan, their firm resolve dissolves. They forget their previous logic, surrender completely, and bow at his feet, remaining devoted.
How does Chapter 35 describe the challenge of pride for those seeking spiritual truth, and what happens to skeptics who visit Shirdi?
📖 Chapter 35