Chapter 35 provides a detailed account of how skeptics are transformed by Sai Baba's presence. Initially, these individuals come to Shirdi with a strong resolve, having decided that bowing to a human saint or offering Dakshina is a "mockery of devotion." They are firm in their decision not to bow or give money. However, Chapter 35 states that despite their "false logic" and firm resolve, the moment they receive Sai's Darshan (viewing), everything changes. The text poetically describes that they "surrender to Sai," forget their previous intentions, and bow at his feet, much like someone surrendering with a blade of grass between their teeth. Their pride in their own path dissolves in the face of direct experience.
How does Chapter 35 describe the transformation of individuals who visit Sai Baba with skepticism and a firm resolve not to show reverence?
📖 Chapter 35