How does Chapter 7 explain the paradox of Sai Baba's religious identity, being seen as both Hindu and Muslim yet belonging to neither?

📖 Chapter 7

Chapter 7 delves into the enigmatic nature of Sai Baba's religious identity, presenting a series of paradoxes to illustrate that He was beyond such classifications. The text states that if you called Him a Hindu, He looked like a Muslim (Yavana), but if you called Him a Muslim, He bore the noble marks of a Hindu. As Chapter 7 explains, His ears were pierced like a Hindu, yet there was evidence of circumcision. He resided in a mosque, a Muslim practice, yet maintained a sacred fire (Dhuni), allowed the ringing of bells, and was worshipped by high-caste Brahmins, all Hindu customs. This chapter concludes that Sai’s incarnation was holy and impartial, transcending both faiths.


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