The story of Boss Dharamsee powerfully illustrates the teaching mentioned at the beginning of the narrative in Chapter 35, which states, 'It is Baba himself who gives them the inspiration... Stimulating their natural disposition, he leads them toward the spiritual path.' Dharamsee did not come to Shirdi as a believer; he came with a 'clinical scrutiny' and a skeptical disposition. Baba engaged with this very disposition. He knew Dharamsee's inner thoughts and his specific dislike for seeded grapes. Instead of a generic blessing, Baba performed a highly personal miracle that directly addressed Dharamsee's skepticism. The shock and amazement shattered his ego, and 'love for the saint was born.' This experience shows how Baba actively works on each individual, using their unique circumstances and mindset as the very tools to dismantle their ego and guide their hearts toward devotion and the spiritual path.
How does the account of Boss Dharamsee and the grapes illustrate the teaching that Baba inspires devotees and leads them to the spiritual path?
📖 Chapter 35