The leela of Boss Dharamsee's grapes is a powerful illustration of ego-surrender, a theme mentioned in Chapter 35. Dharamsee arrived with an analytical mind, full of his own preferences and doubts. His dislike for the seeded grapes and his internal questioning of Baba's sainthood represented his ego's resistance. The turning point occurred when Baba commanded, "Throw them in and eat," and Dharamsee "obeyed the command." In that moment of obedience, he surrendered his personal preference, his doctor's advice, and his intellectual judgment. It was only after this act of surrender that the miracle occurred, transforming the grapes and, more importantly, his own heart. His ego dropped away, and love for Sai was born, demonstrating that spiritual rewards follow the dissolution of the self.
How does the leela with Dharamsee's grapes illustrate the principle of surrendering one's ego to a Guru?
📖 Chapter 35