Chapter 25 first establishes a core principle: 'Once one-pointed faith is established, Sai wards off all the misfortunes of that devotee.' It then presents the story of Damu Anna as a direct illustration of this principle. Damu Anna, a devoted bronze-smith from Ahmednagar, faced the misfortune of being childless despite having two wives. His faith was demonstrated through his long-standing vow related to the Ram Navami flag procession. The text shows how Sai, the 'Guru-Mother' and 'Ocean of Mercy,' responded directly to this faith by granting him the desired object—sons—thereby removing his suffering and showing Sai's readiness to protect his devotees.
How does the Satcharitra illustrate Sai Baba's principle of responding to one-pointed faith, using Damu Anna's story?
📖 Chapter 25