The story of Boss Dharamsee in Chapter 35 provides a clear example of Sai Baba's method for addressing doubt. Baba did not engage in verbal debate with the skeptical Dharamsee. Instead, he directly addressed the doubt in Dharamsee's mind through action. Knowing Dharamsee's dislike for seeded grapes, Baba purposefully gave them to him. As Dharamsee's doubt intensified, thinking a true saint should know his mind, Baba gave him even more. The climax was Baba's command, 'Throw them in and eat,' which required an act of faith from Dharamsee. By obeying, Dharamsee experienced a miracle that shattered his 'clinical scrutiny' and ego. This shows Baba's way is not to argue with the intellect but to provide a direct, personal experience that transcends logic and dissolves ego, leading to the birth of faith and love.
How does the story of the grapes demonstrate Sai Baba's method of dealing with doubt and ego?
📖 Chapter 35