Chapter 36 presents a sophisticated concept of Sai Baba's divine operation. It describes him as the 'incarnation of the knowledge of Truth' who 'shows the realization as a witness.' This suggests he functions as a detached observer. The text clarifies this by stating he stays 'distant and detached from his name' while causing 'various events to occur.' It further resolves this paradox by explaining that the 'playful Sai himself takes over and makes his own qualities heard by his devotees through someone,' using the speaker as a mere pretext. This illustrates his ability to orchestrate reality without direct, ego-involved attachment.
How does the text explain the paradox of Sai Baba's detachment from events while also being the one who causes them to occur?
📖 Chapter 36