As per the routine described in Chapter 18, Sai Baba made the reading of specific sacred texts a central part of the devotees' day. He designated Bapusaheb Jog to conduct a daily Parayana, or devotional reading, in Sathe's Wada. The two main books used for this practice were the Jnaneshwari, also known as Bhavartha Deepika, which is a commentary on the Gita, and the Nath Bhagawat, which is the eleventh Skandha of the Bhagavat. Baba considered these scriptures the essence of the Bhagavat religion and a platform for the highest spiritual goal. He would even actively send visitors from the Masjid to the Wada specifically to listen to these readings.
How were specific texts like the Jnaneshwari and Nath Bhagawat used in the daily spiritual life of Shirdi as instructed by Sai Baba?
📖 Chapter 18