The story involves Kaka Mahajani and his friend who was averse to idol worship and a devotee of the formless. As detailed in Chapter 35, this friend agreed to visit Shirdi purely out of clinical curiosity and on two conditions: he would not bow his head to the saint, and he would not provide any Dakshina. However, upon arriving at the mosque and hearing Sai Baba speak, he was astonished. Baba's voice and tone perfectly matched that of his deceased father, causing the friend to feel his resolve melt away. In that moment, he forgot his previous vow and bowed his head at Baba's feet, showing how a direct, personal experience with the saint could overcome deep-seated skepticism.
I heard a story about one of Sai Baba's devotees bringing a skeptical friend to Shirdi. Can you tell me what happened to that friend and his initial resolutions?
📖 Chapter 35