The story of Boss Dharamsee in Chapter 35 provides a powerful example of how Sai Baba dealt with skepticism. Dharamsee visited Shirdi with a "clinical scrutiny," doubting Baba's sainthood. When offered grapes with seeds, which he disliked, his doubt intensified. He thought if Baba were a true saint, he would know his preference. As this attitude arose, Baba gave him even more grapes. However, when Baba commanded him to eat, Dharamsee discovered the grapes had miraculously become seedless. This personal experience shattered his ego and skepticism, replacing it with love and faith. As Chapter 35 explains, this miracle made him realize the strange power of saints and how his previous resolves vanished as love for Sai arose in his heart.
I'm new to Sai Baba's teachings and a bit skeptical. How did Baba handle people who came to him with doubt, like Boss Dharamsee?
📖 Chapter 35