This is a common feeling, and there's a telling story about a man named Boss Dharamsee who came to Shirdi with a "clinical scrutiny." As Chapter 35 describes, Dharamsee was initially critical and even had negative thoughts when Baba offered him grapes with seeds, which he disliked. He thought, "If he is a saint, how does he not know That I do not like these grapes?" However, Baba, knowing his innermost thoughts, performed a miracle. When Dharamsee finally ate the grapes at Baba's command, he discovered they were seedless. This experience completely shattered his ego and skepticism, replacing it with love and devotion for the saint. This shows that Baba often met doubters with direct, personal experiences that addressed their specific doubts, transforming their clinical interest into genuine faith.
I'm skeptical about some of the stories about Sai Baba. How did he deal with people who doubted him?
๐ Chapter 35