Chapter 7 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra explains that Sai Baba's identity transcended religious labels. It highlights this paradox by stating that if he was called a Hindu, he appeared like a Yavana (Muslim), and if called a Muslim, he displayed the noble marks of a Hindu. The chapter points to physical evidence like his pierced ears (a Hindu custom) and his circumcision, suggesting he embodied aspects of both. Ultimately, Chapter 7 concludes he was a holy incarnation beyond these classifications, living in a mosque but maintaining a sacred fire (Dhuni) and allowing Hindu worship, thus making it impossible for anyone to definitively categorize him.
I'm trying to understand Sai Baba's identity. Was he considered Hindu or Muslim, based on Chapter 7?
π Chapter 7