Chapter 7 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra provides a detailed look at the paradoxical nature of Sai Baba's residence. While living in a mosque would suggest he was a Muslim, the activities he permitted there were distinctly Hindu. The chapter explains that a sacred fire, or Dhuni, burned day and night within the mosque. Furthermore, practices like the grinding of grain, the ringing of bells, the blowing of conches, constant Bhajan (devotional singing), food distribution, and even the ritual washing of his feet in worship all took place in the mosque. These activities, as the text questions, are inconsistent with how a Muslim would typically act, making it impossible to definitively label him.
Sai Baba lived in a mosque, but Chapter 7 describes many Hindu practices occurring there. What were they?
📖 Chapter 7