Chapter 48 presents Sai Baba's dual nature as the Supreme, Unmanifest Brahman who is simultaneously 'subservient to his devotees.' The key to resolving this seeming paradox lies in faith (Bhava). The text states that Sai is incomprehensible to non-devotees but accessible to all, and it is faith that bridges this gap. As the scripture explains, 'where there is faith, there is God.' Faith creates the devotional state of being that makes the incomprehensible Divine accessible to the human heart. It transforms the devotee's heart into a receptive vessel, allowing them to perceive and connect with the loving, accessible aspect of Sai, which remains hidden from those who lack the foundational element of faith.
The Satcharitra says Sai is 'incomprehensible to the non-devotees' but also 'accessible to all.' How does faith resolve this apparent contradiction?
📖 Chapter 48